Kenny (Harrison’s dad, EW) played the Shofar horn, a family tradition in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, during the East Wing morning meeting. Kenny: Back in the old day, when people had to call their friends, they didn’t have phones. Chase: So they had to blow the horn? Kenny: That’s right. And it’s really…
Flowers poured into the kitchen on Monday from the Lavins (Charlie and Jake, EW/Lucy WW), and the Zonnas’ (Fiona, EW). Hayes (EW) brought a bouquet midweek from her garden while Rohan (WW) brought one to say, “goodbye”. Birthday Book celebrations brought in ‘wish list’ books that are now available for check out in…
Poppy is a big sister! Von Valentine Galichia was born 8/30/18 at 8lbs. 3 oz. Mama, Katie and papa, Paul and baby are healthy and happy. Traditionally, NSW families support new babies in their first days at home with dinners dropped at the door. Their meal train will start on October 1st (no raw onions,…
It was great to have Daina and Justin celebrate Hendriks’ (WW) birthday and Kelly celebrate Leo’s (WW) birthday with a book Monday! In the East Wing, Lola’s family (mom Erin and grandma) and Teacher Katherine read to her daughter, Liliana (EW) for her birthday and Rick, (Kayden, EW) head of the emergency preparedness committee tallied…
The Gardening Team worked hard over the weekend to update our community garden. They replaced dirt and broke and hauled away concrete to create a living pathway between the front and back play areas. Today, the children pitched in by planting the Diamondia between concrete slits so that it grows over them making a green…
During West Wing Back to School Night, a group of parents built an elaborate structure which became a provocation for the children the following day. Fascinated by the extraordinary height of the two towers, the children were inspired to expand upon the structure. As Harrison added to the perimeter, blocks fell, resulting in the tower,…
What a night! A BIG ‘thank you’ to Greg and Zoe (NSW alums) for their generosity and the generosity of their hysterical comic friends! Thanks to Matt (Mazzy EW), Zoe (Georgia, grad), Katy, Mark and Ana Mollica (Mica WW), Andy (Theo P. EW), Paula (Leo & Coco WW), and to our wonderful team of organizers…
It’s fall and with the slightly cooler weather comes Cooking With Friends! Kelly Eshelman (Everly, EW) brought supplies for berry pancakes. Accommodating a request by Theo G. for a berry-less pancake, the crew of Luscia, Everly, Bowe and Theo G. mixed and poured, cracking eggs and measuring dry ingredients for delicious dollar sized pancakes! Then after…
Paki (Olive’s dad, EW) joined us for our last Friday’s Farmer’s Market trip! Teacher Roxanne, Paki and Olive, Bea, Miro, and Archer hopped on the #33 and shared a strong image of children as public transportation riders, capable collaborative players with ideas of their own and curious, open foodies! The Venice Community Council had…
At teacher in-service, before the first day of school, the staff met at the Venice Library to see what books would relate to the current children’s interests and welcome the incoming children for the new school year. We created a wish list on Amazon. The New School-West Link: http://a.co/dbE30z6 The Lavins asked for recommendations for books…