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SCHOOL NEWS
Classes in Action
11th grade US History
Two-thirds of the 11th grade class spent the day in Washington D.C. last Friday. They participated in a brief Civil War walking tour in downtown D.C. followed by an exploration of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Students analyzed portraits of our presidents, paintings detailing events of the Civil War, portraits of 20th Century Americans, and paintings by modern American artists.
Amy Fink
11th grade Physics
Students learned about Foucault’s Pendulum and his mid-19th century discovery that the Earth rotates on its axis around the Sun. Students then conducted a related exercise in visual harmonic motion that corresponds to a different mathematical model: pendulum art. This activity provided an opportunity for students to explore the relationships of period, frequency, and wavelength as they relate to a pendulum. The pendulum artworks were created by placing pieces of paper underneath upside-down paint bottles. When the bottles swayed gently back and forth, paint dripped onto the paper in sweeping patterns. This resulted in artworks that were created by specific periods, frequencies, and wavelengths as determined by the length of the strings, the initial displacement, and angle of the displacement. The pendulum artworks are on display in the Moadon.
Dean Whitfield & Diane Wittner
 
Beyond the Classroom
 Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the omer, has become a minor holiday on which we celebrate in the midst of what is known as a time of sadness. In Israel, it is typical for schoolchildren to have picnics, play with bows and arrows, and plant trees. At Cardin, we celebrated the day with our own outdoor activities.
Most of the students participated with Project Ascent in a day of ropes course activities at the Weinberg Academy Challenge Course. They climbed a rock wall, played trust games, and swung from the trees, among other activities. Students had a chance to work  together in a much different way than is typical at school.
Some students were excited at the chance to wear a harness and climb trees, while others had to face their fear of heights or, for the first time, allow themselves to trust classmates with their own safety. While some walked away with slightly sunburned faces, the day was ultimately a great deal of fun, and gave students a new way to celebrate Lag B’Omer and their relationships with their peers.
After Prom Party
Plans are well under way for Cardin’s first After Prom Party, sponsored by CAPTS. The party will be held at the JCC Park Heights from 12:30- 4:30 am. Volunteers are needed to set up, clean up and chaperone, especially parents of Freshmen and Sophomores! The committee is soliciting prizes for our all night raffle drawings, Grand prize drawings, and is seeking funds toward our event. The evening will include swimming, basketball, DJ/music, karaoke, the big wheel, black jack, special events such as jump for money, half court shoot-off contests, and much more. Of course, food will be served and the party will end with breakfast. Please support this safe event! To volunteer, chaperone, sponsor, or provide a prize, please contact Shellie Cassel, haydencas@msn.com.
Mazal tov to Hannah Silverman, ’07 for winning first place at the Miriam Thomann Piano Competition of the Maryland State Music Teacher’s Association. The competition was held at Howard County Community College at the end of April. Hannah performed works by Beethoven and French Romantic composer, Cesar Franck.
Mazal tov to Rabbi Stuart Seltzer who will be honored on June 9th at Chizuk Amuno Congregation for his 19 years of service.
The Cardin school wishes to extend its condolences to Board of Trustees board member, Michael Novey, on the loss of his mother, Mrs. Ethel Novey. May God bring him comfort together with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
COLLEGE SCENE
What Difference Does DAY SCHOOL Make? The Impact of Day School: A Comparative Analysis of College Students.
This week, Margi Hoffman represented Cardin at a program presented by PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education) and the Brandeis University Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies in New York. Since the founding of PEJE ten years ago, it has become evident that day school education is having a tremendous impact on increasing numbers of children, families, and communities. The study was undertaken to determine the effects of this education on college students. The findings were very positive and encouraging, indicating that Jewish high school students gain admittance to colleges and universities that represent the full spectrum of institutions of higher learning, including the most highly selective (this is certainly true of our senior class!). The study found that alumni from Jewish schools were positive about the level of intellectual challenge and engagement fostered by their teachers, felt prepared academically and socially for the transition to college, and were involved in all aspects of Jewish and community campus life.
The study pointed out areas of student concern including the need, in some instances, for additional academic support for both the most highly able and those with learning differences. While some students felt that their exposure to higher level math, science, and technology was limited, that fact did not prevent them from choosing to major or select careers in those particular fields.
The results of this study will be reviewed extensively by educators, funders, parents, and others in light of the many possibilities that the findings hold for recruitment and retention of students. For those of you already enrolled in a wonderful Jewish Day School, it is heartening to know that you made the right choice for your children. Spread the word!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Genesis, Brandeis University’s Summer Program for Teens
Established in 1997 with a grant from Steven Spielberg’s Righteous Persons Foundation, Genesis is a summer program for high school juniors and seniors held at Brandeis University. The program combines Jewish studies, academics, the arts, and humanities, and teaches what it means to participate in a diverse community,. For more information, visit the website http://www.brandeis.edu/genesis/.
UPCOMING EVENTS - HOLD THAT DATE!
CAPTS invites you, family, friends, and neighbors to shop at Barnes and Noble at Festival at Woodholme in Pikesville all day on Sunday, May 20. A portion of the profits from this fundraiser will benefit the school. A special Cardin presentation will occur from 1–2pm.
of Doors & Windows art exhibit at the Norman and Sarah Brown Art Gallery of the Park Heights JCC. Four Cardin students have art works on display. Gallery hours – Monday to Thursday – 12 -4pm, Friday and Sunday – 12 -2pm.
Ron Shapiro, one of CJE's most popular Principal Center presenters last year, will be speaking at Woodholme Country Club as a guest of the Associated on the morning of Wednesday May 22. Dare To Prepare - for Success in Business and Life is the title of Ron's upcoming new book, as well as his address that morning. The program begins at 8:00 a.m., preceded by a half hour breakfast that offers networking opportunity. There is an event fee of $18, and all attendees will receive a free copy of the book when it is released. Contact Elizabeth Brown at 410-369-9268 or ebrown@associated.org for further details or registration.
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