From the classroom to the garden, our fifth graders are growing in every way—academically, emotionally, and as members of a thriving community. Whether they’re crafting art with meaning, planting seeds of change, or imagining a better world through ancient texts, one thing is clear: it’s a great day to be in fifth grade at AJA....
The AJA Market Day & Cultural Fair was an incredible success, bringing our community together for an exciting and vibrant celebration! Over 40 tables were set up in the Tocker Engagement and Education Room and Lobby of the Dell Jewish Community Center, featuring a diverse array of student entrepreneurs showcasing their creativity and hard work....
AJA is excited to announce our upcoming Market Day & Cultural Fair, a fun and educational event that will take place on February 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Dell Jewish Community Center in the Tocker Engagement & Education Center & Jennifer & David Kaufman Family Living Room. This year, we’re thrilled...
On a recent morning at Austin Jewish Academy, Mrs. Hidalgo’s 8th grade students took center stage for a powerful display of their critical thinking and debating skills, culminating in a series of thought-provoking debates centered around the Reconstruction era. Guided by their study of this transformative period in American history and a lesson in debating...
When Karen Hidalgo’s 8th graders started prepping for their Reconstruction Era debate, they got a crash course in persuasion from a seasoned family law attorney. With over 20 years of courtroom experience and a National Moot Court title under her belt, Hillery Kaplan shared practical tips on crafting strong arguments, presenting evidence, and winning over...
Many people ask Renee Lafair about her secret to child-rearing. Her three kids, now adults, attended Stanford, Northeastern, and Johns Hopkins University. In their spare time, they’ve worked together to build board games and advocate for change in national policies. But Renee says the “secret” to their successes started with Austin Jewish Academy’s Portfolio Day....
