Silvana opened up our morning meeting with the question, “Who would like to share news?” Olivia raised her hand and shared, “My doggy Lukie passed away.” The children turned toward her and noticed that she had tears in her eyes. Everyone was very attentive, supportive, and empathetic. We reminded her that her first appointment would…
At the beginning of the school year, the EW children welcomed the WW children by creating mail for each of them. Some notes included them remembering what supported them when they were a WWinger. Dear Will (WW), When I was new to the West Wing, I cried because I missed my mom. Notes supported…
Thank you for supporting our CPR & First Aid training on Monday, 10/8. We all passed! Comedy Night had many, many parents busy! Emily and Paisley (EW) decorated the front table with the RAFFLE opportunity! Maki (Kayden, EW) dropped off a gorgeous string of marigolds for the front table and cooked rice balls on…
It was another great night of gathering with friends to learn and play together with Kristin and the teachers sharing all the work that goes on in the classroom. Thanks to all of you who made time in your day to include the evening with us. The food and drink were plentiful and we all…
Our SMC interns have different assignments they need to complete during the semester they are working with us. One of the assignments Nerea has is to observe a space that might need some updating. She took detailed notes on how rich and intentional our spaces feel. During her time observing, she noticed the children weren’t…
October is here, and it’s the start of a lot of celebratory months for many of us. Connect with your teacher about any family traditions you’d like to share at school! Coming up – Mica (EW) and his mom Anna will celebrate Dia de los Muertos on 10/30 at EW circle. Flowers help us…
The children are curious about living bugs and the teachers are curious about what exactly drives this curiosity. Is it the living creature’s nature? Is it the feeling that comes to you as you encounter a bug? Is it trying to understand your role as a child with nature? Is it all of these pieces…
Back to School Night EW 2018 Classroom Culture: Looking Forward It was another informative and energetic EW Back to School Night and as always, I am blown away by the depth, the passion, the dedication, and the interconnected thinking that drives the teachers’ work with the children. Sharing the stories with the parents about how…
The Book Fair was a great event – thank you to all the parents and teachers who supported this. Not only did we receive donations from Ava’s (EW) family, but Estelle (EW), Jake, Charlie (EW) and sister Lucy L. (WW), Ennio (WW), and Lily (EW) also dedicated books to the NSW library from Book Fair.…
It was another successful Mrs. Nelson’s Book Fair and once again, one of our favorite community events. Simple and sweet. Thanks to Jennifer (Fiona EW) and her setting up/taking down, and register crew: Trinh (Zoe and Mason EW), Heidi (Harrison EW), Emma (Everly WW), Sandra (Caitlin EW), Heather (Estelle EW), Rebecca (Wally EW), Amy (Sonia…