Middle School News
Comic book artist Andrew Galitzer, creator of the published book, Torah Comics, came to speak to sixth graders about adapting stories into their own artwork. He showed the students how he takes Torah stories and turns them into comic book...
As a fascinating supplement to the eighth graders' unit on the history of jazz music, they received a visit from a real klezmer band! The band performed a private concert for the students, showing them the joy and dynamism of the genre and pausing between songs to discuss with the students. The musicians...
Rabbi Meyer Laniado recently delivered a presentation to eighth graders on the Farhud, the 1941 pogrom in Baghdad. This insightful session, which complements the students' Holocaust studies, highlighted the far-reaching impact of Nazi ideology. The...
The Ramaz Ultimate Frisbee team got off to a great start this season with a hard-fought, 10-7 victory over East Side Middle School. The first half of the game was very close, with each team trading points. Ramaz ended the half up 5-4. In the second half, the Rams came out strong, starting...
As part of the eighth graders' unit on Modern Israel, students were tasked with partitioning Palestine. Pretending they were living in 1947 and that they were representatives of neutral countries, they worked in small groups to try and create two equitable (though not equal) states. They had to consider...
In preparing for the eclipse on Monday, the science classes have been learning all about solar and lunar eclipses this week. Students have studied how eclipses function and have even incorporated their creative skills to demonstrate their knowledge! The fifth graders...
Middle Schoolers celebrated Purim through themed costume days, crafting, education, and games. On Monday, students enjoyed Comfy Day, getting to come to school in their coziest sweatpants, hoodies, or sports jerseys. Each Advisory got to select their own theme for Tuesday, allowing them to...
The Middle School celebrated Shushan Purim with a Ramaz Spirit Day! Everyone dressed up to show their Ramaz pride, wearing swag, sports jerseys, school colors, and more. The spirit day culminated in the Middle School's annual students vs. faculty basketball game. Students in the stands...