Shalom Adat Reyim Religious School Families-
Before we get into the important announcements, I wanted to remind you of the following events we have coming up. Please keep these on your calendar:
-Friday, May 14th at 7:00 PM- 4th Grade Consecration on Zoom
-Sunday, May 16th at 9:00 AM- Final Ruach
-Sunday, May 23rd 10:00-11:15 AM- End of Year Celebration at Adat Reyim (more details will be coming to you in a separate email next week; just save the date and time for now)
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An Important Religious School Update for the 2021-2022 School Year:
Greetings Families!
The Religious School Committee is excited to announce the following changes to the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
1. We are moving weekday instruction from Monday to Wednesday.
2. We are moving the 7th grade class to Wednesday to align with 3rd-6th graders.
3. The Wednesday educational program will be offered through online learning.
Move from Monday to Wednesday:
Congregation Adat Reyim Religious School has operated a weekly schedule of Sunday morning (PK-6), Sunday afternoon/evening (7th, 10th), and Monday evening (3-6). Many years ago, FCPS used to offer a half day Monday which is why the Monday evening worked for many families.
For many years, the Religious School Committee has investigated and surveyed families regarding the option of moving the weekday instruction from Monday to mid-week. Most recently, the Religious School Committee surveyed families on what options could work for them in the fall. We have incorporated the data from this survey, as well as evidenced-based research on how children learn best.
Moving 7th grade to Wednesday:
7th grade is an important year for our students. Most are studying for, or, celebrating their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. They are both students and emerging adults in our Jewish community. We are moving 7th grade to align with 3-6 grade to continue to include them in our religious school community, as well as for them to serve as leaders and role models for our younger students.
***7th grade students will have monthly in-person learning and social opportunities as well as online class instruction.
Wednesdays will be offered via online learning:
Families have many competing obligations during the week. We have learned this past year that we have increased attendance and participation when we offer learning through an online platform.
In addition, our Religious Education Director, Leah Miller, as well as Rabbi Glazer, are working diligently on enhancing and updating our Hebrew curriculum to allow for greater time on task and more in-depth, detailed Hebrew instruction. Both Leah and Rabbi Glazer have implemented successful online Hebrew programs and we are excited for them to bring innovative Hebrew learning to Congregation Adat Reyim.
We are working diligently with executive leadership on being able to offer in-person instruction for all classes on Sunday mornings and as state recommendations and CDC Guidelines are revised, our leadership team will respond to future fluid situations . More information on that will be provided later in the Summer.
We are thrilled to be moving in this positive direction with the support of our new Education Director, Leah Miller and the congregational board at Adat Reyim. If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve or Jessica, co-chairs of the religious school committee.
B'Shalom,
Jessica Schwab and Steve Adleberg
Co-chairs, Religious School Committee
jessicalschwab@gmail.com sadleberg@verizon.net
Leah Miller, Religious Education Director eddirector@adatreyim.org
Schedule:
Sunday 5/9
10:00am Regular Online Class
NO 7th Grade class today
Monday 5/10
5:30pm Regular Online Class
7:15pm Minyan Click Here to Join Minyan
Shabbat Shalom,
Leah Miller
Religious Education Director
Congregation Adat Reyim
6500 Westbury Oaks Court
Springfield, Virginia 22152
eddirector@adatreyim.org
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