Ramaz ECC/Lower School Key Contacts 5780

RAMAZ ECC & LOWER SCHOOL KEY CONTACTS

As a co-educational, Modern Orthodox Day School, Ramaz strives to educate students toward the following goals: • A commitment to menschlichkeit, reflecting fineness of character, respect for others, integrity, and the centrality of chesed in all its manifestations.

• A commitment to Torah, mitzvot, Ahavat Yisrael, and love and support for the State of Israel.

• A commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, to intellectual rigor, to scholarship, and to a life-long love of learning.

• Loyalty and gratitude to the United States of America, and the democratic traditions and values of our country.

• A sense of responsibility for the Jewish people and all humankind.

RAMAZ ECC/LS KEY

2019-20/5780

Thank you for entrusting us with your children. We assume this special responsibility with much care, expertise and respect for each learner.

As professionals, we are here for you with every question or concern.

Please approach your child’s classroom teacher with questions regarding the academics or the social emotional classroom issues. Please approach the other professionals as appropriate.

Looking forward to a positive and productive school year for all.

Ms. Ruth Gafni Head of Nursery - Grade 8

Here’s a quick guide of whom to call when: TEACHER If you have a question about how your child is progressing in a particular class, communicate directly with the teacher. Contact the teacher via email. You may also call the school office at 212-774-8010 and an administrative assistant will connect you to a teacher’s voicemail. You should hear back from the teacher within a day or two.

ECC/LOWER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION The administrators are available to facilitate communication, assist you as parents during your son’s or daughter’s lower school years, and to enhance the quality of your child’s educational experience in the ECC/Lower School.

Ms. Ruth Gafni Head of Nursery - Grade 8 gafnir@ramaz.org

Ms. Lori Ash Director of ECC ashl@ramaz.org

Ms. Adrienne Laitman Director of General Studies laitmana@ramaz.org

Ms. Hedva Ofek-Shai Director of Hebrew Language Curriculum ofek-shaih@ramaz.org

Mr. Jordan Silvestri Dean of Students silvestrij@ramaz.org

ECC/LOWER SCHOOL OFFICE The Lower School office staff is available to answer questions or direct you to the proper individual. If a student has a change in attendance, arrival, or dismissal time, (e.g. for a doctor appointment or illness) please email lsoffice@ramaz.org to alert the ECC/Lower School office. For questions about DOE Transportation, please contact Ms. Acosta-Reyes.

Ms. Kristie Acosta-Reyes Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the Head of Nursery - Grade 8 acosta-reyesk@ramaz.org

Ms. Estee Gottfried Assistant to the Director of ECC & School Psychologist gottfriede@ramaz.org

Ms. Gabrielle Moskovitz Assistant to the Dean of Students and Director of Hebrew Language Curriculum moskovitzg@ramaz.org

Ms. Stephanie Rodas Assistant to the Director of Curriculum and Director of Special Services rodass@ramaz.org

HEALTH, GUIDANCE, AND LEARNING CENTER The School Psychologist, Director of Special Services, and the Learning Center faculty work as partners with teachers, parents, and the students themselves, helping those students deal with both emotional and learning issues.

Ms. Lillian Amar, Ms.Ed., LCSW School Psychologist amarl@ramaz.org

Ms. Nani Mintz Director of Special Services mintzn@ramaz.org

HEALTH OFFICE The Lower School Health Office is staffed with a full time registered nurse. It remains open the entire school day. Parents of students with any health related concerns are encouraged to contact the school nurse, who will facilitate communication of medical issues, when appropriate, to school teachers and personnel with regard to confidentiality.

Mr. Yossi Krasner, RN Nurse krasnery@ramaz.org

OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL The head of school is always pleased to hear from students and parents. Emails are always welcome and if you prefer an in-person meeting, please contact Ms. Michelle Daniels.

Mr. Jonathan Cannon Head of School cannonj@ramaz.org

Ms. Michelle Daniels Executive Assistant to the Head of School danielsm@ramaz.org

PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL!

The Ramaz Lower School in the Englander Education Center 125 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 212-774-8010 www.ramaz.org