FEBRUARY 2021
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THE SCHECHTER TIMES The latest news and updates from the SSDS 3rd Graders
IN THIS ISSUE
3 OF THE BEST INTERVIEWS by Liel Cohen, Robin Scott, Ori Azran, and Sami
INTERVIEWS WITH
Zeff
STUDENTS, STAFF, AND
In December, we interviewed 3 staff members. We
FACULTY
interviewed Ellen, the Principal, Jamie, the Assistant to the Principal, and Adina, a proctor. In Ellen’s interview,
HILARIOUS JOKES AND COMICS
we learned many things about Ellen. Ellen founded Gan Shelanu 11 years ago, but is now the principal of the lower school. As a principal, she makes sure the whole school runs smoothly and everyone, including students,
A COVID-19 UPDATE
teachers, and families are happy. A fun fact was that she actually was a 3rd grade assistant teacher in the past. She has taught 4th, 5th, and Pre-K. Before COVID, she would
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
try to visit every class every single day. During COVID,
AND ADVICE
she spends a lot of time with 2nd grade because she covers snack. She reads them Dory Fantasmagory. She has most of her meetings on Zoom. She has 3 children
AND SO MUCH MORE!
and 2 grandchildren.
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