Moon's Nest Playschool

 ADVENTURE. play. Connection.

February, 2018

Newsletter

 Left to Right : Mabel, Sibyl, Maeve, Violet @ Laurelhurst Park

 

 

Greetings playschool friends and families,

 

Welcome to the time of Imbolc, and Midwinter.

The Winter Solstice is behind us, and the Spring Equinox is before us.

  

We've been enduring cold, wet, dark, and downright dreary days, for weeks.

And weeks. 

 

The soil is saturated with blessed water,

our afternoons are full of puddle splashing,

 and I've been whispering notes of gratitude

for good rain gear on my bike commutes. 

 

And yet,

we've observed this week that the earth

is preparing for a season of

flowers, frolic, and fun.

 

But for now,

we still have plenty of time to learn

the songs and stories of Winter.

 

Since the Solstice, I've been spending a whole lotta time out in my canvas wall tent sleeping space, curled up in my pink velvet cozy chair, or next to the fire. Through the early mornings and late nights, I've kept counsel with Wind & Rain.

 

Some days I'm simply pleading with them not to blow away my cozy little outdoor sanctuary.  Some days we confer. And other days, I'm simply thanking them for the beautiful symphony of their more gentle songs, to which I can read my books or write my stories to. Either~how, we've been intimate companions these last several weeks.

 

In our time together this season, I've found good direction and the

good~gracious gumption needed to move forward, in All the Ways.

 

I pray that these 'fumbling-through-the-dark' teachings and learnings of Winter will hold close in mind, even when comes the ease of lighter and brighter seasons. 

 

Now, let us share our playschool updates and happenings through this 

Imbolc to Equinox Tide, here in our slow emergence, out of Winter. 

 

xo, Miz Flow

Upcoming Adventures & Playschool Socials

Playschool Sunday Dance

 

THE NOT-SO-SECRET FAMILY SHOW! FEAT. RED YARN

Sun, February 4, 2018

Doors: 3:45 pm / Show: 4:00 pm

$8 per walking human

 

Please join us at The Secret Society for a very special opportunity to dance and play together, in what I'm hoping will be the first of a regular monthly series of Playschool Sunday Dance days. 

 

Get all the info you'll need to find your way there, get your tickets,

and details of the show here. 

Playschool Movie Night

 Sunday February 18th 

4:30-6:30 pm

 

Join us at playschool for a special evening gathering of friends.

All ages of kiddos and grown ups welcome!

 

We'll share a potluck dinner together, play a board game or two, 

and view one of our very favorite short films, Stick Man. 

 

Parents are invited to join us for this evening gathering,

but are also welcome to drop off and get some free time. 

Full Moon Gathering 

 

Families are invited to join us on

Tuesday March 1st from 5-6:30 pm for our Full Moon Gathering of Friends.  

 

We'll build a full moon altar together, share a potluck dinner, and go outside to sing some moon songs to our dear friend, Luna. 

 

Please bring a dish to share and a special item for the alter to charge with our

full moon magic! 

 

Playschool Appropriate Gear and Clothing

 

At playschool, we spend a significant amount of our time outside everyday, regardless of what the weather is like.  Depending on the day, that might looking like outside play in the playschool yard, walking to our neighborhood park, or adventuring around Portland Town via Trimet bus & Max trains.

 

The kiddos are much more able to develop a playful relationship with The Elements when they are able to keep warm and dry while out in them. I’ve put together a gear list of items that I consider “essential” for the wellbeing of your kiddo(s) while at playschool:

 

Every Day

~A well fitting backpack that fits comfortably

 enough for your child to wear on their body through the day

 

~Kiddo sized water bottle

 

Dark Season, Wet/Cold

*Waterproof* Rain Gear

~ Rain jacket & pants, or a one piece rainsuit such as Oakiwear.

~Lightweight waterproof rain boots, such as Crocs boots.

~Waterproof gloves

~Warm hat

Upcoming Scheduled Playschool Breaks

 

Spring Break Dates

 

Parents, please put it on your calenders:  

There will be no Playschool during the week of  March 19th~March 23rd, so that we may gather to mark the passing of Winter, the balance of dark and light, and the arrival of Spring with our Beloveds. 

 

 

 

It's Tuition Time! 

 

**Please be sure to send in your tuition payments by the 5th day of the month.

 

Easy link to tuition payment:

paypal.me/JessicaElmira

Openings in our

Moon Blossoms Circle

for babes aged 0-3

 

We have space for two more friends to join us in our Moon Blossoms circle on Tuesday's from 11am-5pm.

 

Check out the website for all the details of that friend circle. And, if you know of a family who would be a good fit for our playschool community, please do refer them! 

Get to know our Moon Blossoms Circle

Welcome to playschool, Miz Ora!

 

Miz Ora L. K. Tziporah Kogan is the assistant teacher for the Moon Blossoms at The Moon’s Nest Playschool. Ora has been teaching and caring for children for over 15 years. She has a background in early childhood development and all manner of art/craft and music.

Ora combines her knowledge and experience with philosophies from a variety of nurturance styles (such as attachment parenting, unconditional parenting, and positive/anti-oppressive communication techniques) to create a supportive and adaptable environment for our youngest community members to learn, play, and thrive. As a naturally creative person, Ora can usually be found working on one of her many ongoing projects, learning a craft or instrument, and reading books of all kinds.

 

She has been a practicing witch for over half her life and loves to incorporate elements of nature, faerie, and magic into her days wherever she can.

 

 

Moon's Nest Playschool Scholarship Fund

 

This month I set into motion some  scholarship funding efforts. Being successful in these efforts will mean that I will be able to continue to offer partial and full scholarship to families who wouldn't otherwise be able to access our playschool community. Please do check out our new Patreon page, and perhaps help me share it with your networks of folks you think might be able to help our playschool establish a scholarship fund.

 

If you are a family who currently receives full or partial scholarship, please do consider asking your close friends and family to support your children's access to our play community with a monthly tithe.

I sure do appreciate all of you a whole bunch and want to be able to offer access to more Rad Families, and continue to weave our circle of friends and family here at the Moon's Nest. 

 
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Lorax & Lila, on the Max Train 

That's it for this month friends! 

May our days together be full

of play, adventure, connection. 

One last reminder:

 

It's Tuition Time! 

 

**Please be sure to send in your tuition payments by the 5th day of the month.

 

Easy link to tuition payment:

paypal.me/JessicaElmira

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