Enrichment Programs
 Chemdas is a VOLUNTARY, extra-curricular, motivational system which encourages the study of Beki'us, basic Torah knowledge. It is patterned and named after similar learning opportunities at other Yeshivos. The purpose of this project is to further enhance the child's love and knowledge of and abilities in Talmud Torah. Each child receives a Chemdas Handbook which contains almost EVERYTHING they need to study. There are minimum requirements (point totals) for each grade which are delineated in the handbook. The students are to study areas needed to reach the required numbers of points, thereby working towards prizes. A trip is planned for all youngsters who reach the highest 'rung' for their grade levels.
The entire school focuses on the study of Birchos Hanehenin (primarily blessings over food) post-Chanukah, pre-Tu'B'shevat. This study period culminates with a Berachos Bowl for Grades 1-3 and a Berachos Bee for grades 4-6.
The 3rd-6th graders participate in a Parsha-thon supporting Chai Lifeline.They receive pledges from family and friends for completing their parasha studies. This endeavor has raised significant sums, and our school has been honored at the Chai LiIfeline dinner.
This is a curriculum based on the Middos calendar established a number
of years ago by Mrs. Elisa Taub which is now published and sponsored by the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it deals with four specific characteristics which change yearly and which are alternated, reviewed, and discussed in four week cycles. The BIG FOUR this year are: Being Dan LeChaf Zechus (Judging Favorably), Lashon Tov (Positive Speech), Vatranut (Giving In For Peace) and Kavod HaBeriyos (Respecting Your Fellow Man).
At set times during the year, children from each class are recognized at an awards assembly for exhibiting and for improving in the particular Middah on which we are concentrating on in the school.
A schoolwide science demonstration
A poetry book and presentation
The best interactive labs and presentations
Characters dressed in costume never break character as they portray various people from Maryland's past
Science and Math presentations
The building of an authentic teepee, traditional games and stories from various tribes
Miss Betty dresses up and displays authentic colonial artifacts
Experts and craftspeople from all walks of life share their expertise
Each class displays aspects of current units
Participants must follow scientific process and display their talent in a fair.
Great performances by experts in the field! We also learn about instruments and music.
Under the direction of Mrs. Gottlieb and Eitan Katz
Log onto Bookadventure.org to participate with the class
Green Meadows Farm
A working farm to explore
Horizon Farm
The area's first organic working farm
Seneca School House
Children are able to imagine what it is like to be a student in a one-room schoolhouse in the 1800's.
Smithsonian Institution
All classes have used this resource for various exhibits
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The development of industry in Maryland
National Aquarium
The best aquarium ever
Maryland Historical Society
A wonderful tour through the history of Maryland - complete with artifacts, models, plays, etc.
Recycling Center
How material is recycled in Montgomery County
Theatreworks
All kinds of plays from literature
Imagination Stage
A local theatre program that is geared to kids
Giant Food
How food comes to the table!
Civil War Museum of Medicine
The other side of the Civil War- battleground medicine
Annapolis
Our seat of government
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Good musical programs for kids
Kennedy Center Programs for Children
Plays, music, dance, puppetry
National Air and Space Museum
The history of flight
National Institute of Building Sciences
Design, city planning, and architecture
Wheaton Regional Nature Center
Nature programs for kids
Japanese Embassy
For our Japanese unit!
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