Fashion Friday: trendy and girly
Charli Galkin, Guest Writer
May 18, 2018
Freshman Annabelle Enig opted for a comfortable but still put-together outfit with her white shirt, pink sweatshirt, ripped jeans, and white platform sneakers. She describes her style as fashionable, trendy, and girly which definitely is evident in her outfit. Scroll over the tags to see what Enig wore. ...
The ups and downs of CESJDS’ GPA system
Matthew Rabinowitz, Reporter
May 17, 2018
As a new student at CESJDS with little prior knowledge of Hebrew, I have to take ECP level Judaic classes because many require higher levels of Hebrew. All academic classes at JDS, including Judaics classes, are graded on a four-point GPA scale for the ECP level and five-point scale for the advanced level, s...
Season recap: varsity track and field
Addie Bassin, Guest Writer
May 17, 2018
On May 15, the coed varsity track and field team had their championship track meet, ending with the boys team placing eighth with 23 points and the girls team in seventh place with 22 points. The final meet was hot and long but the track team was still setting CESJDS records. Sophomore Daniel Chod...
Eighth grade students dedicate tree in memory of classmate
May 15, 2018
Filed under News, Photo of the day, Showcase
Varsity baseball team finishes its season
Tali Kuperberg, Guest Writer
May 9, 2018
The CESJDS varsity baseball team finished their regular season with a record of 4-4 on Wednesday, May 1. They went on to lose in the quarterfinals of the playoffs on May 7 to Hebrew Academy with a final score of 4-3. The Lions had many impressive moments throughout the season, from two grand slam...
Fashion friday: edgy, unique and comfortable
Charli Galkin, Guest Writer
May 4, 2018
Sophomore Reilly Lowell describes her style in three words: “edgy, unique, comfortable”. Lowell prioritizes feeling confident while comfortable. To her, there’s no point in wearing something if it doesn’t feel good on. Scroll over the tags to see what Lowell wore on May 4. ...
Student-teacher dynamics shape community
Irit Skulnik, Reporter
May 4, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Showcase
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...
Season ends short for Lions
Arava Rose, Guest Writer
May 2, 2018
On May 1, the CESJDS girls middle school softball team ended their 0-4 season with a 12-9 loss to Washington Waldorf School. The team played four games in total against Berman Hebrew Academy, with Berman winning 11-8; McLean, with a 10-0 victory over JDS; Washington Christian, who won 24-14; and Wald...
CESJDS Athletic Director arrested on sexual abuse charges
Aliza Rabinovitz and Kate Sosland
May 1, 2018
May 1, CESJDS Director of Athletics and Summer Programs Mike Riley was arrested and charged with sexual abuse offenses for a “sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student” in 1984-1985, according to a release by the Montgomery County Police Department. The investigation, which began on April 20, ...
Film spreads awareness about anxiety
Matthew Rabinowitz, Reporter
May 1, 2018
In response to the rise in anxiety among teenagers, high school students watched “Angst,” a movie that illustrates the pressures and stresses of being a teenager. IndieFlix’s “Angst” came out in May of 2017 and documents the struggles that many high schoolers deal with due to their anxiety....
College guidance counselor plans to leave at end of school year
Izzy May, News Editor
April 27, 2018
Last week, students and parents were notified by email that Dorie Ravick, a CESJDS college guidance counselor of seven years, will be leaving JDS at the end of this school year. Ravick is planning to finish off the year by completing the juniors’ recommendation letters and then she will transfer to t...
Where the grade funds go
Daphne Kaplan, Reporter
April 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
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 ...
Eighth grade students dedicate tree in memory of classmate
May 15, 2018
CESJDS Athletic Director arrested on sexual abuse charges
May 1, 2018
May 1, CESJDS Director of Athletics and Summer Programs Mike Riley was arrested and charged with sexual abuse offenses for a “sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student” in 1984-1985, accord...
Film spreads awareness about anxiety
May 1, 2018
In response to the rise in anxiety among teenagers, high school students watched “Angst,” a movie that illustrates the pressures and stresses of being a teenager. IndieFlix’s “Angst” came out in May of...
