Teachers learning at Professional Development workshop

Faculty Take PD into Their Own Hands

When I find myself in social settings outside of Bialik, I am often asked, “What is the key to Bialik’s success?” and “How do you have so many students?” Although the answer is, of course, multifaceted and there are many contributing factors, my immediate and top answer always rolls right off my tongue: “It’s our […]

Thank You for an Extraordinary Day of Giving

We are speechless. The incredible generosity of the Bialik community during our Day of Giving has left us feeling truly humbled and heartened. It’s remarkable to witness the Bialik community of parents, grandparents, students, staff, alumni and their families, joining hands to support our school. The extraordinary power of our Bialik community rallied together on […]

Teaching Students How to Deal with Social Conflicts

As an administrator I have many duties throughout the day, with one of the most vital being helping my students to resolve social conflicts, both big and small. On any given day, conflict could look like Jacob taking Ethan’s Show and Share and not returning it, Samantha kicking the ball too high and hitting Michael […]

From Principal to Dad Principal

They say time flies when you’re having fun and that is certainly the case for me. It’s hard to believe that I’m now in my sixth year as Viewmount Branch Principal and it’s extremely exciting to serve a thriving and vibrant Jewish day school. While the job is not without its challenges, I wake up […]

Our CommUNITY Gives with Open Hearts

Fundraising at Bialik has faced the challenges of the pandemic and not only adapted, but thrived, thanks to you — our exceptional Bialik CommUNITY. We are bursting with gratitude after wrapping up our sixth annual Day of Giving. We are overwhelmed that we raised a total of $536,729 gifts from 724 donors. There was […]

How We Carefully Cultivate our Student Leaders

“As we look into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” Bill Gates. Did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team and is now a six-time NBA champion, five-time NBA MVP and four-time NBA all-star? Did you know that Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper […]

When Is a Mistake Not a Mistake?

When my sons were learning to walk and they fell down, I cheered loudly, giving them the confidence to get up and try again. And then, when they were building their LEGO and one of them accidentally bumped into it and broke the other’s creation, I would always jump in with, “Oops! No big deal. […]

From Remote to In-Person…Executive Functioning Reboot

A favourite part of my day occurs when students knock on my door and want to give me an update of how they are feeling and what they are up to. The latest chatter was amusing: “I have to wake up so early, just to eat breakfast, get dressed and get here on time.” A […]

Our Parents’ Farewell Address

At our Pre-Graduation Zoom Ceremonies, we were privileged to hear from two alum parents, Joanna Sugar’84 at our Viewmount Branch and Melita Sager’95 at our Himel Branch. Both their heartfelt addresses to the Class of 2021 spoke of the impact Bialik has made on their lives and those of their families. ———————– Viewmount Branch Good […]

Head of School’s Graduation Address

Dear Bialik Graduates of 2021, Mazal tov to you all! .כל הכבוד על המאמץ, העבודה, הנחישות, והאכפתיות שהביאו אתכם לרגע הזה Completing your time at Bialik represents a wonderful accomplishment, one which should give you and your families a tremendous sense of pride. This is true of every graduating class, of course, but all the […]