N. E. Miles Jewish Day School

📢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!

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

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 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.

🕎✨ 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

DEADLINE TO ORDER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND! 🕎✨ 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! 🌟💙 Link to buy is under our profile name! https://tinyurl.com/NEMJDSChanukah #NEMJDS #chanukahcards

🎉🦁 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! 🏆✨

🎉🦁 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! #NEMJDS #ElectionDay #MascotVote #ChaiLion #CivicEngagement

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!

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!  #NEMJDS #pumpkinglobes

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! 🌟

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! 🌟 #NEMJDS # Sukkot #YomMishpacha #Hope

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! 🎶❤️

Yesterday was an AMAZING day filled with fun and excitement! We kicked things off with the incredible weatherman @spannwx , 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 @oakmountainstatepark , 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! 🎶❤️ #NEMJDS #JamesSpann #FieldTrip #OakMountainStatePark #Taschlich

🍏🍯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!

🎉🎉We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our student run library, Leadership through Library! Our amazing 5th and 6th graders have been hard at work preparing for the grand opening!

They’ve created eye-catching book displays, crafted thoughtful book recommendations using the OREO (Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion) method, and even planned fun contests to boost reading engagement among students.

To kick things off, they delivered an inspiring “Taco”-bout reading presentation to get the whole school excited about the library! 🌮📚

This program empowers our young leaders and encourages them to take charge of our library.

🎉🎉We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our student run library, Leadership through Library! Our amazing 5th and 6th graders have been hard at work preparing for the grand opening! They’ve created eye-catching book displays, crafted thoughtful book recommendations using the OREO (Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion) method, and even planned fun contests to boost reading engagement among students. To kick things off, they delivered an inspiring “Taco”-bout reading presentation to get the whole school excited about the library! 🌮📚 This program empowers our young leaders and encourages them to take charge of our library. #NEMJDS #Librarythroughleadership #tacoaboutreading

Exciting Times at Bubbies STEM Kitchen!

This past week, 50 preschoolers (ages 2-5) had a blast exploring the sweet traditions of Rosh Hashanah! 🍯✨ We dove into the science of honey, discovering how it can take on different shapes—solid or liquid! The kiddos decorated beautiful plates for their apples and honey, then experienced the magic of caramel transforming from solid to liquid for some delicious dipping! 🍏🍬

These hands-on activities give families a taste of the fun and learning that current students at The Day School enjoy every day.

Don’t miss our next Bubbies STEM Kitchen on October 22nd as we celebrate Sukkot with more interactive fun! 🌿

This program is made possible by the Birmingham Jewish Federation and PJ Library

Exciting Times at Bubbies STEM Kitchen! This past week, 50 preschoolers (ages 2-5) had a blast exploring the sweet traditions of Rosh Hashanah! 🍯✨ We dove into the science of honey, discovering how it can take on different shapes—solid or liquid! The kiddos decorated beautiful plates for their apples and honey, then experienced the magic of caramel transforming from solid to liquid for some delicious dipping! 🍏🍬 These hands-on activities give families a taste of the fun and learning that current students at The Day School enjoy every day. Don’t miss our next Bubbies STEM Kitchen on October 22nd as we celebrate Sukkot with more interactive fun! 🌿 This program is made possible by the @jewishbirmingham and @pjlibrary #NEMJDS #BubbiesSTEMKitchen #RoshHashanah #pjlibrary