Sixth-graders in Mr. Duke’s social studies class are learning how archaeologists and epigraphers broke the Maya code. To better understand how the writing system was deciphered, students learned how to use a syllabary and practiced writing their own names in ancient Mayan hieroglyphs.

Students in Morah Alissa's and Morah Sandy's ECE3 class learned about the 3 things that Yakov did to prepare for Esav and his army in Parashat Vayishlach. Yakov prepared for war, he sent sheep as presents, and he davened (prayed) to Hashem.

Students in Morah Aviva's ECE4 class enjoyed exploring the Chanukah table and forming letters with playdoh this week.

Ninth grade student Avichai Tarshish has focused on recreating a stuffed elephant in Integrative Studio this semester. After measuring, sketching, and photographing his subject, he moved on to sculpture. This week he completed a wire sculpture of his subject and plans to recreate it out of plastic bottles next.

Sixth-graders in Mr. Duke's social studies class are half-way through learning to identify nearly 200 national flags, in preparation for their National Flags Bee. The project also challenges students to locate countries on the map. Once a country is identified, students draw that country's flag within its borders on a display map they've created for their classroom.

Students in Morah Rivkie's 1st grade davening class created Chanukah greeting cards for Holocaust survivors, in partnership with the upper school student council, Jewish Family Services, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

This week students in Early Childhood were introduced to Mr. Brush. They learned all about how their new friend Mr. Brush needs to be treated when working with watercolor. They had so much fun in their first introduction to watercolors!

Lower School Student Council enjoyed working on posters for a toy drive that will benefit the organization Chai Lifeline and the children and families that they work with. The council is encouraging all students and families to donate new toys and write Chanukah cards which will be sent to sick children and their families through the organization. Please see the flyer below.

Students in Lower School enjoyed playing a mind reading game during a rainy lunch time that was full of fun and surprises during their lunchtime with lower school guidance counselor Ms. Stacey.