The staff traveled to Los Olivos for our 2016 teacher retreat on January 15 & 16. Hosted by Roleen and Jim’s friends, the Dohmeyers, Ron and Pam, we were treated to gorgeous scenery and a private bungalow. The focus for our retreat this year was transparency. TRANSPARENCY: ensuring a sense of depth and perspective. As…
This morning a group of children and I set off to clean the House Area in the West Wing. With some warm soapy water, rinsing water and some towels, we got to work. We washed dishes, pots and pans. We dusted, swept, and even gave the babies a sponge bath. It was a very busy…
The children continue trying different theories about how to make a building stronger. Cooper, Teddy, Evera, Eloise, and Emmaline decided to test some of their hypotheses. Teacher Adriana: How should we prepare the building? Cooper: Let me show you. We should put these blocks inside here. Adriana: What are these blocks doing for the building?…
Georgios began with us in January and has been welcomed by the children and teachers immediately into the community. As we observe the process of his integration, we are warmed by the knowledge that New School-West is a welcoming group and that it shows in every nook, cranny and interaction. Welcome to the Sarantis family!…
Quinn is a big sister! Keaton Tighe McNamara was born on 1/6 (7 lbs., 6 oz, 20.5″ long). Let’s welcome him and support the family by bringing them a meal as they adjust to life as a family of 4!They have no dietary restrictions and also welcome delivery as an option. A sign up sheet…
Dear Friends, We hope you’ve all had a very warm and happy holidays! We are writing to share the exciting yet bittersweet news — that Calder has been offered a place in CWC’s TK class and will be starting at CWC on January 7th. The call came the day before Christmas break so we have…
Watch, share, download, enjoy — again or for the first time — our unbelievably talented WEST WINGERS laying out some choice holiday selections! — Documentation Committee (with extra special credit to Kyle and Hana (of Kyler, EW)) Password: nswparents
Watch, share, download, enjoy — again or for the first time — our unbelievably talented EAST WINGERS laying out some choice holiday selections! — Documentation Committee (with extra special credit to Kyle and Hana (of Kyler, EW) and Luis (of Chloe Paloma, EW) Password: nswparents
After working in the Communication Center, Libbi, Persephone and Tulip moved to the magnet space and began building with magnetic sticks and cubes. They chose to work on a surface on the floor. Organically, the three of them started working on many small creations together. Mila and Ava walked by on their way to put…