Amanda O’Keefe (Lily, EW) shared her knowledge about navigating Charter schools, Echoices, magnets, and language immersion schools. Former parents Justin (his kids are now at Broadway Spanish immersion) and Paula (twins are at Mar Vista Elementary), we’re also there to share insight on these topics.Roleen facilitated the discussion with helpful insight into the role of…
Coffee with Roleen 2/4/20
An intimate discussion around a variety of topics like mom-guilt, being a single parent, sibling struggles, and tools for sleep made for a bonding experience supported with tons of insight from Roleen. Thank you for an amazing morning! I was really moved by how Roleen opened the conversation this morning, reflecting on a friend’s memorial…What can…
Wait for me! Wait for me! – Chloe
The big bad wolf revisited. Extending the children’s wall interest based on their storytelling, we set up a provocation in the mini-studio which included wooden figures, natural materials, and the wall that the children built with our Atelierista, Amy. Below is one of the stories the children created: The big bad wolf blows the wall…
Contributions this week.
Snack was brought by Mia, Luca, Miles, Olivia, Tai, Juliet, and Rosie Mae. Teacher/Mom Melanie (Miles, WW) made gluten free noodles! Here’s the recipe. GLUTEN FREE LO MEIN NOODLES INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces Tinkyada gluten free spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1/2…
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching and with it, a lot of adult traditions. At New School-West we recognize that the idea is still very abstract at the children’s developmental age. We do know they love the idea of making notes and cards for each other on a daily basis – and this is always available to…
Farmer’s Market Trip
A few times a month, Teacher Melanie takes the children to the Farmer’s Market in Venice on Fridays. Last week, Teacher Roxanne came by to ‘pass the baton’ to Melanie and accompany her and Poppy’s (EW) mom, Katie, on the trip. The focus was to get spring seeds for our new redwood vegetable boxes in…
Contributions this week
This week, the snack was brought by Elliot, Mika, Keaton, Mira, Marina, Rufus and Sonia and Rondie brought flowers. Zoe (EW) and mom, Jennifer cooked with the children. Phedon (EW) and mom and dad (Christina and Haris) picked up and delivered a new area rug for the EW. And Miles’ (WW) grandpa, Bill, took ‘day…
Contributions this week
Snack was brought by Kou, Miles, Mia, Poppy, Tallulah, Diego, Gia, Bodhi and Zoe! Erika and London shared When I Grow Up at the morning circle in celebration of London’s birthday!
“We are 4 friends now!” -Tai
Malaguzzi (Edwards, 2012) highlights the principle of the Reggio approach: “Relationship is the primary connecting dimension of our system, however, understood not merely as a warm, protective envelope but rather as a dynamic conjunction of forces and elements interacting toward a common purpose. The strength of our system lies in the ways we make explicit…
Pure Gratitude
Dear Friends. Happy New Year and Welcome back! This post is one of pure gratitude from the teachers. In their words. . . . I’m filled with gratitude for the community that is NSW. Your gifts of cash put a few more presents under the tree and added more room for friends at our holiday…