Nov
6
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Nov
14
5:00 PM17:00
Lantern Walk
A favorite event for current and alumni families! Contact class parents or Forest School admin for more information!
Nov
17
to Nov 18
Nov
25
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
26
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
27
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
11
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Dec
21
to Jan 1
Jan
15
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00
Jan
23
10:00 AM10:00
Feb
12
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Mar
12
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
18
to Mar 19
Mar
22
to Mar 26
Apr
9
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Apr
17
1:00 PM13:00
Nature Craft Day
Families gather to create art together using foraged materials - see admin or Class Parents for more information
May
7
12:00 PM12:00
NOON DISMISSAL - No Nest
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm. Professional Development day for educator team!
Oct
16
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
9
12:00 PM12:00
Oct
6
9:30 AM09:30
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00
Hike-A-Thon
Families and community members are invited to gather, hike, celebrate the start of the school year, and raise money for our tuition support fund!
Sep
21
8:30 AM08:30
Sep
14
1:00 PM13:00
Sep
9
9:00 AM09:00
First Day of School - AM Classes Only
We are excited to kick off the school year with new and returning friends! Please note that Nest will not begin until September 14th.
Sep
8
9:30 AM09:30
Meet & Greet - Community Clean Up & Picnic (Optional)
Join us as we welcome our community before the first day of school to connect and help prepare our learning spaces for the new year!
Aug
17
to Aug 28
OFFICES CLOSED - Summer Recess
We will be closed to take a break before in-services weeks begin for teachers and school starts September 9
Aug
14
12:00 PM12:00
Last Day of Camp - No Nest- Pomp & Popsicles
All Classes will be dismissed at 1:00pm on this day (no nest). Afterwards, please join us for popsicles and fun as we beat the summer heat and wrap up our summer programming together. All are welcome!
Aug
3
to Aug 14
Summer Session 4
Our final session for the summer! Sending so much love to those leaving NeLA Forest School and excited to welcome back some other friends in the fall!
Jul
20
to Jul 31
Jul
6
to Jul 17
Jul
3
7:30 AM07:30
4th of July (Observed) - No School
School will be closed in observance Independence Day
Jun
22
to Jul 2
Summer Session 1 Begins
We are kicking off the start of summer with our first session! We can’t wait to welcome new and returning friends as we begin our summer fun.
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00
End of the School year Community event, location TBD
Today is a chance to hang with Mama Nature together! We used to visit Topanga State Beach and have lunch at the Reel Inn but after the loss of the historic businesses along this stretch of the PCH, we’ve had to shift locations. Families will be notified of new location before event.
Jun
11
to Jun 12
Jun
10
12:00 PM12:00
Last Day of School 2025-2026- Please note time change and Picnic!
School will be a short day with dismissal at noon (no Nest today), then we will join the festivities!
Our picnic will take place down at the picnic tables by the parking area and bathrooms. Please consider joining us as we offer a toast to those moving on and saying HAPPY SUMMER to all!
May
29
9:30 AM09:30
Hummingbirds - May Makeup Day & End of Year Hummingbirds Picnic
Makeup classes 9:30-12:30pm
End of year celebration to follow!
May
25
8:00 AM08:00
May
22
12:00 PM12:00
EARLY DISMISSAL - NOON
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm.
Teachers will remain for staff meeting.
May
19
to May 20
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences will take place after morning class. Nest and drop in childcare will be offered.
School is in session.
May
16
10:00 AM10:00
New Family Playdate
This visit is designed to give children an opportunity to explore the classroom environment and engage in open-ended play while teachers gently observe their interests, interactions, and play styles. If you’re a new family, and haven’t signed up for a playdate, please contact admin!
May
9
10:00 AM10:00
New Family Playdate
This visit is designed to give children an opportunity to explore the classroom environment and engage in open-ended play while teachers gently observe their interests, interactions, and play styles. If you’re a new family, and haven’t signed up for a playdate, please contact admin!
May
2
9:30 AM09:30
May
1
9:30 AM09:30
Apr
24
12:00 PM12:00
EARLY DISMISSAL - NOON
No Nest today. All classes will dismiss at 12pm.
Teachers will remain for staff meeting.
Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00
Mar
30
to Apr 3
Mar
27
9:30 AM09:30