Bialik Blog
Embracing Discomfort, Encouraging Growth
June 12, 2025
Since 2018, I've had the privilege of teaching in Bialik's Senior Division. During my maternity leave with my daughte…
Read MoreEmotional Growth is Part of Learning
May 27, 2025
At Bialik, we recognize that learning goes beyond academics. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an essential part of…
Read MoreNavigating Exam Stress: A Guide for Parents
May 21, 2025
As exam time approaches for our Grade 7 and 8 students, it’s important to recognize that many may experience te…
Read MoreWhat 'Adolescence' Gets Right: On Launching Unplugged Bialik
May 12, 2025
This blog was first published on Adam Hummel’s Catch Substack. In Netflix’s recent docudrama Adolescence,…
Read MoreClick Smart, Think Sharp: Teaching Digital Citizenship
February 24, 2025
When I think about my own childhood, I recall the cutting edge computer lab our school was so fortunate to have - 20…
Read MoreMore Than Just Fun and Games
February 3, 2025
Engaging in extracurricular activities is one of the most enriching parts of a student’s life, offering opportu…
Read MoreLoving Our Children's Independence
January 15, 2025
I have a distinct memory from my first time away at overnight camp and it’s not about campfire songs or canoein…
Read MoreWhat Your Children Want You to Know
June 25, 2024
When the Bialik administrators approached us about leading a seminar for parents, we knew that there was one topic th…
Read MoreAll in for All Kids
December 12, 2023
Everyday I wear my blue Bialik lanyard that bears the phrase “All in for All Kids.” It is a reminder of…
Read MoreSpeaking Up: The Importance of Student Voice
October 6, 2023
Last year, a group of Grade 3 students at Viewmount were tasked with a persuasive writing activity and were asked by…
Read MoreTransitioning Back to School
August 31, 2023
As I prepare for my second year as School Social Worker for Grades 5 – 8 at the Viewmount Branch, I find myself…
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