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Newsletter: Schechter Shavua


Schechter Shavua: September 22, 2023

One of the great things about a Schechter education is that students learn that Judaic Studies does not necessarily have to be learned or practiced in isolation from other subjects. In this issue, we follow Middle School and Kindergarten students as they synthesize MakerSpace, science, and math…

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Schechter Shavua: September 8, 2023

Students and faculty continue to build the foundations of a strong year, setting personal academic goals, challenging themselves in unfamiliar territory, working collaboratively, and learning the building blocks of a new language. Using a growth mindset and positive thinking, we know that each…

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Schechter Shavua: September 1, 2023

Schechter’s first week has set the tone for a year of inspired learning, creativity, and Jewish connection. Early Childhood students have been adjusting beautifully to new routines. Anafim students (grades 1-2) jumped into science class and the power of making observations. And find out more about…

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Schechter Shavua: June 9, 2023

Students love to share their learning with loved ones, and as we wrap up the year, we’ve had plenty of these opportunities! Catch a snippet of just some of these culmination projects. And with mixed emotions, we celebrate our graduates as they move on to high school!

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Schechter Shavua: June 2, 2023

The weather feels like summertime, but the learning at Schechter hasn’t slowed down one bit! In fact, our Middle School science students have been teaching their peers about different vital systems of the human body. Anafim’s class has been doing some explosive learning about volcano eruptions, and…

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Schechter Shavua: May 12, 2023

Find out how some of our EC students are turning into gardeners this spring by using repurposed vegetables. First and second graders are undertaking ambitious writing projects. Our fifth graders reached a tremendous milestone after learning with Rabbi Berger: they are becoming confident Torah…

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Schechter Shavua: April 28, 2023

It's been a super-busy couple of weeks after our return from Passover break! The 8th graders are exploring Israel and making new friends. We expanded our global Jewish celebrations with the addition of Mimouna. We felt a full range of emotions as we moved from Yom HaShoah to Yom HaZikaron to Yom…

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Schechter Shavua: March 31, 2023

Schechter sixth and seventh graders had the extraordinary opportunities to take part in trips last week as part of the Small Day School Alliance. Learn about the sixth graders’ profound experiences in Alabama and the seventh graders’ adventures in Washington, DC museums and on Capitol Hill. Plus,…

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Schechter Shavua: March 24, 2023

Read about how the Early Childhood library is being revamped, with the collaboration of some dedicated parents. Take a look at Middle School science under the microscope. And get a glimpse into some of the work our Lower School students are doing in Judaic Studies! All this, plus a video of favorite…

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Schechter Shavua: Purim STEAMfest Special Issue!

Schechter’s STEAMfest (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) will become an annual tradition with a different focus each year. Our inaugural STEAMfest has been centered around the holiday of Purim, and we couldn’t be more excited! For six weeks leading up to Purim, Schechter students…

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