From Reading to Analyzing



This week, Middle School students are diving into their summer reading with thoughtful analysis. Using different aspects of language arts, they are discussing plot, theme, character development, and literary devices in both small groups and a graded class discussion. In addition, students are writing essays that compare and contrast the settings or main characters from their two summer reading books.

Paragraph Writing with Purpose

Third-grade students in Mr. Simon's class continued their study of nouns by writing their own paragraphs on topics of their choice. They practiced proper indentation, gave their writing titles, and created informative pieces about their selected subjects. After completing their work, students shared their paragraphs with a friend and circled the nouns in each sentence. To wrap up, several students read their paragraphs aloud to the class.

Reading, Predictions, & Plenty of Laughs

Fourth graders have started their first class novel, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. To kick things off, they made predictions about the story and reviewed new vocabulary before taking turns reading aloud and showing their growing reading skills. The book follows a fourth grader named Peter as he navigates school, friendships, and life with his mischievous little brother, Fudge. Early in the story, Peter wins a pet turtle named Dribble, which quickly becomes very important to him. The class is already enjoying the humor and relatable moments in this timeless story and is eager to keep reading.

Mini Flags, Big Creativity

This week, in Ms. Eliana's second grade class, students learned about the history and meaning of the American flag. After exploring its symbols and colors, each child had the chance to create their own mini flag. The activity gave students a hands-on way to connect with what they learned while expressing their creativity. Ms. Eliana was so proud of the thought and effort each student put into their flag!

Curiosity in Action

Ms. Morrison's 2nd graders had a fantastic time during Investigation Time this week. This special part of their day allows students to independently choose activities that spark curiosity and deepen their learning. Some became engineers, building chain reactions with blocks, while others explored their creativity through art projects. Many chose to read quietly, building stamina and fluency, while others practiced writing or played math games. Investigation Time gives students the chance to take ownership of their learning while developing important skills like problem-solving, creativity, and independence.

All About Me

This week, Morah Sandy's EC3A students explored the theme of "All About Me." They measured and compared their heights, checked their weights, and created self-portraits after discussing their hair and eye colors. The class also learned about their bodies through American Sign Language, practicing the signs for eyes and hair.

Learning About Our Amazing Bodies

This week, Morah Clara's EC3B class explored what makes each person unique. Students learned about their bodies, including features, bones, and internal organs, using fun, hands-on tools such as a skeleton floor puzzle and an interactive organ apron. To bring their learning to life, each child created a self-portrait using a variety of materials. In the spirit of the mitzvah Bal Tashchit (not wasting), they used leftover and recycled materials for their artwork. They also added their names and Hebrew initials, making each portrait extra personal and meaningful.

Choose Your Spark: HS Electives

From Film Analysis to Financial Literacy, our electives empower students to explore passions while building advanced skills in research, creativity, leadership, and Torah-informed decision-making. This semester’s menu features Jewish Mind in a Modern World, Names Not Numbers, Art Portfolio Workshop, Model UN, and Yearbook, with additional options tailored to a range of interests and levels. Every choice gives students room to lead, create, and grow. We look forward to sharing course specific information throughout the semester.