The children have been drawn to scent since their first explorations with natural materials. To support the interest in their sense of smell, dried herbs were brought to grind and fresh herbs have been brought by Sarah (Sam’s mom in the west wing) from our plot at Ocean View Farms and displayed as a…
Journals
David’s interview with Jasper
MVI_1323 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream After being reminded by Hannah, that he likes rocket ships, David is certain of his answer, and knows a little more about how his friends percieve him within the school community.
David’s interview
MVI_1322 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream The children have been working on cards in the whole school. At the West Wing communication table, Flora put materials out and suggested they make something for David, whose birthday they knew was coming up. The asked David to come to the table, and interviewed him about what he…
We forgot candles! -Jasper
We are making orange juice!
Sam: I want to wait until my cup is filled up to pour my juice out. Leo: We are going to have a lot of juice. Genevieve: Ah! I did it! Now everyone can have some. Hannah: That’s good Michael! Michael: I did it! Ophelia: We are not drinking it right now. Michael: We are…
Holiday Sing DVD $5.00
Drop a check for $5.00 to NSW in the office folder for a DVD of the children singing at the 2010 holiday sing! There is a 1 week turnaround to create your DVD. I’ll order them on Friday, 2/28 and Jona Newhall (Lev’s dad, WW) will make the number of copies you order. -Kris
School Closed this Friday and Monday
Reminder: School will be closed this Friday, January 14th for a staff retreat and Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
The Bumpy Theory
The Bumpy Theory a theory about the correlation between sound and the texture of the sole of a shoe We started the new year by revisiting The Bumpy Theory with a small group of children during our first sound session of the year last Wednesday. Paola opened the group by refreshing their memory with one…
“Our tree is naked!” -Cookie
During our winter break, a new set of watercolors and brushes were ordered. Cindy met with a small group and introduced them. Carefully, brush strokes were tested and color blending was explored. They were set out on the studio table and Bryce, Sadie, and Cookie approached. “I want to use them.” Bryce “Me too.” Sadie…
An important message from Roleen
Hi, Friends. It’s wonderful to welcome our new friend, Julian Dauz, to the Lily group (WW). Julian is Beckett’s (EW) cousin and he and his sister have come to live with Beckett’s family. Sadly, his mom (Sheryn’s sister) died unexpectedly in October. Since this touches all of us, I’ve asked Sheryn to share a little…