N. E. Miles Jewish Day School

12/16/2024

Don't forget to follow our new page and help us vote for your favorite menorah!

11/15/2024

📢Big news, everyone! We’ve launched a BRAND NEW page for N.E. Miles Jewish Day School!

This current page will no longer be in use, so be sure to follow us on our shiny new page to stay up-to-date with all the exciting happenings, stories, and updates at NEMJDS!

👉 Follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17q6WUz2Ny/

We can’t wait to share more with you! 💜

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School is a K-8 school offering a values-based education. Students excel in General Studies, Judaics, and Hebrew immersion, thriving in a diverse, engaging environment with a focus on individualized learning and attention.

11/08/2024

🕎✨ Spread the Chanukah Light with NEMJDS! ✨🕎

This year, share the warmth of Chanukah with family and friends through beautiful, student-created cards! Each card is a unique, collaborative design by our talented NEMJDS students, inspired by a variety of art techniques.

🎨 What’s in the pack?

->10 cards for just $18
-> Includes 2 of each design
-> Blank inside for your personal message

Proceeds benefit NEMJDS and our Parent Association.

🗓️ Order by November 20th to get your cards in time for the holiday!

📅 Pick up at school December 5-20, or choose $5 shipping directly to your home.

Let’s brighten the season and support our school community. Order today and share the light of Chanukah with those you love! 🌟💙

https://tinyurl.com/NEMJDSChanukah

11/06/2024

🎉🦁 History in the Making at The Day School! 🦁🎉

This week, our students got a real-life lesson in the election process as they voted for a new school mascot—our very first in 50 years! 🗳️

📜 The Process:

--> Students registered to vote with their name, address, phone number, and signature.
-->They heard passionate pitches from three amazing candidates: Chai Lions, MacaBee Mavericks, and Ruach Rams. Each one represented the core values that make our school special—courage, community, and spirit!
-->Conversations buzzed around campus as students discussed their favorite mascots, some trying to sway others, while others kept their choices secret. 🤫

On Election Day, students voted in person with registration cards and the extended Birmingham Jewish community had an opportunity to vote online!

After counting all the ballots, we’re excited to announce… the winner is 🦁 Chai Lion!! 🦁

This historic election has been a powerful reminder of the importance of civic engagement, voice, and community. We couldn’t be prouder of how seriously our students took this responsibility.

The Chai Lion is now our official mascot—representing the strength, courage, and unity of The Day School. 🦁🎉

Here's to 50 more years of school spirit with our new mascot! 🏆✨

10/28/2024

What do you do with your pumpkins? Our 7th graders got creative and turned theirs into globes! 🌍 They explored map projections, social equality, longitude, persistence, and attention to detail along the way.

We were thrilled to have Ms. Gresham, our beloved retired NEMJDS teacher, guide us through the steps. The students especially enjoyed plotting Alabama and Israel, and they’re so proud of their finished masterpieces!

Check out their amazing work!

10/16/2024

Today, we had an energy-filled Yom Mishpacha Day as we prepared for Sukkot! Our students crafted beautiful decorations for our sukkah, including stained glass leaves made from tissue paper, colorful painted wooden stars and apples, and shiny bead accents.

We also created a "Chain of Hope" with 101 yellow links, each holding a wish and remembering the hostages in Gaza—Officer Wrenn even practiced his Hebrew to contribute.

The 5th graders showcased the catapults they built last month, teaching everyone how to launch sweet treats and hit targets with delicious accuracy!

As always, the halls were filled with music, dancing, and excitement as we celebrated the spirit of Sukkot together.

Wishing everyone a Happy Sukkot! 🌟

10/11/2024

Yesterday was an AMAZING day filled with fun and excitement! We kicked things off with the incredible weatherman James Spann, diving into the science of weather and how it works. 🎤🌦️ Be sure to catch us on ABC 33/40 this evening and tomorrow morning!

Next, we hopped on buses for our first field trip of the year to Oak Mountain State Park, where we explored turtle habitats and learned how our actions impact their ecosystems. 🐢 We also visited a bird sanctuary and discovered fascinating species like barn owls and turkey vultures! 🦉🦅

After a fun-filled morning, we enjoyed a picnic lunch and participated in tashlich, a meaningful tradition where we reflect and cast away our past year's sins by throwing bread into the water, symbolizing a fresh start for the new year. 🍞💦

The students had an absolute blast, especially singing on the bus rides! 🎶❤️

10/11/2024

We had the best morning with James Spann yesterday learning all about the weather!

10/02/2024

🍏🍯Shana Tova and Happy New Year! 🍯🍏

We wish you a sweet new year filled with joy and blessings!

The school has been buzzing with excitement as we prepared for Rosh Hashanah!

A heartfelt thank you to our community members and students for blowing the shofar this past month—your participation made this time of reflection and celebration truly special.

May the year ahead bring health, happiness, and fulfillment to you and your loved ones!