Wow!! The camping trip this past weekend was a great time! Lots of playing, hiking, eating…..and ummmmm more eating. Here are a few highlights: Biff and Diana Tate outdid themselves by bringing a full-on stove and a KEG of home brew. Laurie Grossman broke out the huevos rancheros with a side of rib-eye. Jon Hoeber…
Journals
When I ask politely…
The teachers have made it a goal to take a small group of children once a month to the Mar Vista farmers market, via the city bus. Each trip is exploratory and at this time, we’re gathering the children’s observations which are different each time. This time the interest was getting their needs met. The…
Art for Peach Fest – Photo Set – 6/11/10
IMG_0388, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. A reminder to everyone that Peach Fest is happening this weekend on Sunday, June 13 from 11am-6pm. Go to check out (and buy!) art from children in the community, including NSW’s very own (see photo above), and beautiful pottery from Peach Tree’s students. In addition to the show/sale, there…
Class Photos – last day to get one!
I'm ordering the photos for those who dropped $10 in the office folder. The order will be placed on Monday and I'll deliver the photos to your child's outdoor filebox when they come in. Get those last minute orders in today!
Teacher Appreciation Day – Photo Set – 6/8/10
IMG_0272, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. THANK YOU to our wonderful, dedicated, loving teachers at NSW!! Click the photo above to see the happy faces of teachers being treated to a delicious meal and beautiful hand-made treasures and gifts provided by the Teacher Appreciation Committee, parents of NSW, Roleen and NSW children. The teachers thank…
Last Day to order Class Photo Friday
Please drop $10 in the office folder by Friday, June 11 to order your class photo. Samples of the photo are on the entrance table. Make checks out to New School-West.
Display of Signs at Farmer’s Market – Photo Set – 6/6/10
IMG_4572, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Click the photo above to view more photos of NSW children and families at the Mar Vista Community Council booth (at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market) where the childrens’ signs to protect the environment were on display and opened up dialogue in the community and with its leaders!
West Wing Parent Night – Photo Set – 6/2010
WW parent night 010, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Click the photo above to see how parents got to roll up their sleeves and experience hands-on how children learn and explore at NSW.
OVF Field Trip – Photo Set – 6/1/10
2010 06 01_1368, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Click the photo above to see Morning Glories taking an exploratory field trip to Ocean View Farms to see our plot and explore the ground.
Tomorrow is your birthday!
Dawson: "Tomorrow is your birthday little doggie. go to sleep, and when you wake up, it will be your birthday." Axel ( the doggie) opens his eyes. Dawson walks over to soothe him. Dawson: "When I love you like this it helps you to sleep. Now close your eyes.Sora: "He's so cute when he's sleeping."Dawson: …