We are beyond thrilled with the rigorous secular education, the community and the spiritual values our children are being taught.
- Jill, ParentEach week when I read the Friday newsletter I feel great. It makes me proud of what our school, our students, and our faculty and staff accomplish each and every day.
- Jessica, Alumni Parent, Board ChairwomanI am a proud alum of Schechter and cannot begin to measure the impact it has had on my life. Unlike any other school, Schechter has a focus on high-level thinking and advanced academic skills that go beyond the classroom, but in daily life.
- Ben, Alumni and Board MemberSchechter shaped me into the person I am today. All of the teachers really reinforced the idea of respect, love toward Judaism, and being a good person.
- Maddy, Class of 2014As Reform Jews, we were nervous about the religious aspect, but at Schechter, you are free to practice your religion as you see fit. We don't feel different than and we don't feel any pressure to be "more religious". At the same time, we respect those that are more observant than us and love that there is a place for everyone.
- Jill, ParentSchechter 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.
LEARN MORE>>An important part of learning is developing empathy, and Schechter students learn this from a young age. Middle school students learned what it is like to live with Type 1 diabetes from a classmate; they also spent time with veterans and placed flags on the graves of veterans in West Hartford. Students in Early Childhood often reflect upon empathy; this emerges even more during World Kindness Day! Read these stories and Rabbi Berger’s thoughts on Parashat Vayera.
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