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“Teachers Inspiring Teachers”
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D’var Kesher
August 25, 2017/ 3 Elul, 5777
Parashat Shoftim/ Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9
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Please enjoy this week's D'var Kesher from Ms. Rachel Arcus-Goldberg, who describes an exciting new professional learning initiative that she is introducing to CJDS this year!
Shabbat shalom,
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Over the past month, I have had many people ask me, “What brought you to Columbus?” My answer is CJDS. But let me tell you more about that answer. It’s not just the job opportunity that attracted me to this school. When I came to interview, Dr. Z took me on a tour of the whole school and I got to watch classes in action – and do you know what I saw? I saw AMAZING teaching happening.
I watched Annelyn build the Old City of Jerusalem with her class and explore the unique architecture of each quarter. I watched Eran teach
Humash to students in a way that allowed all of the students to understand and feel proud, even if he only spoke in Hebrew. With each class that I walked into, I got excited by the lessons, the energy of the students and the sophistication of their questions.
I also noticed that there is one thing missing: all of this amazing teaching is happening in
individual classrooms – and I want the teachers to be able to see it and get excited and inspired by
each other.
This is a gap I can help fill, and it’s something I’ve been focusing on for several years.
I come from a school with a robust Faculty Rounds program. The goal of a Faculty Rounds program is to provide teachers with the opportunity to learn, observe and reflect with their peers on the science and art of teaching. A group of teachers will meet together to decide on a “question of practice” that they want to study for the year. For instance, they may choose to study: “How do I design learning experiences for maximum cognitive impact?” They will then meet regularly to discuss the question and how they are addressing it in their classroom. Over the course of the Rounds cycle, the group will have an opportunity to observe each of their colleagues. The result? Teachers get to learn and reflect using that class lesson as their “text” to study collaboratively.
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Pictured Above: The CJDS Faculty during the 2017 Faculty In-Service Week.
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The Rounds group is intentionally facilitated by a master teacher, not a supervisor. In this way, teachers can speak openly, take risks as they try new ideas and get open, honest, non-evaluative feedback from their colleagues. I am so grateful that our very own Susan Couden has agreed to be our master teacher/facilitator this year. My intention is to have every teacher participate in a Faculty Rounds group this year. Through Faculty Rounds, as well as regular supervision from me, our teachers are going to have the opportunity to be seen, to be celebrated and to grow.
So, when you see a lot of extra teachers coming into a class this year – get excited! This year, our teachers get to be learners too!
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Rachel Arcus-Goldberg
(Ms. AG)
MA, LCSW
Principal
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We're halfway to our goal of 2.1 M, help us reach our goal!
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As you know, we are working to ensure that a five-day-a-week hot lunch program is an option for our children. The school sent a Sign-Up Genius to all current and alumni families last week. People are signing up, but as of today we still need volunteers to cover shifts for the second week of hot lunch.
Menus will be shared by the end of next week.
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We know that volunteering in the middle of the day is difficult for many people. We are thrilled to see grandparents stepping in and covering shifts! We encourage anyone who can, to volunteer to serve hot lunch. We are very fortunate to have a
CJDS Lunch Volunteer Coordinator, Steve Shkolnik, (steve@lgrrealty.com or call at (614) 530-0015
). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve.
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CJDS
Back to School Picnic!
Monday, September 4th
3:00pm-5:00pm
Wolfe Park
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The 2-3 and 4th grade CJDS classes invite you to:
The CJDS Back to School Picnic!
WHEN: Monday, September 4th, 3-5pm
WHERE: Wolfe Park
105 Park Dr.
Columbus, OH 43209
Bring Frisbees, balls, games, blankets, drinks, snacks, and your kiddos!
If the weather doesn't cooperate, the event will be canceled.
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"Flipping for Curriculum Night"
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On Wednesday evening of this week, we had a school full of parents singing and noshing together, sitting in their children’s seats, learning from their children’s teachers, and sharing their hopes for their children’s growth with one another.
Let us know how the evening went for you. Please take a moment to click the link below to answer 7 quick survey questions. Thank you!
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Alumni Q&A
Meet CJDS Alumna Sivan Import
! (CJDS 2005)
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Sivan joined CJDS this week as a Hebrew aide in the CJDS Kindergarten class.
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Pictured above:
Sivan (C) with CJDS students, Ma'ayan (L) and Daniel (R).
Sivan graduated from Columbus Torah Academy this past May. In a few days, s
he will head to Israel
for the next year to study at
Midreshet Sha’alvim
. Sivan then has plans to attend
Stern College for Women
which is part of Yeshiva University.
When asked how her CJDS education has impacted her life, she responded:
"CJDS was always a very warm and loving environment. Due to the warmth and care I experienced as a young child, I gained confidence which in turn helped me with both public speaking and expressing my own ideas."
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for the
2017-2018
CJDS School Calendar
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Pictured Above: On Monday, August 21 our students had the chance to be witness to one of the most spectacular events in the Universe, the Great American Solar Eclipse. Students explored different methods to safely view the eclipse including glasses and pin hole projectors.
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Pictured Above: We went to the CJDS gardens this week to pick some fresh veggies for our neighbors. The integrated unit connected science, nutrition, math, nature, service learning, Tikkun Olam, friendship, and exercise.
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Pictured Above and Below: Students enjoying recess!
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Pictured Above: Our newly installed interactive musical play stations are a big hit!
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Pictured Above and Below: Our Kindergartners enjoyed the first full week of school and our First graders had fun showing off their Hebrew letter Yoga poses. In the pictures below, they are displaying their "Alef poses."
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CJDS Tzedakah in action!
Bhutanese Community Clean Up
Sunday, September 10th
Join us!
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Bhutanese Community Clean Up
Sunday, September 10 from 1 PM - 4 PM
4646 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
Join the
Bhutanese-Nepali Community of Columbus
and students, faculty and parents of the Columbus Jewish Day School, as we help residents beautify and clean up a large apartment complex that houses many refugees. Adults and kids (5+) are welcome! Planned activities include raking, gardening, painting and mulching as well as sharing favorite snacks from both communities.
Friends and families from the Bhutanese-Nepali Community of Columbus (BNCC) and the Columbus Jewish Day School (CJDS) will be working with local residents to clean up and beautify a large apartment complex that houses many refugees. The event, scheduled for Sunday, September 10 from 1:00 - 4:00PM at 4646 Tamarack Boulevard, will feature icebreaker activities for children, as well as music and snacks from the Bhutanese and Jewish communities. Dozens of volunteers of all ages will weed and plant flower beds, mulch and paint a playground and clean basement stairwells.
Sudarshan Sharma, Executive Director of BNCC says, "The Bhutanese community is new to Columbus, but we are growing quickly and are eager to help make our city beautiful and welcoming for all residents."
Dr. Tali Zelkowicz, Head of Columbus Jewish Day School is also excited about the event. "We are honored that our students, parents and staff are partnering with BNCC on this great project," she says. "It perfectly fits our mission to help children become active learners who are socially responsible citizens of the world and of their local communities."
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Kesher President:
Sara Zeigler
Kesher Vice President:
Sheree Lamendola
Kesher Treasurer:
Lindsay Nathanson
Kindergarten:
Jennifer Rosichan, Brian Rosichan, Sara Martin-Fuller
Grade 1:
Stefanie Zelkind
Grade 2 & 3:
Rayna Weiner and Dana Isaacs
Grade 4:
Merav Dill and Bat-Ami Moses
Grade 5:
Maggie Saracheck
Grade 6:
Alan Bassik
Join Kesher:
The parents' committee is building connections (Kesher means “connection" in Hebrew) among CJDS families, students, teachers and staff. Make new friends or strengthen existing bonds by sharing your time and talent.
Annual Kesher dues of $90 will sustain the many wonderful programs CJDS provides for our children, families and support Teacher Appreciation. Please make checks payable to "CJDS" and write "Kesher" in the memo.
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Supporting
our
Community
We Want to Know About the Life Cycle Events in Your Family
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Mi Sh'berach When a member of the CJDS family is ill or in need of healing, the entire community lends its support and its prayers for a full and complete recovery.
Bradley Rothbaum
CJDS Alumni Class of 2016
(his Hebrew name is Benyamin Eitan)
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Todah Rabah!
Todah Rabah to CJDS Community Volunteer,
Steve Shkolnik for his help and support coordinating the CJDS Hot Lunch Program.
Steve Shkolnik is pictured here, with his sister, Annelyn Baron our CJDS Kindergarten Jewish Studies Teacher.
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Todah Rabah!
Todah Rabah to CJDS Parent,
Rayna Weiner (Mom of Dovi) for the delicious homemade cake, celebrating our first week of school. The staff and faculty LOVED the sweet surprise! Special shout-out to Dovi for the cool cake design!
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Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to CJDS Alumni (pictured L-R) Scarlett, Georgia and Zeke Fried) on becoming B'nai Mtzvah.
Click HERE to see excerpts of each of their inspiring and personally meaningful Divrei Torah.
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May Their Memory Be a Blessing...
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CJDS Tribute Cards
CJDS Tribute Cards provide a thoughtful and caring gift for everyone. The income generated by every purchase enhances a child's educational experience at CJDS. You can get the All-Occasion pack year-round. It includes five pre-printed memorial cards and five pre-printed special event cards for only $90. You can also make an individual
tribute gift and we will send a Tribute card to the recipient. Tribute cards require seven business days for delivery.
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Keep clipping those BOXTOPS!
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AmazonSmile
When you shop at
smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to CJDS.
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The Rewards Add Up
Have you linked CJDS to your Kroger Plus card or Giant Eagle Advantage Card?
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3 EASY STEPS:
- Register HERE
- Enter our school number: 5056
- Shop at Giant Eagle
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