2011_10_04_TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH, a set on Flickr. Click to see some photos from the first of our monthly luncheons for the teachers as a way to thank them for their hard work. The teachers were gathered around in the gorgeous new kitchen, eating yummy food and discussing details of their work with the children and…
Journals
The Great Pumpkin Raffle
The Great Pumpkin Raffle Annually, NSW holds a Pumpkin Raffle to raise money for exciting school renovations like the new kitchen. This year we have the added bonus of a donation of a large pumpkin as well as assorted mini-pumpkins and gourds that will last as fall decor through Thanksgiving. Special thanks to Kate and…
OCTOBER EVENTS
OCTOBER EVENTS Monday, October 10th SCHOOL CLOSED – Columbus Day Parent-Teacher Conferences – sign-ups to be posted Tuesday, October 11th West Wing Back to School Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm Location: New School West Saturday October 15th Kids Night Out 4:00 – 8:00 pm Location: NSW Thursday, October 20th Coffee with Roleen 9:30 – 11:00…
“We have to build it and build it…” -Sam
“We have to build it and build it, then we have to figure out how to make it stay on the track.” Sam The interest to build and expand on the idea of motion, has really grasped the children’s enthusiasm. By supporting and following the interest with the children, we have observed more determination, focus, concentration,…
“The leaves are a triangle!” Deia
Katherine, our snack teacher, brought in a large sunflower from home as a provocation for the children. Cindy shared it at morning meeting. Teacher Sam set it up on the studio table for the children to explore. The children began to notice the shapes in the flower. Charlie S. : The flower is a…
A night with Roleen 10/4
Reggio Night on October 4th is a great talk at school with Roleen after hours. It starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:45. Childcare will be offered for $10 on site. There are sign ups on the door for childcare, bringing nibbles and drinks (take a post-it) and set up as well as clean up (sign the…
“Quick, get the shovel!” -Dashiell
Kris: “Who are you digging the hole for?”
“I will help you hold it.” Juliette
This morning, Silvana brought back an interest that the children had. “You said you wanted to make a mountain with the paper. How will you make it stay up?” The children had different ideas and used materials from the shelf to illustrate. This process of revisiting ideas and utilizing materials independently is the foundation of…
Local color
Hey all, You may have noticed a rather large group of policemen hanging out in the alley this morning. I approached them and asked if I should be concerned – I tend to act like an overprotective parent when it comes to the preschool – they told me there was nothing to be concerned about…
“You can’t hang a curtain from the sky.” -Ophelia
Cynthia noticed a group of children ‘performing’ without a real story. The children asked her to make a curtain for their work. Cynthia (on step stool with arms extended over her head for longer than she liked!) taped two fabric panels to the ceiling. The play expanded explosively. Raven walks to the empty chairs and…