December was filled with fantastic programs that highlighted our students’ learning and curiosity and creativity! Learn how our 5th graders worked to become Torah readers for life; read about the Schechter Players’ entertaining performance of The Trial of Goldilocks; find out about the ways students celebrated the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd; read about the engagement and excitement as students prepared for Hanukkah STEAMfest. And gain insights about this week’s parashah from Rabbi Berger!

Schechter teachers try to infuse our Core Values into most of their lessons; this week, we’re bringing you some stories that highlight those experiences. Fifth graders spent four days learning to be shomrei adamah, or guardians of the earth; Kindergarten students have been learning about the needs of animals; all of our students eagerly participated in Giving Tuesday, during which they packed and created bags of toiletries, art supplies, snacks, and birthday packages that will be donated to people in need. And, earlier last month, Middle School Spanish students delved into the Hispanic holiday and customs of Dia de los Muertos; Senora Castro provides an in-depth look into those studies.