Finding middle ground
Aliza Rabinovitz and Kate Sosland
January 25, 2019
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From multiple bell sounds to academic philosophy, the middle school has had its fair share of change over the past five years. With only three years to complete a grant with high expectations for a developmentally-appropriate middle school, it was a struggle to determine how best to change CESJDS. Sixth-graders...
Guarded
December 20, 2018
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On Oct. 27, 11 Jews were shot and killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh, Pa. The shooting was “likely the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States,” the Anti-Defamation League said. The recent shooting correlates to an increased...
On the job
Josie Stein, Reporter
October 26, 2018
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On the weekends, junior Davida Goldman can count on one thing: arguing with the same skate coach who constantly complains about the ice on the rink. This is one of the many challenges she faces when working as a secretary at the Cabin John Ice Rink. Goldman is one of an estimated 34 percent of U.S....
Subject to change: The long process behind making CESJDS student and faculty schedules
Aliza Rabinovitz, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
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Two months into each school year, while students are still adjusting to a new set of teachers, textbooks and assignments, the administration begins building next year’s schedule. Every November, teachers and administration start discussing what courses they will offer and whether there should be...
On the road: commute times vary widely among teachers and students
Alex Landy, Reporter
June 7, 2018
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At the early hour of 5 a.m., middle school Jewish Text teacher Rabbi Marci Aronchick gets dressed and eats breakfast before her lengthy commute from Baltimore to Rockville. Aronchick is one of many CESJDS teachers and students who face extended drives to school each day. Aronchick’s commute generally takes an hou...
All up in smoke: Despite health risks, teens are drawn to Juuling
May 30, 2018
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Prom night at CESJDS was cut short for two seniors, a sign that the vaping phenomenon sweeping the nation has hit close to home. While this was the only recorded incident regarding a JDS student vaping, the administration had been aware of the nationwide vaping and Juuling trend, according to High School...
Students visit Arlington National Cemetery in commemoration of Memorial Day
Lily Daroff, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2018
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Student-teacher dynamics shape community
Irit Skulnik, Reporter
May 4, 2018
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Walking through the halls of CESJDS, students constantly wave and nod to their teachers as they pass them. These interactions exemplify the nature of the relationship between students and teachers at the school. According to Dean of Students Roslyn Landy, JDS has a very relaxed environment, which al...
Free from AP: A look at the school’s AP course policy, how it has changed and how it compares with the nation
Aliza Rabinovitz and Kate Sosland
March 22, 2018
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Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to offer in-depth exploration into subjects of interest and to push forward one’s academic ideas and experiences, according to the College Board, conductor of the AP program. Since the late 1990s, however, CESJDS has decided to not offer the classes in the...
Pencil to paper: Students explore different forms of writing in new class
Jesse Edberg, Reporter
March 19, 2018
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There is a new English class at CESJDS, one in which students write fiction and poetry instead of essays, and learn to exercise their creative rather than analytical muscles. English teacher Melissa Fisanich has reinstituted the Creative Writing class this semester after the course was on hiatus for th...
Jewish awareness and inclusion month educates on disabilities
Oren Minsk, Reporter
February 14, 2018
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This February marks the tenth annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, and CESJDS joins Jewish organizations around the country for the second year to advocate for individuals with disabilities. Director of Educational Support Services Lenore Layman says that JDAIM is a time to stress the...
Hungry for a healthy diet: Local Jewish eaters, chefs embrace green nutrition trends
Ari Feuer and Rina Torchinsky, Outgoing Editors-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
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Washington, D.C. restaurateur Sara Polon walks into her Takoma Park restaurant Soupergirl and starts preparing her colorful soups. Polon and her staff wake up the stove and mix together their all-natural, vegan ingredients into one of the most popular soups in the D.C. area. Polon, who graduated...
Siyum speech calls new alumni to action
February 11, 2019
English teacher Melissa Fisanich delivered the faculty address on Friday, Feb. 8 at the CESJDS Class of 2019’s Siyum, or culminating senior ceremony. “Honored” by the grade who chose her to deliver...
CESJDS students visit Gallaudet University and Starbucks for hard of hearing
February 5, 2019
CESJDS introduces new podcast series
January 30, 2019
“The JDS Pawdcast,” CESJDS’ new podcast series, launched last December in order to “expand [the] content strategy” of the school, according to Director of Marketing and Communications Laurie...
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