5th grade looks at guilt and innocence
This week in 5th grade, we’ve begun a deeper analysis of the story of Jacob and Esau, looking at which characters committed wrongdoings throughout. Students have been asking great questions as they realize there can be many sides of a story, and the truth is not always so clear cut. Ask your child: Who do you think is to blame for the outcome of this story?
Next week, students will hear from some guest speaker-parents who work as lawyers, about what it’s like to be part of a trial. They’ll learn more about the different roles in a trial as we work our way toward assigning roles in our own mock trial.
Announcements
- Upcoming Closures: No Yachad on MLK Jr Day, Monday 1/20. But we have a special MLK family event in the rotunda (see below)! Yachad classes ARE happening on Saturday 1/18.
- MLK Repair The World Day of Service @ CBE: CBE is hosting Repair The World’s family MLK activities in our rotunda: There will be three service projects conducted simultaneously: mural painting (children with adults welcome), poetry writing (adults welcome), and packaging hygiene products for St. John’s Bread & Life (all ages welcome). Because each project involves a lot of work, they will be completed over the course of two shifts (9:30-11:00, 11:00-12:00), which people can register for via the Repair the World brand new MLK website (please search for this event on 1/20- there is no direct link).
- Tu B’Shevat Dinner, Save the Date 2/7: Please save the date for a Yachad-wide (all families K – 12) Tu B’Shevat Shabbat dinner on 2/7, 6 – 8pm
- Shabbat in the Home, Save the Dates: As we enter into our third theme of the year, kesher/connection, we are excited to share that each grade will have a Friday evening where families can host each other for Shabbat dinner! This will be a wonderful way for students and parents to get to know each other outside of the walls of Yachad and to share in the joy of Shabbat together at home. More info coming soon! 5th Grade Shabbat in the home will be on 2/28