Category: Milton Moments
“Fifty Nifty” State Song Tradition Lives On!
January 20, 2021 by
The venerable “Fifty Nifty” tradition lives on! We are so proud of our third grade students and teachers who did not let the pandemic stand in their way of performing the beloved state song and participating in this JPDS/MILTON rite of passage! Enjoy their creative and joyful video- and check out the surprise cameo in […]
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Adventures in Learning: Middle School Immersive Learning Week
January 8, 2021 by
As part of MILTON’s middle school program, students participate in Immersive Learning Weeks in which they engage in deep-dive explorations of subjects that can spark their passions, deepen their understanding of the world, and expand their perspectives. This week, we ran a Virtual Immersive Learning Week, offering a wide range of experiences. Students learned with […]
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Share the Nachas Day 2020: Bringing the Light, Wherever We Are
December 16, 2020 by
Milton’s annual Share the Nachas Day looked a little different this year than in years past. To keep our grandparents, special friends, teachers, and students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Share the Nachas Day went virtual for the very first time. Grandparents and special friends from across the country came together for an adult […]
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First Week of an Unforgettable Year at MILTON
September 14, 2020 by
This is a year for the record books: 90 New Students 4 Learning Sites New Experiential Outdoor Program Milton 2.0 Launches Redesigned Learning Spaces New Health and Safety Protocols Facilities Upgrades MILTON’s talented and dedicated teachers are bringing their expertise, creativity, love, and a spirit of innovation to teaching students wherever they are: on campus, […]
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Fall 2020 Plans
August 5, 2020 by
Milton’s school leaders have been laying the groundwork for a joyful and engaging 2020-21 school year. We invite you to learn more about our fall plans here. We will provide parents with timely updates as our plans develop and provide opportunities to ask questions and share feedback. Please check your inbox for invitations to our […]
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Mazal Tov to National Invention Convention Finalists!
July 21, 2020 by
We are so proud of rising sixth graders Alex N. and Liana L., 2020 finalists in the National Invention Convention competition sponsored by the Henry Ford Museum. Alex invented the “Bottle Buddy,” a device a to help you quickly refill your water bottle at the water fountain without messy spills and weighing your hand down […]
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First MILTON Communal Kumzitz
July 21, 2020 by
We had a fun first Communal Kumzitz! MILTON friends and families gathered to dance, jump, and sing Shabbat songs together. We also had special activities in breakout rooms and got to celebrate birthdays with our friends. It was very nice to see you all. We miss you!
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Dr. Deborah Skolnick-Einhorn Officially Begins in Her New Post as MILTON Head of School
July 1, 2020 by
We are excited to welcome Dr. Deborah Skolnick-Einhorn to MILTON as our Head of School. Enjoy the video message from Deborah as she officially begins in her new post today.
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The Show Must Go On(line): The Story of our Reimagined, Virtual Production of Fiddler on the Roof Jr. for COVID Era
June 9, 2020 by
Milton will premiere a reimagined, virtual production of Fiddler on the Roof Jr show on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30pm. Co-Directors Sarah Gershman and Sarah Shapiro, who are parents at the school, and Steven Magenheim, a fourth-grade teacher at Milton, helmed the production. Students have been working with them and a troupe of volunteers comprised […]
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Milton Students Win Regionals in Cadena Social Entrepreneurship Competition
April 26, 2020 by
Congratulations to eighth graders Mira E. and Gabriella K.-E. on winning first place in the Cadena Initiative Regional Competition and kol hakavod to Nava F., Eleanor F., and Ilana K. who were named finalists in the social entrepreneurship competition. The Cadena Initiative challenges middle school students to develop projects that mitigate the effects of disease, […]
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