We had cooking with Jessica (Hayes, EW) Snacks and menu-making: Kirby, Sawyer, and Agnes The last Farmer’s Market run was today with Katie (Poppy’s mom, EW)
Journals
“It’s where your belly is.” -Mika
The teachers in the West Wing noticed, at the beginning of this year, that emotional expression was an effective strategy to use for creating a tight-knit community. At first, they identified some emotions in what then became the “Emotion Legend” that has been expanded and referred to throughout the year. The intention was set in…
East Wing Beach Day
A very special ‘THANK YOU’ goes out to Mike Bonin (Jacob, EW) for hooking us into the Councilman’s office education fund and the possibility of reserving a school bus for trips! This particular school bus was very special because it was driven by Duran – an alumni’s nanny! Our trip to Docweiler Beach was a…
Teacher Appreciation – the teachers respond…
“I so appreciate your generosity and plan to use the money to spend some time with my family over a vacation in San Diego. It is a true joy to work with your children and see them develop. I am thankful for the trust you put in us and hope your summer is restful and…
Contributions this week
Parents from our Westside Collaborative partner, Bright Start in Santa Barbara, came to meet with us about parent involvement and Laura (Ava EW) was with us to lend information. Snack was brought by Coco & Leo, Gia, Paisley, and Finn this week. And it…
Contributions last week
Snack was brought by Everly, Isaac, Ava, Sawyer, Mika, Coco and Leo, and Kayden Flowers were brought by Isaac, Mika and Juliet And it was Parents’ Day! What a joy to see you all here – it always brings the community alive with good friends, sweet families and Roleen’s classic puppet show! Thank you…
We are so very grateful for you.
This week’s contributions are dedicated to gratitude for your support of our studies in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We are organizing our notes and photos and thoughts to share with you how this study has moved New School-West. As Sabrina Tom (Serena ’18 & Felix ’16) said, “Thanks to you—your families, extended families, caretakers, “last minute…
Astrid’s Baby!
Welcome, baby Albert Joseph Gurrola Santos (AJ)! Born to Astrid and Albert on May 24th, 2019. 7lbs 13oz, 19.5″ long. Family is cozying up at home.
Contributions this week.
Snack this (short) week was brought by Barrett, Hayes, Will, Arnon, and Caitlin (with Grey lending a hand). This week – that ends on Wednesday 5/22, Hendrik (and mom, Daina) dropped off bouquets and Emilio brought flowers to remind us that SPRING has SPRUNG. Last Friday teacher Roxanne and Lauren (Kirby, WW) chaperoned Kirby,…
“How do you spell Astrid?” – Lucy C.
The teachers let the children know at morning circle that Astrid was staying home to rest up for her baby coming. The children took this information to their appointments and in the Paper House and began to make cards and paint messages. Lucy C.: How do you spell Astrid? Harrison used the laminated roster to show…