Hello and welcome, Class of 2023! (Can you believe it?!)
Humanities
I am so very excited to begin my fourth year at Hannah Senesh (and my 9th year in education) with this group of 8th graders! I look forward to engaging students in new and challenging content that will solidify the work they’ve already been doing in previous years. As students read books from contemporary and historic American authors in their ELA course, they will also learn about the rich American legacy in their Social Studies course. Students will explore the questions “What is the American legacy and how do I contribute to our future?” “What is the impact of the past on the present?” and “How can we leave from reading from diverse authors?” I look forward to all the curiosity the students bring!
Joseph, jhayden@hannahsenesh.org
Judaics
!ברוכים הבאים / Welcome back! I can’t wait for another year of learning with the 8th grade. This year we will be finishing the Torah and looking at selections from Nevi’im/Prophets, as well as exploring both legal and narrative texts from the Talmud. An overarching theme of the year will be Legacy: what has been passed on to you? What will you pass on to others? What will you do with the gifts you have been given? Through the story of Moshe’s farewell to Bnai Yisrael, rabbinic texts about the relationship between parents and children, and preparing to leave Hannah Senesh, 8th graders will take a deep dive into what it means to be the inheritors of our tradition.
Please be in touch with questions, concerns, and ideas at jlissy@hannahsenesh.org
Hebrew
Dear 8th grade parents, !!!ברוכים הבאים!!! My name is Tomer and I am thrilled to be returning to Senesh to teach Hebrew. This is going to be an exciting year in Hebrew immersion classes where students will hone their language skills and put it into practice.
The students will enhance their conversational skills through interactive activities, such as shopping in the farmer’s market, creating a radio show, all designed to utilize the Hebrew language in an active and productive way. I am looking forward to practicing and enjoying Hebrew with the class and seeing their growth. שנה טובה ומוצלחת
Tomer
Math
Science
Hello, I am Mike Noll, an excited sixth-year school teacher here at Hannah Senesh. I hope to continue contributing to the community as your Middle School science teacher. I have been involved with Middle School science for over two decades. I cannot wait to continue to demonstrate my passion for science with your child as we explore the subject through creative hands-on projects and activities. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. I am looking forward, with great anticipation, to a fabulous year of science learning. Throughout the year, if you have any questions concerning our class or your child, please do not hesitate to contact me at mnoll@hannahsenesh.org.
Mike