Congregational School Vision Statement
Jewish learning is a life-long process, which our
students formally begin in our school. Through a creative, dynamic and
interactive program, our students are introduced to the breadth and depth
of Jewish civilization through an exploration of art, literature, culture
and music, interwoven with the study of language, Torah, History, ethics,
holidays and rituals. Particular attention is paid to our textual and liturgical
traditions as tools for living with Jewish social, spiritual and appropriate
and political consciousness.
The school curriculum is age-appropriate and
sequentially linked, building on students' learning from one year to the
next. In addition to a core curriculum the program provides opportunities
for delving deeper into particular subjects as well as opportunities for
going beyond the curriculum into areas of special interest.
The faculty members of the school are educators with a profound
love of Judaism and the desire and skill to communicate that love to their
students in a way that cultivates their sensitivity and growth, spiritually,
politically and socially.
They share a commitment to the values expressed
in the Mishkan Shalom Statement of Principles, as well as a commitment to
the school itself. They are knowledgeable about Judaism, child development,
learning styles an pedagogy, and effectively put that knowledge into practice.
They are creative in their methodology and skillful in engaging the students
and making learning joyful.
The parents of our students are both committed to and involved in their children's Jewish education. The school is a place where parents are regularly included in their children's classes and in scheduled family events. Consequently, parents and children learn side by side and experience Judaism together. In addition, there are classes specifically for adults that supplement and support the topics and themes the children are learning.
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