We had a couple birthday celebrations this week! Grey turned 5 and Emilio turned 5! Their parents read a favorite book that they then donated to the NSW library (available for check out in the office!). This week the parents again provided a once a month lunch for the teachers on the first Tuesday…
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…
Part of our year intention is to embrace technology as another language of expression. In the front yard, the children have spent months researching living bugs. We offered books, magnifying glasses, paper and pencils so the children can document their discoveries. The children began to think about developing homes for the bugs to keep them…
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 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…
Fresh flowers from the garden (and a few from the flower shop) graced the classrooms this week from Moss (WW) and Eva (EW). Snack was shared by Kayden, Diego, Fiona, and Arnon in the WW and Eva, Coco & Leo, and Estelle in the EW. And our monthly Teacher Lunch was lovingly made by Laura…
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…
While working at woodworking, the children chose to work together on a machine. Lola: Agnes, so what does this machine do? Agnes: It shoots robots. Then the robots become shrimp that when people eat it, they feel love. Clem: Agnes, how about if people are allergic to shrimp? Agnes: Oh, it also shoots vegetables and…