Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School (RGHDS)

01/05/2020

01/05/2020

12/18/2014

The RGHDS family has always pulled together for each other, so we wanted to share this link. Long-time Gittelman teacher Claudia Water's son Oren has been diagnosed with leukemia and the family is hosting a donor drive. Please consider being tested and/or donating to help Oren win this fight:

https://www.giftoflife.org/dc/warter

Written by Barbara Warter for her husband, Oren. If anyone knows me, they know I am the kind of person who want to help others.

06/25/2012

Mazal tov to the Class of 2012! And to everyone who has ever given to or gained from RGHDS. We shall forever be blessed by RGHDS.

05/13/2012

Happy Mother's Day! But of course, everyday is a day to respect your Ima (remember the 10 Commandments!!) Kibbud Em! With respect, to all Moms...thank you for all you do.
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05/11/2012

honors students, failures?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/student-video-how-high-stakes-tests-affect-kids/2012/05/09/gIQAsKt6DU_blog.html

There is one voice rarely heard in the screaming debate about the role of high-stakes tests in education: that of students. Here’s a student-produced video that tells how students are affected by having to take the FCAT, Florida’s standardized testing system.

05/02/2012

Join us on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 pm to celebrate our history and legacy...and say farewell.

04/25/2012

We remember those who gave everything for our precious Medinat Yisrael; we dedicate to continue their sacred work in our world.

04/03/2012

Beautiful seders and Passover programs today! Thanks teachers and students, as well as our PTA!

04/03/2012

http://www.peje.org/blog/?p=1348 I'm not looking for the government to buy our matzah but I am hoping for the right amount of help and partnerships to learn the bread and butter of education....and maybe a sundae with a cherry on top...while we fund our Jewish curricula and materials. PLEASE COMMENT ON MY BLOG POST AT PEJE.

Did you see the recent article by Peter Beinart about the Jewish case for school vouchers? Beinart wants us to wake up to the fact that in other countries like Australia, Europe, or in Canada the government is footing some of the educational bill, and Jews are marrying in at higher rates.

03/15/2012

Travel through the wires!

One of the best things living in the digital age is being able to connect across the globe to other students, professionals, and cultural organizations who can show unique perspectives from their corner of the world. Nothing beats the real-life experience of going on actual field trips, but savvy sc...