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…
We had WAFFLES in the Middle Courtyard on Thursday with Brandi (Barrett, WW) and friends Snack was prepared by Kirby, Eli, Mika, and Marina in the West Wing and Isaac, Hayes, and Fiona in the East Wing. Flowers from Indie, Arnon (WW), Isaac and Emilio (EW) brightened our day. We had a farmers…
Nancy and David (Kou, WW) are gifting NSW a few things this year and we are over the moon, grateful. 1. Upgraded WiFi routers that will cover entire school with added security and super simple management tools. 2. New stereo for all the rooms and outdoor spaces. We will hook up new Sonos speakers throughout…
Our objective, which we always will pursue, is to create an amiable environment, where children, families, and teachers feel at ease. . . at home. Loris Malaguzzi Do nothing without meaning. To live is to find the meaning of life. Carlina Rinaldi It was a night long overdue and it was great to…
Flowers and compost scraps to feed the worms that keep our garden beautiful were donated by Diego (WW). Aric (Everly WW) made and donated the first of three planter boxes for the side yard while Harold (Diego WW) donated trellises. All of them on the Gardening team, John (Kirby WW) and Naomi (Tallulah WW) and Brandi…
While Roleen and I were attending a California Mentor Director training in a remote, Franciscan, monastic retreat space near San Francisco, The New School-West rocked on… We started the week with Luca (WW) and mom Katrina bringing snack and creating the menu and Agnes (EW) and mom Amanda added to the snack and made pancakes.…
Every October, Roleen walks the children through costume changes and how someone you love can morph into someone you don’t recognize. During the process of adding dramatic lipstick, a cape, fingernail extensions, dark glasses and a cauldron, she consistently reminds them that it’s ‘still me’. The WW seemed thrilled with the transformation process yesterday. Roleen cackling:…
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…