Pardes Launches "Chat with a Current Parent" Feature on Website
January 23, 2020 – Pardes Jewish Day School is thrilled to announce a new “Chat with a Current Parent” feature on our Pardes website. If you are a prospective parent considering Pardes for your children, talking to one of our Online Pardes Parent Ambassadors about their experience is now just a few clicks away! Each […]
An Inside Look at the Makerspace at Pardes
Have you ever marveled at a new discovery or innovation that changed the world and wondered, why didn’t I think of that? As a parent, have you considered how to give your children the skills they’ll need to be visionaries and creators in this rapidly-changing, complex world? With a view toward building today’s students into […]
Kindergarten and First Grade Students Share Writing Advice
November 15th is National “I Love to Write” Day. In honor of this day, several kindergarten and first grade students shared their tips on how to be a good writer. Whether tips on how to develop a story idea to spelling a difficult word, these students have great advice for new writers. Pardes kindergarten and […]
Kindergartners Explore in Middle School Science Lab
It is typical to see science lessons taking place in kindergarten classrooms. However, how often do you walk into an 8th grade science lab and see it filled with kindergarteners working hand in hand with their older counterparts? Pardes kindergartners are given this special opportunity to conduct experiments with their 8th grade science buddies several […]
Students Shine in Lower School Fall Musicals
Pardes Jewish Day School recognizes the many benefits of a performing arts program for students at all grade levels. This year the School is thrilled to announce the addition of Lower School theatrical productions in addition to the longstanding Middle School Spring Play and all-school Chanukah Show. Under the direction of new Performing Arts Director […]
Book A Tour Online Today!
Pardes Jewish Day School is thrilled to share that interested families can now book a tour online. It is as easy as going to the Visit Pardes section of the Pardes website and selecting a date and time that works well. While our Office of Admissions is always happy to speak to prospective families on […]
A Closer Look at Campus Safety: How Pardes Protects Students
We know that a sense of safety and security is one of the most important gifts we can give our children. Both physical and emotional safety are essential to building relationships, learning to trust others, establishing a sense of self-confidence, and focusing on learning. Just as you strive to help your children feel safe and […]
Fifth Graders Write Meaningful Poems Exploring “Kol Shofar”
In their exploration of Rosh Hashanah, fifth graders in Ms. Rubenstein’s Jewish Studies classes explored the shofar. Ms. Rubenstein began by posing a question to the students. “In the prayer we say before blowing the shofar, we say lishmoa kol shofar, praising God for commanding us to hear the voice of the shofar. Why do […]
Pardes Launches New Shorashim Grandparent Series
Pardes is very excited to announce a new series called Shorashim that incorporates the grandparents of our students in unique programming on campus. The first event was held Wednesday, September 18th and it was an incredible success. Grandparents accompanied their Pardes grandchildren to the Multi-Purpose Room after school for a Rosh Hashanah Challah Bake. After […]