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Lev Chana students enjoyed a week of fun activities devoted to their favorite authors, Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Mo Willems, Jan and Stan Bernstein, and Dr. Seuss. Our children and teachers laughed and giggled at the silly hats, funny socks, animal prints, and Topsy Turvy Day outfits.

On Tuesday, March 1, SKA participated in the annual Yeshiva League Model Congress hosted by HAFTR. More than 175 students from around the country competed in this tournament, which took place on Zoom for the second year.

Middle school students and their mothers filled the lunchroom last Motza’ei Shabbat at our annual Mother-Daughter M’laveh Malkah. The lunchroom had been transformed into a regal hall for the evening, and the aroma of delicious food wafted through the air. Upbeat music played in the background, welcoming each and every guest.

Hands-on laboratory experience is a significant part of our science curriculum at Central. Over the past few weeks, two Central science courses, AP Biology, taught by Mrs. Ruth Fried, and Forensics, taught by Mrs. Shulamith Biderman, have engaged in biotechnology laboratory experiments during two full-day visits to the Dolan DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor. “These labs bring what we teach in the classroom to life,” said Mrs. Biderman. “These hands-on experiences are crucial.”

MTA talmidim are getting an authentic Israel experience while participating in the yeshivah’s one-of-a-kind Makor Chaim Exchange Program. During their second week in Israel, they spent time touring the country in addition to the incredible learning they are doing at Yeshivat Makor Chaim.

Micah Kaufman, a board member of SINAI Schools and recent honoree at its annual dinner last month, spoke to junior high school students at the Yeshiva of Central Queens. Kaufman, a motivational speaker who addresses New York area schools about the intrinsic reward of doing chesed, also took time to meet with SINAI@YCQ students. He is an inspiration to all!