Among the teachers, discussions have taken place about prospective changes to the environment that included the children’s wishes for the new year. We’ve ‘tried on’ a lot of what the East Wing has to offer and started to see ourselves as a group in a new space together. Both wings have reflected on our…
As we close out the year, we think of next year’s possibilities. We begin to consider everyone’s experience and interests and how they relate to the new spaces in the East Wing and new children in the West Wing. We’re envisioning a gorgeous future together. We’re seeing new relationships on the horizon and solidifying good,…
On Thursday we did a safety evacuation practice. During morning circle, we prepared the children and rang the bell to sound the ‘alarm’ that tells us to go to the nearest teachers and get in line. We exited to Venice then rounded the corner and stood on May Street for roll call BASED ON YOUR…
Unsatisfied with the unresolved conflict between characters “Mudambo” and “Honkitonk” from the book, Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa by William Steig, the children decide to play out alternative scenarios with paper versions of the characters. Wally (as Honkitonk): I didn’t like it when you called me that bad name. Mason (as Mudambo): I…
Roxanne returned to the Farmer’s Market with Michelle (Arrow’s mom, EW) and the children to connect our garden with the strawberries we had purchased there from farmer Pete. We planted them at NSW and returned to report how many flowers had bloomed. Pete told us it looked like we had 20 days to wait…
To our NSW Parent Community, I’ve got some exciting news to share. I’ve been offered a great job opportunity and with much thought (and emotion), I’ve decided to accept the position as Site-Supervisor for Voyages’ new toddler school. I am a passionate advocate for the early foundations of academic-identity and look forward to the challenges…
It was such a meaningful morning as we continue to nurture relationships . . . this time with another Coffee with Roleen. Thank you, Leah and Brian, for opening your home to us. It was a warm, loving space and we felt safe to share our stories and our struggles as we strive to do…
It was another great Parent Night with people from both East and West Wings coming together with great food and drink and friendship. Thanks to all of you who were able to come out to learn and share with us. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s a brief recap of the evening…
We were delighted to host Tiziana Filippini at NSW with your support – thank you for giving us time to meet with her on Friday, 2/15/19 She was very interested to learn that Mica was Italian too! And to understand the children’s portfolios with Zoe and Aliana. In the atelier she listened as Gia and…
We had a Secret Dinner and so much fun and enjoyed Southern Comfort food! Thanks to Jeff and Jackie (Olivia WW) for opening your beautiful home to us and for joining talents with Jon and Lauren (Kirby WW) and for all of you who came to support the school and enjoy each other. Astrid…