For Mr. Kangaratan, science and indie rock are not worlds apart

By Deanna Grunfeld, Staff Writer
February 21, 2012

Third time’s a charm, or at least that’s what the newest science teacher, Sean Kangataran, and his 11th- and 12th-grade science students are hoping. As the third Biology and Physiology teacher this year, Mr. Kangataran joined the faculty Feb. 16 and received warm applause and even some cheers at... Read more »

Mr. Danovitch’s letter to parents concerning departure of Dr. Gudis

February 15, 2012

February 14, 2012  22 of Sh’vat 5772   Dear 11th and 12th grade parents,   Due to mounting concern about instruction in Dr. Gudis’ Biology and Physiology courses, we have decided to move forward and assign a more appropriate teacher for those courses. This decision was made after... Read more »

New science teacher Dr. Katya Gudis is gone, replaced by Mr. Sean Kangataran

Jacob Ellenhorn, Community Editor
February 15, 2012

After just two weeks teaching Biology and Physiology, Dr. Katya Gudis did not return this week and on Wednesday was replaced by a new teacher, Mr. Sean Kangataran. Dr. Gudis had replaced Ms. Mari Rosales, who resigned unexpedily Jan. 1 to enroll in nursing school at the University of North Carolina.... Read more »

Mr. Danovitch will bring a case to Fairness Committee against entire student body over Facebook ‘menace’

February 13, 2012

No time or place was proposed, but the following e-mail was sent by Acting General Studies Principal Mr. Roy Danovitch this afternoon: Dear Shalhevet Students, As I mentioned in Town Hall, I’d like to bring the student body to The Fairness Committee for abusing Facebook privileges. As many of you... Read more »

New Bio teacher Dr. Katya Gudis wants students and science to connect

Jacob Ellenhorn, Community Editor
January 31, 2012

While Shalhevet students were on a much-awaited weeklong vacation, Dr. Katya Gudis was busy setting up Biology and Physiology lessons after Miss Rosales’ unexpected departure Jan. 1. Dr. Gudis, a researcher and teacher who has worked in Los Angeles and Japan, wants her students to connect more personally... Read more »

Dr. Katya Gudis hired to fill position left by Ms. Rosales

January 23, 2012

The following e-mail was sent to parents today by Mr. Roy Danovitch, Acting Principal of General Studies: Dear Shalhevet Parents, It is with great excitement that we welcome Dr. Katya Gudis to the Shalhevet community. Dr. Gudis will be joining our faculty as a teacher for both 11th grade Biology and... Read more »

Rabbi Segal announces likely refinance of building, sale of “unused portion of site”

January 17, 2012

In the following e-mail, sent to the Shalhevet community Jan. 17, Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal states that improved financial stability has made it possible to begin planning major remodeling or reconstruction of the school’s building.  School leaders have been working with a bank to take advantage... Read more »

Letter from Mr. Danovitch to the Shalhevet community regarding Ms. Rosales’ resignation

January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012 6th of Tevet, 5772 Dear Parents, Over the weekend, Ms. Rosales informed the school that she was accepted into a nursing program at UNC Chapel Hill, and would be resigning from her position as a Science teacher at Shalhevet, effective immediately. In my conversation with Ms. Rosales, she... Read more »

Letter from Ms. Rosales to Shalhevet teachers

January 1, 2012

The following is a letter sent by e-mail from Ms. Mari Rosales to certain faculty and staff members this morning after she submitted her resignation to Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal. Jan. 1., 2012 Dear friends and colleagues, I would like to inform you that I just resigned from my position at Shalhevet... Read more »

Ms. Rosales has resigned, will pursue degree in nursing

Jacob Ellenhorn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 1, 2012

Science teacher Ms. Mari Rosales officially resigned this morning and will not be returning when school resumes tomorrow. In a letter sent to certain staff members, Ms. Rosales announced that she is currently at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., where she is pursuing a degree in... Read more »