How to Talk to Friends and Family About Kindergarten
With so many options for kindergarten, such as full- or half- day programs, friends and family often have lots of opinions. How do you best navigate those sometimes sticky conversations? Here are three areas to focus on so you can talk about kindergarten with confidence. You know that kindergarten will set your child up for […]
Middle School Yitzchok Moully-Inspired Simchat Torah Art Competition
This year for Simchat Torah, Middle School students had an opportunity to discover their inner Yitzchok Moully as they created art pieces inspired by his work. Moully is an American-Australian artist and rabbi known for his Chasidic Pop Art painting style. Sarah Ettinger, the Pardes Jewish Studies Coordinator, is intrigued by Moully’s art for many […]
Introducing the 2021-2022 Middle School Chief Science Officers
Pardes places a strong emphasis on innovation and STEAM (Science. Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for all students, and our Chief Science Officers (CSOs) reflect this academic priority. These seventh and eighth graders are proud to represent Pardes as this year’s CSOs: Pace S. Noam G. Lev S. Emmett U. The CSOs attended a summer […]
Introducing our 2021 – 2022 Middle School Student Ambassadors
October 2021 – The Pardes Admissions Office is proud to introduce the 2021-2022 Middle School Student Ambassadors. The Middle School Student Ambassador program is a leadership opportunity for students in fifth through eighth grades. In this capacity, Student Ambassadors assist in welcoming prospective families to campus as well as help new students acclimate to the […]
Meet the 2021-2022 Middle School Student Council
The 2021-2022 Middle School Student Council has been elected by their fifth grade through eighth grade peers. This year’s Student Council is comprised of: President: Michelle S. Vice President: Max A. Secretary: Brynn S. Treasurer: Garrett V. Historian: Samantha L. Senate: Adam A, Alexa G, Gabriela D, Tamara R, Eliana K, Matthew M, Ruby L, […]
Lower Schoolers Share Art Pieces in School Art Show
May 2021- Reflection and celebration through exhibition is an important aspect of learning. Pardes students in kindergarten through fourth grade had the special opportunity to select a piece from their art portfolio to display in this year’s Lower School Art Show. Art teacher Hannah Carter met with each student to review their art portfolio from […]
Pardes Named Best Private School in Jewish News Reader’s Choice Contest
June 2021 – Pardes Jewish Day School is thrilled to be named “Best Private School” according to the Jewish News Reader’s Choice Contest for the fourth year in a row. The contest, sponsored by the Jewish News, invites local members of the community to select their favorites in a variety of categories. After an initial […]
Kindergartners Eagerly Become Scientists of the Week
February 2021 – Recently, our kindergarten classrooms began the annual tradition of a weekly Scientist of the Week. Scientist of the Week is an opportunity for each kindergartner to prepare a science experiment at home and then present their experiment and findings to their whole classroom. The children enjoy learning and participating in peer-led activities, […]
Musical Theater in the time of COVID-19: Introducing POD Plays
February 2021 – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts worldwide have been forced to adjust, and at Pardes, it is no exception. The traditional Lower School fall and spring shows have taken a back seat this school year to our creative, new adventure – The Pardes Pod Plays. Mrs. Jennifer Adams, our musical theater […]