November, 2008

Kadima students welcomed their grandparents and special visitors on November 7th.  Guests were treated to a delicious brunch and a wonderful musical performance by the children. Photos have been posted on the album page of our website.

Kadima staff will share information about our school and early childhood curriculum at The Mother Connection Pre-School Fair  on Wednesday, November 12th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Wyndham Hotel in Andover, MA. We are also attending the Chelmsford Mother's Club Pre-School Fair on Wednesday, November 19th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at All Saint's Episcopal Church in Chelmsford.

Kadima is hosting its annual Meet and Greet Open House on Wednesday, November 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. This informative morning will allow parents to hear about our innovative early childhood progams and a morning of classroom exploration for children who will be ages 2.9 - through age 5 by Sepember 1, 2009.

September 3, 2008

Kadima Community Day School opened its doors in Andover!  The school inaugurated its new home with a dedication ceremony that included placing mezuzot on its entries.   The ceremony evoked Kadima's name and message - "moving forward".

August 21, 2008

The Andover Townsman highlights Kadima's move to South Church in Andover.  Click here to read about how welcoming the Church community has been and how both organizations are looking forward to the prospect of learning from one another.

June 11, 2008

At Kadima's annual meeting they announced plans to move the school to Andover in July.  The school will be located at 41 Central Street in the school-wing of South Church.  This move is a vital part of the school's strategic plan to be more easily accessible to Jewish families throughout the Merrimack Valley.  The South Church facility is ideal for Kadima as it includes spacious classrooms, a Kadima-only entrance, playground, and an auditorium.  

In addition, next year's Board of Directors was elected. 


May 4, 2008

At Kadima's Spring Gala Dinner Dance & Silent Auction, Rabbi Ira Kironow was presented with the Healer of the World Award.  Rabbi Ira Kironow has been the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill, MA since 1981.  In addition, his leadership and commitment to Day School education in the Merrimack Valley have been instrumental in the success of Kadima and its predecessor, SSDSMV.  Visit our Album to see pictures from the event.


February 19, 2008

The Eagle Tribune highlights Kadima kids' efforts to help children in Israel.  They raised money and purchased toys that brought smiles to the faces of children in the oncology department at TelShomer/Sheba Medical Center. Click here to read more about their efforts.

October 31, 2007

The Andover Townsman highlights Kadima's efforts to build a strong Jewish Day School for the Merrimack Valley.  Click here to learn about Principal Jacobson and Kadima's bright future!


August 1, 2007

Kadima website now online!
Kadima officially launches its website, http://www.kadimadayschool.com/, today!


July 1, 2007

Kadima Names its First Principal

The Kadima CDS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael J. Jacobson as the first principal of our school! Michael joins us with extensive administrative and teaching experience, including 20 years as principal of schools in Newburyport and Essex, MA. We are looking forward to his leadership as Kadima opens its doors in 2007-2008. 

May 14, 2007

First-of-its-Kind Study Shows Students Who Attend Day Schools are Prepared to Thrive in College

A new, large-scale study conducted by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University illustrates the excellent preparation that Jewish day schools provide their students. Read the press release  here!

January 1, 2007

Task Force Appointed

The transition committee is establishing a task force of parents, staff, board members and community leaders across the Merrimack Valley to work with consultants and identify the key milestones necessary to launch the Kadima Community Day School.


October 15, 2006

Transition Team Established

The SSDSMV Board is appointing a transition team, led by Jonathan Krasner and Abby Finkel, to enable the closure of the existing school and the establishment of the Kadima Community Day School in the summer of 2007.  Their charter is to create a day school that best serves the diverse Jewish community in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.