Reading Workshop

In Reading Workshop we were learning about the Beginning, Middle, and End of a story. In class we read many books together and discussed and recorded the Beginning, Middle, and End of a story. I had the children choose any book that they would like to read and the complete a graphic organizer, where they had to write the Beginning, Middle and End of a story. This was completely independent work, and I am so proud of what they were able to do. Each child was able to complete the assignment without any significant assistance from a teacher. It was such a pleasure to walk around the room and see the children working with such concentration and enthusiasm. I took some pictures to show off what my kids can do!!!

Morah Gaby

Show and Tell with Items from Israel

One very important show and tell that we had was when the children brought items that are meaningful and represent a part of Israel. 

Ariella G.'s parents recently went on a trip to Israel and brought her Hebrew books to read and a small Snow Globe. 
Illan brought in a small Tehelim book.
Ariella M. Brought in cream from the Dead Sea.
Sara brought in a t-shirt that her sister got for her from Israel.
Danial R. also brought in cream from the Dead Sea.
Nina brought in a Hallah cover used for Shabbos.
Alisa G. bought in two different hands with prayers on them
Estee brought in a bracelet from Israel
Avi brought in a magazine with a story about Israel 


Morah Gaby 

MIDDOS ... :)

Every week the children learn about a new Midda.. In our classroom we have a Good Middos wall where Morah Mushky and I hang up the children's Mitzvah Notes.. Please continue sending in your children's Mitzvah notes so we can display them in the classroom. If you do not have or have run out please let us know.

Thanks,

Morah Gaby

Morah Mushky

Hanukkah Recital



Dear Parents,

Tomorrow, December 23rd is Mazels annual Hanukkah Recital. The children have been busy preparing a wonderful presentation for you to enjoy. Your children should be dressed in a white top, and black or dark blue bottoms.  Accessories such as hair bows, kippa, shoes,etc. should be dressy. Please feel free to bring any number of guests. After the recital a Special Hanukkah Lunch of Pizza and Doughnuts will be served.

Thank you so much for your time.

Morah Gaby



Parent-Teacher Conference

Dear Parents,

Thank you all so much for coming to our first parent-teacher conference. It was such a pleasure to speak with all of you. Each one of your children have wonderful, unique qualities that make up our wonderful first grade class. Each one of my kids holds a very special place in my heart, and it is truly a pleasure to be their teacher. I can honestly say I am very lucky! 

Thank you again...

Morah Gaby 

Thank You Lipkin Family

The First Grade would like to thank the Lipkin Family for donating Scrabble Junior to our class. The class is going to have a great time playing the new game, and it is always exciting to get a gift.

Thank You Again !!!

Morah Gaby

Some Baking Fun ...

Before the Thanksgiving Holiday Morah Mushky and I  thought it would be nice for the children to do something fun and enjoy a special treat that they made all by themselves. We gathered some ingredients and made an apple crisp. Each child had a chance to help prepare the apple crisp for baking. Some of the children cut the apples, others mixed some sugar, and cinnamon. All the children had a chance to sprinkle brown sugar on top before it went into the oven. The class had such a great time. The pictures of my wonderful first grade class are just precious. It is so wonderful to watch the class work so nicely together, that we cannot wait for the next time to bake something. 

Morah Gaby

Morah Mushky