Friday, April 5, 2013

Announcements: Week of April 5, 2013


- Summer Drop Off Program
This Summer we will be offering a 5-Day Drop Off program for children between 3 and 6.5 years of age who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in our programs and have fully transitioned to separation.  Classes will meet from 9 AM to 12:30 PM with plenty of time for play in the garden.  The Summer session will run from Monday, June 17th to Friday, August 16th (there will be no classes on Thursday, July 4th or Friday, July 5th). >>more

- Announcing Our New Afternoon Nursery Program 
Beginning in Fall of 2013 we will be offering an Afternoon Nursery Program. The program will meet from noon to 4 PM. >>more 

- Next Parent Evening
Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30pm
Our next Parent Evening will be on Wednesday, April 10th.  In addition to meeting with your class teachers, Louise DeForest will present part II of her conversation about first grade readiness.

- Parent Lecture
Monday April 15th 7pm
The topic is A Closer Look at Play, presented by Greta Jee. >>more

- Admissions Events
Wednesday, April 17th
Thursday, April 25th
Join us for our next Open House on April 17, as well as for our School Tour on April 25th. >>more

- Clothing Sale in Support of the Garden
Wednesday, April 17-24th
Our Annual Clothing Sale will be held after the break.  Please set aside a few clean, gently used, quality items to donate. >>more


- Discussion with Gary Lamb
On Friday April 19th 9:00 am - parent lounge Gary Lamb will meet with New Amsterdam parents to discuss Cause NY, how to make Independent Education more accessible and MORE.
Gary has been supporting New Amsterdam's board and faculty in the last few years with his extensive background in working with Waldorf Education. Please join us!! >>more

-Holy Mama Continues
Holy Mama is a workshop to support, honor and inspire the Inner Life of Mothers >>more

- Enroll Now for Spring Parent-Child Classes
The Spring schedule is now available and we are accepting applications. >>more


- Save the Date: Family Garden Day
Sunday April 28th from 11am-1pm

- Save the Date: Spring Fair
Saturday, May 18th
Please Save the Date for our Spring Fair. 

- Support Our School When You Shop with Amazon
Remember that when you shop on Amazon a portion of your purchase can be donated to New Amsterdam!  Just click on the link below every time you visit Amazon, and a percentage of all your purchases will go directly to the school. >>more

- Upcoming Events at Area Waldorf Schools
The Third Annual Power of Imagination Conference, "Resilience: Health in Body, Soul and Spirit",  is taking place in Garden City, NY. >>more