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There was a palpable sense of achdus, hakaras ha’tov, and heartfelt camaraderie at the 30^th Annual Dinner of Bnos Malka Academy. Held on March 9 at Da Mikelle Palazzo, the evening brought together parents, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the remarkable impact of the school and to honor outstanding individuals whose dedication continues to shape both the Bnos Malka family and the wider community.

This past Sunday, MTA’s robotics team, Lionotics, competed in the NYC Robotics Championship. The competition featured the top 32 teams out of 132 from across New York City. After strong performances in earlier rounds, Lionotics earned a place in the championship and was the only Jewish team to qualify.

Students in the preschool and first grade of Bnos Malka Academy recently enjoyed an exciting Amazing Bubble Show performance. The lively program combined entertainment with learning, introducing the children to both the art and science of bubble making.

It was a day of adventure and discovery as Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) students ventured to the Jewish Children’s Museum for some hands-on pre-Pesach activities! Last week, Kindergarten students stepped back to the very beginning, exploring the Six Days of Creation and testing their wits in a lively game show. After a “shopping trip” through the kid-friendly kosher grocery store, they rolled up their sleeves to bake their very own matzah!

HALB’s Screen Free to Be Me program has been incredibly successful, with most students in the lower school staying off screens after school for a specified amount of time. The program has encouraged creativity and more interpersonal relationships, with parents reporting overwhelmingly positive feedback. Last week, students received special coupons as a prize for their participation.

Last week, Morah Wieder’s class at HALB visited the JCCRP. They spent their morning packing Pesach food for families in need.