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Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher
The classroom teacher is your first point of contact for questions or concerns relating to the classroom, curriculum, or your child’s academic, social, emotional, or behavioral progress

Jennifer Wasserman, Director of Early Childhood jennifer.wasserman@hilleltorah.org 
– General questions or concerns regarding your Early Childhood student that the teacher cannot answer

– To inquire about programs, schedules, and general questions relating to Early Childhood

Primary School (Grades 1-4)

Classroom Teacher
The classroom teacher is your first point of contact for any questions or concerns relating to the classroom, curriculum, or your child’s academic, social, emotional, or behavioral progress

Resource Teacher
Any questions related to your child’s resource support

Sari Kravitt, Primary School Dean of Student Life sari.kravitt@hilleltorah.org
– General questions regarding Primary School logistics and student issues that cannot be answered by a teacher
– Student behavior issues in grades 1- 4

Rivka Varnai, Director of Student Services
rivka.varnai@hilleltorah.org
Questions related to Student Services and academic support in grades 1-4 that cannot be answered by your child’s resource teacher

Middle School (grades 5-8)

Classroom Teacher
The classroom teacher is your first point of contact for any questions or concerns relating to the classroom, curriculum, or your child’s academic, social, emotional, or behavioral progress in that class

Resource Teacher
Any questions related to your child’s resource support

Middle School Advisor (Grade-Specific)
Questions or concerns relating to social/emotional issues

Sarah Lakin, Middle School Dean of Student Life sarah.lakin@hilleltorah.org
General questions regarding Middle School logistics or student issues that cannot be answered by a teacher or advisor
Student behavior issues in grades 5-8

Samara Kipnis, Middle School Student Services Coordinator samara.kipnis@hilleltorah.org
Questions related to Student Services and academic support in grades 5-8 that cannot be answered by your child’s learning specialist

K-8 Attendance

attendance@hilleltorah.org
– To report your child’s absence or illness
– To report late arrival or early pick-up

Preschool Attendance

htearlychildhood@hilleltorah.org
– To report your child’s absence or illness
– To report late arrival or early pick-up

Medical

nurse@hilleltorah.org  (847) 674 6533 Ext 218
Rena Meisel, School Nurse

Parentlocker

rena.litwack@hilleltorah.org
For any technical issues or questions

Busing & Transportation

dov.shandalov@hilleltorah.org
Any questions related to busing

Hot Lunch & PTA

ptapresidents@hilleltorah.org
– To inquire about volunteer opportunities and to get involved in the PTA, or with Hot Lunch questions

Parnes Hayom

morrine.sweer@hilleltorah.org ( 847) 674-6533 Ext 214
To make a Parnes Hayom dedication

Student Life

sari.kravitt@hilleltorah.org
Sari Kravitt, Dean of Student Life, Primary School
Questions related to school logistics and student behavior issues for students in grades 1-4

sarah.lakin@hilleltorah.org
Sarah Lakin, Dean of Student Life, Middle School
Questions related to school logistics and student behavior issues for students in grades 5-8

Student Services

rivka.varnai@hilleltorah.org 
Rivka Varnai, Director of Student Services
Questions related to Student Services and academic support for students in grades 1-4

samara.kipnis@hilleltorah.org
Samara Kipnis, Student Services Coordinator, Middle School
– Questions related to academic support for students in grades 5-8

Social/Emotional

carly.krawetz@hilleltorah.org  (847) 674-6533 Ext 14
Carly Krawetz, School Social Worker
To discuss anything related to your child’s social/emotional needs, after you’ve spoken with your child’s teacher

Principal

menachem.linzer@hilleltorah.org
Rabbi Menachem Linzer
To discuss any school-wide issues
If your question hasn’t been resolved after contacting the designated person

Director of Judaic Studies

natan.brownstein@hilleltorah.org
Rav Natan Brownstein
Questions or issues regarding Judaic studies classes or programs that cannot be answered by the classroom teacher

Director of General Studies

miriam.kopelow@hilleltorah.org
Miriam Kopelow
Questions or issues regarding general studies classes or programs that cannot be answered by the classroom teacher

Director of Early Childhood

jennifer.wasserman@hilleltorah.org
Jennifer Wasserman
General questions or concerns regarding your Early Childhood student
– To inquire about programs, schedules, and general questions relating to Early Childhood

Financial

dov.shandalov@hilleltorah.org (847) 674-6533 Ext 204
Dov Shandalov, Business Administrator 
– Questions about tuition and/or financial assistance
– Questions about Give/Get
– Questions about FACTS
– Questions about TAP

Admissions 

karin.felix@hilleltorah.org (847) 674-6533 Ext 209
Karin Felix, Director of Admissions
– To arrange a tour
– To discuss the admissions process

Fundraising and Donations

Morrine.Sweer@hilleltorah.org
Morrine Sweer- Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations Manager
– Any questions related to making a donation and our fundraising opportunities and events.

Marketing

chaya.gordonburstyn@hilleltorah.org (847) 674-6533 Ext 212
Chaya Gordon Burstyn, Director of Communications
– To submit something for the FYI Community News section of the weekly email newsletter

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