What a night! Fun was had by all! A BIG thank you to Mariel and Brad (Crosby WW), for opening up your lovely home! [Show slideshow]
West Wing Parent Mixer, 9/16/17
School Events
Friday at the Farmer’s Market
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…
“I can bring a book.” – Hayes
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…
Farmer’s Market Trip
Today was our first school day of the year visiting the Venice Farmers Market from 9:30-11:30. These visits include the always exciting city bus ride on #33 to the destination and back. While there, Teacher Ivana and her son, Philippos (NSW 2017 grad), assisted Teacher Roxanne in introductions to the vendors and tradition of the…
“Gotta love GIRL POWER” -Luis (Isla’s dad, WW)
It’s a birthday tradition to celebrate with friends at NSW. Parents like Isla’s, Luis and Susan, bring in a book they’ve shared with the teacher and read it at circle time with all the children. Afterwards, they may donate the book to the library at school and a special photo and name plate are put…
Watermelon Feta Salad! Cooking with Children
The children are gaining insight into wonderful foods that are culturally significant and made with unsusual taste combinations. This rich experience during “Cooking With Friends” is available in the morning and afternoon. Sign up in the hallway, like Dana did – Henry’s mom, WW. I’m thinking, you should all send me your recipes and we…
Mar Vista Art Walk 9/1/16
It was a fun night on Venice Blvd. this week. Roleen, Kris, Amy, Cindy and Jessica set up the front yard to welcome the public into New School-West for the Mar Vista Art Walk. This season, we decided to display our work on self-portraits. We create self-portraits with children each year in an effort to…
“Hey, I made a heart!” – Miro
Today, Miro’s grandma, Elma, came to ‘cook with children’ in the middle courtyard. She and Miro, Willow and Dashiell prepared a fruit salad and cracker snack that was served at WW lunch. Children used shaped cutters on melons, chopped apples with knives and assembled raspberries and grapes in a sweet experience at school. Thank you,…
And, we are off!! NSW Family Picnic Photos
Enjoy some snaps from the always-fun Family Picnic, kicking off this year with a bang! — Documentation Committee [Show slideshow] 1 2 ►
“The birds and squirrels don’t know where their home is?” -Rio
Teacher Flora found a chandelier on the side of the road and brought it to NSW as a provocation. Working with Teachers Jessica and Amy, the children investigated it and began to dismantle it while discussing its possible uses. The children pulled out the bulb sockets and wires. They removed the bobeches and gained an intimate…