Announcements: Week of January 25, 2013

- Anthroposophical Study
Thursday, January 31st at 9:10 AM

We will continue reading The Recovery of Man in Childhood by A.C. Hardwood. >>more

- School Tour
Thursday, January 31st at 9:15-10:15 AM

During the tour we will take time to observe each of our classes and have a brief discussion. The tour is for parents only and space is limited. To participate please contact Karen.Talluto@newamsterdamchildhood.org. >>more

- Dawn of the Year Festival
Saturday, February 2nd

Join us for the Dawn of the Year Festival. For information and events, see the blog. >>more

- Parent Study Resumes
Wednesday, February 6th at 9:00 AM

Parent Study will resume with Louise DeForest. >>more

- Seeds of Imagination Benefit Concert
Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 PM

Please join us for an intimate evening and concert featuring the writer, poet and artist...
Patti Smith, Jesse Smith and Friends
with Special Guests The Iris String Quarter  >>more

- Parent Lecture

- Monday, February 11th 7:00PM

With Nancy Blanning. >>more

- Open House
- Thursday, February 7th from 7-8:30 PM

Our Open House is for parents only and is an opportunity to see our classrooms, meet our teachers and participate in an in depth discussion about our programs.

To participate please contact Karen.Talluto@newamsterdamchildhood.org.  >>more

- Re-Enrollment Contracts Due

- Friday, February 8th

- 2013-14 Tuition Assistance Deadlines
- Friday, March 1^st

Familes currently enrolled in our Bridge, Nursery and Kindergarten programs must apply for tuition assistance on or before Friday, March 1st, 2013. For more information, see the post. >>more

School Tour and Open House

School Tour
Thursday, January 31st from 9:15-10:15 AM   RESCHEDULED
Thursday, February 7th from 9:15-10:15 AMDuring the tour we will take time to observe each of our classes and then there will be an opportunity for a brief discussion.  The tour is for parents only and space is limited.
To participae please contact Karen.Talluto@newamsterdamchildhood.org.

Open House
Thursday, February 7th from 7-8:30 PM
Our Open House is for parents only and is an opportunity to see our classrooms, meet our teachers and participate in an in depth discussion about our programs.
To participate please contact Karen.Talluto@newamsterdamchildhood.org.

Anthroposophical Study--Open to All: Thursday, February 14th

Our next  anthroposophical study group is Thursday, February 14th at 9:10.

We are reading The Recovery of Man in Childhood by A.C. Hardwood.

In our last meeting we stopped in the middle of page 15.

If you can get the book and read up to there great! 

If not please don't  let that deter you from joining.  
Just know we hope you can come consistently to support dialogues and shared conversation.

see you soon - Lisa

Dawn of the Year Festival, Saturday February 2nd

This time of year marks the midway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.  It is known across many cultural tradition as a time of purification, renewal, and preparation for the coming season.  In Europe, farmers have begun to turn over their beds in anticipation of the first planting.  In Japan, young and old alike celebrate by throwing beans and shouting to banish evil and invite in good deeds.  In China, this season marks the beginning of the new calendar year, and cut plum branches adorn the house, hinting at the coming beauty of spring.

Bridge: Puppet Show 10:30 am
Three Day Nursery: Puppet Show 10:45 am
Kindergartens: Puppet Show 11:15 or 11:45
Kindergarten classes are invited to do candle dipping from 10:30- 11:30

Your teachers will be sharing more information soon!

Parent Study will Resume Febuary 6th with Louise DeForest

Hello Everyone,

It's been what feels like a long while since we meet for our Wednesday parent study together and I look very forward to seeing you all again soon.

Although, I will be out this week please come next Wednesday Feb. 6th at 9:00 am with Louise DeForest.

Wed. Feb. 13th is the Holy Mama and Papa
Wed. Feb 20th Winter Break
Wed, Feb 27th  Painting with Brigitte Buss

Please feel free to email anytime, lisa.bono@newamsterdamchildhood.org

Warm Wishes,

Lisa

Parent Lecture - Febuary 11th

Please join us for on February 11th at 7:00 pm with Nancy Blanning.

Topic: How to Get Your Child to do What You Want Without Talking Yourself to Death

Please join us in a discussion with Nancy Blanning on practical ways to create harmony and avoid problems through developing a respectful understanding of children's consciousness and adapting yours more appropriately.

Nancy Blanning has been a Waldorf educator for 30 years, emphasizing therapeutic and developmental support for young children. She serves on the WECAN board and is the editor of Gateways. She has co-authored Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures, a therapeutic movement resource books for teachers. She travels widely as lecturer, teacher trainer, mentor, and developmental consultant.