Out-of-school sports climbs in popularity
June 5, 2018
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When not in school, eighth-grader Shevi Lerner could be 30 feet in the air clinging to rocks and ascending walls and mountains. Lerner attended a Bat Mitzvah party at Earth Treks in Rockville when she was eight years old. She realized that she enjoyed climbing and decided to attend a summer camp at Earth...
Fostering opportunities for advocacy
Alex Landy, Reporter
May 30, 2018
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Junior Macie Gelb walked the streets of D.C. in the 2016 Women's March, hoping to empower women across America. For many CESJDS students, being engaged and involved in political events is commonplace. Students attend rallies, conventions, forms of protests and other politically-associated events during...
Students turned teachers: New program to the area encourages expansion of Jewish learning
Amelia Davidson, News Editor
May 30, 2018
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As summer approaches and most students wind down their Judaic learning for the year, sophomores Josh Diewald and Josh Siegel have embarked on an entirely new form of Jewish study. This time, however, they are the teachers. The two are participants in the Student to Student project, an initiative new...
Families in uniform: community supports relatives of soldiers
Daphne Kaplan, Reporter
May 30, 2018
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While junior Abby Elson watched her father’s Naval retirement ceremony, tears came to her eyes as she recognized the magnitude of her father’s commitment. Many faculty members and relatives of students serve or have served in various positions of the military. Some served in the Israeli Defen...
Where the grade funds go
Daphne Kaplan, Reporter
April 25, 2018
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Classes raise funds by having various types of social events and fundraisers each school year. But some students do not know where these funds end up. According to Dean of Students Roslyn Landy, every class has its own bank account. As each grade earns money, it is put in that account, where it can be ...
Science in humanities: New STEM journal showcases student work
Arava Rose, Guest Writer
April 18, 2018
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While many students were relaxing and not thinking about school at camp or during the summer, alumni Ezra Loeb (‘18) and Abbie Svoysky (‘18) began talking to Dean of Students Roz Landy and science teacher Daniela Munteanu about creating the first scientific journal at CESJDS, the Bohr-Franklin Sc...
Not your average high school diploma: Community explores alternate routes towards an education
Ainsley Lerner, Guest Writer
April 17, 2018
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While stopping one’s high school career is often thought to be a bad thing and the end of one’s education, that is not true for everyone. Some people continue their education by taking the path to get a GED, which is what Jewish text teacher Lindsay Goldman did. A high school diploma shows that someone has...
HQ Trivia quizzes students
Sophie Krantz, Guest Writer
April 15, 2018
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At 3 p.m. each day, most students know exactly what notification will pop up on their phones: it’s HQ time! People will drop everything they are doing in order to play this trending trivia game. 1 million people play this live trivia game, who answer a series of 12 questions with each question ge...
What makes the grade: English department addresses students’ concerns about bias
Addie Bard, Managing Editor, Copy
March 22, 2018
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The methodology behind grading an English essay is quite different than grading a math or science test. English teachers have no answer key; the grades they give are a reflection of their own evaluation of the paper. For some students, this loose procedure leads to questions of the subjectivity in their...
Student immigrants among us transition into new atmosphere
Sally Rogal, Reporter
March 22, 2018
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Many students deal with switching schools every couple of years, but for freshman Daniel Eyal, a switch in school also meant a change in continent. Eyal, who moved this year from Israel due to her father’s work, has received assistance both socially and academically from CESJDS to ensure a smooth transition. According...
Embrace the rainbow: GSA club presidents learn at Keshet Leadership Project shabbaton
Sabrina Bramson, Features Editor
March 22, 2018
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When junior Henry Sosland went to his second Keshet shabbaton, he never expected to learn so much that would end up aiding the future plans of CESJDS’ Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club. Sosland and junior Lily Daroff co-chaired a shabbaton for Keshet the weekend of March 3 with their friend, Lennon...
Teacher in training: Zman Kodesh ozerim act as mentors for middle schoolers
Sally Rogal, Reporter
February 21, 2018
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Leadership, communication and working with others are just some of the many skills high school students are able to obtain through being an ozer. Any high school student has the opportunity to become an ozer, the Hebrew word for helper, for a middle school Zman Kodeshes. Upper School Jewish Life Direc...
Administration reevaluates Zman Kodesh program
May 30, 2018
In preparation for the 2018-2019 school year, the CESJDS administration surveyed students, faculty and parents about the current Zman Kodesh program. They will be using the survey results to adjust the...
Beyond the stress: New club promotes dialogue about mental health
May 30, 2018
In the past several months, CESJDS students have partnered with the administration to pioneer a Mental Health Awareness Club that aims to end the stigma regarding mental illness. They strive to create...
Finals weight reduced to 10 percent
May 30, 2018
In a departure from past policy, final exams for CESJDS’ 2017-2018 school year will be worth ten percent of the grade for the year. In previous years, finals were worth 14 percent of the year’s grade. According...
