As we begin 2013, we find that all three of our classes are full, andthat we are thoroughly enjoying our vibrant community. The first week back, parents joined together to clean the school, and make everything beautiful for the coming months.
We have been enjoying a study about the planets and solar system. We
have been poring over the bilingual books about the planets, making
planets out of balloons and paper mache, and painting the asteroid
belt. We are sorry that this year Fiske Planetarium is being renovated, and our series of afternoon trips to visit “Tito the Mosquito”, the education director at Fiske, will not take place.
Instead we will be visiting Henderson Museum at CU.
Beetles Exhibition – University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
The Family Spanish Literacy Program, this year taught by Consuelo Hernandez,
also took a wonderful trip to NCAR last week, to do some exploration of
climate change. All of this has led us to an interest in our own planet, this home
we share called Earth.
New Horizons will once again be one of the sponsoring organizations of
this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at the UMC on CU
campus. We have been one of the grassroots sponsors of this event
since it began. We are proud of our collaborative work alongside
other non-profits, the city and the university, to bring the consciousness of
Dr. King to the forefront of our community. Taking his ideals further,
this February, we will be engaging in a series of evening workshops for parents presented by Intercambio on getting to know people from other cultures more deeply. We will get a chance to examine some of our assumptions, and come to a better understanding about people from different backgrounds.
Also coming up this winter, the long awaited playground renovation will break ground. We have a beautiful design to enhance our outdoor living and learning environment.
The actual renovation should be fascinating for children, as the diggers come in,
and the climbing structure disappears, and new and challenging forms
begin to appear.
We are also looking forward to exploring the world of dance with children this winter and spring, making great use of some of our former and current parents who are talented dancers and dance teachers.
Welcome back to our beloved teacher Elena, who has returned on MWF with her new baby Ainara. The children are smitten by her, and she has been so good natured about all the attention, and sleeps happily tucked into Elena’s sling most of the time.
All in all, we are right in the middle of a rich year. Please feel
free to contact us if you want to visit and see what we are all about.
Best wishes to all for an engaging new year.
“We are so grateful to have found New Horizons Cooperative Preschool in Boulder. Our son thrived in this environment. We are continually impressed by the teacher’s creativity and energy. As parents, it’s been exciting to participate in our child’s education and feel a part of a diverse community. The play-based learning is fun for parents and kids – with the just right mix of freedom and structure. We would highly recommend New Horizons.” - Dave Rosenberg
“When I was deciding where to send my boys to preschool, I was lucky enough to find a a mud-caked, rich, stable, safe, and affordable school, with affectionate and supportive grown-ups. My three boys are exact opposites and thanks to New Horizons Cooperative Preschool I learned to provide them with an environment where they could explore the spiciness of our community and rejoice in being an individual. As they walk into adulthood, they carry this same zest for learning at Boulder High and Harvard. I am grateful to New Horizons for teaching my children AND ME the importance of PLAY in developing a life long love of learning.”
- Joellen Raderstorf
“I found compassionate teachers, a diverse community and a passion to teach all children at New Horizons Cooperative Preschool. My 2 kids loved it.”
– Kim Decker
“We sent our 2 kids here, and I’ d totally recommend it for people looking to give their kids a rich, diverse, play-based experience. It’s a funky, hippie-ish, global preschool with a really diverse student body (economically, linguistically, ethnically, culturally, etc.). It’s cooperative, so you’ve gotta put in some time helping, but that’s what makes the community extra-close. And people drive from all over the county to come to it. Our kids miss it still. ”
- Ethan Decker
“A wonderful and unique preschool experience.” -Aaryn Kay
“New Horizon’s Co-op was like family for our daughter, she felt comfortable to be herself and explore her surroundings in a natural way. For us as parents, learning how to truly co-op was something that is so rare this day and age. We will never forget our experience here and suggest it to anyone looking for something down to earth and family based.”
- Helen Joffe
My daughter Renee went to New Horizons in 1988. I wanted to write to let you know that I have never seen a better early childhood setting anywhere. I have been an ece teacher for over 30 years and worked in four states. There is not a single place that is good as your school. Thank you for creating such a haven for families!
- Denise Judson
just need to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the wonderful teachers and parents of New Horizons. Not only has it been a wonderful school for my son, but also a place where we have grown to love the teachers as an extension of our own family. Thank you, New Horizons, for giving us the chance to be a part of your world. We love you and will miss you dearly as we move on to the next stage in Drew's life as a kindergarten kiddo! We will miss you dearly but will stay in touch for years to come. Peace, love, and happiness to all, Margarita Rubiera
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Last Updated: January 29, 2014 by Kevin
The New Year
As we begin 2013, we find that all three of our classes are full, andthat we are thoroughly enjoying our vibrant community. The first week back, parents joined together to clean the school, and make everything beautiful for the coming months.
have been poring over the bilingual books about the planets, making
planets out of balloons and paper mache, and painting the asteroid
belt. We are sorry that this year Fiske Planetarium is being renovated, and our series of afternoon trips to visit “Tito the Mosquito”, the education director at Fiske, will not take place.
Instead we will be visiting Henderson Museum at CU.
The Family Spanish Literacy Program, this year taught by Consuelo Hernandez,
also took a wonderful trip to NCAR last week, to do some exploration of
climate change. All of this has led us to an interest in our own planet, this home
we share called Earth.
New Horizons will once again be one of the sponsoring organizations of
for parents presented by Intercambio on getting to know people from other cultures more deeply. We will get a chance to examine some of our assumptions, and come to a better understanding about people from different backgrounds.
this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at the UMC on CU
campus. We have been one of the grassroots sponsors of this event
since it began. We are proud of our collaborative work alongside
other non-profits, the city and the university, to bring the consciousness of
Dr. King to the forefront of our community. Taking his ideals further,
this February, we will be engaging in a series of evening workshops
Also coming up this winter, the long awaited playground renovation will break ground. We have a beautiful design to enhance our outdoor living and learning environment.
The actual renovation should be fascinating for children, as the diggers come in,
and the climbing structure disappears, and new and challenging forms
begin to appear.
We are also looking forward to exploring the world of dance with children this winter and spring, making great use of some of our former and current parents who are talented dancers and dance teachers.
Welcome back to our beloved teacher Elena, who has returned on MWF with her new baby Ainara. The children are smitten by her, and she has been so good natured about all the attention, and sleeps happily tucked into Elena’s sling most of the time.
All in all, we are right in the middle of a rich year. Please feel
free to contact us if you want to visit and see what we are all about.
Best wishes to all for an engaging new year.
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My daughter Renee went to New Horizons in 1988. I wanted to write to let you know that I have never seen a better early childhood setting anywhere. I have been an ece teacher for over 30 years and worked in four states. There is not a single place that is good as your school. Thank you for creating such a haven for families!
- Denise Judson