On Thursday, the students worked on different prayers for the Torah Service and Musaf. They are getting ready to lead Jr. Congregation on Dec. 6--please join us then! In addition, I will be conducting prayer assessments during the month of December, so they can show me what they've learned this year.
The 4th graders are responsible for: Ein Kamocha, Av HaRachamim, Vayehi Binsoa, Bei Ana Rachetz, and the Shema. The 5th graders are responsible for the Musaf Amidah, as well as any prayers of the Torah service they did not master last year. Please have them practice these prayers at home--this can count towards their weekly Hebrew reading practice for Mitkadem.
The students also voted to dedicate their "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh" project to supporting the MSPCA. We decided that animals can be considered a part of the Jewish community because they are a part of some of our families, they have helped us throughout history, and they are even featured in Torah stories! We will be conducting a supply drive, writing letters to our political representatives, and making toys for the shelter cats. Stay tuned for ways you can help!
Please note that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held this Monday from 4-7 PM. I am looking forward to seeing many of you there. We will meet again as a class after the Thanksgiving holiday, on Monday, Dec. 1.
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Monday, Nov. 17, 2014
On Monday, the students worked through the second part of the prayer Bei Ana Rachetz. It was challenging, but they persevered, and are definitely improving! They can practice the prayer here.
They spend a significant amount of time designing their virtual museums "Discovering the World of the Bible." They are becoming experts with the iPads and are learning a lot about ancient artifacts of the land of Israel and beyond. I can't wait to share their projects with you!
They spend a significant amount of time designing their virtual museums "Discovering the World of the Bible." They are becoming experts with the iPads and are learning a lot about ancient artifacts of the land of Israel and beyond. I can't wait to share their projects with you!
Friday, November 14, 2014
On Thursday, the students received their graded mivchanim. As I said in the previous post, they all did a great job and I was very impressed with how much they have learned in just a few weeks! Our goal for both the reading and the written portion is mastery (80%). Some of the students came close, but did not quite meet this mark. If they did not, please have them practice the reading (2 d,e on pg. 2 or 3 of the "Kriah" section of the Mitkadem practice), or the particular topics that were challenging for them on the written portion. There will be a re-mivchan on Monday.
The students also began learning the prayer "Bei Ana Rachetz." This is a tricky one, so they may want to practice with a recording (here).
Finally, they spent a lot of time working on their "Discovering the World of the Bible" webquests. If you would like to learn more about this, you can visit it here.
Please be reminded that some students are interested in sharing causes they care about with the class. They have a graphic organizer they can fill out, and bring to class on Monday.
Also, Parent Teacher conferences are only a few days away (Nov. 24)! If you have not signed up for a time to meet with me yet, please do so here. If you cannot make any of the times, please contact me so that we can set up an alternative time to meet. I look forward to discussing your child's progress with you.
The students also began learning the prayer "Bei Ana Rachetz." This is a tricky one, so they may want to practice with a recording (here).
Finally, they spent a lot of time working on their "Discovering the World of the Bible" webquests. If you would like to learn more about this, you can visit it here.
Please be reminded that some students are interested in sharing causes they care about with the class. They have a graphic organizer they can fill out, and bring to class on Monday.
Also, Parent Teacher conferences are only a few days away (Nov. 24)! If you have not signed up for a time to meet with me yet, please do so here. If you cannot make any of the times, please contact me so that we can set up an alternative time to meet. I look forward to discussing your child's progress with you.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, Nov. 10 (and Thursday, Nov. 6)
Last week was a busy one, as Kitah Dalet-Hei prepared to lead the Torah Service at Jr. Congregation. Their hard work paid off, and they did a wonderful job! I was so proud to see them confidently and capably lead us on Shabbat morning.
Also on Thursday, the students began creating their final projects, for which they will design a virtual museum to showcase artifacts from biblical times. They chose the app with which they will be working and created the welcome/intro page for their museum.
The students have also been working hard on a new project that will demonstrate the mitzvah of "Kol Yisrael Arevim zeh b'zeh." Today they researched 3 causes that interested them, and brainstormed how we can support those causes: alleviating hunger, helping doctors fight Ebola, and supporting the IDF. If they are interested in another cause they would like to share with the class, they may research it over the weekend and bring in some information to present next Monday.
Finally, all of the students took the Mivchan (assessment) for Ramah 3 today. This involved applying their written knowledge and oral reading skills. All of them passed; all of them got 80% or higher on either the written or the oral sections; and many got 80% or higher on both!
Another belated Mazel Tov to Anya Ditkoff on being the Mensch of the Month for Tishrei!
Also on Thursday, the students began creating their final projects, for which they will design a virtual museum to showcase artifacts from biblical times. They chose the app with which they will be working and created the welcome/intro page for their museum.
The students have also been working hard on a new project that will demonstrate the mitzvah of "Kol Yisrael Arevim zeh b'zeh." Today they researched 3 causes that interested them, and brainstormed how we can support those causes: alleviating hunger, helping doctors fight Ebola, and supporting the IDF. If they are interested in another cause they would like to share with the class, they may research it over the weekend and bring in some information to present next Monday.
Finally, all of the students took the Mivchan (assessment) for Ramah 3 today. This involved applying their written knowledge and oral reading skills. All of them passed; all of them got 80% or higher on either the written or the oral sections; and many got 80% or higher on both!
Another belated Mazel Tov to Anya Ditkoff on being the Mensch of the Month for Tishrei!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014
On Monday, the students strengthened their knowledge of Shorashim by completing review worksheets in partners. They did a great job and I am excited for them to show me what they know in our Ramah 3 Mivhan (assessment), next Monday, Nov. 10. Please make sure they are reviewing their flashcards (both green and purple) at home, as well as reading 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week. The flashcards can count towards the time requirement.
We began our study of the mitzvah "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh." We talked about how we took care or were responsible for the people, animals, and things in our lives. The students then studied how the rabbis understood this mitzvah, as described in Talmud Bavli tractate Shavuot 39a.
Please note that the students are leading the Torah Service in Jr. Congregation this Shabbat morning, Nov. 8. We will see you at 10 AM in the library.
Please also be sure to sign up for a time to meet with me at Parent Teacher conferences on Nov. 24. You can sign up here.
To start a conversation with your child about KIRS: Ask them what "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh" means to them.
We began our study of the mitzvah "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh." We talked about how we took care or were responsible for the people, animals, and things in our lives. The students then studied how the rabbis understood this mitzvah, as described in Talmud Bavli tractate Shavuot 39a.
Please note that the students are leading the Torah Service in Jr. Congregation this Shabbat morning, Nov. 8. We will see you at 10 AM in the library.
Please also be sure to sign up for a time to meet with me at Parent Teacher conferences on Nov. 24. You can sign up here.
To start a conversation with your child about KIRS: Ask them what "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh" means to them.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Thursday, Oct. 30
On Thursday, the students worked on the Shabbat morning service prayers. They are excited to lead the Jr. Congregation service on Nov. 8. Looking forward to seeing you then!
They also spent much of the class working in centers to review what we have learned in Ramah 3 of Mitkadem. They reviewed Otzar Milim (vocabulary), Dikduk (grammar), and Kriah (reading). I am truly impressed with how much they have learned. We will soon be taking the Mivchan (assessment) for Ramah 3, so please make sure they are continuing to practice these tasks at home, as well as reading 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week.
They also spent much of the class working in centers to review what we have learned in Ramah 3 of Mitkadem. They reviewed Otzar Milim (vocabulary), Dikduk (grammar), and Kriah (reading). I am truly impressed with how much they have learned. We will soon be taking the Mivchan (assessment) for Ramah 3, so please make sure they are continuing to practice these tasks at home, as well as reading 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week.
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