I was sent a fantastic “Ask Roleen” question this week and I thought it a perfect opportunity to reach out to two of my ECE colleagues for their answers to this family dilemma. Barbara Pollandis “Bapa” to Sadie (morning WW) but to me, she’s an ECE mentor who’s become a dear friend.  Google her name…

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morning glories august 09, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. The Morning Glories are making a book.

taping, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. more ww experiences

paint, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. west wing experiences

MVI_4476, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Will went on to explain the importance of plant spacing-as he learned from the pumpkin patch work they've done up the road on our Venice Parkway.

MVI_4462, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Will Weber was part of the Sunflower Project group that will be charting the number and type of bees that visit our future sunflowers. The Sunflower Project (not to be confused with Jessica's Sunflower Group of children in the afternoon) is supported by: San Francisco State UniversityIntegrated Hardwoods Range…

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MVI_3165Originally uploaded by thenewschoolwest The theater group visited the stage production of “Annie” at Venice High School. We investigated the instruments the children thought could make up the orchestra for their “Scary Story” production at NSW. Currently, Colin is trying to find the slithery sound needed for the snake monster.

Happy Birthday 1-7-08 copyOriginally uploaded by thenewschoolwest traditions from home are shared under the structure

guavaOriginally uploaded by thenewschoolwest a guava from our neighbor Joe

sea cucumber copyOriginally uploaded by thenewschoolwest staying connected to friends on vacation