Friedel Jewish Academy

Curriculum and Content Standards

At Friedel Jewish Academy, excellence is our standard. Our goal is to provide all students with the high-quality, general studies instruction needed to prepare for life in tomorrow's high-tech world.

Content Standards or Learning goals/Expected Learning Outcomes have been set for each grade and subject. Students at Friedel Jewish Academy are expected to master the majority of the outcomes.

General Education Studies include the areas of Math (Harcourt Math Curriculum), Social Studies/History, Science, Language Arts (Reading and writing, McGraw-Hill Curriculum), Music, Art, Physical Education, Health and Wellness and Technology.

The Jewish Studies TaL Am curriculum includes the areas of Hebrew immersion, communicative heritage language, Tanach (Bible), T’iflah (prayers and blessings), history and holidays. These areas are designed to develop the child and his/her Jewish identity. In addition, TaL Am activates the eight types of intelligence; spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily kinesthetic, musical, linguistic, logical mathematical, naturalist.

The Nebraska State Department Education coordinates statewide efforts to design and develop a written curriculum and ensure best practice classroom instruction. Friedel Jewish Academy follows the State’s Content Standards and utilizes student achievement assessment data to assist the school in improvement planning.

Friedel strives to focus staff energy toward improving the quality of our instructional program, meeting diverse student needs, and building an organizational culture that nurtures student self-direction, engagement and preparation for Middle School.

Kindergarten: The Jewish Family Plan

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Skills and routines for daily living, discipline of self and “fitting in”

Development of basic discussion, letter recognition, writing, reading and listening skills

Introduction to appreciation and reading of different types of books and literature

Participation in guided group literary experiences and development of independence

Appropriate use of every day language and identification of terms and words (e.g. colors, placement, how things look, comparisons, daily objects)

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Mental Math: Development of beginning number skills and their application to daily life

Use and identification of shapes, coins, fractions, & basic concepts of algebra

Identified number skills 1 - 10 and recognition skills for 1 – 100, place value – tens, ones

Awareness and understanding of mathematics as a tool for our daily activities

Free exploration of math tools and concepts

Perform basic operations – add & subtract

Social Studies: Introduction to the World 101 (and Me and My Family)

Midot: Interactions, Relationships and Values Conflict Resolution & Discipline

American and Jewish Holidays and Observations Patriotism and Loyalty to America

Pilgrims and Indians Family, Friends and Community

Maps, Geography: Basic Skills Black History Month

Science: Introduction to World 101 (and Exploration of Elements of Systems)

Life Cycle: Plants & Animals Dinosaurs

Health & Safety: Nutrition Bodies and Bones

Five Senses Hot and Cold

Seasonal Changes Plants and Seeds

Animals and their Habitats Observing our World

Space

Hebrew Language – Pre-TaL AM

Letter recognition and usage skills

Learned vocabulary and usage

Beginning speaking, listening and conversational skills

Relating to Hebrew as language of our culture and religion

Bible: Selected Stories from Torah

Midot: Values, Interactions and Relationships

Conflict Resolution

Understanding the story line

Prayer: Individual and Family Experiences

Learning specified prayers and Berachot Developing sense of spirituality

Importance of prayer to individual Jew Importance of family/community

Jewish Studies: Introduction to the Jewish World 101

Midot: Values, Interactions and Relationships Hagim: Personal/Family/Observances

Taking Care of Ourselves Taking Care of our World

Israel, Families, Neighborhoods & Communities Our Jewish Community

HEBREW

Every Kindergarten student will be able to:

Recognize, write and use Hebrew letters in print

Recognize and use high frequency Hebrew words

Recognize and sound out words that begin with specified letters

Know and use vocabulary in learned units (e.g. colors, parts of body, things in classroom, weather, calendar, months)

Use simple phrases and sentences that are part of daily routine

Follow simple directions in Hebrew

Compose and use simple two and three word Hebrew sentences

Count 0-100

Write and recognize own Hebrew name

Know and use learned blessings (Berachot) over food and other actions

Know and use learned prayers

Recite specified parts of Birkat Hamazon (Blessing after meals)

Identify and explain learned Jewish practices for the individual and family

Identify key terminology, practices and events related to Jewish holidays and observances

Know basic narrative, main characters, and important facts about learned Torah stories

Identify and explain presence of learned Jewish values in actions within Torah stories

Sing “HaTikvah” with guidance

Understand general importance of Israel to the Jewish nation and people

Identify and explain Jewish obligation to care for ourselves and others

First Grade: The Individual and the Community

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Writing proficiency skills (print)

Letter and sound relationships

New spelling and vocabulary words; pre- and post tested on weekly basis

Use of dictionary and references

Further development of all reading, speaking, listening and writing skills of expression

Storyline and comprehension skills

Beginning of basic grammar skills (punctuation, capitalization, sentence order, etc.)

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Mental Math: Math facts

Development of problem solving skills and strategies

Understanding number relations

Reading and writing numbers 1-100

Recognition of the use of math and mathematical operations in daily life

Use of measurement, time, and other mathematical concepts in daily life

Free exploration of math tools and concepts

Social Studies: My Community and its Elements

Geography: Basic map skills with continual development and use in all areas

Discipline, Rules and Regulations Early America – Cultural Elements

American and Jewish Holidays Occupations: Contributing to the Community

Cultural Groups Health & Safety: Self and Others

Current Events

Science: Systems and Our Potential Role as Activists

Life Science – Plant and animal studies, health and safety, life on the farm and in the city

Earth Science – nature, seasons, geological studies

Physical Science – weather and its effects

Collection of data through group observations and experiments

Hebrew Language (TaL AM)

Proficiency in reading and writing in manuscript and cursive in Hebrew.

Proficiency in listening and speaking skills in Hebrew.

Vocabulary units of works and their usage in daily life and activities

Basic grammar in use of verbs, agreement, and sentence order

Beginning of independent reading skills

Use of Hebrew as spoken language and place in our lore and legacy

Bible: Parshiot HaShavuah: Study of weekly Torah portion in TaL AM

Reinforcement of themes from other areas: Neighborhoods and Communities

Observances and Holidays, Occupations, Conflict Resolution, Understanding Story Lines

Animals, Water, Plants and Things - Elements in our Lives and Community

Prayer: Importance of the Community

Learning of specified prayers and Berachot Rules and discipline of prayer

Relating to and thinking about G-d Importance of Jewish community

Comprehension of key prayer concepts Prayer as expression of feeling

Jewish Studies: My Jewish Community and Its Elements

Holidays, celebrations and practices Israel: Groupings and communities

Uses and explanation of various ritual objects Jewish values and application to daily life

HEBREW

Every First Grade student will be able to:

Identify, decode, read, and know the sound of al letters of alphabet

Identify and write all vowels

Read all letter - vowel combinations and write them

Decode, read, and write individual Hebrew words

Read assigned parts in familiar text

Read new text with other students and/or guidance of teacher

Read and understand a simple story

Know and use basic vocabulary of 140 and more words for verbal use and writing

Know and use words from indicated vocabulary units and daily activities

Follow everyday directions in the classroom

Listen to and understand a story read by the teacher

Write and say simple sentences, daily expressions and everyday words

Answer simple Hebrew questions in Hebrew

Use masculine and feminine forms in present tense verbs taught

Use single and plural forms of learned nouns

Identify and use simple elements of a simple sentence

Recognize and use proper names

Use question words

Recite all days of the week in order

Use basic skills of Hebrew to learn new language elements and uses

Participate comfortably with learned prayers during Tefillah

Follow words in the Siddur and read learned prayers

Explain and understand the significance of learned prayers and their meaning to us

Know and say specified parts of Birkat HaMazon

Identify and recite Berachot for various foods and experiences as appropriate

Explain general concepts and themes of each holiday and observance

Identify special prayer, customs and practices associated with holidays and observances

Participate in specific learned practices (e.g. lighting candles, say Kiddush, wash hands)

Explain general terms, identify personalities and events in Parshat HaShavuah

Identify and explain specific Jewish values in Parshat HaShavuah and other material

Identify and explain the use of each ritual object (made in school during year)

Sing learned songs in Hebrew, including “HaTikvah”

Understand and explain the significance of Jewish community and our participation in it

Understand and explain that Israel and all Jewish communities are important to us

Second Grade: Different Peoples, Different Communities, Different Ideas

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Handwriting proficiency Well developed word skills

Proper use of parts of speech Reading comprehension & skills

Verbal expression skills Exposure to forms of literature

Continued development of grammar skills Development of Writing Skills

Learn new spelling and vocabulary words pre- and post tested on weekly basis

Use of dictionary and references

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Mental Math: use of mathematics in various daily actions- e.g. money, time, measurements.

Mastering plus and minus facts through 20.

Plus and Minus of 3 digit #s with regrouping (carrying and borrowing)

Gathering data and developing charts and graphs.

Geometry – solid and plane figures and measurement (Standard and Metric).

Place value though 1000.

Introduction to fractions, multiplication and division.

Social Studies: 2^nd and 3^rd Grades

Units taught on a 2 or 3 year alternating schedule.

Hebrew Language (TaL AM and Tal Sela)

Reading proficiency in block/script Writing proficiency in block/script

Reading of Hebrew text with comprehension Speaking & listening comprehension

Developed grammar/language usage skills Directed creative writing

Independence in reading

Working vocabulary of significant amount of words

Bible: Parshiot Bereshit, Noach, Lech Lecha and Vayerah

Families, roots and family trees People and differences

Cultural characteristics of people Geography and map skills

Problem solving skills and values Life cycle & environment factors

Parashat Hashavua Jewish leaders and personalities

Prayer: Structure and Discipline in our Lives with Meaning

Learning of specified prayers and concepts Twice a week participation in Shaharit service

Kabalat Shabbat Recognition of linguistic elements

Important part of our lives as Jews Structure and discipline of prayer

Centrality of Torah Rosh Hodesh prayers and place of prayer in our lives

Jewish Studies: Different Jewish Communities and Practices

Jewish Family Trees Holidays and various elements

Jewish Calendars Judaism and the environment

Israel: Cultures and Groups Israel: Geography and Topography

HEBREW

Every Second Grader will be able to:

Read all Hebrew letters in cursive/script

Write all Hebrew letters in cursive/script

Read Hebrew text with familiar vocabulary at acceptable rate of fluency

Decode and read unfamiliar words and sort texts accurately

Use working Hebrew vocabulary of significant amount of words

Understand and begin to use gematria (numerical values of Hebrew letters)

Answer questions orally and in writing (in simple Hebrew) about a story that was read

Write creative short stories, following clear and concise directions

Use and conjugate present tense verbs

Use proper noun - adjective agreement

Use prepositions, pronouns, question words, and other learned grammar elements

Recite all months of year in order

Follow classroom directions in Hebrew

Use common Hebrew expressions and sentences in proper context

Participate comfortably in al prayers during Tefillah, demonstrating competency in

specified prayers

Begin to take (guided) “leadership” roles in school prayer community

Explain general points and ideas of specified prayers

Understand and explain the place and value of rules and structure in our Tefillah

Participate in complete recitation of Birkat HaMazon

Identify and take initiative to recite Berachot for different foods and events

Recite specified prayers associated with holidays (with prompting)

Explain and identify main points of holidays and observances, using key Hebrew words,

personalities and events in explanation

Sing at least one song for each holiday and several for Shabbat

Match symbols and ritual objects with holidays and observances

Identify and explain use of each symbol or ritual object (studied and made during year)

Understand and explain central role of Torah in our lives as members of the Jewish nation

Identify selected shorshim - roots of words (in study of Torah)

Understand and translate specific pesukim and/or phrases

Identify components of structure of Torah (e.g. names of books of Humash; definition of

parsha, peke, passuk)

Apply learned skills to all areas of study (e.g. use of Jewish values geography skills, etc.)

Understand and explain the connection between our lives as Jews, Americans and citizens

of the world in terms of learned themes (e.g. family, roots and past legacy,

environment, etc.)

Understand and explain the importance and value of calendars in providing structure for

our lives as individuals and members of community

Identify and explain specific Jewish values taught and recognize examples from personal

life of their use and application

Understand and explain the place of rules and structure in our Jewish community

Understand and explain the central role and importance of Israel in our lives as members of

the Jewish nation

Third Grade: Rules, Regulations, and Discipline

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Continued development of all grammar skills

Identify parts and elements of a story

Story writing, reports and research activities and development of writing skills

Building vocabulary

Poetry

Comprehension skills

Learn new spelling and vocabulary words pre- and post tested on weekly basis

Use of dictionary and references

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Addition and subtraction up to 4 digit numbers Use of place values in numbers

Multiplication and division with remainders Geometry: solid and plane figures & polygons

Mental mathematics Graphing

Measurements in standard and metric units Fractions Decimals

Social Studies: 2^nd and 3^rd Grades

Units taught on a 2 or 3 year alternating schedule.

Physical Science : Simple machines, Light, Sound, Magnetism,

Life Science: Plants and animals, Bats, Birds, Whales, Habitats, Spiders, Human Body and Organs

Earth Science: Solar System, Seasons, Weather

Hebrew Language (Tal Am II)

Use of Hebrew dictionary

Independence in language use

Conjugate learned verbs in past and present tense and continued development of grammar

Bible: VaYera through VaYechi (finishing Bereshit)

Jewish leaders and personalities Daily life, rules and regulations

Use of resources Geography and map skills

Decision making and choices Values, activism and involvement

Prayer: Structure for the Individual and the Community

Learning of specified prayers and concepts Proficiency in Shaharit service

Kabbalat Shabbat service Rosh Hodesh prayers

Opportunities for private and communal prayer Ongoing place of prayer in our lives

Jewish Studies: Structure, Rules and Regulations in Jewish Life

Jerusalem: The capitol Important places and monuments

Famous Jewish personalities Hagim: Prayers, people and concepts

Water - Importance in Israel Use & importance of Jewish symbols & ritual objects

Hayei Yehudi: The structure and discipline of daily life in Judaism

HEBREW

Every Third Grader will be able to:

Use correct pronunciation and inflection in all material read and spoken

Read fluently and independently in grade level materials

Write in simple full sentences

Answer questions in simple full sentences

Use definitive words (e.g. the, these, this)

Conjugate learned verbs in present tense

Identify nouns (masculine or feminine, singular or plural)

Use oral vocabulary of significant amount of words

Use developed Hebrew skills to support learning of new elements

Know, understand, and use Berachot in various aspects of daily life

Know, understand, and use entire Birkat HaMazon

Participate comfortably in all prayers during Tefillah with competence in designated prayers

Begin to develop leadership skills as Sheliach Tzibur

Explain general points and themes of learned prayers (Be’or Tefillah)

Participate in special prayers and services for Kabbalat Shabbat and Rosh Hodesh

Understand and explain value of prayer and spirituality in our lives, individually and

collectively

Know and use learned information about holidays and observances

Participate in various learned behaviors, rituals, and observances

Understand and explain the ideas and concepts of obligation and taking responsibility for self

and others in Jewish terms (e.g. hiyuv, metzuveh, achrayut, etc.)

Explain general story line of the families and individual adventures as recorded in Bereshit

Idenitfy “Vav hipuch” in Humash vocabulary

Identify shorshim in words taught and used

Apply all learned language elements in study of Torah and other texts

Identify key words and phrases in Biblical text by sight

Translate and understand key concepts in a passage of Tanach during study

Identify and apply all learned themes and values to study of Torah and other texts

Generate “Rabbinic commentary” types of questions (with guidance)

Understand and explain components of Jewish leadership and apply to personal life

Use learned skills of cooperative learning to engage in chavrutah learning (with guidance)

Know and use key concepts (and behaviors) of learned Midot

Use and apply all skills and knowledge to all topics of study as appropriate (e.g. calendar,

geography, community standards, environmental factors, etc.)

Make choices and decisions in daily activities according to learned Jewish values

Fourth Grade: Putting the Elements Together and Making Choices . . .

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill) Proofreading and Correction Skills

Fluent use of all language skills Proper use of learned grammar

Ability to summarize, analyze and process Presentation of oral reports

Use of different voices of language Research in a variety of materials

Identification/Differentiation of literature forms Written research report skills

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Use place value to compare and order numbers Recognize geometric figures

Add and subtract whole numbers Use perimeter, area, and volume

Collect and organize data with graphs and charts Use problem solving strategies

Evaluate algebraic expressions and equations Operate with fractions and decimals

Use multiplication and division facts & operations Understand time and money

Social Studies: Our Life, Elements of our Reality and Our Choices (Silver Burdett)

Maps and Mapping Nebraska: Our State

Physical geography (climate & regions) Environmental studies/challenges

U.S. geography

Science: Part of a Three-Year Cycle for Grades 4, 5, & 6

Hebrew Language (Tel Sela)

Ability to use language with some fluency Ability to listen and comprehend

Correct use of past and present tenses Read a passage of Hebrew

Initiative in use of Hebrew language Break a word into components

Proper use of all learned grammar Read & understand specified text

Bible: Shemot

Rules and Regulations Truth & Feasibility Environmental factors

Cultural aspects of life Textural Analysis Choices and Decision Making

Cooperation and Collaboration Elements & Structures of the Jewish Nation

Prayer: Practices and Structures that Sustain the Jewish People

Learning of specified prayers and concepts Proficiency in structure of siddur

Identification of major themes in prayers Place of prayer in ancient world

Prayer increases our sense of our surroundings Understanding ourselves and others

Jewish Studies: Understanding the Elements of Our Lives and Making Choices

Our “Jewish lens” & making choices Jewish activism and its value

Hagim: Torah sources and developed practices Israel: Topography and the land Form and function in Judaic art

HEBREW

Every Fourth Grader will be able to:

Write and speak in complete Hebrew sentences

Speak Hebrew with some fluency and confidence

Read and understand an age appropriate book in Hebrew

Write a summary about material read in Hebrew

Use past and present tense correctly

Use Hebrew dictionary and other support texts independently

Use Hebrew vocabulary of no less than a significant amount of words

Show initiative and independence in use of Hebrew language

Say learned prayers fluently and with confidence

Know and explain structure of the Siddur

Know and explain structure of Shaharit, Kabbalat Shabbat, Mincha, and Rosh Hodesh

services/Tefillah (learned elements)

Know and use main concepts and different forms of various learned prayers

Expand knowledge of liturgy, history, and practices associated with holidays and observances

Name three divisions of the Tanach

Know the structure of the Tanach

Name all Parshiot of Bereshit in order

Read a verse of Humash with correct intonation and pauses in appropriate places

Learn selected commentaries and appreciate their value in learning the Torah text

Comprehend and explain Biblical text learned

Understand and explain Torah as core element in our lives, and the blueprint of the rules and

regulations that govern the life of Jewish individuals and community

Identify and explain timeless and important lessons of Torah and other learned texts

Know entire map of Israel and identify key cities and locations

Make decisions in all aspects of life according to Jewish values, discipline and rules

Use learned research skills to prepare report on chosen topic related to Jewish Studies

Work independently and responsibly in chevrutot

Understand and take on responsibility for working for betterment of our community

as activists, informed by Jewish values

Continue to develop skills of leadership in school community and other venues

Fifth Grade: Understanding our Past, Looking to our Future

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Hebrew Language (Tel Sela)

Continued use of all language and grammar skills in all areas of Jewish Studies

Read and prepare Hebrew book report on appropriate material

Oral vocabulary of an extensive amount of words

Use of expressive language (with help) to discuss topics in Hebrew

Can initiate discussion, will read on own, and otherwise use language independently

Bible: VaYikra, BaMidbar, and Devarim

Chapters of a People and their Survival Leadership and its Qualities

Fight for and Value of Independence From Place to Place: Migration & Immigration

Lessons about Fredom Protection of Self

All Textural Analysis & Research Skills

Prayer: Value of Vertical and Horizontal Community

Continued use of all prayer skills and concepts in appropriate services and activities

Leadership of Tefillot for school wide activities and programs

Discussion and exploration of spiritual and psychological aspects of prayer

Jewish Studies: The American Jewish Community and the World (part of two year cycle*)

My Place in the Jewish Community: Spirituality and the Importance of Religion

American and Jewish History: Shared Themes and Destinies

Israel and America: Relationships and Challenges (Current Events)

Activism and Jewish Values: Taking My Place in My Community

HEBREW

Every Fifth Grader will be able to:

Express basic thoughts in proper Hebrew

Use expressive language in spoken and written Hebrew

Initiate conversation in Hebrew on a given topic

Acquire an oral vocabulary of an extensive amount of words

Use future tense of learned verbs correctly

Read a grade level Hebrew book

Prepare and present a book report on an appropriate Hebrew book

Begin to be familiar with different forms of Hebrew literature in abridged forms

Take initiative in using Hebrew to access information in all areas of Judaic studies

Read any prayer, Tanach, or other text with fluency and confidence

Understand meaning and main concepts of all appropriate reading material and use support

mechanisms to help as needed

Locate known prayers (e.g. Shema, Amidah, Aleinu) in a variety of Siddurim

Explain elements and basic structure of three daily services and Musaf

Know learned prayers, main concepts, and different forms of specific prayers

Continue development of leadership role in prayer community

Prepare and present a “Be’ or Tefillah” lesson to school prayer community

Expand knowledge of liturgy, history, and practices associated with holidays

Understand and explain the value and importance of religion and spirituality for the individual and

the community of which he/she is a part

Name all Parshiot in the Torah in the proper order

Read Rashi script with vowels

Recognize role played by Rashi and other commentators in raising and answering textual

questions

Identify role of Mishnah in expanding and explaining Biblical text

Understand and explain the development of law from Torah source (as learned)

Develop, research, and write a Dvar Torah on an assigned topic

Understand and apply all learned elements (e.g. components of leadership, importance of rules and

discipline, communal responsibility) to life and activism roles

Identify key regions and all geographical features of Israel

Tell general story of Jewish history of periods learned, including main events, important

personalities and general dates

Identify key waves of Jewish immigration to the United States (see Jewish History cycle)

Identify key elements in the Jewish community structure

Identify contributions of American Jews to general society (see Jewish History cycle)

Explain and understand relationship between American and Israeli Jewish communities

(see Jewish History cycle)

Make ongoing connections between learned Jewish values (Midot) and concepts and daily life

and activities

Use all learned research, decision making, and time utilization skills to prepare assigned projects

and reports in Jewish Studies

Take initiative in assuming leadership roles in a variety of venues

Sixth Grade: Patterns and Lessons of History

Language Arts (Macmillan McGraw-Hill)

Works cooperatively, generates solutions, solves problems, thinks creatively

Identifies and appreciates the various genres of literature (including mythology)

Uses writing, research and analysis skills

Reads orally with fluency

Understands and uses figurative language

Uses a variety of comprehension skills and strategies

Recognizes techniques of persuasion

Recognizes relationships and makes analogies

Mathematics (Harcourt)

Perform whole number, decimal, and fraction operations Use formulas

Evaluate algebraic expressions and equations Use ratios and proportion

Perform operations with integers Understand probabilities

Recognize geometric and plane figures Figure % discounts and tax

Use a variety of problem solving strategies Create charts and graphs to display and analyze data

Social Studies: Early Humans through Greco-Roman Times (part of two-year cycle*)

Hebrew Language (Tel Sela)

Ability to read Hebrew texts without vowels

Use and conjugation of verbs of different classifications

Ability to write a Hebrew report on a given topic

Proper use and application of all learned linguistic and grammar components

Bible: Neviim Rishonim – Chapters of Jewish History

Development of a people Judaism as a religion and a system of life

Ethical monotheism and its teachings Law and civilization

Historical backdrop and significance Textual analysis skills

Prayer: History, Legacy and Taking our Place

Continued use of all prayer skills and concepts in appropriate services and activities

Leadership of Tefillot for school wide activities and programs

Discussion and exploration of spiritual and psychological aspects of prayer

Jewish Studies: Jewish Development in Greco-Roman Times (part of two year cycle*)

Hellenism and Maccabean resistance: eternal lessons

The Passover Seder as influenced by Greek symposium: Similarities and differences

Mishnah and Talmud: Format, functions and history of development and use

Archeological and architectural presence of Greco-Roman culture in Israel

Lessons about the people and land of Israel that are timeless

HEBREW

Every Sixth Grader will be able to:

Initiate use of Hebrew language in all areas of expression with confidence

Read learned Hebrew texts without vowels

Use and conjugate verbs of different types

Use and apply all learned Hebrew grammar components properly

Acquire and use a Hebrew vocabulary

Write a report in Hebrew on a given topic, with use of support as needed

Read and identify different forms of Hebrew literature in abridged forms (as needed)

Take initiative in applying known linguistic elements in acquiring knowledge and use of new ones

Know learned prayers, main concepts, and different forms of specific prayers

Assume full leadership role in school’s prayer community and use provided opportunities to

assume such roles in other venues in community

Understand and explain spiritual and psychological aspects of prayer and why it is important to us

as individuals and community members

Understand and explain learned stories of inspiration and timeless application that are the basis for

some of our Tefillot

Explain with some specificity important events, personalities, and aspects of development of

Jewish history, observances and practices

Read Kitiv Rashi with or without vowels (individual student mastery)

Name all books of the Tanach and briefly outline contents of sections of Tanach

Read, understand and explain learned text from Torah

Identify general themes and categories of the books of the Tanach

See and understand that the Tanach is a source of our Jewish History, with important information

about past generations and their message for us

Recognize and explain role of Mishna, Talmud, Shulhan Aruch and other codes in further

development of Jewish Law and Practices

Identify famous commentators (e.g. Rashi, Rambam, Ramban) and their role in further explaining

our Torah text and its many components

Describe main events and aspects of the history of Israel during periods studied

(see Jewish History cycle)

Illustrate and describe mutual impacts of Judaic and Greco-Roman cultures

(see Jewish History cycle)

Explain dilemmas in modern Israeli society in light of past history and known patterns

Make ongoing connections between learned Jewish values (Midot) and concepts and daily life

and activities

Use all learned research, decision making, and time utilization skills to prepare assigned projects

and reports in Jewish Studies

Take on additional roles of Jewish leadership and activism in the Jewish community

Components of Friedel’s Wellness Policies

Nutrition Education
Nutrition Standards
Physical Activity
School Based Activities

Component 1: Setting Nutrition Education Goals

The primary goal of nutrition education is to influence students’ eating behaviors. Nutrition Education:

Is interactive and teaches the skills they need to adopt healthy eating behaviors.

Is offered in the school dining room as well as in the general studies classroom, with coordination between the foodservice staff and teachers.

Is communicated in consistent nutrition messages throughout the school, classroom, cafeteria and home.

General Studies Units are taught on staying healthy, avoiding germs, eating good foods and a well balanced diet, a healthy heart, personal hygiene and dental health. In Jewish Studies units are taught on eating correctly, the correct combination of food groups, what each food group does to maintain the body; this portion is part of the Hebrew Emersion program.

Nutrition is persistently taught in the Jewish Studies classrooms with emphasis on Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws.

“Chesed”, a Jewish program to develop appropriate characteristics within students includes a unit called “Hishamer: Watch Yourself”, caring for your body by Jewish Law. It is a Mitzvah to keep you body (inside and outside) and your world clean”

Red Ribbon Week; drug awareness and prevention.

Component 2: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Available on School premises at all times

Students’ lifelong eating habits are greatly influenced by the types of foods and beverages available to them. Friedel ensures that reimbursable school meals meet the program requirements and nutrition standards. Nutrition standards are;

All food is kosher; dairy or pareve.

“Hot” lunch program is provided by Jewish Senior Services, Rose Blumkin Home.

The Home follows Kosher dietary standards, certified by the Va’ad Hakashrut of Omaha. All meals are prepared and served in accordance with Jewish dietary laws.

Friedel recognizes that improved nutrition education empowers students to make healthy food choices.

Jewish Senior Services follows Nebraska school nutrition standards and are monitored by the State.

No vending machines are allowed in the school.

All fund raising foods must be kosher.

“Birthday treats” must be purchased from Jewish Senior Services, The Bagel Bin or the main Krispy Kreme location at 120^th and Center in Omaha. These are the only three verified kosher establishments.

In lieu of birthday treats parents are encouraged to purchase books for the school library in an effort to cut down on sugar consumption.

The school works closely with parents to ensure the students are receiving appropriate nutrition and plenty of sleep prior to assessment testing.

Component 3: Setting Physical Activity

The primary goal for the school’s physical activity component is to provide opportunities for every student to develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, maintain physical fitness, regularly participate in physical activity, and understand the short- and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthful lifestyle. Physical Activity goals:

Thirty minutes of recess, daily.

Two hours of swimming instruction, weekly.

Two hours of teacher led physical education, weekly. The program follows

Nebraska Content Standards established by the State Education Dept.

Multiple opportunities to participate in Israeli Folk Dances, yearly.

Component 4: Setting Goals for Other School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Student Wellness

Policies established under this category create a school environment that provides consistent wellness messages and is conducive to healthy eating and being physically active. Examples include:

Provide a clean, safe, enjoyable meal environment for students.

Provide adequate time for students to enjoy eating healthy foods with friends, scheduled as near the middle of the school day as possible.

Prohibit use of food as a reward or punishment.

Provide enough space and serving areas to ensure student access to school meals with a minimum of wait time.

Provide a facility which meets all fire safety standards.

Provide opportunities for students to prepare and cook healthy kosher meals and heritage dishes.

Ensure all students are allowed to participate in recess.

Meet with foodservice professionals on a continuing basis to maintain a quality food service program.

Lead teacher is provided with training and development of food services.

Science: 2^nd and 3^rd Grade

Science: 2^nd and 3^rd Grade

Translate and understand key concepts in a passage of Tanach during study

Rules and Regulations Truth & Feasibility Environmental factors

Understand and take on responsibility for working for betterment of our community

Science: 2nd and 3rd Grade

Science: 2nd and 3rd Grade

Translate and understand key concepts in a passage of Tanach during study

Rules and Regulations Truth & Feasibility Environmental factors

Understand and take on responsibility for working for betterment of our community

Science: 2^nd and 3^rd Grade

Science: 2^nd and 3^rd Grade