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Master Plan in Action: Capping Off Our Roofing and Solar Array Project
Part of Escuela del Sol’s and Harwood Art Center’s 2016 Master Plan included an outline for making the campus a more sustainable entity in our urban oasis in downtown Albuquerque, which included installing a solar array on the top of our historic Harwood building. After the damaging hail storms of 2019, it became clear that before the solar panels could be installed, a new roof was going to be needed (thank goodness for insurance!). After much planning and pandemic backlog, both projects were finally able to happen this summer!
Inside Escuela: Care of Self – Part 1 in a Series
Throughout all Planes of Development, activities related to Care of Self help children gain independence. This important work also supports neurological development that lays a foundation for coordination, concentration, abstract thinking, and executive function. And children really love this work! It builds the knowledge that caring for yourself throughout your life is valuable and important.
Moving Up to Jr. El is a Leap Into Curiosity and Exploration
We have an amazing group of students entering Jr. Elementary this school year, one of many exciting milestones. Below are some nuggets we compiled to help you support your children in their upcoming transition into Elementary.
Separation Sadness Can Be Difficult, But It’s Perfectly Natural
Many students and their parents feel a very healthy and normal sense of sadness at separation. Difficult separations are often rooted in fear of the unknown when it comes to a new situation, but difficulties with separation is a phase, it is perfectly natural, and it will pass.
The Lunch Program is Embarking on a Journey of Flavors
There are going to be a few changes in the lunches coming from the Harwood Cafe this year. While many of the delicious favorites will remain, this year I’m going to begin introducing new flavors, new cultures, and new ingredients to our menu.
Children Eat Better Together
Due to the curious nature of young children, they are very interested in what others are eating. When we cook together, we are all eating the same thing, which helps children focus more on eating .
What’s Next for Outgoing Executive Director Friedje vanGils? Read about it in the Downtown Albuquerque News!
Downtown Albuquerque News recently interviewed Executive Director and Head of School, Friedje vanGils about her retirement, what comes next, and what’s in store for the future of Escuela del Sol and Harwood Arts Center.
Escuela del Sol welcomes Ms. Nicole!
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our teaching team, Ms. Nicole Duran, who will be working in the Primary Yellow Room with Ms. Shardae LeDouix.
Cheers to a Covid-Free Year!
June 1, 2021, marked ONE YEAR of uninterrupted, in-person operation for our students through the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Escuela Students Lend a Hand to Harwood Artist
Escuela students had the unique opportunity to help longtime Harwood artist, Mark Horst, complete his public art installation, “Blessing Hands”.
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