Using the dehydrator donated by Luke’s grandmother, Sara, we experienced the food in new ways as it changed color, texture and flavor. Luke: It turns it into dry foods. Lily: The oranges get dry. Laz: They got chewy! Jai: I don’t like the banana. I don’t like the crunchy part. Lily: (holding the orange…
Where are all those great pictures taken from the Holiday Concerts you ask? Right here! With apologies for the delay, Documentation Committee presents for your enjoyment this windfall of delectable images. [click for slideshow, wait a moment for loading, then click to go faster] 1 2 … 4 ►
A group of West Wing children went on one of their first exploratory walks in our neighborhood this week. At New School-West, we continue to honor walks as a great way to make connections with one another and develop a group connection to our surroundings. Meeting the people that live in our neighborhood and recognizing…
This morning a group of children and I set off to clean the House Area in the West Wing. With some warm soapy water, rinsing water and some towels, we got to work. We washed dishes, pots and pans. We dusted, swept, and even gave the babies a sponge bath. It was a very busy…
The children continue trying different theories about how to make a building stronger. Cooper, Teddy, Evera, Eloise, and Emmaline decided to test some of their hypotheses. Teacher Adriana: How should we prepare the building? Cooper: Let me show you. We should put these blocks inside here. Adriana: What are these blocks doing for the building?…
Georgios began with us in January and has been welcomed by the children and teachers immediately into the community. As we observe the process of his integration, we are warmed by the knowledge that New School-West is a welcoming group and that it shows in every nook, cranny and interaction. Welcome to the Sarantis family!…
Watch, share, download, enjoy — again or for the first time — our unbelievably talented WEST WINGERS laying out some choice holiday selections! — Documentation Committee (with extra special credit to Kyle and Hana (of Kyler, EW)) Password: nswparents
Olivia: Adriana, the structure keeps falling! Help me. Teacher Adriana: Today, Sol experienced something similar and he discovered a new technique. How about you ask him to help you? Sol: Yes, I know. Let me show you. You have to connect the edges of the tubes. You have to line them up. (Sol tests his theory.) Evera: Oh…
Feast your eyes on images from last week’s grand hurrah, captured in the warm, summery glow so traditional to our Southern California fall. Many, many happy faces here. Enjoy! — Documentation Committee [click for slideshow, wait a moment for load, then click to go faster] 1 2 … 5 ►
Treat yourself to a particularly buoyant and illuminating gallery of images captured earlier this week. As always, there are some fantastic conversation starters here (not to mention quite a lot of incidental beauty) … — Documentation Committee [click for slideshow, wait a moment for load, then click to go faster] 1 2 … 7 ►…