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STEAM Splash 2019!

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Our fourth annual STEAM Splash event took place this spring. STEAM Splash is a yearly design-fest that brings together the skills and interests of community members with the unbridled enthusiasm of our students. Parents and friends from our community, along with partners from Brown and RISD, ran 30 different STEAM-themed workshops over a three-day period. […]

Forty years strong!

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Last month, over 200 guests, including current families, alumni, teachers, friends and donors, celebrated our school‘s four decades of impactful education during our Gala. It is not a coincidence that the celebration occurred right before Passover. After all, Passover is a holiday that, perhaps more than any other, reminds us of the importance of education, […]

Inventing new colors

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Young children love the immediate satisfaction of painting. Mixing colors is a magic and instant alchemy that has enthralled our Pre-K students for the past few weeks in art. Mr. Mirsky challenged the children to “invent” as many new colors as they could. With this prompting, children learned the basics of color theory and improved […]

Snapshot from recess

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Recess and unstructured play are critically important for elementary school children.  These non-academic learning experiences promote fine and gross motor development, social emotional growth, and interpersonal bonding.  Recently, children have been constructing and deconstructing a stick fort in the parking lot — one of the designated areas where some students choose to have recess.  Using […]

Constraints drive creativity

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Certain mantras that infuse our curriculum come from the Design Thinking mindsets that we practice in TikkunXDesign. The mindset constraints drive creativity is especially prevalent in art. By imposing constraints, Joe Mirsky, art teacher extraordinaire, challenges his students to think outside the box. A great example of this principle is the attachment test. The idea is […]

Parents say..

JCDS both nurtured & challenged my kids! I love that they take the time to treat each child individually & have progressive academic programs in two languages. I am so happy that our kids genuinely loved going to this school & are “hooked on learning” for life!
Kristin Rosler, Alumni ParentAssistant Professor, Johnson & Wales University
JCDS has provided a challenging, nurturing, and caring education for both of my children. Their teachers are creative, innovative and focus on child centered learning. I am confident that my children will graduate from JCDS with a strong sense of who they are and will be ready for the academic rigor of middle school. I believe that JCDS is creating a generation of passionate, thoughtful and forward thinking leaders for the future who care deeply for their community and the world around them.
Alison WalterParent
My son loved this school—he was challenged, cared for, and stimulated. Every morning he ran to get to school sooner. The teachers are wonderful and communicative, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the facilities are quite nice. We are very secular, and felt included in a welcoming Jewish community without pressure on us to be different than we are. A wonderful school that embraces diversity and makes it work!
Julia RivinFormer Parent
We love JCDS. Their approach is child centered and progressive. The kids are respected, challenged and supported by their awesome teachers and staff. The community of parents is amazing too. Very open and down to earth. I love the emphasis on Jewish values and spirituality. There is a range of families: interfaith, secular to modern Orthodox, single parents, LGBT, varying socioeconomic income, AND all are welcomed!
Naama GidronParent
JCDSRI is an amazing school with a wonderful community of teachers, staff and families. My children love being there. The size is perfect for an elementary school- it creates an environment of learning and friendship throughout the school. Above all, the teachers & staff are so committed to their students- it is not uncommon for one of them to call after hours “just to check in.” Through Jewish learning, they are helping me to raise my children to (hopefully!) be thoughtful and kind people.
Rashmi Licht, ParentClinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Urology), Alpert Medical School of Brown University
JCDSRI is a gift, and I urge all parents in Rhode Island (and beyond!) to visit the school to discover the magic for themselves.  The school’s educators have a special ability to bring out a child’s true potential by fostering values and skills that are critical for success in today’s world.  Moreover, the school welcomes families from many different Jewish backgrounds and has a unique ability to make everyone feel accepted.
Adriane SchoenParent
JCDSRI is a warm and diverse community, and the school is wonderfully respectful of all different religious backgrounds. The school utilizes innovative teaching methods, in which creativity on the part of the children (and staff) is welcomed and appreciated.  Further, there is an emphasis on STEM and a partnership with students from both RISD and Brown. It truly is a warm and loving environment and I have the utmost confidence in the education that my son receives on a daily basis.
AnonymousPsychiatrist, Rhode Island Hospital
The strong academic foundation our son is getting is only the start; he is learning that school is a place where his instinctive love for learning and curiosity is continued and furthered. The school truly focuses on the “whole child;” emotional intelligence is fostered just as much as are academic skills. Core values such as empathy and gratitude are woven into the curriculum. As parents with different religious backgrounds, we feel that our shared values have found in this school a perfect fit…
Annie CookAssistant Professor, Johnson & Wales University
Thank you for fostering our son’s imagination, his confidence, his self-esteem and so much more! Thank you for helping him grow into a kind and awesome kid. Thank you for doing it with patience, creativity, love, high fives and smiles. I think you have one of the hardest jobs in the world, and you make it look so easy.
Barbara EnglerFormer Parent
JCDSRI has been incredible. When my 4 year old son realizes it is Monday morning and he is going to school, he shivers with joy and runs to choose his clothes. My daughter bolts out of bed in the mornings so she will not be late. Communication with teachers is wonderful- I get frequent glimpses into their classrooms and activities. The small school community fosters inter-age friendships. The children learn values of community and kindness. The environment is loving, warm, and open minded.
Zoe, ParentPsychiatrist at Rhode Island Hospital and Assistant Professor Brown University