My dearest UJS families, Happy New Year! As we begin 2022, I can’t help but feel such a sense of pride in all of the teachers, board members, and administrators of the United Jewish School. Personally, I had no idea what I was stepping into when I began in this role in July. But I …
Dear Households of the United Jewish School The school is still buzzing from the excitement of our visit from Elana Arian, our Artist-in-Residence. Elana came and taught all of the children songs. They performed at a school-wide assembly this past Sunday. It was a morning of joy, music, and pride! I’m most proud that our …
As we approach Chanukah, the United Jewish School welcomes the warmth of Kislev as we celebrate the Festival of Lights! I am delighted to see classrooms decorated for Chanukah! Teachers are sharing the story of the holiday and our proud Jewish history of perseverance. Despite being small in numbers and resources, we survive and thrive. …
Greetings, UJS families! It’s shocking to realize that the Hebrew month of Kislev is here and we are actually getting ready for Hanukkah! Where has the time gone? As we launch into week nine of the United Jewish School, I am constantly surprised by the incredible creativity and innovation I see in our students and teachers. …
November 5, 2021 Dear Families of the United Jewish School, We are delighted to be moving into Week Eight of the United Jewish Schoolthis school year. I’m seeing smiles, involvement, and important learningtaking place! We are truly feeling like a family. I am thrilled! Some highlights from this past week are: -The first grade students …
Dear UJS parents, It has been another week of Jewish learning and building community at the United Jewish School. As I passed through the hallways this week, I saw: The 1st graders discussed the Jewish value of “Todah” (thanks). The 2nd graders creating some awesome topographical maps of Israel with various materials, including some kitchen …
UJS in our Sixth Week already! Dear United Jewish School families, Fall is upon us! As the heat goes on and the summer clothes get packed away, we welcome our week six of UJS! The United Jewish School has continued to be a space where young Jewish minds are invested, passionate, and joyful as they learn more …
Dear families of the UJS, Once again, we had such a great session of UJS this past Sunday! I am delighted to tell you that I saw students sitting outside having class discussions, innovative art projects happening, singing in the hallway, and even dancing! Sunday mornings have become a time when the building is alive …
AUGUST UPDATE UJS The United Jewish School has been working busily this summer getting ready for another year of innovative Jewish learning for our children. The school is still looking for additions to the faculty: a teacher for Gan Katan and a teacher for the Pre-K. 9th/10th grade classroom may also be in need. We …
UPDATE: July 10, 2021 Plans for the 2021-2022 UJS school year are underway! We welcome our new Cantor-Educator: Cantor David Fair. Cantor David Fair is proud to have joined the United Jewish School in 2021, as its Cantor-Educator. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he earned a B.A. in Theater and a minor in Music from …