West Asheville Cooperative Playschool
An experiential, inspirational preschool where teachers,
parents and children can learn from each other and
their community to create a better world around them.


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Quotes of the month:A big heart is better than a big brain. - Ivorian proverb

News and Highlights
  • Last week we worked on our notecards for the farmer's market and made wooden masks for the Mamas! Matt came in and did a presentation on beekeeping and led the mask project. We discussed the anatomy of a flower and began playing a pollination game. We had dance, yoga and music.
  • Farmer's market fundraiser Tuesday May 14th! Please join us and support our school! Spread the word!
  • Last day of school and Graduation will be Thursday June 6th.
  • Magic In the Garden month, focusing on important pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Please let us know if y have any books, toys or items that you would be willing to share with the class for the month.
  • Our annual Art show at The Hop West gallery opening will be on Friday May 17th 5-7
  • Summer Camp sign ups have begun! Click on the link to check it out!
  • If you have already visited our school you can fill out an Application for enrollment for August 2013.
  • THANK YOUS
        • Thank you so much to all the parents for our outpouring of gifts for Teacher Appreciation! We were blown away by your generosity and thoughtfulness. Homemade gifts and cards....and a fantastic gift certficate to my favorite restaurant that I already used!!! It means so much to us to feel like you notice and appreciate the work we do. Thank you!
        • Thank you to Pam, Julie and Matt for putting so much time into a financial overhaul and to Julie for all she has done as treasurer for 3 years and for Pam for taking over.
        • Thank you to Melissa C. for helping to organize the farmer's market fundraiser
        • Thank you to Susan for subbing for me last week!
        • Thank you to Megan for helping to clean today when we were short a parent teacher
    • Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids-- http://www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak.html
    • Old Fashioned Play builds Serious Skills article: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19212514
    • http://youtu.be/Wpr6QgQco6c Check out this great video Erin found about Living Young!

    • Check out this fabulous video Melissa shared: http://theawesomer.com/kid-president-pep-talk/215380/
    • www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com Great website for Fine Motor Skill strengthening ideas as well as pencil and scissor grasp help!
    • Please check out our contact page to schedule a visit! contact us.