The East Wing relationships are clearly based on a community regard for each other and their school. This was highlighted during morning greeting recently, when puzzles are popular on the rug. As the children join puzzle pieces together, they develop a plan to solve it engaging in earnest conversations and encouraging connections. Hazel, who has…
A group of West Wing children went on one of their first exploratory walks in our neighborhood this week. At New School-West, we continue to honor walks as a great way to make connections with one another and develop a group connection to our surroundings. Meeting the people that live in our neighborhood and recognizing…
The staff traveled to Los Olivos for our 2016 teacher retreat on January 15 & 16. Hosted by Roleen and Jim’s friends, the Dohmeyers, Ron and Pam, we were treated to gorgeous scenery and a private bungalow. The focus for our retreat this year was transparency. TRANSPARENCY: ensuring a sense of depth and perspective. As…
This morning a group of children and I set off to clean the House Area in the West Wing. With some warm soapy water, rinsing water and some towels, we got to work. We washed dishes, pots and pans. We dusted, swept, and even gave the babies a sponge bath. It was a very busy…
The children continue trying different theories about how to make a building stronger. Cooper, Teddy, Evera, Eloise, and Emmaline decided to test some of their hypotheses. Teacher Adriana: How should we prepare the building? Cooper: Let me show you. We should put these blocks inside here. Adriana: What are these blocks doing for the building?…
Georgios began with us in January and has been welcomed by the children and teachers immediately into the community. As we observe the process of his integration, we are warmed by the knowledge that New School-West is a welcoming group and that it shows in every nook, cranny and interaction. Welcome to the Sarantis family!…
Dear Friends, We hope you’ve all had a very warm and happy holidays! We are writing to share the exciting yet bittersweet news — that Calder has been offered a place in CWC’s TK class and will be starting at CWC on January 7th. The call came the day before Christmas break so we have…
After working in the Communication Center, Libbi, Persephone and Tulip moved to the magnet space and began building with magnetic sticks and cubes. They chose to work on a surface on the floor. Organically, the three of them started working on many small creations together. Mila and Ava walked by on their way to put…
Olivia: Adriana, the structure keeps falling! Help me. Teacher Adriana: Today, Sol experienced something similar and he discovered a new technique. How about you ask him to help you? Sol: Yes, I know. Let me show you. You have to connect the edges of the tubes. You have to line them up. (Sol tests his theory.) Evera: Oh…