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.

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.