56
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 | The Jewish Home
Around the Community At Shulamith Early Childhood Division, reading is the theme of the year and education is a family affair! Every student received a bright red t-shirt proclaiming, “Keep Calm and Read On – I’m a Shulamith Reader.” The shirts will be worn on trip days, Rosh Chodesh, and at special school activities. A photo of each girl wearing her shirt was sent to grandparents, along with an open invitation to stop by the school anytime to read to students.
Leaves on the Ground? Fall starts on Thursday, September 22
BEST TRENDING JUDAIC ART OF TODAY
Siach Yitzchok Welcomes Rabbi Ben Zion Ungar as Junior High School Principal
T
Rabbi Ungar providing professional development
here is a lot going on at Siach Yitzchok. A new building in construction, a record number of enrollments and significant new hires. Among them, local resident and veteran educator Rabbi Ben Zion Ungar has assumed the position of Siach Yitzchok’s Junior High School General Studies Principal. Rabbi Ungar, who holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from Bellevue University and a Bachelors from Y.U., joins Siach with a vast amount of experience in the world of Jewish education. Most notably, Rabbi Ungar is the former General Studies Principal of Mesivta Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (“Breuer’s”) in Washington Heights and, most recently, was the General Studies Principal of Yeshiva Derech Hatorah’s High School in Brooklyn for a decade. “My goal is to further elevate the General Studies program at Siach,” commented Rabbi Ungar, “Although it is still early in the school year, I have
observed the incredible work ethic of the talmidim and the unwavering dedication of the faculty. It is unique to find a yeshiva in which there is such a collective feeling of commitment to the ideals and mission of the institution from all sides. It is very reassuring.” Rabbi Ungar spent much of the summer hiring new staff, revising curricula and researching classroom resources that will assist teachers in educating and engaging their students. “Rabbi Ungar has already proven to be a first-rate educator!” commented General Studies Principal, Rabbi Zvi Zev Stein. “With close to 350 talmidim enrolled this year, his partnership and focus on the junior high school classes is critical to the future of the Cheder.” Siach Yitzchok also welcomes new faculty members Rabbi Yisroel Meir Hoffman, Mr. Dovid Schwartz and, beloved third grade Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Stein, to the junior high school general studies staff.
New Playground Ribbon Cutting this Sunday
T YAELIFINEART.COM • 718-734-7442
he Lawrence Public Schools will host an official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Broadway Campus Playground on Sunday morning, September 25, at 9:30am, at the Lawrence Middle School located at 195 Broadway in Lawrence. Senator Todd Kaminsky obtained a grant to assist with the cost of the new playground and will join officials from the Lawrence Public Schools at the cer-
emony. All are encouraged to attend, and there will be music, balloons and refreshments at the celebration. Senator Kaminsky has told TJH that the playground will be open on weekends to the community so that we can enjoy the facilities. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this Sunday, September 25 at 9:30am at the Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway in Lawrence, NY. All are invited to enjoy and attend.