December 17, 2008 / Kislev 20, 5769
It's hard to believe that it is almost Chanukah and that in a few more
sessions the school year will be almost half way over. It's been a
very active time here: we have been learning about tzedakah and saving
with the Moon Jar project, making impressive progress in the Hebrew
text books, and participating in Tefillah and Torah study. I hope
that everyone has an enjoyable and rejuvenating winter break. Happy
Chanukah!
Kol tuv (all the best),
R' Shalom Bochner, Director of Life Long Learning at Netivot Shalom
Table of Contents
It's Almost Chanukah Party on Thursday 12/18 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Family Shabbat Dinner for Kindergarten through 2nd grades on Friday
12/19 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Improvements in School Program / Schedule
Room Parents
Yahoo e-mail list
School Roster
Tel Am materials for Hebrew Bilingual Program
Ora VeSimchah Youth Shabbat Services for 3rd - 5th graders
February 1st Rick Recht Concert
New Door Code / Parking
Family Shabbat Dinner for K-2nd grades on Friday 12/20 6:30 pm
On Friday night December 20th all families with students in the
Kindergarten through 2nd grade Hebrew Bilingual program are invited
to join us for a delicious Shabbat Dinner being catered by Mostly
Molly (Malka Scheinok) Celebrate Shabbat with the other families in
the Kadima School and have a chance to get to know each other and
Rabbi Shalom Bochner, the Director of Life Long Learning, in a relaxed
atmosphere. Welcoming Shabat with singing, Dinner, and shmoozing from
6:00 to 8:00 pm. The cost is $15 per adult, $10 for kids, and $45 for
a family. Please RSVP by pre-paying at the Education Office (upstairs)
by 12/17. For more information, contact Shalom Bochner at 549-9447,
ext 104 or education@netivotshalom.org
There will be monthly family oriented Shabbat dinners starting in January.
It's Almost Chanukah Party on Thursday 12/18 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Come join us for our pre-Channukah party! We will have Dreidles,
Latkes and Channukah singing. Parent volunteers are needed for latke
making, set up and clean up. Call Deborah Lewis as soon as possible at
420-5786 to volunteer to make latkes, set up or clean up.
Improvements in School Program / Schedule
All programs benefit from feedback from the students and parents.
Based on information that was shared at last month's town hall meeting
and a number of other conversations, after the winter break we'll be
improving the school schedule and program to include a longer recess
and snack break, increasing the amount of learning through games,
movement, and hands-on activities, and focussing more on the Hebrew
programs. Please continue to provide suggestions as we refine our
program. We are committed to offering high quality educational
programs and ensuring a warm, meaningful and enjoyable school
environment.
Room Parents
Do you enjoy socializing? Are you interested in supporting our
Shabbat Dinner programs and other social and holiday events? Consider
being a Room Parent! We are looking for parents who can help maximize
the interactions between families in the programs through helping with
events and classroom communication. If you are interested in helping
please be in touch with Shalom in the Education Office or Deborah
Lewis, our Youth / Ed. Chair.
Yahoo e-mail lists
We have created Yahoo e-mail lists for the K-2 Hebrew Bilingual
Program and 3rd-6th grades Kadima School program. These lists will
allow us to more easily send out monthly newsletters and
announcements. If you are not yet on the list please send an e-mail
to: education@netivotshalom.org Since we'll be moving towards
sending out fewer hardcopy newsletters and fliers please make sure
that you are staying informed by being part of these important and
useful list serves.
Tel Am materials for Hebrew Bilingual Program
We have available a wonderful resource for additional Hebrew learning
for the 1st-2nd grade class: the Tel Am Series of books and CD's.
These materials, created in Israel for North American Day Schools, are
available for home use. Please check-out materials at the Education
Office where they are kept. Kids love using these materials!
Ora VeSimchah Youth Shabbat Services for 3rd - 5th graders
This new Shabbat morning program meets at 11:00 - 12:00 in the Library on:
1/31, 2/14, 3/14, 4/25, 5/16. Rabbi Shalom Bochner leads these
Services which include: songs and teffilot, age-appropriate Torah
study, and a Jewish folk tale. Parents are welcome to join us, but
not required; helping your daughter/son get settled is very much
appreciated. Please mark the dates and spread the word!
February 1st Rick Recht Concert
On Sunday February 1st at 4:00 pm Netivot Shalom will be hosting an
amazing concert with Rick Recht. Rick is very well known in the
Jewish summer camp circuit and his song "The Hope" is an incredibly
moving experience. Check out these links for some free music and
information:
http://http://rickrecht.com/cfreedownload08.html
HTTP://WWW.RICKRECHT.COM
HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/RICKRECHT
New Door Code / Parking
We have a new code for the building's front door. Contact the
education office if you need it. Please do not share the new code
with your children. To ensure a safe and legal parking experience
please do not park in the no-parking zones in front of the building.
Thanks!
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