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MARCH 27, 2018 י”א ניסן תשע”ח - L’ACADEMIE BETH RIVKAH POUR FILLES NEWSLETTER

4 QUESTIONS FOR MRS.BATSHEVA SLAPOCHNIK

WHAT ARE THE WORKINGS OF objectives must be tailored to 3. WHAT IS YOUR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT? specific classes and students in PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING Curriculum development order to reach each student. AND LEARNING? examines the content that is It is important to work taught, the method of how As teachers, we can empower backward, asking ourselves, it is taught and relies on students to be aware that “what do we want our students collaboration with teachers for they are each capable of to have attained when they the practical implementation accomplishing great things. graduate?” For example, one in the classroom. Sometimes tasks seem of the best skills we can give impossible, but with effort our students is the ability We begin by looking at and guidance, every student to learn independently. the big picture and setting can achieve goals and feel a objectives. We evaluate what Aside from acquiring sense of growth. As educators, students are coming into knowledge in many subjects, we can broaden the horizons Mrs.Batsheva Slapochnik1. high school with, and with we want to build skills that of our students, especially what we hope they will leave. allow our students to become in how they feel about their We endeavor to raise the bar independent learners. own abilities. Every student the past has helped me define in the Judaic curriculum. should feel successful, not where specific needs lie and Last year, we revamped the measured against their peers, appreciate all the wonderful Another important part of manner in which Likutei Sichos but in terms of their own scholastic objectives already my work is to be available is taught. This has become a progress and achievements part of the framework. As to teachers to help them skill-based class. A system in learning. This is not done a teacher on staff, I benefit develop a concept so that was created in which grades by lowering expectations but from being involved with it has a maximum effect. 9, 10 and 11 are divided into rather by raising the bar and the students’ day-to-day Designing projects, learning four levels. The girls learn how helping each student succeed. experience in the classroom. units, and lesson ideas for to learn with a chavrusa, and I enjoy working together with instruction are all areas that have the ability to move up a my peers. It is great to be benefit from teamwork. 4. HOW HAS YOUR PAST level either during the year or INFLUENCED WHAT part of a wonderful synergetic at the end of the year. We have team, and I look forward to WHAT ARE YOUR YOU DO TODAY? 2. seen great success as girls seeing what the future has OBJECTIVES? flourish and learn on their own. in store for us as a school. As a graduate of Beth Rivkah, Hashem, Achos T’mimim, and it is very exciting to be part of The objective is to create a Our ultimate goal is to rework the Chidon are in full swing a team that is looking towards living curriculum. We set goals, the entire curriculum, one all year round giving our creating its future. Having been § but at the same time, the subject at a time IY”H. students spirit and warmth. part of the student body in

Parents, here is a wonderful הכרת הטוב place to express your gratitude towards your daughter’s teacher. I am grateful to my Please email us at daughter’s teacher for… [email protected]

With admiration and respect for our amazing resource center coordinator, Mrs. Miriam Davis. I am eternally grateful FROM AN ADDRESS BY THE , My daughter is so excited for the sensitivity and dedication TEVES 5770-JANUARY 1990 to learn how to daven Mrs Davis invests into my daughter. She Shermoneh Esreh and to speaks to me as if my daughter is the only understand it’s words, girl that she is taking care of. Mrs. Davis thanks to Mrs.Ceitin. deserves a medal of honor for the work she The Rebbe on Childhood - Chana Zhurba does that makes my daughter proud and Children have a strong sense of themselves as confident in herself. Merci Mrs.Laurence the center of the universe and are convinced that - Rochel Leah Wilansky for all the attention everything exists to serve them. There are, of course, she gives our children negative aspects to such ‘self-centeredness’, but - Rivkah Aialon the feeling itself—that the individual human being plays the central role in the purpose of creation— Thank you Mrs.Gniwich and Miss Chaya Vaisfiche for is a positive one. Thus the states: ‘Every being wonderful teachers and person is obligated to say: For my sake was the world strengthening my daughters This is a shout out to Morah Rochie Cohen. created.’ The purpose of education is to direct this learning skills and taking We wanted to express our great innate conviction toward its proper expression: that thetime to call me to update appreciation for what you are accomplishing a person should appreciate that his every thought me on her progress. with our daughter, Batya (grade 9), outside of and deed is of real, even global, significance. - Rivkah Aialon the classroom. You are truly inspiring her and motivating her to want to learn. As a result, she The Rebbe, was born on Friday, Nissan 11, 5662 is understanding and valuing her status as a (1902) in the town of Nikolaev, Ukraine. young Jewish woman and Bas . Thank you for this Chassidishe Nachas! https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/ aid/62023/jewish/1902-The--Childhood.htm Sincerely, Yossi & Miriam Davis

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רות בת אברהם A TRIBUTE TO ... ה”ע םהרבא תב תור Morah Sharon Yess

The director of our CPE, Morah then discretely hang them up on and would not be made to feel Bina, related that Morah Sharon’s hooks in the hallway so that girls different from those whose parents devotion and eye for detail was could take home snow pants, had ordered and paid for pictures. outstanding. Morah Sharon lived sweaters, and many much-needed and breathed Beth Rivkah. She garments in a dignified manner. Morah Sharon took her job as an was always picking up stickers, educator very seriously. She was toys, & costumes for her Parsha Morah Sharon adapted social always brimming with energy activities: a red fuzzy jacket for stories to address ‘bullying issues’ and creativity. Morah Sharon was Yaakov to wear when he went to in the class. Through this, the like Pinterest, 25 years before it get a bracha; caftans and gowns girls discussed “what happens existed. She understood discovery for kings and queens; various hats. if someone takes away my toy?” learning and Reggio concepts She rarely asked for compensation. and “what should I do if someone long before they were popular. tells me to do something I don’t One of her legendary projects was want to do?” The girls were thus Morah Sharon’s total devotion to the Aleph-Bais shoebox. Each girl introduced to life skills and her students was most evident would meticulously create cards by empowered to resolve conflicts when she came to school to be gluing sticks onto a stiff cardboard by working through the steps with her students even during square. This was brought home on their own in order to solve her final illness. When Morah so that the girls could review and problems in a respectful manner. Sharon was no longer able For over three decades the beloved become familiar with their letters. to attend school any longer, Morah Sharon educated and inspired On picture day, photographer Mrs. she was still concerned and students, fellow teachers and parents. Morah Sharon did not just teach Leah Netzer noted that Morah involved with her students. Morah Sharon was famous for many ideas, she taught children. She was Sharon would ask her to pretend things: the first person to arrive at concerned that they always had to take pictures of the girls whose An icon in Beth Rivkah, Morah the crack of dawn; the last one to what they needed. Seeing a need parents had not ordered or paid Sharon will truly be missed by all. leave. As she pulled her cart in and for all students to have adequate for pictures. In this way, every out of our building one would wonder clothing, she would collect various student would have that special May her memory be for a blessing. what treasures she carried in there. hand-me-downs. She would moment of posing for a picture,

PESACH THE RECIPE FIND 10 PIECES OF With from the Beth loveRivkah itchen CHAMETZ SIMPLE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP

• 2 celery root 1. Peel & chop veggies • 2 onion 2. Place veggies and all ingredients into pot • 1 parsley root 3. Bring to boil • 3 pkgs chicken bones 4. Cook for 1.5 hrs • 6 tsp salt 5. Remove bones • 1/2 fresh peeled & seeded 6. Purée jalapeño or ½ tsp of pepper 7. You may return chicken bits back to soup • 6 quarts water WISHING YOU A KOSHER & HAPPY PESACH חג חספה כשר ושמח

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