Smith middle schoolers spent Thursday and Friday last week on a retreat, and they returned with a stronger bond and sense of community, ready to be leaders within our school.
They learned from one another as well as their teachers through team-building exercises and games 🎈
They learned from one another as well as their teachers through team-building exercises and games 🎈
It's Week 2, and we are so happy to be connecting with new and old friends as we get back to learning! Our classrooms are full of community, curiosity, and confidence.
💙💛 This Labor Day, let's honor our amazing staff, faculty, and administration! Make sure to show them your appreciation for their hard work getting ready for a great year with students. 💛💙
Today we welcomed our newest students, faculty, and staff as well as the new school year at Smith Opening Ceremony. Eighth graders escort their kindergarten buddies, and mentor students escort their mentees — every new students is paired with a buddy to give them an extra special welcome and support as they settle in at Smith Jewish Academy.
Please help us in welcoming our new families into the Smith community! See more photos on Facebook.
Please help us in welcoming our new families into the Smith community! See more photos on Facebook.
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the attack that took place this morning at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to Annunciation’s students, families, and staff, and to our Smith community members who are connected as friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We will be reaching out to Annunciation to offer support as they navigate this tragedy.
As we so often sing together, oseh shalom bimromav. G-d who makes peace on high, may G-d bring peace to the Annunciation community and to us during this tragic time.
As we so often sing together, oseh shalom bimromav. G-d who makes peace on high, may G-d bring peace to the Annunciation community and to us during this tragic time.
Our teachers and staff have been bringing their best — collaborating, learning, growing, and preparing together this past week. And now we're ready to welcome our students for the first day of school tomorrow! We can’t wait to see our halls filled with joy, curiosity, and Smith pride! 💙💛
We are so back, and we're rocking blue and gold! 💙💛
We saw so many smiles, hugs, and new Smith T-shirts and kipot as we welcomed our families back to school to reconnect, meet their teachers, and celebrate the end of summer and start of school with our Smith Summer Social.
We're just a few days away from the start of another amazing school year of learning, growing, and thriving at Smith Jewish Academy!
We saw so many smiles, hugs, and new Smith T-shirts and kipot as we welcomed our families back to school to reconnect, meet their teachers, and celebrate the end of summer and start of school with our Smith Summer Social.
We're just a few days away from the start of another amazing school year of learning, growing, and thriving at Smith Jewish Academy!
Welcome, Chef Eric! This week Chef Eric is fueling our faculty and staff as they prepare for a great year ahead, and he will be preparing delicious and nutritious food for our students all throughout the school year.
"I hope to share my ideas and experience as well as gain from the group. I believe that you are never too young to teach, and never too old to learn."
Read about Chef Eric on the website.
Rabbi Carrier teaches some of our alumni at St. Louis Park High School, and now he will also teach Jewish studies to our sixth and seventh graders! Barukh haba, Rabbi Carrier!
“In my new role at Smith Jewish Academy, I'm most looking forward to learning Torah every day through middle school eyes.”
Read about Rabbi Carrier on the website.
We're proud to have a Smith alum joining our general studies faculty! Mr. C began working with our students last year and is now joining us full time as a fifth grade teacher.
”I’ve enjoyed serving this community greatly and am thrilled to work with fifth grade this year! Students are beginning to explore the world beyond the classroom at this age, and I'm excited to help them develop and voice their thoughts as we prepare them for middle school.”
Read about Mr. C on the website.
Please help us in welcoming Ms. Flek as one of our kindergarten teachers! Ms. Flek is coming to Smith Jewish Academy from Osseo Public Schools and has worked with youth in the community at Adapt and Herzl Camp.
”Hello, Smith community! My name is Abby Flekier (or Ms. Flek), and I am so excited to begin building relationships with students and families in kindergarten!”
Read about Mr. Flek on the website.
Rabbi Justin has been working hard this summer with the rest of the administration team to plan a great school year, one infused with joy, connection, and meaningful Jewish experiences. Welcome, Rabbi Justin!
"I’m thrilled to be part of a school where community, learning, and Jewish pride come together!"
Read about Rabbi Justin on the website.
We’re excited to share that Ms. Marron, who has been teaching at Smith Jewish Academy since 2002, is filling out the Student and Teacher Resource Team as the learning and teaching specialist!
“I am excited to work closely with students, helping them reach their full potential, and to collaborate with teachers in enhancing classroom instruction.”
Read about Ms. Marron on the website.
Thank you to all who joined us for a lovely Shabbat in the Park!
As we get ready to share our new Smith Jewish Academy logo, join us in looking back on the past iterations of our school!
Our favorite part of summer is visiting our students and alumni at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and Herzl Camp!
Smith admin brought them some cool swag giving them a sneak peek at our new Smith Jewish Academy logos and colors ... We're excited to share them with you soon!
Smith admin brought them some cool swag giving them a sneak peek at our new Smith Jewish Academy logos and colors ... We're excited to share them with you soon!
Happy Parent Appreciation Day!
We are grateful to have an involved and supportive parent community here at Smith Jewish Academy.
We are grateful to have an involved and supportive parent community here at Smith Jewish Academy.
At Smith Jewish Academy, we have a strong literacy curriculum, but more than that, we build community through reading — across grade levels and across our campus. Eighth graders read to their kindergarten buddies, and here are sixth graders reading to HaLev Early Childhood at the J children in the Smith library.
Are you enjoying the ponds and lakes this summer?
🔎 In May, our kindergartners, first graders, and second graders went to the Westwood Hills Nature Center for a pond study! They collected invertebrates from the pond and looked at them under a magnifier to learn all about them. 🔬🪱
On and off campus, we create engaging hands-on learning opportunities.
The bright summer sun reminds us of the fun of Girls on the Run! ☀️🏃♀️
Heilicher shares Girls on the Run’s mission of inspiring self-confidence and fostering life skills that support both physical and emotional health. Shout out to our spring 2025 runners and coaches!
Heilicher shares Girls on the Run’s mission of inspiring self-confidence and fostering life skills that support both physical and emotional health. Shout out to our spring 2025 runners and coaches!
