From Laura Groppe (Arthur's mom): Do you have a pre-schooler who will be starting kindergarten in 2010 or 2011? Then this tour is for you! WALGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the "Jewel in our Own Backyard". Please join us for school tour on Thursday March 18, 2010 at 8:30am Please RSVP at 310.450.1740 with name and your child's…
Journals
Dear New School Parents: I wanted to introduce myself to you and tell you a little about the NSW's involvement at Ocean View Farms. My name is Sarah Pinder, and I have been asked to be a parent liaison to the Ocean View Farms (OVF) plot. For those who don't know me, I am a returning…
An Evening for Grandparents
On Friday you'll find an invitation in your child's box for our NSW Grandparents. Please pass it along to Bapa, and Nana and Papapa and Gram and. . . all of your dear parents who are grandparents to your children and who might want to join Roleen and meet other NSW grandparents on Monday, March…
NSW highschool connection.
This Saturday, Venice High will be helping us build our Charity Garden to support the Westside Foodbank. Lindsey Cohen, the work experience coordinator at Venice High sent me the following list of names to expect Saturday. I have a feeling we don't have enough granola bars…. 9:00 – 11:00 Rocio HernandezAracely VasquezKassandra JimenezJose JimenezALejandra RosalesElizabeth…
Weekend in Santa Barbara – ONLY $5!!
That's right, for less than the cost of your child's lunch, you could be the lucky winner of a weekend stay at a private home in Santa Barbara, courtesy of Roleen and Jim Heimann. Get your raffle tickets now! Only $5 buys a shot at this unforgettable opportunity (for Mexican food connoisseurs – it's walking…
Scholastic books
I put Scholastic catalogs in your child’s file box today. There are some great books. Books make fabulous gifts. Easter is coming up. Orders are due next week Tues. March 16th. I am hoping we will get the books in before the spring break. Sorry for the quick ordering. Any questions let me know. There…
Spring Camp at NSW
Spring Camp 2010 Monday March 29: Flora and Sam Tuesday March 30: Maisha and Paola Wednesday March 31: Maisha and Paola Total Fun at School! All the usual NSW charm and playfulness with more focused attention with a 1:7 ratio! We'll cook, watch movies, run, jump, dance and create masterpieces while you work. Camp is…
Last week in the East Wing, A large shadow screen was set up with a light projector to support the children's interest in working with light and shadow. Since then, the couches and chairs had been taken from the East Wing while they were being reupholstered. This has allowed the teachers to move the shadow screen…
The kids are planning….
Several very concerned petitioners have been canvasing the school with clipboards in hand. They are gathering signatures to pursuade the teachers and parents to host the following events. We know when we're outnumbered, so here are the dates! wacky day 3/24 wear the craziest thing you can think of! (And bring a change of clothes…
Camping Trip! 6/19 & 20
Annual New School West Camping Trip – Mark your calendar!June 19th and 20thCircle X Ranch Group Campground, MalibuSign up (only 75 people allowed on these grounds) and more info later. Any questions? Contact Laurie Grossman: LaurieGrossman@me.com