August 30: Getting Ready for 2018-2019!

Humanities 

Hello! My name is Allison Corvo. I’m so excited for the upcoming school year. I have loved being back in my classroom and getting it ready for new 7th graders! In advisory, students will receive accordion folders, pencils, and other materials on the first day. I’m looking forward to discussing the summer reading book, The Outsiders, and seeing students’ reactions to the text. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at acorvo@hannahsenesh.org

Judaic Studies 

!ברוכים הבאים

Welcome! I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning with the 7th grade. We will be exploring ספר במדבר/the book of Numbers and thinking about what it takes to turn a group of whiny, dependent, immature slaves into a self-sufficient, courageous, and mature nation. Does our past determine our future? Can we choose to become more mature? How should a society balance the needs of individuals with the needs of the group? Students will also look at laws and ethical dilemmas in rabbinic texts, and will get a chance to develop and articulate their thinking through debate, art projects, technology, and reflective writing. I can’t wait!

Please be in touch with questions, concerns, and ideas at jlissy@hannahsenesh.org

Jessica

Hebrew

Dear Seventh Grade Family and Friends,

I hope you all had a restful, exciting, and enjoyable summer!
My Name is Yehuda Fishhaut, and I am very happy to be your child’s Hebrew teacher this year. For those of you who are new to Senesh, I welcome you, and I look forward to meeting you.
For those of you returning welcome back (I can’t wait to teach your children again!), I believe this year will be a fabulous and productive year!
This year will be my fourth year teaching at Hannah Senesh, and I am looking forward to teaching your child as we set out for our journey of learning Hebrew together this year!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach me at: yfishhaut@hannahsenesh.org.

Best,
Yehuda Fishhaut

Hebrew Heritage

Science

Hello everyone! My name is Mike Noll, and I am so excited for my second year here at Hannah Senesh. I hope to continue contributing to the community as your Middle School science teacher. I have been involved with middle school science for over a decade. I cannot wait to continue to demonstrate my passion of science with your child as we explore hands-on projects and activities. I hope everyone had a great summer. I am looking forward with great anticipation to a fabulous year. If you have questions concerning our class or your child, please do not hesitate to contact me at mnoll@hannahsenesh.org

Mike

Math

Hi everyone! My name is Shana Orlando, and I’m excited to join the staff at Hannah Senesh as the 7th and 8th grade math teacher. I am extremely passionate about Mathematics and have spent the past nine years teaching and tutoring all levels of math from Kindergarten through college. My goal is to foster a creative, safe, and fun learning environment where students can experience the beauty of both the abstract and practical mathematical world. I am looking forward to meeting all of the students and having a productive and engaging school year! Please feel free to contact me at sorlando@hannahsenesh.org

Shana

Israel 

Phyllis and Ilana NB are looking forward to exploring current events in Israel and the history of Israel between 1948 and present. Our class will prioritize building and practicing the skills of respectful and objective dialogue. We look forward to learning with and from your wonderful children.