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Tuesday, January 21
 

1:50pm PST

8th Grade only: The Telephone Game:
Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
The Telephone Game: Class Description: i-phones are not the subject of this class. Instead, we are zooming in on listening and creating. You will have the time to talk about a subject that addresses what it means “created in God’s image.” Then, there will be some listening tricks for each and every one of you. To express your thoughts, there will be a variety of arts materials to create what you have heard and share this with the others 
Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 207
 
Wednesday, January 22
 

8:45am PST

Civil engineering and construction management
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
avatar for Mili Kontorovsky

Mili Kontorovsky

Principal, KPROX,Inc.
My name is Miliarist Kontorovsky, and I am an engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering and construction management. I am also a proud mother of two wonderful daughters.  Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Room 208

8:45am PST

Learn Volleyball FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Gym
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Gym

8:45am PST

Making Sushi FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
LS Staff Lounge (Kitchen)

8:45am PST

Organization 101 FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
ME

Maia Elder-Kadar

Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Room 211

8:45am PST

Plato's Allegory of the Cave FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
avatar for Jerry Brodkey

Jerry Brodkey

I teach middle school math – Pre-algebra, Algebra One, and some years Geometry. I previously taught high school for almost 40 years, and am now excited to be in my 7th year teaching  at Hausner. I also enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and discusions with students, family, and... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Room 209

8:45am PST

The Beit Tefillah needs a new Torah Table Cover! LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Art Room

9:40am PST

STEM Fair Work time LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 9:55am PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 9:55am PST
Room 109

9:40am PST

Creative Waffle Making FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:20am PST
We will make sweet waffles along with interesting and unusual combinations. For example, we wi ll make a quesadilla in the waffle iron. 
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:20am PST
LS Staff Lounge (Kitchen)

9:40am PST

ALL Grade 7: Student Square FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Presenters
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Lower School, Director of Technology & Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Beit Tefilah

9:40am PST

How to make Slime
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Room 118

9:40am PST

The Beit Tefillah needs a new Torah Table Cover! LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Art Room

9:40am PST

Volleyball Clinic FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Gym
In this clinic will will go over basics and play a scrimigage together at the end of the class. If you already know how to play thats ok, and if you don't we will make sure to do warmups and teach you how to!
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Gym

11:05am PST

STEM Fair Work time LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:20am PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:20am PST
Room 109

11:05am PST

AMC8 Math Competition LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
For Pre-Determined Students Taking the AMC8 Math Competition
Presenters
avatar for Jerry Brodkey

Jerry Brodkey

I teach middle school math – Pre-algebra, Algebra One, and some years Geometry. I previously taught high school for almost 40 years, and am now excited to be in my 7th year teaching  at Hausner. I also enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and discusions with students, family, and... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Room 209

11:05am PST

Data in sports - how it is changing the sports that we love.
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Room 212

11:05am PST

Life Hacks for Middle Schoolers FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Presenters
JP

Jody Passanisi

Director of Upper School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Room 211

11:05am PST

Playing Guitar FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Presenters
avatar for Matt Pharisien

Matt Pharisien

Music Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Music Room

11:05am PST

Volleyball Clinic LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Gym
In this clinic we will go over the basics and play a simple game at the end of the class.
Presenters
ME

Maia Elder-Kadar

Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Gym

11:05am PST

Just Dancing! LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 12:55pm PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:05am - 12:55pm PST
Beit Tefilah

12:00pm PST

Click, Post, Win: How Digital Marketing Works LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Have you ever wondered how your favorite brands get your attention online? From the ads you see on Instagram to the videos you watch on YouTube, digital marketing is everywhere! In this talk, we’re going to explore how companies use the internet to reach people just like you.

Ready to see behind the scenes of the digital world? Let’s dive in!
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 207

12:00pm PST

Making Pom Poms FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
We will make Pompoms!
Presenters
avatar for Yael Bendersky

Yael Bendersky

I am an 8th grader at Hausner.
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 209

12:00pm PST

A Brief History of the English Language LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Presenters
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 207

12:00pm PST

Getting started with Chess FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 208

12:00pm PST

Soccer FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Presenters
ME

Maia Elder-Kadar

Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Back Field

1:50pm PST

How to Solve 3x3 Rubik's Cube LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:05pm PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:05pm PST
Room 212

1:50pm PST

A Brief History of the English Language LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Presenters
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 209

1:50pm PST

Fireside chat on women in leadership - 7th/8th Grade Girls LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Open Q&A on women in leadership, what it is like to work in fields dominated by men. How to take on roles in technology and business. Open questions and discussions. What can women do to support and advocate for each other?
Audience: 7th/ 8th Grade Girls
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 207

1:50pm PST

Jewish Values through Games FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Presenters
SW

Shai Weingarten

Co founder, Weingarten Foundation
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 211

1:50pm PST

Judo and Martial Arts FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Gym
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Gym

1:50pm PST

Model UN LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 208

1:50pm PST

STEM Fair Work time FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 109

2:50pm PST

Fermentation: sauerkraut LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Fermentation: each kid makes and take home a small jar of sauerkraut, tasting kefir and kombucha (and maybe other fermented foods like bread, olives, pickles and mustard)
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
LS Staff Lounge (Kitchen)

2:50pm PST

Greek Mythology Olympiaganza! Rehearsal LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Everyone in the Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
Presenters
JP

Jody Passanisi

Director of Upper School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Beit Tefilah

2:50pm PST

iMovie x Capcut
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Presenters
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Lower School, Director of Technology & Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 209

2:50pm PST

Model UN LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 208

2:50pm PST

Robotics FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 109

2:50pm PST

Ultimate Frisbee FULL
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Presenters
avatar for Matt Pharisien

Matt Pharisien

Music Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:45pm PST
Back Field
 
Thursday, January 23
 

8:45am PST

Types of Leaders in Jewish and Zionist History LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:05am PST
Presenters
ME

Maia Elder-Kadar

Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
avatar for Eva Gurevich

Eva Gurevich

Hello! I am a scholar writing on the history of Israel, Zionism, and the modern Jewish experience. My scholarship offers new ways to reconsider the effects of the Six-Day War in 1967 on the constitutional identity of the state of Israel. My work looks at how Israeli society came to... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:05am PST
Room 211

8:45am PST

Bringing Children's Books to Life FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
A cooking class called "Bringing Children's Books to Life" with Sofia and Ivy, where we will make Pinkalicious cupcakes. 
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
LS Staff Lounge (Kitchen)

8:45am PST

Creating Memories (mapping and narratives) FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
avatar for Jerry Brodkey

Jerry Brodkey

I teach middle school math – Pre-algebra, Algebra One, and some years Geometry. I previously taught high school for almost 40 years, and am now excited to be in my 7th year teaching  at Hausner. I also enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and discusions with students, family, and... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Room 207

8:45am PST

Creative Writing FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Library

8:45am PST

How to Solve 3x3 Rubik's Cube FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Creativity Lab

8:45am PST

STEM Fair Work time FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 8:45am - 9:35am PST
Room 109

9:40am PST

A Brief History of the English Language LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Presenters
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Room 207

9:40am PST

Baking FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
LS Staff Lounge (Kitchen)

9:40am PST

Chinese Checkers FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Presenters
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Library

9:40am PST

Organization 101 FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Presenters
ME

Maia Elder-Kadar

Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Room 211

9:40am PST

Zionist Billboards FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Presenters
avatar for Sharon Alter

Sharon Alter

Director of Hebrew Studies, Gideo Hausner Jewish Day School
I am a dedicated educator with 28 years of teaching experience. This is my 14th year at Hausner, and I am currently the Director of Hebrew Studies. I am passionate about my subject matter and am committed to creating an engaging and enriching learning environment for all the students... Read More →
avatar for David Porush

David Porush

CEO, Code Blue and Whie
David is CEO of Code Blue and White, which puts up pro-Israel bilboards. He was CEO of MentorNet, Executive Director of Learning Environments for the 64 State University of New York campuses, and an award-winning professor of media and literature for 20 plus years at the College of... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am PST
Room 208

11:05am PST

ALL Grade 8: Student Square FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Presenters
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Lower School, Director of Technology & Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Beit Tefilah

11:05am PST

Israeli Dancing
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Gym
Presenters
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Gym

11:05am PST

Making Friendship Bracelets FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Room 209

11:05am PST

Soccer FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Back Field

11:05am PST

STEM Fair Work time LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am PST
Room 109

12:00pm PST

Ultimate Frisbee FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:15pm PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:15pm PST
Back Field

12:00pm PST

ALL Grade 6: Student Square FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
All of Grade Six Must Attend
Presenters
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Lower School, Director of Technology & Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Beit Tefilah

12:00pm PST

Clinical Research/Trials
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 211

12:00pm PST

Jazz/Tap Dancing LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Gym
We will learn basic tap technique, learn a jazz dance, and have fun!
No experience required!
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Gym

12:00pm PST

STEM Fair Work time FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Presenters
LB

Liat Baranoff

Science Chair and Upper School STEM Teacher, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 109

12:00pm PST

Yarn and Chess FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
In this session, you can choose between playing chess and learning to finger knit.
Presenters
avatar for Yael Bendersky

Yael Bendersky

I am an 8th grader at Hausner.
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm PST
Room 208

1:50pm PST

Baylands Wildlife and Conservation Opportunities LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Anna Maria is a recent  college graduate  with a degree in Biology.  She is currently doing both volunteer and paid internships exploring wildlife in the nearby Baylands and conservation work at local parks.  Using night cameras, her group is making amazing discoveries.  She also can answer questions students have on pursuing careers in biology and wildlife research. There will be discussion, slides, and hands-on activities.
Presenters
avatar for Jerry Brodkey

Jerry Brodkey

I teach middle school math – Pre-algebra, Algebra One, and some years Geometry. I previously taught high school for almost 40 years, and am now excited to be in my 7th year teaching  at Hausner. I also enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and discusions with students, family, and... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 208

1:55pm PST

ALL Grade 7: Avodah La'Olam Guest Speaker Laura Lauder LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:10pm PST
All Seventh Grade Must Choose This Session
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:10pm PST
Library

1:55pm PST

Teen skin care facts and myths
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:10pm PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:10pm PST
Room 211

1:55pm PST

iMovie x Capcut FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm PST
Presenters
avatar for Smita Kolhatkar

Smita Kolhatkar

Director of Lower School, Director of Technology & Innovation, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 209

1:55pm PST

What are manufactured homes and how do you build them? LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm PST
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm PST
Room 207
 
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