The Gardening Team worked hard over the weekend to update our community garden. They replaced dirt and broke and hauled away concrete to create a living pathway between the front and back play areas. Today, the children pitched in by planting the Diamondia between concrete slits so that it grows over them making a green…
This Farmer’s Market trip was made extra special by a suggestion from Jess Nelson (Laz EW and Chase WW). She mentioned Erewhon as an organic source of superfoods like camel’s milk! How could we resist? We planned a visit to Erewhon with Katherine LeVine (Grey WW) joining us. It was on our same bus route…
Roleen prompted parents with: We plan an evening and have intention in what we would like you to take from it. It is not just about children with children or children with teachers. It is also about parents and the community. What meaning did you find in tonight’s experience? Any surprises? Reflections: Sean Arian- It…
Three of our teachers are getting married this November and we’re so excited!!!! Congratulations to Astrid and Albert, Jessica and Dewi, and Stefanie and Jordan! Come celebrate them with us on Sunday, October 29th, from 11:00 to 1:00 here at NSW. We’ll have nibbles and children are welcome! Astrid and Albert, November 11th Stefanie…
With an appointment at the Woodworking Space, some children are unsure of what to do. When approaching a new material, we often fall back on known successful strategies. Teacher Adriana suggests a familiar way to use a new material: wood and wire. Mila: I don’t know what to do. Olive: I want to write…
What a night! A BIG ‘thank you’ to Greg and Zoe (NSW alums) for their generosity and the generosity of their hysterical comic friends! Thanks to Matt (Mazzy EW), Zoe (Georgia, grad), Katy, Mark and Ana Mollica (Mica WW), Andy (Theo P. EW), Paula (Leo & Coco WW), and to our wonderful team of organizers…
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What a night! Fun was had by all! A BIG thank you to Mariel and Brad (Crosby WW), for opening up your lovely home! [Show slideshow]
“I’m still feeling the sweet camaraderie from a weekend filled with friendship and generosity.” – Roleen [Show slideshow]
While creating start and finish flags for our ramp games, the children discussed the idea of having a New School-West flag. Together they have been exchanging ideas of what should be on our flag. As the conversation continues, we are finding some threads and look forward to seeing how collaboration on one flag can reflect…