December 20, 2024 by
On South Campus, the Sadnah, or workshop, is filled with old bottle tops, marker caps, buttons, large seashells, metal and wood scraps, solo cups, plastic tubes, clay, and clothespins—just to name a few things. Each class in Early Elementary (PK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1) visits it twice a week, working with atelierista (and MILTON parent!) […]
December 20, 2024 by
This fall, MILTON introduced Netivot Tefillah, or “prayer paths,” to our North Campus tefillah program. North Campus principal Lisa Schopf and Director of Jewish Life Scott Slarskey call these “serial experiences targeted at empowering students in various aspects of tefillah.” They arose out of conversations, surveys, and focus groups initiated by Middle School students.
November 19, 2024 by
Chugim (Hebrew for “choices”) are “electives” held once a week for 40 minutes for students in Grades 6-8. Chugim allow students to delve into topics they are passionate about that they may not get the opportunity to explore in school otherwise, and to develop new hobbies, skills, and interests. The wide array of choices include […]
November 15, 2024 by
In just a few short years, MILTON has built a strong and growing Athletics program. This year is MILTON’s second in the PVAC (Potomac Valley Athletic Conference), and we have been steadily building on the successes of our first year. We are excited to see our program grow in terms of skill, size, and community […]
March 10, 2016
When we walked through the doors of JPDS-NC for our prospective parent tour over 6 years ago, I felt like I was entering a warm, lively home. I saw kids singing, dancing and laughing in their classrooms, and older kids (who looked so big!) reading to younger ones sitting on the floor in the hallway. […]
March 9, 2016 by
In this final parasha in the book of Shemot (Exodus), the work of constructing the Mishkan (Tabernacle) is completed; Moshe receives the command to anoint its vessels and to anoint Aharon and the cohanim (priests). The author or Author of the Torah did not divide the text into parashot or into chapters; those divisions were made much later. The […]
March 8, 2016 by
I am thrilled and honored to join such a dynamic, warm, and creative group of learners, teachers, and families as the Elementary School Director this July. Each time I have visited JPDS-NC, I observed children and faculty who are excited to be at the school and engaged in meaningful work in a host of disciplines. The […]
March 8, 2016 by
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Arielle Derby as our Elementary School Director, effective July 1, 2016. Arielle is a master educator, curriculum developer, and administrator who has served Jewish day schools in multiple capacities. She spent most of her career to this point at the Lerner Jewish Community Day School in Durham, […]
March 3, 2016 by
What an exciting moment this is to be on the cusp, at that moment of possibility and potential. As we look ahead to our Middle School, we can embrace the opportunity to apply what we have learned, to enrich what we have achieved, and to realize what we imagine. This is the time to come […]
March 1, 2016 by
In this parasha, the Bnei Yisrael bring so many materials for the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) that Moshe tells them to stop; Betzalel and Oholiav, gifted craftspeople, construct the elements of the Mishkan. The backgrounds of these craftspeople elucidate some important principles. Betzalel is introduced in Chapter 35, verse 30 as “Betzalel, the son of […]
February 25, 2016 by
On March 20th, the JPDS-NC community will gather at the National Press Club for the event of the year! Together, we will celebrate JPDS-NC’s success, show our support for the school, and recognize eight outstanding parents for their years of service and dedication to the community. Take a read below to learn more about this year’s […]
February 25, 2016 by
Read the Washington Jewish Week article about the appointment of JPDS-NC’s founding Middle School Director.
February 23, 2016 by
Having been part of the JPDS-NC community for the past ten years, I have had the privilege of joining with a dedicated team of educators committed to nurturing our children’s growth. From Pre-K through Sixth Grade, our students begin to develop their unique identities, define their own goals, cultivate their interests and passions, hone academic […]
February 23, 2016 by
I am pleased to announce the appointment of our founding Middle School Director. After a national search, we chose an internal candidate, Ms. Lisa Schopf, for the position. Lisa has been a standout educator at JPDS-NC since 2006, first as a General Studies teacher for 5th Grade, and most recently as the Math and Social […]
