We dug holes, made a giant water pit, chased the waves and got plenty of sun. Thanks to the 20 or so families that dropped by last Saturday afternoon to Ocean Park Beach. How can you beat the cool ocean breeze on a hot July afternoon? Invite your New School-West friends to get covered in…
Journals
Wire introduction
On Thursday July 15th, Cindy introduced wire to some WW children in the East Wing studio. She explained that the wire is a metal and can be very sharp, and so are the tools; pliers and wire cutters. Building upon our observations and their experiences, we know they are capable and can handle the wire and tools. …
We donated to the Westside Food Bank today.
Today, July 16th, we harvested beets, beans, greens, squash, cilantro, and baby carrots for the Westside Food Bank from the Charity Garden. Lua, Jasmine, Samantha and I gathered a large basket of produce. We took them to the kitchen to wash and sort them. “We should make juice with these carrots.” – Dawson “These are…
“Walk on the sidewalk!” -Ryan
The children started riding the car rockets in the front yard and startled a new visitor on a play date with the noise. Yoli noticed this and gathered the children to make a plan that would create awareness of activity in the space for the new comers. Yoli: “How will you let the new parents and children…
The Movie – first showing
After months and months of writing, re-writing, casting, directing, shooting and editing – IT’S READY! “The Pack” is having its premiere Friday, July 16th at 4:00 pm in the East Wing. Look for “tickets” (its free) There will be popcorn We’ll show it a couple times for you, and invite the WW children to see it…
Ocean View Farms update
The entrance table is loaded with goodies. We’ve got notebooks for sale for $5.00, NSW charm necklaces from Josie’s mom, Jennifer, flowers from Kris’s garden and artichoke leaves and veggies from Ocean View Farms where we have a plot (#S13B). These gorgeous veggies are for you and from OVF, but not from out plot. A…
Acrobat Show
The Acrobat show When the children gathered on the rug with the idea of putting together a show, they ran into a few difficulties before the game started. The children talked among themselves. I was very close by but they didn’t reach out for help and I didn’t move or say a word. I took…
Notebooks are Back!
The handy and gorgeous NSW notebooks are back on the entrance table wtih NEW PENS. Pick some up for $5.00 each.
Sizzlin Summer Camp
These last two weeks before next year are a great transition time for your NSWers. Sign up and say farewell during a two week party at school with all your friends. July 19th is your deadline to pay. If you’ve been on the fence about NSW summer camp – don’t hesitate any longer, I’ve openned…
Welcoming new families
Today was the first whole flower group play date for our incoming families. The Lilies worked as ambassadors to welcome the new Roses (Samantha’s group in the fall) by making nametags for the children. We started the day with a small circle. Roleen sang ‘the name song’ and introduced the group to each other and…