Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School (RGHDS)

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

Warter Strong 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.

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.

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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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

Student video: How high-stakes tests affect kids 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.

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

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

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

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.

Who Brought Us To America, Dayyeinu? Beyond Vouchers for Jewish Day School Education in the USA | PE 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.

Travel through the wires!

Five Awesome Virtual Field Trips for Students of All Ages | MindShift 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...