by Cindy Warren | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
The simple definition of the word journey is the act of travelling from one place to another, but I believe the word conveys a lot more than driving to the grocery store. A journey implies a process in which you are changed or in which you learn something. If going...
by Cindy Warren | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Faces of Akiva
Vanessa Nezri Ohayon Akiva Parent of 1 Akiva Alumni, 2 current Akiva students and 1 future Akiva student “… I feel like my family has a real connection with Akiva School. I’m so comfortable whenever I come here and I know my kids are happy and thriving. Every morning,...
by Cindy Warren | Nov 2, 2016 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
My youngest daughter was discussing with her sisters possibilities for the catchphrase of kindness she would try and use more often this month as part of Akiva School’s Derekh Eretz program. She had some good ideas – don’t give up, I’ll help, thank you – all phrases...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 31, 2016 | News
Recent research into “mindfulness” programming in schools is showing a variety of related benefits including better stress resilience, cognitive performance, ability to self-regulate, decreased anxiety and better ability to focus. Akiva has incorporated across all...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 28, 2016 | News
This year, Akiva School is piloting, in grades 4 and 5, a new classroom design featuring new furniture in line with our focus on holistic education where the child is at the center of the learning. New tables, seating arrangements and modular design allow for more...