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...
Anatomy elective fleshes out body structure and function
Aliza Rabinovitz, In-Depth Editor
October 25, 2017
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In one classroom, students will stand at lab tables with dissection tools beside them and a rabbit in front of them. Anatomy and physiology is a semester-long class offered only to seniors. It has been taught by Head Athletic Trainer Jessica Matula for the past four years and its lessons encompass...
Mind over matter: Psychology offers glimpse of human behavior
Izzy May, Reporter
September 26, 2017
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Come December, tri-fold boards will decorate the shelves of the Levitt Library, each one portraying a different mental illness and listing several celebrities that might have it. Seniors are able to participate in this project if they choose to take psychology, a semester-long course in human behavior. For...
A Closer Look: The Educational Support Services Program
Lily Daroff, Multimedia Editor
June 12, 2017
Under the same roof: Pluralism in the community
Addie Bard and Aliza Rabinovitz
April 5, 2017
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Since ancient times, the population of what is now approximately 14 million Jews has been divided into many denominations. This variety of denominations can make it difficult to find a place that is accepting and open to all. Pluralism can be found throughout the Jewish community and is one of CESJDS’...
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...
