Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Do you know how your kids are using Social Media?
These days, the use of social media starting younger and more forms of social media are sprouting up fast. Facebook, Google+ and Instagram are just a few sites that are gaining popularity with elementary aged children. The big question is - How young is too young to...
What can we all do about bullying
At the last Parent Education Evening, the Akiva community took a closer look at bullying, the government Bill 56; an act to prevent and stop bullying and violence in schools, and how we, as a community, can stop bullying from happening at our school. Some of the key...
Kindness in a Jar; a Lunch Bunch Success Story
This year, we have started a new program called the “Lunch Bunch” to help deal with any social issues that our students may be having. With the Lunch Bunch Program, I have lunch with a group of students and play interactive activities that deal with emotions,...
Why is it so fun to come to school at night?
On Wednesday night over 150 kids came bounding into school eager and excited to do their art activity at Akiva’s annual Art Fair night. From Crazy Clay to Abstract Canvas to Pillow Magic to Fossil Fun - all were engaged in their projects and enthralled to be in...