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Lower School Groundbreaking Set for May 17
We are thrilled to announce that our school will be breaking ground on our exciting Lower School renovation project on Thursday, May 17. The Groundbreaking Celebration will include a private donor and student celebration at 9:00 a.m. The GOA community is then invited to the Lower School Festival of the Arts & Groundbreaking Celebration at 6:30 p.m.
The project, which will modernize and revitalize the 60-year-old Lower School Campus, is part of our school's Building on Tradition campaign, which has a three-pronged focus: tuition assistance, academic excellence, and capital improvements. We thank Jane and Mark Wilf and the Wilf family for their $2 million lead capital gift for our Lower School renovation.
The Lower School renovation project calls for the refurbishment of existing spaces and an expansion of the building. Project highlights include the addition of a science discovery lab, a new technology lab, a specialty space for art and music, new library, updated and fully wired classrooms, a new Beit Knesset, new playground, increased accessibility, and upgraded office space. This renovation will ensure that Golda Och Academy continues to provide a first class education to our elementary school students. Upon completion, our facility will be a 21st century model school with the most advanced technology and learning spaces available.
More information about the project, as well as updates and project overview, are available on our LS Renovation website by clicking here. |
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GOA Early Childhood Program #1
According to Patch.com, "When it comes to children and early education, it seems like Golda Och Academy has earned the best reputation in town."
The early childhood program at Golda Och Academy was the winner of the West Orange Patch.com Reader's Choice Best of poll, which was held in March. Golda Och Academy received a remarkable 43 percent of the votes (Child's Way Jewish Montessori School took second place with 26 percent of the votes).
Thank you to everyone who voted! Thank you also to the great faculty, staff and administration, our parents, and most of all, our students who made us #1!!!
Space is limited for the Pre-K class for 2012-13. If you know of anyone who is interested in applying, please urge them to call our Office of Admissions as soon as possible, 973-602-3601. |
Robbins Family on a Mission to Build School in Ghana
 For most people, a family vacation means Disney World, Israel, or lying in the sun on a faraway beach. But Ghana?
The Robbins family - whose daughters Arianna and Maya are at Golda Och Academy's 10th and 6th grades respectively - travelled to Ghana, Africa during Presidents' Week. And this was not a leisurely break from work and school. The Robbins family went on a mission to build a school in a village that is home to child slaves of the fishing trade - child slaves the Robbins family helped free.
To read about their amazing journey, click here. |
A Buddy Seder
 As part of the Golda Och Academy Buddy Program, Gan and fifth grade students celebrated Passover together with a mock seder this morning.
 The students enjoyed sampling the traditional Pesach seder foods including matzah and charoset as well as parsley dipped in salt water. The children also sang Dayeinu and other Passover songs in celebration of the holiday that commemorates the Jewish exodus from Egypt. Passover begins at sundown Friday.
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Eric F. Ross Scholarship Recipients Announced
Thank you to all of the students who submitted applications this year for the Eric F. Ross Scholarships. GOA received a record number of applications from extremely qualified candidates who demonstrated extraordinary qualities in a variety of fields.
According to Gail Shapiro, Director of Admissions and Community Outreach, the Scholarship Committee was truly amazed at how many talented students we have at GOA and they were impressed with the time and commitment they devote to these special interests.
After careful deliberation and review, the Scholarship Committee has decided to award the following students with an Eric F. Ross Scholarship:
- Michelle Bilmes (grade 5) - awarded for Passion for Art
- Elan Footerman (grade 8) - awarded for Outstanding Citizenship
- Yonatan Rekem (grade 8) - awarded for Passion for Music
Congratulations to the recipients and all of the candidates for their outstanding applications and for sharing their passions and talents.
We look forward to announcing Merit Scholarship awards soon. |
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Do you "like" us on Facebook? Are you following us on Twitter? Reading our GO Blog? If not, here's just some of what you're missing:
Updates and photos from our seniors who are currently participating on Neshama and internships.
Photos from the Lower School trip to the Liberty Science Center.
Gloria R. and Jessica A. being honored in the Star Ledger's "All State Winter Selections."
Matzah Factory photos from our Lower School.
Photos from the Diller Teen Fellows visit to our school.
Boys' varsity basketball players Sam M. and Ben K. being honored on the All-Super Essex Conference-Independence Division.
Photos from our recent 2nd grade Chumash play.
Photos from the recent Foreign Language Assembly at the Upper School.
And so much more...
Don't miss any more great photos and videos. Click on the links at the top of this newsletter to begin following us today! |
Earlier this year we launched GO Behind the Scenes, A Look at our Faculty and Staff - a column on our blog (GO Blog!) which highlights our amazing faculty and staff. Our current column features music teacher Richard Perini! |
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Wishing our entire GOA family
a Happy and Kosher Pesach!
חג כשר ושמח |
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