3rd & 4th Grade
When our children reach 3rd grade, the curriculum expands to include Camp@NSCI (Sundays 9:00-11:00am) for Jewish studies as well as Hebrew class weekly. Because we know the lives of our students and families are busy, there are many options for how they might access these offerings.
3rd & 4th grade Camp@NSCI Jewish Studies: Sunday 9:00-11:00
What better way to make friends, hang out with teenage role models, and experience the joy of Jewish learning? Every Sunday is Camp@NSCI, a nationally recognized program, which takes the best elements of camp and applies them to our setting for Judaic Studies. Campers spend time in their units around the “campfire” hearing stories from Torah, working with specialists and learning through a wide range of small and large group activities.
3rd & 4th grade Jewish Life Hebrew: Options Below
There are four options for Hebrew learning. (Note: we are offering a special program for rising 4th graders who are starting their intensive Hebrew studies):
Option #1 – Weekday Hebrew In Person
Hebrew: Tuesday* or Wednesday from 4:15-6:15pm
*A special intensive course for 4th graders just beginning their Hebrew studies will be offered on Tuesday only.
Option #2 – Sunday Hebrew in Person
Hebrew: Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm
Option #3 – Hebrew Online
Hebrew: Wednesday from 4:15-5:45pm
Option #4 – Private Small Group Hebrew*
Hebrew: Time and Location to be determined by participant(s)
*Please contact use the contact button below to reach Dr. Goodman for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the difference between coming two days versus coming Sunday for 3 hours?
A: The students who come Tuesday or Wednesday whether in person or online receive the full Hebrew program which includes chuggim (specialties) focusing on the holidays. Students who take Hebrew on Sundays do NOT have the full holiday curriculum and chuggim (specialties).
Q: What if my rising 4th grader missed starting intensive Hebrew studies in 3rd grade?
A: We are offering several special accelerated first-level Hebrew learning class for those students starting their Hebrew learning in 2021-22 as 4th graders. The hope is that by the end of this year, our 4th graders will be able to continue with their classmates in 5th-6th grade Prayer Hebrew next year.
Q: What if my child has some learning challenges?
A: We are blessed to have a highly trained and skilled coordinator of our program for students with learning differences. She, along with teachers and Machoniks (teen aides), provides learning that matches the needs of each child using different strategies, positive reinforcement, and tutoring or small group learning. No homework is given. Parents may re-enroll children who were in this program last year for this program. Parents wishing to explore enrolling their child(ren) in this program for the first time need to speak to Dr. Goodman.
Q: What if these schedules don’t work for my family?
A: We have a range of options to meet your needs.
*Please contact use the contact button below to reach Dr. Goodman to discuss possibilities.
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