By: Jenny, Knesset Communications Guess what’s coming on Friday, June 5th? It’s the OJCS Maccabiah Games! Even under these circumstances, we still want to have a super fun day (#RUACH) filled with different games and activities. Of course, this year will be different than the others, but maybe for the better! We will be playing … Continue reading OJCS Maccabiah Games
We are excited to share that our ‘Family Night In’ (previously Girls Night & Boys Night In) is taking place on Thursday, May 21st. Grade 4 & 5 families are invited to join us from 6:30-8:30 PM and please RSVP by this Friday to Mrs.Bennett (Grade 4) or Mrs.Thompson (Grade 5) if you are able … Continue reading Family Night In 2020
RUACH WEEK is coming up from March 9-13. We are so excited to see everyone’s great costumes and school spirit. At our Rosh Chodesh Adar assembly, we shared the following themes: Monday, March 9th- Crazy Hat and/or Hair Day Tuesday, March 10th- Purim! Your choice of costume and be ready for a great carnival. Wednesday, … Continue reading RUACH Week is Coming!
ROSH CHODESH KISLEV By Jenny P., Knesset Communications Rep Yesterday we had our second Rosh Chodesh assembly for the month of Kislev. This assembly was packed with lots of new and exciting things that will be happening at the OJCS this year. Our leaders for this assembly were Ruben S., Audrey B., and Ben C. … Continue reading Rosh Chodesh Kislev, By Jenny P.
Dear OJCS Families, I am excited to share our clubs list for the 2019-2020 school year with you. If you would like to sign your child(ren) up for any of the clubs listed please send me an e-mail by the end of the week with the name of the club, your child’s name, and their … Continue reading Clubs Sign-Up is Here!
How do we kick off a school year together? By going on a three day, two night retreat together. Are we crazy? No. Do we believe in relationship building and fostering a healthy Middle School community? Absolutely. Relationship building is at the heart of what we do at OJCS. Before the math lesson (don’t tell … Continue reading 2019 OJCS Middle School Retreat
We are all invited to a community farewell party for our amazing Shinshinim, Inbar and Liam, at the JCC. Although we are going to have a more intimate goodbye at school (on their last day with us) we encourage you to come join us, as part of our OJCS family, to show our appreciation and … Continue reading Shinshinim Farewell
By: Abby S., Knesset Communications Representative Over the past few months, the Knesset has been working hard on the Student Voice Project with Brigitte and Mr. Kom. We launched our suggestion box and our grade representatives have done the student voice surveys in their classes. Every Thursday in our Knesset meetings, we empty out the … Continue reading Knesset Student Voice Project
Monday, May 13th we welcomed all of our grandparents and special friends to the school! It is a special day for our students and guests, and one that we look forward to each year. A highlight of the day was the incredible Art Show, organized by Morah Shira.
Congratulations to our grade 4-8 public speaking finalists! Thank you to Eileen Gallant, Arlene Glube, and @KellyDoell for being our judges for the event!