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February 12-20: K-8th Grade Penny Wars Collection Read More »
Friday, February 21: End of Second Trimester
Friday, February 14: Makeup Picture Day and Deadline to collect from Lost and Found
Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
Thursday, February 20: Penny Wars Dress Down Day Read More »
Wednesday, February 26 at 2:30 PM: EC Friendship Day
Monday, March 3 at 6:30 PM: AHA Board Meeting
Thursday, March 13 at 2:45 PM: EC Purim Program
Friday, March 14 (Half Day): 9:00 AM Community-wide Purim Extravaganza Register Here »
March 17-21: People of the (Scholastic) Book Fair Learn More »
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Tu B’Shvat isn’t just a holiday, it’s a learning experience across all subjects at Charleston’s only Jewish Community Day School! We’re celebrating cross-curricular connections between Tu B’Shvat and general studies - not just in Judaics but throughout our classrooms. Here are some of the ways our students are exploring trees, nature, and sustainability in creative and meaningful ways:
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For Tu B’Shevat, our Early Childhood students explored the beauty of nature through a dynamic, cross-curricular approach. They created tree blossom process posters to observe seasonal changes, planted seeds in the Germination Station to learn about growth and sustainability, and tasted a variety of fruits to connect with the traditions of the holiday. Partnering with older student leaders, they helped clean out garden boxes, fostering responsibility and teamwork. Through pinch pot creations for carrot seedlings, birthday cards to the trees, murals, and tree bark rubbings, our preschoolers expressed their learning through art and exploration - deepening their appreciation for the natural world.
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Lower school students brought Tu B’Shevat to life through art, science, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. Kindergarten explored tree structure with 3D art, planted seeds, and sang traditional Tu B'Shvat tunes in Hebrew and English. First and second graders created seasonal tree projects, watercolor art, and poetry, while third and fourth graders combined creative writing - "If I Were a Tree" with Tu B'Shevat word problems and building "Ecosystems in a Bottle." They also led by example, helping EC4 clean out garden beds. Through cross-curricular learning, our students deepened their connection to nature and Jewish tradition.
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During their Judaic extracurricular period with Mr. Josh, middle schoolers practiced kitchen skills by turning fruit into creative shapes. Chef Marcie Rosenberg's led a science experiment on acids and bases, using citrus juice to "cook" fish into ceviche. In Mrs. Mimran's class, 7th and 8th graders studied Bal Tashchit, the Jewish value of conserving resources. Students planted flowers with our longtime friend, Mrs. Ashley Kirshtein, and participated in a meaningful seder with our Shlichim, deepening their connection to the holiday and its themes.
During English and Social Studies, they explored trees as storytellers through research and creative writing:
Roots
Strong, Thirsty
Reaching, Growing, Anchoring
Descent, Foundation, Lineage, Soul
Healing, Honoring, Uniting
Ancient, Loyal
Judaism
~Aviva C.
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Magnolia tree
Beautiful, historic
Swaying, growing, leaving
Leaves, life, fall, Rachel
Snapping, grieving, dying
Hopeful, lonely
Andrew Jackson
~Zoe L.
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Deforestation
Fire
Glistening light
Forceful fire pushing
Trees are falling to their demise
Destroy
~Omri A.
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Flowers
The color bright
As they shine in the sun
Fighting with the weeds for water
Burning.
~Eli B.
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Do you know a family who could benefit from the Addlestone Experience? If so, please contact Danna Cook, Director of Admissions, at danna.cook@addlestone.org for more details on our referral incentive program for current families.
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All families, with children 5 years and older, are invited to come in costume to help pack Mishloach Manot (Purim gift bags) to distribute to all of our friends across the Lowcountry. You can enjoy a festive brunch, participate in our costume contest, and hear a lively reading of the Megillah (Purim scroll). This event is FREE and open to the community, but RESERVATION IS REQUIRED.
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We encourage students in kindergarten through eighth grade to bring healthy and nutritious kosher snacks to enjoy during breaks. Please avoid sending candy and other sugary treats to school.
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Thank You
To learn more about how you can establish your own legacy to help ensure the future of quality Jewish and general education provided by AHA please contact Harry Nadler at Harry.Nadler@Addlestone.org.
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Be remembered for the right reason.
Leave a gift of legacy and smile in your heart beyond life.
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Addlestone Hebrew Academy is funded in part by support from the Charleston Jewish Federation and the Annual Jewish Community Campaign.
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The Day of Learning Program is an opportunity to become Parnas Hayom (learning supporter) by dedicating a day, a week or a month of learning and davening in memory of, in honor of, or in the merit of the recovery of a loved one. Through the Day of Learning sponsorships, we hope to bring our community closer and to share and support each other through happy times and times of comfort.
If you have any questions, please contact Abby Ravski, Assistant Director of Development, at Abby.Ravski@addlestone.org or 843-571-1105.
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Addlestone Hebrew Academy supports all Jewish Community organizations in Charleston, South Carolina. AHA does not assume responsibility for the kashrut of any events being publicized in our weekly Chadashot (newsletter).
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