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embraced the challenge
of designing floats and
coordinating a miniaturized
version of the iconic parade
focusing on our love for
Israel as an inspiration.
Given all that has been
happening with our brothers
and sisters in Israel, it felt
most appropriate for us
to use this opportunity to
help our students connect
to all the things we love
about Israel, its culture,
its landmarks and history,
as well as honoring and
respecting the soldiers in the
IDF.
Teachers and school
administrators seized
the opportunity to blend
hands-on experience with
educational elements,
incorporating lessons
on teamwork, project
management and artistic
expression. The project not
only aimed to replicate the
grandeur of the famous
parade but also served as
a platform for students
to showcase their talents,
fostering a sense of pride and
accomplishment.
THE STUDENT-MADE
FRIENDSGIVING DAY
PARADE
As the school hallways
transformed into a parade
route, anticipation and
excitement filled the air. The
student-made floats, adorned
with vibrant decorations,
paraded through the school
grounds.
Each float represented
a unique aspect of Israel,
celebrating famous cites
throughout the country, while
simultaneously saluting and
supporting our soldiers from
the IDF, specifically noting
some of our Farber alumni
who are currently protecting
the land.
Our students, ranging from
our toddler class all the way
through our high school
students, as well as teachers
and administrators, gathered
to witness the spectacle,
cheering on the creative
endeavors of the students.
The student-made parade
became a celebration
of artistic expression,
collaboration and community
spirit. The joyous atmosphere
mirrored the essence of
Thanksgiving, bringing
people together in a shared
experience of creativity and
gratitude.
The student-made
Friendsgiving Day Parade
showcased the incredible
potential that lies within the
halls of education, proving
that with imagination,
teamwork and a dash of
inspiration, even the grandeur
of a Thanksgiving Day Parade
can be recreated on a smaller
scale, fostering a sense of
unity and celebration within
the school community.
Elana Miodownik is a social worker
at Sara Rivka Friedman Elementary
School and FHDS Middle School.
LEFT: Benny Rosenthal and Ayelet Walz proudly
display the Kindergarten Classic Israeli foods float.
BOTTOM LEFT: Fourth grade boys with a scene of
banana boating on a beach in Eilat. RIGHT: Third
grade designed and created the famous Machane
Yehuda Shuk.