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Solomon Schechter Academy
- Oct 6, 2019
- 1 min
Tashlich and Shabbat
SSA students and staff enjoyed a Tashlich service and Shabbat at Pequot Point Beach
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Sep 20, 2019
- 1 min
Visiting the Waterford Police Department on 9/11
In honor of September 11th, SSA students visited the Waterford Police Department. They learned about internet safety and took a tour of...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
Celebrating Passover
SSA students, families, and staff enjoyed a Passover Seder led by Rabbi Safman.
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
PE Talent Show
SSA students presented a PE Talent Show today to benefit the Waterford Youth Service Bureau Art Program. Thank you to Mrs. Filippetti,...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
Activity Night
The culmination of SSA’s yearlong theme “Children Can Change the World” was Activity Night. Students and their families participated in...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Apr 11, 2019
- 1 min
Clarinet Music at SSA
Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor taught SSA students about the clarinet and gave a few vibrant musical demonstrations. She is a founding...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Mar 21, 2019
- 1 min
Celebrating Purim
SSA students and staff visited Atria Crossroads Place to celebrate Purim with the residents. Students performed a Purim Spiel, sang...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Mar 7, 2019
- 1 min
SSA Remembers Terri Goldsmith
We are deeply saddened about the passing of longtime SSA teacher Terri Goldsmith. She brought such joy and excitement to her students....
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Feb 3, 2019
- 1 min
Learning about the Brain
The third grade has also delved into the study of the human brain. Dressed as neurosurgeons, they educated the rest of the school and...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Feb 3, 2019
- 1 min
Composting at SSA
This year, Solomon Schechter Academy has embarked on a year-long mission to make a difference in the world. In a school wide effort to...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Jan 30, 2019
- 1 min
Learning about Helen Keller
Third graders gained a most valuable experience this year when learning about the life of Helen Keller. Discovering her challenges as a...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Jan 19, 2019
- 1 min
Tu B'Shevat Seder
SSA celebrated Tu B'Shevat or the "birthday of the trees" with a delicious Tu B'Shevat Seder.
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Jan 9, 2019
- 1 min
Plant Mosaics
After an extensive science unit on plants and their importance to life on Earth, as a culminating activity, the third grade at Solomon...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Dec 9, 2018
- 1 min
SSA Hanukkah Program
Thank you to SSA music teacher, Linda Hinz and all our staff and students who worked very hard to put together a wonderful Hanukkah program.
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
Custom House Maritime Museum
Solomon Schechter Academy students enjoyed a wonderful tour of the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London.
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Nov 8, 2018
- 1 min
Home Composting
As part of SSA's yearlong theme of Children Can Change the World, we are embarking on a goal to bring composting into our homes. On...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Planting Bulbs at the Fire Station
SSA students and teachers planted daffodil and tulip bulbs at the Cohanzie Fire Station. This activity stems from the school-wide...
Solomon Schechter Academy
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
3rd Grade Siddur Presentation
SSA third graders were presented with Siddurim in recognition of reaching a milestone in their studies of Judaic text and rituals.
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