Bruno and Zoe welcome Maya Parenti to the Bodhi and Charlie crew. Such a delighted older brother! Congrats to all the Parentis! Food train info coming soon. xoxoxoxoxox
Wine with Roleen
Parents reported back that Wine with Roleen was a wonderful, thought provoking night in good company in a beautiful environment. Jordan (Dillon, EW) was kind enough to share her notes . . . Podcast: Raising good humans: Dr. Aliza Pressman. Episode: Mindful Discipline with Dr. Shauna Shapiro intention: why am I here? What do I…
“It’s a very good sound.” -Miles
Through music, children can express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Over the years, we have developed a relationship with Stuart Grant, a music educator. He visits the school every week to collaborate with the children and the teachers and the teachers make time to reflect and brainstorm with him to move the work forward. We…
Reggio Tour Reflection Evening.
Hi all,Thank you for celebrating another milestone in our West Coast Collaborative on 11/14. It was our annual WCC kickoff with a special Reggio Study Tour reflection from the 2019 trip. Teachers shared their changes, parents shared their inspirations, and leadership shared new developments! Seeing everyone together inspires the passion with which we all work…
“When you make friends, it makes you amazing.” – Aliana
Coming back from a weekend welcomes an opportunity to reconnect during our morning meeting. As we reflected together, Cindy shared her experience with Roleen’s SMC class who were here at NSW on a Saturday. Cindy: The school looked so inviting and the students had many questions about all the materials we use. They commented on…
“I drew the bumpy.” – Helena
During the walks, we observed the children encounter a brick wall that elicited stories that brought the group together. As teachers, we wanted to listen to their response by creating a wall with which the children can interact. Noticing the children’s fascination with the various textures, shapes and sizes of the bricks that make up…
Day in the Life, October
Katie (Livio, WW) observed and documented a bit of a what goes on at NSW on a sunny Wedensday afternoon. What struck me was how the children really supported each other, helping one another learn about and accomplish whatever it was they were working on. And when conflict did arise, the teachers handled it so…
Halloween Parade
The Halloween Parade was a thrill. Parents, teachers and children all had the chance to celebrate together as a community by taking a stroll in the neighborhood donning costumes and all!
Contributions at the end of October
Flowers were brought by Arnon and Hendriks, and we will use the Marigolds after they’ve wilted for dying new, children’s napkins! Will’s mom, Kelly (EW) baked pumpkin cookies and banana ghosts in the afternoon. Gabe (Asher, WW) with Hillary (Christoph, WW) and C.C. (Poppy, WW) played Halloween tunes in the Front Yard after our parade…
West Wing Back to School Night
Such an insightful West Wing Back to School Night! The teachers were inspiring and thoughtful in their presentation about the incredible journeys the children have begun. See some of the evening’s conversation transcribed below! John (Miles): It’s amazing…it took me 30 years to understand all of this and they’re 3! It really is so incredible…