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Paul’s Place is always in need of donations of food, toys, clothes and money. The center also needs volunteers, including social workers, people to help with resumes, and professionals who can teach clients how to use computers. Paul’s Place benefits many people.
Read MoreThe students are thrilled to have an opportunity to go out and see what is in the world, and the organizations are grateful to have more helping hands. The half day of service is one of the highlights of the school year.
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Danielle, Murad, Shadi, Klil, Amit, Gadeer (left to right), 2017 Participants of Spark of Change Program (Photo by Janet Berg)
Some of the programs Sparks of Change supports include Soccer Without Borders, Face-to-Face and a partnership project between the Oranim College of Education in Israel and the Sparks of Change foundation.
Read MoreAccording to United Nations Children’s Fund, the statistics are staggering. As many as 805 million people around the world suffer from hunger, and 13 percent of them are undernourished, which means they do not have enough nourishment to grow and stay healthy.
Read MoreThe KSDS book fair always offers books for its different audiences, including students and community members, in a variety of interest areas. Additionally, the fair provides a special section of books written by KSDS alumni and teachers.
Read MoreThe school collected items such as clothes, toys, books and money to meet families’ needs.
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Aaron M., Zachary W., Julian K., Dorian N., Brady B., Noah S., Lior G., Jessica T., Sara S., Isaac B., Fiona W. (left to right; not pictured Amidan C., Eliyah B.) Photo by Danielle Schollaert, Director of Marketing, Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools
According to the current journalism students, the class is fun because they learn about the First Amendment, newspapers and how to write articles. The students think it is interesting, but also challenging because they must complete work outside of class.
Read MoreIn the Makerspace, students create projects using materials, such as cardboard, clay, Legos and other art supplies.
Read MoreA few special events planned for this year include the Steam Showcase, Mitzvah Day, and the KSDS Shabbaton, which will take place on March 2-3, 2018.
Read MoreFor Shabbat Share, as many as four families gather at one house to celebrate and eat with one another, explains Jodi Wahlberg, a KSDS teacher and past chair of the program.
Read MoreWhile students are normally prohibited from using cell phones in school, phones are valued and encouraged to help create a digital legacy as part of the program. The students teach seniors how to use their phones more effectively, while making new friends, gaining confidence, and doing a mitzvah.
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