It is that time again!! Scholastic Books! Yeah! Holidays are coming up and books make great gifts! Hint. Hint. The deadline is Wednesday November 25th,2009, the day before Thanksgiving. Any questions talk to me at school or email me- jessica@newschoolwest.com Thank you! Teacher Jessica www.scholastic.com/parentordering Login- newschoolwest password- family Teacher…
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morning routine
Because we're really being diligent on our lice checking policies, there has been an impact on morning circle start time. We're creating a bit of a log jam with two teachers checking every head in the morning. If you can, please come in about 15 minutes earlier so the children's routine is kept consistent as…
Shades of green
Many West Wingers have been exploring materials without the addition of color this year. The focus has turned to the texture of the material and the possibilities of its properties. Cindy, the WW studio teacher, introduced a new technique to all the children called 'resist'. She offered textured leaves and wax based drawing tools. …
Closed Veteran’s Day
Just a reminder that we're closed on Wednesday, 11/11 in observance of Veteran's day along with all the LAUSD schools.
Take Part in the Holiday Bazaar
NSW alumni parent Birgitta Kastenbaum is again organizing this year's Holiday Bazaar, set for Saturday November 21. If you're interested in selling at this year's event, there's still time to reserve a spot. Please email Birgitta directly at birgittak@verizon.net. Please look in the hallway for sign ups for the bake sale and fruit to sell, as…
Ice Cream Sale
"We have chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate chips and coconut." The children have sorted out their menu at the Ice Cream Sale store. A competing store has opened up in the back patio selling 'specialty drinks'. "Special Drinks Menu" So far, only the M and Ms cost an extra buck. The children…
Kid’s Day Out on Black Friday
We're organizing a KNO for the first holiday shopping day of the year: November 27th "Black Friday". There's a poll on yahoo groups accessible by clicking 'yahoo groups' on the blue bar above. Once you're there, click on "polls" on the left and vote! We want to know if you are an early shopper, mid…
Holiday Bazaar Bake Sale
The NSW annual Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 21st, 10am – 4pm. It is a NSW tradition to have a bake sale during the Holiday Bazaar. We are looking for families to contribute their favorite homemade cakes, cookies, jams, scones, crackers and holiday treats. We are asking you to package your goodies individually…
Family Photo Op
This Saturday, Duane Smith will be here at NSW from 9:00 to 5:00 to take family photos. It's a great opportunity for you to get your family together in a comfortable setting and have your picture taken in time for your holiday cards. The list of scheduled times is in the hallway. Take a peek…
The Season of Giving. A way to make a difference.
Dear NSW Families, Namibia attained national independence from the apartheid government of South Africa in 1990. Since then, the new Government of the Republic (GRN) has allocated 20% of its national budget to education. About 95% of school-aged children attend school and the number of teachers has increased by 30%. This is all great news and it reflects…