Summer vacation is here, but the learning doesn’t have to stop! Beat the summer slide and keep young minds sharp with The OJCS Summer Reading Challenge bingo! Get all of the details about this challenge on the reading challenge document below. And if you lose your copy, you can use this doc to print a … Continue reading The OJCS Summer Reading Challenge For K-3
Get ready for your day of incredibly fun competition at our OJCS Maccabiah Games! This story is sure to get you pumped up. Today we read Shark Vs. Train by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld.
Sun’s out, school’s out, and it’s time to get swept away in a fantastic summer read! This list is bursting with stories for tweens and teens, from heart-fluttering crushes to epic quests. Dive into fantastical worlds filled with magic and mythical creatures, or explore the joys (and awkward moments) of friendship and first loves. Whether … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads for Middle School
Calling all bookworms! Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time to dive into a fantastic story. This reading list is jam-packed with adventures, mysteries, and laugh-out-loud moments, all picked just for amazing readers like our grades 4s and 5s. So grab a comfy spot, get ready to explore new worlds, and let the summer reading … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads for Grades 4 and 5
Here is a super fun summer reading list designed to ignite the imaginations of our vibrant grade 2 and 3 students! Bursting with adventure, laughter, and a dash of magic, these handpicked titles promise to transform the lazy days of summer into unforgettable escapades. So, grab a cozy blanket, find a shady spot beneath a … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads – Grades 2 and 3
Summer is a time for fun and adventures, but it’s also important to keep those young minds sharp! To prevent summer learning loss and get ready for a fantastic new school year, here’s a summer reading list packed with engaging books for kindergarten and grade 1 students. I’ve included stories that are perfect for those … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads – JK to Grade 1
Today we read the cool and creepy book ‘In Search of the Hidden Giant’ by Jeanne Willis and Ruth Brown. You can pause at each page and look for the hidden giant. They are pretty hard to find and a big screen might make it easier! If you don’t find them, don’t worry, it’s a … Continue reading In Search of the Hidden Giant
Today we read the hilarious book ‘Chapter Two Is Missing!’ by Josh Lieb and drawn by Kevin Cornell. Creative Writing Assignment Take 5 pieces of paper, fold, and staple the seam. Write your own short missing-chapter-book mystery with a missing chapter. Who knows where it will turn up?
As they prepare to embark on their high school adventures, our amazing graduating grade 8 class is sharing the books that sparked their imaginations, ignited their passions, and maybe even kept them up reading way past bedtime! Get ready for a diverse list filled with tales that made them laugh, cry, and think. You will … Continue reading The Books That Shaped Our Graduating Class of 2024
Today we read two stories about some unique mothers! My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck and illustrated by Mark Buehner, and Blueberries For Sal by Robert McCloskey. Below the video I have posted a link to making some easy Mother’s Day crafts. Here is a link to making some easy Mother’s Day … Continue reading Mother’s Day Storytime