Author Archives: amy.stein

Today’s Fraction Lesson

Posted on May 23, 2013 by amy.stein

Shalom, Families! Yesterday in Math class, we began to identify fractions in a group. Today, we found fractions by first dividing a number of objects into equal groups. Then, we wrote the fractions of those sets. For example, we looked … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Math | Leave a comment

Art Show & Hebrew QR codes – this Tuesday!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by amy.stein

This Tuesday, May 21st, MJGDS will host our annual Talent Show and (new this year) Art Show. On display will be the portraits created by the students in Art class. Each portrait will have a QR code in Hebrew, recorded … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Art, Jewish Studies | Leave a comment

Weekly Update

Posted on May 17, 2013 by amy.stein

Shalom! I hope you had a very nice Shavuot. We had fun celebrating on Tuesday.                Although today felt like a Monday, we enjoyed some relaxed Friday activities. First, the students wrote about their summer plans … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Shavuot, Weekly Update | Leave a comment

Weekly Update

Posted on May 10, 2013 by amy.stein

In Parashat B’midbar, God tells Moses to conduct a census of all the Israelite males over the age of twenty. We related this to our class by discussing how we take attendance several times a day. We learned about Yom … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Weekly Update | Leave a comment

Weekly Update

Posted on May 6, 2013 by amy.stein

Last week in Jewish Studies, we finished learning about the timeline of Jewish history. We also completed our study of the punishments that God gave to Adam and Eve. This week, we are learning about Adam and Eve’s children. On … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Spelling, Weekly Update, Wordly Wise | 1 Comment

Weekly Update

Posted on April 29, 2013 by amy.stein

In Torah last week (B’resheet), we reviewed the punishment for the snake and learned about the punishments for Adam and Eve. From then on, Eve and all women would have painful childbirths. Adam would have to work very hard in … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Weekly Update | Leave a comment

Sensational Science!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by amy.stein

 A few weeks ago, we began studying Energy in Science! We talked about heat, light, and even sound energy. Then, we visited Mrs. Burkhart’s Science Lab, and had a really fun time! Check out this slideshow: Enjoy these Science videos … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Weekly Update | Comments Off

Weekly Update

Posted on April 21, 2013 by amy.stein

In learning about Israel last week, we practiced Hatikva, and discussed the proper behavior we use when singing it. We modeled inappropriate and then appropriate ways of standing and acting. We also studied the special Israeli prayer for peace, watched … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Weekly Update | Comments Off

Tonight’s Math Homework

Posted on April 15, 2013 by amy.stein

Today in Math class, we practiced strategies for adding two-digit numbers mentally. For example, in the problem 36 + 45, we first drew number discs to represent our data. Then, we looked at the ones places (the 6 and the … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Math | 1 Comment

Weekly Update

Posted on April 14, 2013 by amy.stein

Jewish Studies In Torah, we discussed how God confronted Adam and Eve about them eating from the forbidden tree. We talked about taking responsibility for our actions, instead of blaming others. We related this important lesson to our own, daily … Continue reading →

Posted in General Studies, Jewish Studies, Weekly Update | Comments Off