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Schechter Shavua: December 6, 2024

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…

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Schechter Shavua: November 15, 2024

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.…

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Schechter Shavua: November 1, 2024

Gaining a deeper understanding of concepts can occur in a variety of ways. Discover how Middle School students delve into primary sources to have a more nuanced understanding of history. Learn the ways that the engineering process can teach problem-solving and revision, whether in building something…

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Schechter Shavua: October 11, 2024

Having Rosh Hashanah fall later in the school year means that students have more time to do in-depth learning about the chagim. See what some of our students have been focusing on regarding Rosh Hashanah and Tashlich. And our 8th graders led their middle school peers in a moving Tekes commemorating…

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Schechter Shavua: September 27, 2024

Curiosity and wonder are a huge part of learning, and Schechter nurtures those qualities in our students each day. It’s clear when Alim students (gr. 3-4) get up close with Superworms. Students in Anafim (gr. 1-2) practice noticing and making observations while outside at the playground. Middle…

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Schechter Shavua: September 13, 2024

Who breaks INTO an Escape Room? Our middle schoolers! Learn why and how they did it! Plus, our elementary students are starting to forge bonds with members of a kibbutz that have been displaced since October 7; and our Shorashim students are creating webs of knowledge about… spiders! Check it all…

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Schechter Shavua: August 30, 2024

In this week's Schechter Shavua, learn how our Early Childhood team helps our youngest students to make an easier transition to the classroom! Get to know the people in the office who help keep our school running smoothly. And check out photos from the first days of school!

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Schechter Shavua: June 7, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, we reflect upon the academic, spiritual, social-emotional, and creative growth that occurred for our students. Early Childhood students culminate their year with a project inspired by their interests and passions. Fifth and sixth graders build upon…

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Schechter Shavua: May 24, 2024

We’ve been making great use of Schechter’s new Scott Shoham z”l Memorial Makerspace since it was dedicated earlier this year. Learn about Alim’s Shark Tank project that turned students into detectives and engineers as well as the Anafim Text to Textiles program that synthesized Jewish learning with…

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Schechter Shavua: May 10, 2024

Our Middle Students learn with both their minds and hearts when they experience lessons through travel! Read about their recent trips to Alabama and Washington, DC! And Schechter ended Passover with a delicious and global perspective: Mimouna! Plus, read Rabbi Berger’s perspective about the…

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