[Show slideshow] 1 2 3 ► What a night! These reflections and photos paint a beautiful picture of a very special evening! Thank you to everyone for their tireless effort and hard work, which made this bash a smashing success! Cheers to the New School West Community! ___________________________________________________________________________ “An evening under the stars with…
The Holiday Bazaar was a great success- our most successful Holiday Bazaar to date! Our hardworking community raised over $8,500! What a special community we have at New School West. As Roleen said, “It’s all of you in front and behind the scenes who bring alive the real meaning of partnership and we all reap…
Several families enjoyed eating delicious food and socializing with fellow NSW parents last weekend at the Secret Dinner fundraisers. The Belford Family (Dylan, WW) hosted a Brazilian feast and the Stevens (Harrison, WW) and the Michies (Hayes, WW) joined forces in hosting a southern “low country” spread. It was a wonderful way for East and…
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…
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…
“I’m still feeling the sweet camaraderie from a weekend filled with friendship and generosity.” – Roleen [Show slideshow]
During our Silent Auction a number of NSW families bid to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony hosted by Sosei Ogawa, grandmother or Kyler (EW). Mrs. Ogawa provided the following as part of an introductory letter: Chakai (tea ceremony gathering) exemplifies the practice of “omotenashi” (hospitality) in Japanese culture. Chakai goes beyond serving and…
… from the abundant backfiles of Documentation Committee, Part 1 of 3. With apologies for not getting these out sooner, we offer you images from that wild night back in October. “The best comedy night, act for act, I’ve ever seen,” one parent said. “I agree,” said another. “I’m glad I was warned,” said a…
… from the abundant backfiles of Documentation Committee, Part 2 of 3. YUM! [click for slideshow, wait a moment for load, then click to go faster]
… from the abundant backfiles of Documentation Committee, Part 3 of 3. YUM (elsewhere)! Special thank you again to hosting and organizing families… and honored guests, too. [click for slideshow, wait a moment for load, then click to go faster]