Spotlight

In Kitah K, the students are learning all about the 39 Melachos (39 acts we can't do on Shabbos) and they just got hands on experience with the Melacha of דש - squeezing. The students squeezed oranges to make juice and saw first hand how squeezing a fruit can make something new, so that they know what to do on Shabbos. We can't wait to see which Melacha they're going to learn next!

In STEAM class, 1B has been learning about butterflies. Butterflies are very beautiful, with wonderful colors and patterns on their wings, but the boys in 1B learned that their colors and patterns aren't random. They can serve as camouflage or a warning to predators. Butterfly colors and patterns may mimic other poisonous butterflies and even have pretend owl eyes to scare off predator. After learning all of this, the boys took time designing their own butterflies and creating cards for special people in their lives.

This past week in enrichment, the fourth grade boys completed a bridge building challenge. Using only 20 popsicle sticks, 20 inches of tape, 48 inches of string and 6 rubber bands, they needed to construct a bridge with span of 10 inches and capable of holding a can of soda for 30 seconds. The boys used the engineering skills they've been honing all year in developing their bridge designs. Three out of the four designs they created were successful in holding the can of soda for 30 seconds. Great work guys!

The students of Torah Day School had the distinct honor of welcoming Rabbi Herschel Schachter this past Friday. He addressed the middle school boys and girls separately, sharing meaningful words with each group. Our delightful Kitah K students also joined in greeting our distinguished guest. The kindergarteners created a special book in honor of Rabbi Schachter and his wife, adding a personal touch to the visit. They sang and danced for him, and each child had the opportunity to shake his hand and wish him a good Shabbos. It was a tremendous kavod for our students to meet and learn from Rabbi Schachter—an experience that will remain a cherished memory for years to come.

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In honor of Earth Day, which was this week, the kindergarten students made signs about keeping our school grounds clean to hang around the school. They "cleaned" the playground of trash as well, doing their part to keep our planet clean and healthy. They also experienced recycling in action as they made their own recycled paper!

You could hear a pin drop at MSG's Yom Ha-atzmaut Chidon. The audience was silent and waited with bated breath as their class representatives answered question after question about the State of Israel. The representatives were chosen based on how they scored on a preliminary test that had been administered a few weeks back. In the lead-up to the chidon, the girls studied hard and were able to answer almost any question thrown at them! From peace treaties, to olympic gold medalists and astronauts, our students rattled off dates, events, and names with practiced ease. The rest of the students were incredibly proud of their classmates and listened respectfully as they answered the questions. Later in the day, the Middle School Boys celebrated Israel with a rousing field day, with games of "Kadur-Sal (soccer)" and an IDF style boot camp and obstacle course! Kol-Hakavod to all our class representatives for all the work they put in for the Chidon and an especial thanks to our incomparable ivrit team, Morah Beatrice Maimon and Mrs. Helen Altman, for helping our students prepare, and organizing and running the chidon! Also, thank you to our amazing Shinshinim, Inbar and Andy for all your assistance!

In honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, our middle school girls arranged an amazing Israel-themed carnival for the younger students. The students were able to take a tour around the State of Israel without leaving the TDSA Gym! From making sand art in "Eilat," enjoying traditional jewish treats like lemonana and shoko be'sakit, to visiting the "Kosel" and leaving a note, the students celebrated the rich history and vibrancy of the State of Israel on the occasion of Israel's 78th birthday! TDSA would like to extend a massive Thank You to our amazing Ivrit Teachers, Morah Beatrice Maimon and Morah Helen Altman and our Shinshinim, Inbar and Andy for all the work they did arranging and organizing this amazing carnival!

It was a charged atmosphere on Tuesday night as TDSA's gym filled with parents, students, and siblings gathered for a lively Math Bingo game led by Greg Tang, creator of Greg Tang Math. Students had a fabulous time demonstrating their understanding of mathematical concepts, and the roar that filled the room each time someone achieved “bingo” was tremendous. For parents, it was a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts behind Greg Tang Math. The evening was both enjoyable and a reminder that math can be a blast!

Torah Day School of Atlanta is proud to use the Greg Tang Math curriculum. In recent years, students have benefited from its focus on number sense and deep mathematical understanding. This week was especially exciting for both staff and students, as Greg Tang himself visited TDSA. Teachers welcomed the opportunity to receive additional training in strategies to further strengthen their instruction, while students were thrilled to have him visit their classrooms and lead engaging math lessons. Learning directly from the creator of their program was a memorable experience, and his dynamic teaching style ensured that everyone, teacher and student alike, had a fantastic time.