Jewish K-8 School Logo in New England

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Logo Design Brief
Looking for a logo/mark for my pluralistic Jewish community day school in New England. Mantra is "thoughtful, intentional, and creative." I want our school (and imaging) to represent innovation, hands-on learning, and meaning. NOT a prep school. NOT stiff. But not too childish because we want to say "8th grade" as much as we say "kindergarten." Do not need focus on religion, but I'm open to religious symbols like the Star of David. Negative space is cool, but I'm no expert, and maybe that doesn't belong in our logo. Thanks in advance!!
Updates
Prefer no pre-fab, clip-art graphics
Added Monday, January 28, 2013
FYI if highlighting one word out of Cohen Hillel Academy, Hillel is the centerpiece
Added Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Target Market(s)
Parents with young kids (mostly liberal Jewish); donors
Industry/Entity Type
Religious
Logo Text
CHA or Cohen Hillel Academy
Logo styles of interest
Emblem Logo
Logo enclosed in a shape



Pictorial/Combination Logo
A real-world object (optional text)



Abstract Logo
Conceptual / symbolic (optional text)



Lettermark Logo
Acronym or letter based logo (text only)



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Requirements
Must have
- Multiple colors but also useable in grayscale (stationery, etc.)
Nice to have
- SUBTLE Jewish Star or candle or something like that. Modern sans serif font. Something that shows people we aren't the same old school that's been around for 50 years.