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Summer is generally seen as a time for children to rest, visit with friends or family, and explore new and exciting adventures. Some will play hours of video games, others will read every book they can get their hand on.

This month is a big anniversary for me! I have worked at the MJCC and PJA for 20 years! These days most people don't stay at a job for that long, but for me, I love it. I've been thinking about why I love working here and three big points stand out. 

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you, as a parent or guardian, will face. No doubt, your hope is to find a school that will appropriately challenge and support your child, will foster a love of learning, and will help your child become their best self.

The weeks since the brutal attack by Hamas on the people of Israel have been extremely challenging for many of us at PJA as we wrestle with our own emotions and worries, while trying to remain focused on supporting our students, families, and faculty.

Schools around the country are engaged in efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion. These efforts take many forms and seek to meet a variety of goals.

As we were getting ready to leave for Spring Break and prepare to celebrate Passover with friends and family, conversations throughout the school centered on freedom.

Earlier this month, PJA formally launched the process of crafting a new campus facilities plan to ensure that we can meet our programmatic needs in the coming decades. The process, which is being completed in conjunction with the MJCC, began in 2018.

Tu B’Shevat is celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Shevat, this year coinciding with February 5th. It marks the beginning of the blooming season in Israel. Today, this holiday has become known as an ecological holiday that connects us to the land of Israel.

One of the wonderful aspects of our school is the emphasis on relationships. The teachers and students at PJA are teaching and learning at a unique time in history. Our focus remains on the wellness of our community, and sense of belonging in our halls.