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Wheeler’s Upper School Jewish Affinity Group recently welcomed a pair of special guests: Rabbis Sarah Mack and Abi Oshins from Temple Beth-El in Providence.
They joined students and faculty for a discussion about what it’s like being a Jew in today’s world. The conversation covered a range of topics, from the challenges – most notably the rise in antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad – to the joys, such as celebrating family members’ B’nai Mitzvahs and planning for the group’s upcoming latke (fried potato pancakes) sale for Hanukkah.
“I always appreciate seeing my students in the place where they spend each day,” said Rabbi Mack. “I also love getting to know Jewish students from other synagogues and hearing their stories. I do think it’s important to connect outside of synagogue spaces so that our students know we are available to them. Rabbis can also be a valuable tool for teaching about the Jewish faith and interfaith, and modeling work in our challenging times.”
Community, in both the hard and good times, was one of the themes that several students talked about with Rabbis Mack and Oshins during the conversation. It’s one of the main things, they said, that brings them to Jewish Affinity throughout the school year. @templebethelprov
Nov 3
There were costumes, candy, and some seriously creative trunks at the Lower School Trunk or Treat last Saturday! The event brought families together at Wheeler Farm for an afternoon of Halloween festivities. We want to thank Wheeler Family Association committee member Michelle Cheung P’31, P’34 for organizing a spook-tacular gathering for our Lower School community! 🍂👻🎃
Nov 2
We’re excited to come together this Friday for Wheeler’s 14th annual Multicultural Performance and Family Heritage Showcase and Potluck!
Thank you to Director of Equity, Community, and Belonging Princess Bomba P’16, P’18 and several of the student performers for providing this showcase sneak peek. Families, if you haven’t done so already, you can RSVP via the link in last Friday’s reminder message.
In addition to the showcase, here a few more of the highlights for the upcoming week at Wheeler:
MONDAY
– K-12 Photo Retake Day
– “Share the Sweetness” Collection for Amos House, happening until Nov. 6. Collection bins will be located both at The Nest and in the foyer of each school building in Providence.
WEDNESDAY
– Nest Photo Retake Day
– Nest Family Engagement (Virtual). This session will feature pediatric occupational therapist Lise Faulise discussing how sensory-motor development supports learning.
THURSDAY
– Lost and Found Reunion
FRIDAY
– Multicultural Performance and Family Heritage Showcase and Potluck
SATURDAY
– SAT Test Date
You can see more information about all of these events in last week’s e-newsletter or the calendar in the Parent Portal.
We hope you can join us for the showcase on Friday, and we’ll see everyone back at school tomorrow!
Nov 1
“I really want younger kids to know that they’re not alone, and that dyslexia or ADHD or ADD does not define them as a person or as a student. They are much more than their learning difference,” Jackie S. ’28 shares on the latest episode of “The This Week at Wheeler Podcast.”
As you may remember from our recent post about the recent Light Rhode Island Red event at the State House, Jackie was the featured student speaker. She’s a Hamilton alumna and current Wheeler junior, and she talked about her own journey of growing up with dyslexia.
“When I was younger and I went to a different school, I felt so different from everyone else. I was always pulled out of class,” she remembers. “At Hamilton, I was with kids who had the same learning differences as me. I just felt more belonging. I want other people to know they can get through it.”
On the podcast, we asked her what her second-grade self, who had just arrived at Hamilton, would think of the Wheeler Upper Schooler she is today – the one who spoke at the Light RI Red event or stepped into the studio for this week’s episode.
“She would not believe me,” Jackie says, smiling. “If I was a second grader again I would not have thought I would be speaking in front of so many people. It’s just unbelievable. I don’t think I would ever dream of it.”
As for what she’s dreaming about after Wheeler?
“I definitely want to do something in pre-med,” she says, as we talk about her college hopes.
“Hamilton just helped me build my confidence so much, especially my advocacy,” she adds. “There are so many amazing teachers that helped me become the person I am today.”
Speaking of help, Jackie also wants to thank her parents, Frank P’27, P’28 and Jennifer P’27, P’28.
“They gave me the opportunity to go to Hamilton. They both have learning differences, too, and they want my experience to be better than theirs, and Hamilton helped me with that.
“I’m really thankful that they brought me here, to Hamilton and Wheeler.”
You can listen to our full conversation with Jackie at tinyurl.com/jackie28. Her segment begins at the 8:16 mark.
Oct 30
