The children spent their first day back getting reacquainted with each other and the areas of the school. During appointment time, the teachers lead tours of new areas and materials, and reviewed the use of old and familiar areas and materials. Our intention was to provide an environment full of rich and inviting materials, while…
Give and Take
Please take some of the fresh veggies: heirloom tomatoes, artichokes, eggplant, cucumber, basil that the children grew at Ocean View Farms this summer. Sorry, but we ate all the corn fresh off the stalks! Sign up on the white board to join the Monday or Friday watering/weed pulling crew from 1:00-2:00 (kids of any age…
First Day – Photo Set – 8/16/10
IMG_3769 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Click the photo above to view photos of the West Wing and East Wing children settling into their first day of the 2010-2011 school year. Parents also gathered at the Duerrs’ home for some nibbles and comaraderie before heading out for the day. For new families to NSW, you…
A New Laptop!
Dear Graduates, Thank you for your participation in the legacy gift at the end or our time together. During the break, we were delighted to use the money toward a new laptop! We will all be using it every day and thinking of you. xxoo staff and teachers – NSW
EW Lunch – Photo Set – 07/22/10
IMG_3226 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Excitement and change is in the air! Click the photo above to view EW children enjoying their lunch last Thursday.
Practice Walks
To prepare the East Wingers for the graduation celebration, we have been going on walks to Beethoven Elementary. On our first couple of walks, the teachers walked with smaller groups of children, and explored the stage in the auditorium by running around, and playing open ended games. The teachers saw this as a way to get…
Recycling Reusing Reminder
“Trash is the failure of imagination.” – Aaron Kramer There was a terrific article in the LA Times on an exhibit running through September 12th at the Craft and Folk Art Museum that I thought would resonate with the NSW kids and their passion for recycling and reusing. Check it out through the link below.…
Beach Party Blast 7/17/10
We dug holes, made a giant water pit, chased the waves and got plenty of sun. Thanks to the 20 or so families that dropped by last Saturday afternoon to Ocean Park Beach. How can you beat the cool ocean breeze on a hot July afternoon? Invite your New School-West friends to get covered in…
Winter Wonderland
???? What ???? Yes, well, the holiday DVDs are now available IN JULY! We are offering them (copying donated by Jonathan Grossman, Owen’s dad WW) by order. We’re raising money for a bike rack in the parking lot! It’s the final touch to our remodel of the entry way and an encouragement to enjoy the…
Wire introduction
On Thursday July 15th, Cindy introduced wire to some WW children in the East Wing studio. She explained that the wire is a metal and can be very sharp, and so are the tools; pliers and wire cutters. Building upon our observations and their experiences, we know they are capable and can handle the wire and tools. …