Monthly Archives: September 2010

Sukkah hop

Posted on September 29, 2010 by edith.horovitz

Wow! What a GREAT sukkah hop! We saw 9 different sukkahs – each with it’s own distinct features. Thank you to the Jaffa’s and Mizrahi’s for inviting us into their sukkot. Thank you to Dr. and Mrs Sheldon Singal, Rabbi … Continue reading →

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Sukkah hop and more!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by edith.horovitz

We only have a  short period of time to celebrate Sukkot in school so we will make the most of it! On Monday, Sept. 27th we will meet with Mr. Mitzmacher in the Goldman Sukkah for a lesson on the … Continue reading →

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Sukkot is almost here!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by edith.horovitz

We came back from Yom Kippur and immediately started learning about Sukkot. We now know that there are 2 mitzvot for the holiday – dwelling in a sukkah & shaking the etrog and lulav. We made sukkah decorations and hung … Continue reading →

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Grade 2A Happenings

Posted on September 21, 2010 by carla.bernard

2nd Grade Happenings from MJGDS on Vimeo.

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General Studies – Week 3

Posted on September 16, 2010 by amy.stein

It is Thursday afternoon, the 16th day of school, and we are feeling so proud of each of our students for settling into the Second Grade school year so nicely!  We have been through three Spelling lists, three Reading stories, … Continue reading →

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Jewish Studies Week #3

Posted on September 15, 2010 by edith.horovitz

It has been another great week! Our students all proudly reported that they heard the shofar and celebrated Rosh Hashana. This week we are learning about the עשרת ימי תשובה – the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashana and … Continue reading →

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Sukkah hop

Posted on September 14, 2010 by edith.horovitz

Mark your calendars our annual sukkah hop will be on Tuesday, Sept. 28th. We will leave right after lunch. We look forward to an educational, fun filled afternoon. If you have not returned the permission slip yet, please do so … Continue reading →

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We Are Learners Too…

Posted on September 14, 2010 by amy.stein

Hi Second Graders, Your teachers are learning all about iPhoto and PhotoBooth on their laptops. They took a picture for you. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Mrs. Bernard and Miss Stein

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Welcome to 2B

Posted on September 7, 2010 by amy.stein

  The Second Graders in Miss Stein’s class created a very special blog post to not only tell you, but also SHOW you, what our classroom is all about!  These are our procedures and routines that we use every day.  … Continue reading →

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General Studies – Week #2

Posted on September 3, 2010 by amy.stein

Just like the Jewish Studies Teachers, we also had a wonderfully productive second week of second grade!  This week, we read an exciting story called “Exploring Space,” and had several in-depth conversations about astronauts (and their great knowledge of math & science); … Continue reading →

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