EC 3 students read  "To Market, To Market" by Anne Miranda and each brought an item to contribute to the delicious vegetable soup they helped to make in class. Enjoying their hearty bowl of soup is (l-r) Yael Shitrit, Meira Meckley, Daphna Agranov and Hannah Juarez. 

Our High School students enjoyed an important presentation from two IDF soldiers. Captain Dor shared his vast experience in the army while Sargeant BarYadin shared his unique experiences as a Lone Soldier in the Special Forces. Sergeant BarYadin is also the brother of 4th grader Daniel BarYadin making his visit that much more meaningful. 

EC 2 students are working with Ms. Heather to create a Menorah that they each helped to make by with color and glitter while practicing their counting skills. 

Ms. Schneider's has the world at her finger tips as she teaches her first grade students geography as they learn about oceans, continents and countries. 

Kindergarten looks on as Ms. Blumberg likes the first candle of the Menorah for the first day of Chanukah. Elementary students gathered each morning in the lobby following davening to commemorate the days of Chanukah. 

Earlier this week staff hosted Chanukah parties at their homes for Middle and High School students. The evenings were filled with latkes, sufganiot, dreidel games and more! Below are the 8th graders with teacher Gabi Gelman. 

Elementary School students received a visit from the Chanukah Oil factory and each class enjoyed a special lesson about how oil is made and students helped to make oil. Below, Michael Sulman works the oil press while Samson Roisman and Abigail Rosenblatt look on. 

This week our EC15, EC2, EC3, EC4 and Kindergarten classes put on Chanukah performances for family and friends to enjoy. Our students naturally shone and then enjoy delicious latkes, sufganiyot and cookies with their guests. Thank you to all who shared in this special morning. Below is a photo of Morah Esther's EC 2 class. For photos of the EC Chanukah performances click here and for Kindergarten click here. 

Our Shlichim and Bnot Sheirut created quite the experience for our students who enjoyed a taste of Moroccan Chanukah filled with uniquely delicious treats, dancing and "henna" painting. Below, Daniel Bublil receives his henna treatment from Ilan Ehrlich. 

The Girls returned from NYC where they played in the annual SAR tournament in Riverdale, NY. The girls came in fourth place in the tournament and were led by all tournament selections Shayna Guttman and Tehilla Teigman. The girls play against Emery Thursday night at6:30 PM. The game will take place at Beren Academy

The high school boys varsity played in their first game together on December 7 and a win against LSHS. The boys won 34-30. They will take on Northeast ChristianThursday night at 7:30 PM. The game will be a played at Beren Academy.

The middle school boys won an impressive game vs. Cornerstone Christian on Tuesday and look to do the same on Thursday against Honor Roll at 5:30 PM.  The game will be at Beren along with the MS JV boys game which will be at 4:30.

The middle school girls are working hard and improving everytime on the court.  They will travel to Honor Roll on Thursday at 4:30 PM.  

All teams are off next week for final exams and to finish up the semester strong academically.  Practices for all teams will resume at the end of winter break.  There will be some opportunities for HS players to work out with the coaches over the break.  This information will be posted on the calendar.