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Drum Circle with Shira Moss: A Musical Experience to Remember

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Today, our JPA students had an unforgettable experience as we welcomed visiting musician Shira Moss from Boston for a special drum circle! Each student got to choose an instrument—drums, tambourines, bells, shakers, and more—and had the chance to switch and explore different sounds throughout the session.

With Shira’s guidance, we learned how to create our own rhythms and blend our sounds together as a group, making beautiful music as a community. As we played, we sang familiar songs for Tu B’Shvat, Shabbat, and Shalom Chaveirim, filling the room with energy, joy, and connection.

It was an amazing opportunity to express ourselves through music, work as a team, and celebrate the power of rhythm and song. Thank you, Shira, for an inspiring and musical day!

Mezuzah Workshop

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Did you know that there are over 4,000 laws connected to the mitzvah of mezuzah!? After delving into some of those laws as part of their unit on Mezuzos, 4th and 5th graders were treated to a workshop presentation by the “Mezuzah Doctor” of New Orleans, Rabbi Mendel Rivkin. Rabbi Rivkin shared stories of his experiences, tips and tricks to keeping a Mezuzah Kosher and in good condition, as well as information and insights about the mitzvah of affixing a Mezuzah on the doorpost. Students got to feel the parchment and ask their own questions. This definitely added to their excitement about the topic! 

Shevet Achim gam Yachad- SAY CC Week

PXL_20250203_170155178.jpgSTA students joined together with the students of JCDS for a week of fun and engaging electives. Children's Choice Week included Cooking, Baking, 3D Printing, Karate, Jewelery making, Sports, Ceramics, Theater, and Gymnastics. The program culminated in a joint lunch at STA, where each elective had a chance to showcase what the students have been enjoying all week. Thank you to Richard and Vivian Cahn for generously sponsoring and spearheading this amazing opportunity for our students! 

 

Our Chickadees Celebrate Tu B’Shvat with a Colorful Fruit Salad

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Tu B’Shvat, the birthday of the trees, was a special and delicious celebration in our classroom! Our Chickadees brought a wonderful assortment of fruits from home, including plums, kiwis, oranges, apples, pears, and strawberries. Each child had the opportunity to cut their own fruit using Montessori knives, practicing their fine motor skills and independence. They were so excited to prepare their fruit and see the bright, juicy pieces come together. Once all the fruits were chopped, we set up a beautiful buffet filled with so many colors. The children carefully selected their favorites to create their own personalized fruit salads.

It was a hands-on way to appreciate nature and celebrate Tu B’Shvat. The joy on their faces as they savored their fruit salads was the sweetest part of the day!

 

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