6th graders investigated the relationship between the diameter and circumference of a circle. They first measured the diameter of a round object, and then estimated how many diameters there are in the circumference. The answer was 3 1/7 diameters which just happens to be pi!
TNSM Slide Show from the 1970s
Enjoy slides that Sally Busemeyer-Flood shared of The New School in the ’70s. You’ll see pictures of the kitchen, “hole house,” the “outdoor pyramid,” and of students working. Also pictured are: Carol French-Corbett, Sally Busemeyer-Flood, Stephen Richey and Hilda Rothschild. Hilda escaped Nazi Germany and studied with Maria Montessori in Paris. She created the Masters Program in Montessori Education at Xavier University and was instrumental in the formation of The New School Montessori’s program.
How many chameleons can you see?
Elementary art students created their own “Where’s Waldo” game by using carefully designed color and pattern choices to make their paper chameleons blend into wallpapered backgrounds. How many chameleons can you see?
Alumni Vince Lee returns to TNSM and tells about his career as an orchestra conductor
We were pleased to have New School alumni, Vince Lee return for a visit. He is pictured here with TNSM’s elementary music teacher, Josh Fink, who studies conducting and ear training with Vince. Vince was a student at The New School from kindergarten through the third grade. After that, he attended SCPA from grades 4-12, where he was lucky enough to start a professional career as an actor and singer. Vince began conducting and music directing at age 13 and attended Indiana University to study Orchestral Conducting. He was accepted into the Juilliard School in New York City, doing post-graduate work in Orchestral Conducting. His first conducting audition …
The Cincinnati Zoo brought animals to the kindergarten class
Ms. Joan from the Cincinnati Zoo brought some animal friends to the kindergarten class this week. The theme was “Movin’ & Groovin’: The Ways Animals Move Help Them Survive.” Enrico, the three-banded armadillo, demonstrated the theme beautifully.
Is it an acid or a base?
Students tested various solutions like floor cleaner, distilled water and shampoo to determine if they were acidic or basic. They first made their predictions and then had fun dipping litmus paper into the liquids to prove whether or not their predictions had been correct.
Activating Strengths
“I know that creative outlets are important for me to feel balanced in my life. As an administrator, my days can turn into long “to-do” lists with no time for reflection or a mental space to think differently. Knowing that “creativity” is one of my top five strengths, I schedule time in my week to read, write, go see a play, or just dream in a way that feels unrestrained by the day-to-day tasks and timelines of my life.” – Jeff Groh, Director, The New School Montessori The New School Montessori has worked this year with the Mayerson Academy …
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This song will put a twinkle in your eye!
Non-nappers joined Robby Lewis and Brendan Blumer in a rousing chorus of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Our spirited singers, Charlie’s ukelele and the jam session at the end, make this rendition like none you’ve seen. Click below to view the video.
Paris apartment offered at TNSM’s auction 2017
This renovated apartment located in a 16th century Marais building is an immaculate, calm 1 bedroom oasis in the heart of Paris. This bright luxury apartment with all the comforts of home in the Marais awaits you! The apartment offers two main rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, modern bath with shower, and terrace. The apartment sleeps up to 4 people. The bedroom has a very comfortable full size bed. The living room has a contemporary sofa and a murphy bed. The two main rooms can be separated, or the sliding doors between them can be opened to create one large …
Students gather pet supplies and money for SPCA
Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade elect a fall and spring student board each year to lead them in their Friday morning community meetings and to help plan community service and other projects throughout the year. This year, the fall board elected to support the SPCA for the Annex’s fall service project. Annex students have been bringing in pet supplies and have donated money. Together, they raised almost $1,200 in pet food, supplies, and cash. Last week the fall student board transferred their responsibilities to our new spring student board.