The Davis Academy

With the sun shining and the air feeling just right, it was the perfect spring day for Kindergarten to visit the Zoo. Seeing wild animals up close to their natural habitats was an exciting way for students to connect with what they’re learning in class and understand more about the world around them!

🎉 Celebrating the Class of 2025! 🎓 We are incredibly proud of our graduates and excited for all the amazing things they will accomplish.

Holocaust survivor, Ben Walker, shared a powerful testimony with our Middle School students. Mr. Walker courageously recounted the harrowing experiences of his survival during and after World War II, shedding light on the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Middle school students took part in an educational activity in which they inscribed the names of Shoah victims onto stones. These stones will be displayed at a Holocaust memorial, serving as a tangible tribute and a powerful reminder of the individuals lost during the Holocaust.

Third Grade went on an exciting adventure to the Dahlonega Gold Mine as part of their Georgia history unit. They explored a real underground mine, learned about the discovery of gold and the experiences of Georgia miners, and had a blast panning for sparkling gemstones! ⛏💎✨

Celebrating the remarkable journey of the Class of 2025! Let’s cheer them on as they commence on the next chapter of their lives! 🌟🎉🎓🚀

Welcome back! We had a great first day back following Passover break. We jumped right back into learning and were so excited to see your smiles and curiosity back in action - let's finish the school year strong! 💪✨📚

Seventh graders had a fantastic experience on their Washington, D.C. trip exploring Mount Vernon, the Museum of African American History & Culture, the Natural History Museum, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The White House, The Capitol, Ford’s Theater, and more! 🏛⚖️🌸

Throughout this week, Davis students have been participating in beautiful, creative, delicious, and entertaining Seders. Our Lower School model Seders are a tradition going back to the earliest days of Davis and, over the years, have evolved to reflect different themes and aspects of Passover. Students proudly demonstrate their Jewish and Hebrew learning and indulge in special holiday experiences and treats, including searching for the afikoman and devouring chocolate-covered Matzah. Thank you to all the teachers and parent volunteers who made the Seders extra special! Chag Pesach Sameach!

Middle School Athletics has had an amazing season so far! 🌟 Let's cheer on our Davis Lions Baseball Team as they take the field in their final game for the championship! ⚾️🏆 Go Lions! 🦁

Photos credit: Drew Cohen

Tyler Rosenbluth, a medical student, visited Mechina as part of the Little Einstein’s program. 🔬 Students were introduced to some of her medical tools and took turns pretending to be doctor and patient, and listening to each other’s hearts with a stethoscope. 🩺 It was a fun way to learn about doctor’s visits and feel a lot more comfortable about them! 😊🌟

Moana Jr. is the culmination of our entire Kehillah coming together for a shared goal! Let's give a HUGE round of applause to Ms. Kendrick Phillips, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, for her outstanding leadership and dedication. Her vision, creativity, professionalism, and boundless energy and passion are the driving force behind our renowned theater program. We are forever grateful for her tireless efforts! Let's continue to celebrate the magic she brings to our school! ✨🎭

Step into the enchanting world of backstage magic! 🎩✨ As the curtains prepared to rise for our spectacular performance of Moana Jr., our talented students were busy transforming into their characters with stunning costumes and enchanting makeup. Meanwhile, our dedicated crew worked hard behind the scenes, setting up the stage and ensuring every technical aspect was perfect for the show. 🌟 The excitement and anticipation moments before the magic unfolded on stage! 🎭

We were absolutely blown away by our talented cast and crew of over 150 students, ranging from Mechina through 8th grade, who dazzled audiences during four fantastic, sold-out performances of Moana Jr.! 🎭✨ Our nationally recognized Broadway-style musical is a yearly highlight and one of Davis's most unique experiences. The Davis student body came together on stage and behind the scenes to participate in the musical. Students acted, laughed, danced, sang, and shared a signature collective "WOW!" that is so incredible and unique to Davis. 🎉

As part of Project Impact, 6th grade students created their own personalized Yads (Torah Pointers) through the world-renowned Jewish artist Gary Rosenthal, z”l. Using their artistic skills and imagination, the students crafted stunning glass mosaics that will be fused onto metal. These unique and meaningful creations will be used by the students at their upcoming Bar or Bat mitzvah, and will undoubtedly become treasured daily heirlooms for generations to come. ✨

Moana rehearsals are in full swing!✨🎭 There is tremendous excitement among cast and crew members as they come together to practice their acting, singing, dancing, and all the behind-the-scenes technical aspects of the upcoming production. 🎤🎵🌴🌊

Chag Purim Sameach! 🎭
What an incredible and action-packed Purim celebration we had! 🎉A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO volunteers for bringing the holiday to life with fun-filled activities, festive decorations, and so much Purim joy. From the Purim Shpiel to an exciting Purim carnival, every moment was filled with laughter and ruach. And of course, our entire Davis kehillah dressed the part—whether in traditional costumes like Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus, and Mordechai, or grade-level themes such as Cookies & Milk, Wicked, Pie & Pi, and Moana, creativity was on full display!

5th Grade students are excited for Purim! 🎭To celebrate, they participated in Tinkering Thursday, 🛠 designing and creating custom Purim bookmarks. Using a heat gun, they shrank their creations into small plastic keepsakes, marking the fun and creativity of the occasion. 📖✨🖌
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