Thursday, October 22 @ 2 PM:
Maximillian Lerner, a guest speaker from the Museum of Jewish Heritage, will be speaking to our students about his experiences in World War II. As a World War II veteran, a former member of the Office of Strategic Services and the British counter intelligence, he brings a unique insight to our studies of World War II. (Parents who can come may want to sit in! You are very welcome to do so.)
Thursday & Friday, October 22 - 23
Parent Conferences take place as scheduled. There are no scheduled classes on Friday, October 23, but 8th graders do attend conferences with their parents.
Wednesday, October 28
Students in grades 6-8 will be visiting the Museum of Jewish Heritage. At this time, our students are examining the impact of World War II and the Nazi genocide on Jewish lives and communities in Europe. At the museum, our students will especially explore issues of continuity of cultural identity, responsibility to community, and decision-making. This program, Meeting Hate with Humanity, also includes an investigation of the ways in which individuals and nations responded, as well as key events of the period.For the trip, students will be traveling by ferry and by walking (a few blocks). It is an easy commute, but students will need a jacket and a paper bag lunch.
Friday, November 6 @ 2 PM
Sol Rosenkranz, a speaker from the Museum of Jewish Heritage will be speaking to our students about his experiences during World War II. Mr. Rosenkranz was transported to six different concenrations camps, including Buchenwald (where Elie Wiesel was also held) and Terezin. His will bring unique insight to our students as they continue to study the events of World War II in Europe. Parents may want to attend this as well and are warmly invited to come.
