Eighth Grade 2017 – 2018 Blog

Dear Eighth Grade Parents: The first week of school was a big success! Check out the summaries below to learn what your students were up to this week: Judaic Studies Students began the year by reflecting on their Jewish identity. What aspects of Judaism do they feel most connected to? Students made collages to answer this question through graphic design. Why did we begin the year with this activity? As our eighth graders move closer towards being independent and autonomous adults, it is valuable for them to become conscious decision-makers about their Jewish identity. Hebrew: Dear Parents, This has been... Read More

Humanities: Hi everybody.  I am tremendously excited to being joining the Hannah Senesh Community this year and am truly looking forward to teaching this year’s eighth grade class! It is my mission to ensure that this year’s Humanities classes will be exciting, challenging, and meaningful for all students. This year in Humanities, we will be studying U.S. History, ranging from colonial beginnings to the beginning of the Cold War. Additionally, we will read many wonderful works of literature, many of which align with our History curriculum. We will also be doing a LOT of writing, in a variety of different genres including... Read More