At DuBow Preschool and Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, students in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas can experience the difference of receiving a private school education from an independently run institution. By offering both a Jewish preschool and Jewish day school, Galinsky Academy provides Florida families with the opportunity to simultaneously enforce high academic standards and cultivate a deep respect for their religion with their children.
With over 75 years in operation, our local community respects our institution as an academic leader that prepares our students for educational opportunities and life beyond the walls of our school.
However, this is not the only thing that makes our school special. The following are just a few advantages that set our school apart:
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During a recent library visit, Mrs. M. shared "Little Libraries, Big Heroes" by Miranda Paul. Today Kindergarteners skyped with the author! This picture book introduces the Little Free Library movement which was started by Todd H. Bol--"an ordinary hero." A Little Free Library often looks like a mailbox and they are now sprinkled throughout the United States and the world. These little boxes provide book access to anyone who is in need of a good book. In general, it is encouraged if you take a book, one day you will donate a book in return. Kindergarteners learned that not every community has a library--even in the United States. The kids spent their fifteen minutes with Ms. Paul asking questions about the book. If you are a parent of a kindergartener, ask your child about the great questions. And see if they can explain to you who "Bookmobile Bob" is!
Our 1st-grade students learned about the artist Nam June Paik. Nam June Paik recycled old televisions and turned them into sculptures.
Students turned everyday materials, such as wood and bottle caps, into robots. Next, they will add electrical circuits using conductive clay and LED lights to complete the sculptures! Stay tuned!
Tizmoret is Queens College Hillel’s professional Jewish a cappella group. Tizmoret draws singers from colleges throughout the New York City area and has taken Jewish collegiate a cappella to the next level, performing classic Jewish melodies, American pop music and contemporary Israeli tunes.
We had the pleasure to host “Tizmoret” at school and enjoy a concert today! What a performance!
We are accredited through the Florida Council for Independent Schools, and we are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. In addition, DuBow Preschool is also a Five Star School through Guiding Stars. If you would like to learn more about how we can serve your family, please reach out for a tour or for additional information.
If you are interested in either the DuBow Preschool program or the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School program at Galinsky Academy, please contact our office for additional information. We look forward to speaking with you about what makes our school unique.