CHANUKAH IN LOWER ELEMENTARY

SCIENCE PROGRAMS

We loved our Chanukah Science Programs, taught by Mrs. Shaina Segal . The Kindergarten learned all about different properties of liquids including water and oil. This was so timely as we learned about the shemen zayis zach (pure olive oil) of Chanukah . The Nursery classes learned all about fire and flammability which coincided importantly with our fire safety units. The experiments were highly interactive and both moros and talmidos were riveted to the exciting presentation.

CHANUKAH PUPPET SHOW

Morah Esti Greenstein and Morah Batsheva Cherniak treated our talmidos to a Chanukah puppet show. The girls enjoyed watching the puppets teach about Chanukah and sang along to all their favorite Chanukah songs (including “I saw a girl that’s blue”- a Bais Yaakov favorite).

TRIPS TO LEVINDALE, STERLING CARE AND WEINBERG PARK

Talmidos in four of our classes spread Chabnukah cheer at our local Senior facilities. They sang songs and handed out Chanukah pictures to the residents. A great time was had by all! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring the buses so that we can learn the importance of doing chesed and showing kavod to our zekeinim . The bus ride is always an added exciting event! Thank you to our music teacher, Morah Esti Greenstein , for playing keyboard to accompany us.

CHANUKAH IN LOWER ELEMENTARY

There were many varied activities over Chanukah week to inculcate a sense of ruach within Bais Yaakov Elementary . Some girls were able to sing and dance, or light candles with adult supervision, while others played educational games. All the grades created very beautiful projects. On the second day of Chanukah , the First and Second Grade students gathered in the auditorium for a very exciting and enjoyable game of Chanukah bingo. This was an instructional game with girls answering questions about Chanukah . No girl left empty handed as each girl received Chanukah gelt at the end of the game. As the girls were happily playing, the moros were enjoying a Chanukah party in their honor.

FIRST GRADE LEARNS TO EAT THE RAINBOW

Our First Grade students have been learning about healthy habits in Science. Mrs. Zahava Turner , mother of our first grader, Nava Turner , came to speak to the girls about nutrition. She taught the girls to “eat the rainbow” and to enjoy the delicious variety of fruits and vegetables that Hashem has given us. 

PATRIOTISM IN THE SECOND GRADE

In Second Grade , our students are learning about patriotism. On December 23, Mrs. Aliza Loeb , mother of second-grader Kayla Loeb , joined us to sing the national anthem. Together, the 2 ^nd grade pledged allegiance to the flag and sang patriotic songs.