This year’s session began a little differently in that the teachers and I had several meetings prior to starting our classes to discuss what they were seeing in the children’s interests, goals they had for the year and investigations we might start with. I also came in to observe the children where I watched a West…
Journals
“I made a bed for the worms!” -Fiona
“We can use paper to make the castle lights!” -Bryce
Coffee with Roleen notes
On the morning of August 23rd, New School-West parents filled every available chair at Jeff and Michael Stuno-Pervorse’s place in Venice (they of Imonie, EW) for the introductory installment of Coffee With Roleen. Years ago teachers observed parents gathering and lingering around the school after dropping off their kids, swapping experiences and ideas. One day…
First Fall Days of 2012 at NSW
A taste test….from the NSW Garden
The gardening committee picked some veggies this AM and the kids tasted….and reacted!
What is “Coffee with Roleen”?
What is “Coffee with Roleen”? “Coffee with Roleen” is a monthly opportunity for NSW parents to get together, have delightful breakfast munchies, and talk about whatever is on your minds—what’s going on with your children at school or at home, what questions you are having, or struggles you may find yourselves in. Or you…
A reflection on transition – Belisa and Sage Skillman
hello families – I’ve now spent two mornings sitting with Kris in the NSW office while Sage is in school. many thanks again, Kris, for sharing your precious space with me. After conversations with Roleen and Kris, we decided that a somewhat slower transition process would be the best first step for Sage’s transition into…
NSW This Week!
This Week at NSW We’ve got some ways to be connected with NSW this week. Join us! Tuesday, August 21st – Parent Partners Meeting 6:45pm to 9:00pm at the school. This is a great way to learn how you can get involved at the school. Join a committee! Make friends! Give back! (No childcare available) Bring…
Welcome Dru Hardy to the West Wing team of teachers!
We are excited to be welcoming Dru Hardy to the West Wing team of teachers. I am extremely excited about joining The New School-West staff! I am a teacher, an artist, a mom, wife, daughter, sister, and good friend. I was born in Chicago and moved to upstate New York at the age of…