BRING IN SNACK
When: 1 EW and 1 WW person to accommodate 30kids (per wing) every day – except Fridays.
Why: Your child writes the menu, determines the portions and announces snack time! Big confidence booster!
How: Signup sheets are in the hallway. See Deirdre Gibson, Snack Chair, with any questions.
Note: Suggestions are fresh fruit and veggies, hummus, yogurt, banana chips etc. Please see blog for other suggestions as well as info about various food allergies we need to be mindful of: avoid pork, no nuts.
CHAPERONE A FIELD TRIP TO THE VENICE FARMER’S MARKET
When: Approx 6 kids, 1 parent and 1 teacher every Friday via the Venice Bus ($1.50 ea: for parent and teacher, children free).
Why: Kids talk to the vendors, taste the samples and sometimes the volunteer offers to bring back goodies to share with the school.
How: See Marike Bartlett. Signup sheets are in the hallway
Note: Please, no siblings
VOLUNTEER FOR EXPRESS DROP OFF
When: Every Wednesday and Thursday morning 8:30am-9:05am.
Why: Parking is difficult due to street cleaning. Helps our good standing with the community.
How: See Kris, Nicole Onufrey or Sean Maher on Hospitality Team. Signup sheets are in the hallway.
Note: this is a great way to meet families!
BRING FRESH FLOWERS
When: One volunteer per wing 1x week
Why: Creates a beautiful environment for the children and provides artistic and seasonal inspiration.
How: Signup sheets are in the hallway. You may borrow a school vase.
Note: Can be picked or purchased plants, single flowers or bunches.
COOK WITH THE CHILDREN
When: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 9am or 2pm
Why: The kids get really excited about the prep/cooking/sharing process. It starts with a small group and ultimately engages the whole school!
How: See Nicole Onufrey. Signup sheets are in the hallway.
Note: Parent volunteers to bring the ingredients for that day. Please avoid pork products and nuts and see blog for food allergies to be mindful of.
HELP OUT AT NSW EVENTS
When: Any NSW scheduled event at school or elsewhere.
Why: We need volunteers to set-up or clean-up and in the kitchen.
How: see Nicole Onufrey or Karrie Dvorchak. Signup sheet is in the hallway and the front door
Note: it’s always fun for the adults to schmooze in the kitchen after hours.
BRING REFRESHMENTS/BEVERAGES/OR DONATE $ FOR EVENTS
When: Any NSW scheduled event at school or elsewhere.
Why: So we can gather while eating yummy food and sipping wine/water.
How: see Nicole Onufrey or Karrie Dvorchak. the hospitality folder is in the office and welcomes donations (please mark with your name).
Note: if you cannot bring supplies to an event, but would like to participate, you may also consider a donation of $5.
VOLUNTEER FOR NAP ROOM
When: Approx 12:45-2:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Why: Really aids teachers so that they can meet with other teachers.
How: See Kris or Sean Maher On Teacher Appreciation Team for details.
Note: Parent volunteer will be placed on the opposite wing of their child,
SUBMIT RECIPES FOR THE NSW COOKBOOK:
When: ASAP
Why: We are gearing up for the 2nd year of the annual Cookbook and it is a fundraiser for the Culinary Appreciation Team (ingredients, farmers market field trips).
How: Email your favorite, easy, family friendly recipes to Maya Davis or Maya Tauber, Culinary Team Chairs
Note: The kids love seeing their homemade meals included in the cookbook! it is an amazing way to promote the connection of “Farm to Table” and the importance of eating whole foods as part of the curriculum.
HOST A PARENT PARTY:
When: For the annual Spring Fundraiser
Why: It is a great way to engage with other parents/families and a wonderful way to raise money for the school
How: See Frances Mazur for more information or if you have access to items for the Silent Auction
Note: This is a party of your design
WATER • DUST • TRIM PLANTS
When: 2x month – alley plants / 1x a week outside & inside plants. Why: Let’s keep them thriving for our space and enjoyment
How: See Daniel Lerner, Gardening Team chair
FEED THE WW TURTLES
When: 1x per week
Why: The kids get excited when it’s their day to feed them!
How: Signup sheet in the west wing
Note: Food is provided in the WW classroom
BORROW A CAR SEAT
When: 2 car seats available any day you need them.
Why: When you realize your spouse/partner drove away for the day with your only one, if you need someone else to pick up or for carpooling.
How: see Kris. She will let you know which seat and how many are available at the time of your call.
Note: please bring back to school ASAP for the next family in need.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING:
Try to volunteer for something that is weekly or monthly with a date/time you can easily remember. Volunteering does not have to coincide with events only. nsw always needs runners…people who can do the one-off trip to the post office, store. Let us know when you are free or headed somewhere of interest!
JOINING A TEAM:
It’s not too late!! Go to the NSW blog and look under tab: “TEAMS.”
GET INSIGHT INTO YOUR CHILD’S DAY:
The BLOG is a hub of information!
See folders, located near the door inside each wing, to know where your child had their appointments!
Check the nap chart, located on the inside wall near the door inside each wing). “S” means slept. “R” means rested.
PARENT BOARD
Please see and make use of the parent board in the alley. This is another way to share and receive information within the community.
NSW YAHOO GROUP
This yahoo forum is for families nsw to post or be in the know of items for sale/free, services needed or offered etc! nsw event info is often posted here as well. See Kris to get yourself signed up.
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NSWfamilies/info
**GOOD NEWS**
NSW & ECOLOGICALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
NSW is further educating the children about “what is recyclable and what is not”, “what can be composted” and “how to conserve water and energy” etc. Parents will soon be asked to bring their own dishes, on occasion. The first event to implement this will be the Halloween parade – when we’ll have people BYOCM (coffee mug). Please stay tuned for more tips on and requests as to how you, as parents, can contribute to a more eco-conscious environment at school and at home.
CONTACTS FOR ABOVE
Kristin Sherman <kris@newschoolwest.com> • Ivana <Ivana@newschoolwest.com> • Maya Davis <meohmaya@gmail.com> • Maya tauber <maya6928@yahoo.com> • Daniel Lerner <dan.lerner@mac.com> • Sean Maher <seanmaher@sbcglobal.net> • Nicole Onufrey <nicole.onufrey@gmail.com> • Karrie <karrieadvorchak@yahoo.com> • Deirdre Gibson <dshawgibson@gmail.com> • Marike Bartlett <mbartlett@msii.biz> • Frances Mazur <frances@mazurgroupla.com> • Jill Bryman <jill.bryman@gmail.com>