Weekly Update

9/26/2025

Hi Room 14/Dagim Families!

We had a fun short week in school learning about Yom Kippur and making our own Shofars! 

Our Shabbat Star this week was Hayden Falkai!

We wanted to give you some language regarding how we told the children about Teacher Mindy leaving. During our morning circle time, Teacher Mindy told the children in very simple language that after next week, she would not be teaching in the classroom, but that Teacher Elizabeth is coming and is so excited to be here to play with them and teach them. Teacher Mindy said that she will miss them but will come visit. She explained to them that everything else will stay the same and that they will have the best year with Teacher Jessica and Teacher Elizabeth. She reassured them of how special they are and that she loves each one of them and their amazing families.

Elizabeth visited the classroom a few times this week and the children were excited to see her. Many remembered her from when she was a teacher on the nursery side and she knew everyone's names, which brought big smiles! 

If your child ask questions, you can use this same language. Focus on the things that will be the same. Get curious about some new things that Teacher Elizabeth might do. Talk about pictures that the children can always make for Mindy anytime they want. The children have all navigated this without too many questions so far. We will be ready should those come up. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Shabbat Shalom! 

Warmly, 

Jessica and Mindy 

Conversation Starters:

(These can help generate dialogue between you and your child about what they are doing in school each week)

1.   Why do we celebrate Yom Kippur?

2.  What is a real shofar usually made out of?