Just letting you know that on Tuesday 12/7 from 4:00 to 500 we’re inviting Good Life Organics to come offer samples of fruit and to see who would be interested in signing up for an organic fruit delivery program right here at New School-West. They come recommended by our neighboring preschool families for offering seasonal, 100…
Journals
NSW & ReDiscover!
IMG_5541 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Have you ever wondered about the interesting recycled and repurposed materials in our school’s building areas and wanted to know the story behind them? In 2002 (and again in 2007), after returning from Reggio Emilia to observe their schools, NSW teachers were intrigued by the way the Italian teachers…
And after the Bazaar….this weekend
Black Friday is behind us, Cyber Monday too, For those who fancy shopping, What are we to do? If there was just a place to find that perfect Holiday treat, A spot where smiles are in strong supply & joyous people meet. Peach Tree Pottery is that place, featuring artists & their works, No…
“We could sew some and surprise Silvana.” – Sadie
While observing a group of children prepare food for each other in the East Wing house area, a conversation emerged about the fabric cupcakes and how much they like them. Admiring the one Sadie B. is using, Devin says, “Can I have the pink cupcake?” “I’m still using it. ” Sadie tells her and Devin…
Thanksgiving Feast – Photo Set – 11/2010
DSCN3172 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Here are photos of the children enjoying their picks from the Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday. Take a look at the poster they made of the things they are thankful of, too! –Documentation Committee
It’s Monday – what’s going on this week?
Photo DVDs by Duane Your DVDs by Duane Smith are in your child’s filebox. Look for them at pick up. Thanksgiving Feast This Wednesday, November 24th, the kids will enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast at school from 12:00-12:30 (half day pick up time is 12:30). For those of you who signed up to bring…
Parents with New Infants…Coffee with Roleen
Has your family recently added a new member or are you expecting a child? Let’s gather for coffee and moral support. Parents of recently-born children can share thoughts and ideas with those preparing their home for another little person. If you are interested in joining Roleen and other parents having similar experiences contact Debbie Jones…
Let’s make a crib as a present – Owen
“A strong connection to the world is wedded to a fundamental human drive to shape that connection, that bond, that vision that we, each as a unique human being, feel and understand in our own particular way. Judith Burton (1991) reminds us that we do not so much represent things in our works in materials…
Entering Play, a look at developing skills.
Charlie and Sam drive their trucks from one side of the Sand Area to the other in the Back Patio. David, seeing them drive off, wants to join but his truck doesn’t roll as easily. He then picks it up and carries it towards them. “Guys, I have a truck, too. See? I have a…
Block Area
On Back to School Night, parents were offered areas in which to work to discover the properties of materials their children use each day. In the block area, a provocation was left by the parents for the children to discover. Appointments were carefully made so that children would discover their parent’s work. Jake peeks at the…