Gotlib Jewish Academy of Orlando

Congratulations to Batya, one of our amazing rising fifth graders, whose poem was selected as one of this year's winners in the City of Orlando's Words & Wonders Poetry Contest!

Batya's work will be displayed at Orlando International Airport (MCO) this summer, so keep an eye out for it on your travels. ✈️

This year's theme, Many Voices, One Sky, invited poets of all ages to reflect on belonging, connection, and the many stories that shape our shared community.

Swipe to read Batya's winning poem!

🎓 We are so proud of our 5th grade graduates! As you take this exciting next step, we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish. Remember, you will always be part of our school family, and you better come back and visit us! 💙📚

Gotlib Jewish Academy develops strong leaders and critical thinkers by providing the highest educational standards in an individualized learning environment.

Our teachers are spending their summer learning, growing, and bringing new ideas back to our students! 📚

GJA's amazing Morah Sernik attended the Dr. Norman M. Wall Teacher Institute at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida. Through this professional development experience, she explored effective ways to teach students about the Holocaust, including its historical significance, the experiences of victims, and the lasting impact it has on our world today.

The program provided valuable resources, primary sources, and teaching strategies designed to foster critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful reflection in the classroom.

We are so proud of our dedicated educators who spend their summers expanding their knowledge and refining their craft to create powerful learning experiences for our students.

Shabbat Shalom from GJA! 💙

☀️ Happy Summer! 🌊🌴

You know it's been a great school year when the yearbooks arrive, and our students line up for teacher autographs like they're meeting celebrities! ⭐️😄

We hope you're enjoying your well-deserved summer break!

Have a wonderful summer! ☀️ We are missing you already and cannot wait to see everyone again in August! 💙

We are so proud of our incredible fifth graders! Last night’s graduation ceremony was a beautiful celebration of all they have accomplished this year. These students have grown immensely, and we cannot wait to see all that lies ahead for them. More photos coming soon! 🎓💙

🎭 Monologues by Kids was a HUGE hit! We are so proud of Mr. Eric and his Rising Star Theater Lab performers for absolutely wowing the crowd. Standing on stage in front of a packed audience, performing full monologues from memory with confidence, expression, humor, and personality is no small feat, and they did an amazing job! 👏✨ The audience was captivated from beginning to end. Bravo, stars! 🌟

Thank you to Revital Melech, GJA parent and amazing pastry chef, for an incredible Babka Bake in honor of Shavuot! 💙 What a wonderful opportunity to build community while creating a delicious treat!