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🧬 Bio Club Brings Gene Editing to Life with CRISPR
Biology Club is diving into cutting-edge science. With guidance from Science Teacher Maria Vicenty and support from Bio-Rad, students recently conducted a CRISPR gene-editing experiment, successfully modifying the LacZ gene in bacteria. The results? A visual change from blue to white that confirmed their edits worked.
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Made possible by student-led fundraising efforts and after-school dedication, this hands-on experiment gave Bio Club students a chance to explore real-world applications of gene editing and sparked thoughtful discussions about its ethical implications. The club also welcomed a guest speaker from Bio-Rad to share insights into CRISPR.
With momentum building and more experiments already in the works for next year, Bio Club is fostering curiosity, collaboration, and a love of science across campus.
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🇨🇳 Mandarin Students Explore Language and Culture at Chef Chu’s 🍵
We’re excited to share that our Mandarin classes had a fantastic and authentic field trip to Chef Chu’s yesterday!
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Students proudly practiced ordering food using Mandarin measurement words, expressed appreciation in Mandarin, and learned traditional round-table dining etiquette.
From the custom of the youngest person pouring tea for everyone, recipients tapping two fingers on the table in thanks, to understanding why chopsticks should never be placed upright in bowls, it was a meaningful hands-on cultural experience.
A heartfelt thank you to our parent chaperones, Katie (11th-grader Justin Buck’s mom) and Elizabeth (10th-grader James Barek’s mom), for providing transportation and helping make this trip possible. It was an unforgettable day of learning and connection!
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🎹 Stella Talcott Performs at Carnegie Hall 🎶
Stella Talcott performed Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 (“Pathétique”) at the American Protégé Winners Recital held at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 24, 2025.
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She was one of the winners in this year’s prestigious American Protégé Piano & Strings Competition. This marked Stella’s first piano competition, making the honor of performing at such a historic and revered venue even more meaningful. She was thrilled to share the stage with so many talented young musicians from around the world.
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🏅 Celebrating Spring Sports: Awards Night Recap
On Thursday, we wrapped up our final sports event of the season with a fun Sports Awards Night honoring our boys volleyball and track and field teams.
It was a great evening of reminiscing about the season, celebrating our athletes with well-earned awards, and enjoying highlight videos filled with exciting and unforgettable moments.
Thank you again to all the student-athletes, coaches, parents, fans, administrators, and officials whose hard work and dedication made this another fun and memorable year.
| | Updates and Announcements | | 📈 Fundraising Update: Edward E. Ford Grant | | |
We’re in the home stretch with only 24 hours left to give if we want to meet our match!! Thanks to the generosity of all those who have given, we’ve already raised $71,725 toward our $75,000 goal. We’re just $3,275 away from unlocking the full E.E. Ford Foundation matching grant — and bringing Cultivating Empathy, Dialogue, and Democratic Engagement at Kehillah to life.
This is it — the final push. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, help us close the gap and make a lasting impact. Every donation matters. Let’s do this, together!
Let’s do this, together!
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🚨 Final Exams
Thursday, May 29 to Friday, May 30
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🎓 Senior Projects End
Friday, May 30
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✡️ Shavuot (No School)
Monday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 3
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🗣️ Senior Project Symposium
Wednesday, June 4 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Seniors have been spending the month of May conducting their senior internship projects, and we are eager to hear about their experiences through the symposium presentations! We're excited to host this event and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors!
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✍️ Yearbook Signing Party!
Tuesday, June 4 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Kikar
We’re throwing an end-of-year party — come celebrate with pizza, drinks, and Polaroids to capture memories with your friends!
🎉 Yearbooks will be available at the party only for in-person pickup.
📚 You must pick it up yourself — no one else can grab it for you.
Can’t attend? That’s okay! You can still pick up your yearbook at the front desk during the summer.
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🎓 Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
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🎓 Class of 2025 Graduation Reception
Thursday, June 5 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
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📣 Calling Parents/Guardians of the Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028!
The Kehillah Parent Association (KPA) is building its Board for the 2025-26 school year, and we’re looking for Parents/Guardians who are interested in getting more involved! The KPA Board meets regularly to help lead efforts that support our students, faculty, and community throughout the year. We are currently seeking 2-3 volunteers from each grade level to join the KPA Board. Meetings are typically held over Zoom and last between 30-60 minutes. Whether you’re a longtime member of the KPA or new to our community, we welcome your involvement and fresh perspective!
If you’re interested or have any questions, please email kpa@kehillah.org. We’re excited about what’s ahead and would love for you to be part of it!
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