It’s Monday, November 16, 2009, and it’s gorgeous outside! I’m always “filled up” by the warmth and light of the sun and with that the week is enfolding with renewed energy. Here’s to staying healthy and focused. We will be hosting another Prospective Parent Tour on Tuesday this week from 9:30 to 11:00. I always so…
Holiday Bazaar Saturday!
Come Shop and Celebrate the Season! This Saturday from 10 – 4 marks the annual NSW holiday bazaar. We're welcoming the local community and supporting the artists while checking off our holiday shopping lists! There will be nibbles, sweets, children's work and warmth among friends. We hope to see you all there – at New…
Sushi with Sari
It was amazing how the children seemed so engaged and excited with the entire process of rolling sushi, wanting to learn Japanese words, understanding all of the sushi making steps and then, seeing how many of them did not want to leave their positions as sushi chef! It was apparent that sushi rolls are eaten…
Scholastic Book Ordering!!!
It is that time again!! Scholastic Books! Yeah! Holidays are coming up and books make great gifts! Hint. Hint. The deadline is Wednesday November 25th,2009, the day before Thanksgiving. Any questions talk to me at school or email me- jessica@newschoolwest.com Thank you! Teacher Jessica www.scholastic.com/parentordering Login- newschoolwest password- family Teacher…
morning routine
Because we're really being diligent on our lice checking policies, there has been an impact on morning circle start time. We're creating a bit of a log jam with two teachers checking every head in the morning. If you can, please come in about 15 minutes earlier so the children's routine is kept consistent as…
Shades of green
Many West Wingers have been exploring materials without the addition of color this year. The focus has turned to the texture of the material and the possibilities of its properties. Cindy, the WW studio teacher, introduced a new technique to all the children called 'resist'. She offered textured leaves and wax based drawing tools. …
Closed Veteran’s Day
Just a reminder that we're closed on Wednesday, 11/11 in observance of Veteran's day along with all the LAUSD schools.
Take Part in the Holiday Bazaar
NSW alumni parent Birgitta Kastenbaum is again organizing this year's Holiday Bazaar, set for Saturday November 21. If you're interested in selling at this year's event, there's still time to reserve a spot. Please email Birgitta directly at birgittak@verizon.net. Please look in the hallway for sign ups for the bake sale and fruit to sell, as…
Ice Cream Sale
"We have chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate chips and coconut." The children have sorted out their menu at the Ice Cream Sale store. A competing store has opened up in the back patio selling 'specialty drinks'. "Special Drinks Menu" So far, only the M and Ms cost an extra buck. The children…
Kid’s Day Out on Black Friday
We're organizing a KNO for the first holiday shopping day of the year: November 27th "Black Friday". There's a poll on yahoo groups accessible by clicking 'yahoo groups' on the blue bar above. Once you're there, click on "polls" on the left and vote! We want to know if you are an early shopper, mid…