Category: Milton Moments
In the News: Prizewinning JPDS-NC Voters’ Guide featured in Local Newspaper
March 24, 2017 by
Writing about JPDS-NC’s prizewinning schoolwide election project, the reporter observed: “The wealth of information, lessons learned, and skills developed were evident… the students indeed demonstrated a unique ability to discuss and respectfully provide nuanced perspectives on the issues. Perhaps even more impressive, they admitted on numerous occasions that the issues were very complex and that there […]
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In the News: Kindergarten Community Library Project featured in Local Newspaper
March 2, 2017 by
“Impressive, collaborative, strategic, caring, and dedicated are some of the adjectives that come to mind after talking with Jewish Primary Day School’s (JPDS) Kindergarten General Studies team, comprised of Lisa Davis, Xani Pollakoff, and Vas Pournaras. Despite teaching separate classes, these educational leaders work closely together, planning their sessions on a weekly basis, discussing their […]
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JPDS-NC Faculty Teams Awarded Two of Six Kohelet Prizes for Excellence in Jewish Education
February 22, 2017 by
JPDS-NC’s faculty teams were awarded two of the six 2017 Kohelet Prizes for Excellence in Jewish Education. The Kindergarten General Studies team – comprised of Lisa Davis, Xani Pollakoff, and Vas Pournaras – won the “Award for Development of Critical and/or Creative Thinking” category for the Community Library Project from the 2015-2016 school year. A cross-grade, multi-disciplinary […]
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- Awards
- Design Thinking
- Project Based Learning
Introducing the New JPDS-NC Siddur: Siddur Am Echad
December 1, 2016 by
We are delighted to introduce the fourth edition of the JPDS-NC siddur (prayerbook). Nine years ago, we embarked on our quest for a multi-denominational, kid-friendly siddur. Unable to find such a thing, we created our own and have been successfully using it for the past six years. With this newest edition, we have renamed it Siddur Am Echad, literally, […]
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- Creative Writing
- Holidays
- Visual Arts
Happy Thanksgiving from JPDS-NC!
November 23, 2016 by
We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving, and extend our thanks to the community for their involvement, commitment and support! Enjoy this Thanksgiving video from our students and staff!
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- Holidays
- Multimedia
In the News: the Northwest Current Highlights our Election Project
November 21, 2016 by
The Northwest Current, a local newspaper serving Northwest Washington, DC, recently highlighted the JPDS-NC election project in their “Spotlight on Schools” section! Check it out here >
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First Graders Reflect on Veterans Day
November 17, 2016 by
JPDS-NC students from Pre-K to Sixth Grade participated in an annual performance in honor of Veterans Day. The First Graders sang the classic American song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” with great gusto. “We practiced every day until the 10th to get ready for the Veterans Day performance!” exclaimed Zecharyah. “It sort of says thank […]
- Music
- Performing Arts
Major Academic and Institutional Initiatives: Highlights for the 2016-17 School Year
September 7, 2016 by
I had the opportunity to visit some classrooms during Shabbat Lunch last Friday, as the first week of school was wrapping up. It was heart-warming to see our students, new and returning, engaged in learning and conversation with each other! As the academic year starts to unfold, I am proud to share with you the highlights […]
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First Days of School Video!
August 31, 2016 by
Welcome to the new school year! We were so happy to see our friends and teachers at Meet the Teachers Day and on the First Day of School. Watch our “First Days of School” video to see the smiling faces filling our hallways and classrooms. We look forward to a great 2016-17 school year!
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- Multimedia
"Mom, Dad, is there really a Moon Bounce and Magician at JPDS-NC?"
July 14, 2016 by
My husband Ken and I love hosting the JPDS-NC Summer Brunch for families of new students and students entering Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten. We love power-washing the outside of our home, planting new flowers in our garden, shopping for the best bagels and lox in town, hearing the moon bounce as it is filled with air […]
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