Beit Rayim Hebrew School Newsletter Newsletter February, 2008 Sh’vat– Adar I, 5768
Principal Rabbi David M. Eligberg
Family Education Days C on te n t Shalom Parents News School Council News February Birthdays Report Cards Youth Group Zippi’s letter School council Upcoming Events Shabbat Shorashim Kabbalat Shabbat Family Education Days • Grade 6 • Grade 3 Fundraiser night Calendar
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How to Contact your Child’s Teacher: Please call the office
905.889.0276 x.32 or school@beitrayim.org
Grade 6 February 3
Grade 3 February 24
@ 9:30 AM Theme: Wrap & Roll
@ 10:30 AM Theme: Prayer
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Shalom Horim/Parents, Helping our children learn about Israel and develop a strong link to our ancestral home and the modern State of Israel is a challenge. There are many resources available on the internet that are fun for the kids, educational and begin the process of building a bridge to Israel. I would encourage you to visit them with your child(ren) and hopefully find one that your child(ren) will want to visit again. Learning about Israel will also generate excitement for our school's celebration of Israel@60 and the many community wide activities being planned including the Walk with Israel on Sunday May 25th. 1. www.israelemb.org/kids/ 2. www.Israelforkids.com 3. www.dolphinreef.co.il 4. www.babaganewz.com 5. www.jetix.co.il B’vracha, Rabbi David M. Eligberg
The message will be given to the teacher who will contact you.
Upcoming Events • • • •
Shabbat Shorashim– Feb. 2 Family Education: Grade 6– Feb. 3 Family Education: Grade 3Feb. 24 Kabbalat Shabbat - Feb. 29
We have extended our school calendar Please make sure to mark Thursday June 5 and Sunday June 8 as Hebrew School days. In response to the many inquiries and concerns regarding lost school days, we have made provision to replace them at the end of our school year.
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Report Cards Please remember to return the signed copy of the report card to the school.
Are you part of the Beit Rayim Youth Group? Contact Cheri to find out about Upcoming programs and become a youth member to save on program fees! cheris@rogers.com Recent programs have included: National Film Board, Mad Science, apple picking…
Help Wanted!! We Need You! It takes so much time and man power to make sure your children get the attention they deserve. But with your help, even for one event or one hour, you can be assured the best will be given! Here is how you can make a difference! With the winter weather here we need 4 parents to help make phone calls in case of school closures! The Kiss and Ride is an easy and quick way to get your kids into school, but we need some help to make sure it is safe! Our events are great fun for all participants, let’s get some photographers to help capture the memories! Snack Club has been going well but how can we get more kids enrolled? And who has some good food ideas to share? Upcoming events need your help to get the momentum going! What are you good at? What you can share with us? We are already working on our Israel@60 celebration! Please contact me either through the office or come say hi at the school! I want to hear ALL your comments! Steffi Goodfield- Chair- Beit Rayim School Council
Happy Birthday! Hayden Godfrey, Feb. 3 Zachary Giblon, Feb. 9 Jayme Zigelstein, Feb. 10 Rebecca Schneider, Feb. 11 Connor Wainberg, Feb. 11 Jake Black, Feb. 12 Jacob Israel, Feb. 15 Joshua Melamedov, Feb. 17 Jacob Melamedov, Feb. 17 Ethan Goldberg, Feb. 19 Ellie Siegel, Feb. 21 Goldie Majewski, Feb. 22 Trevor Fruitman, Feb. 25 Jory Clements, Feb. 28
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Dear Rabbi Eligberg, Claudia, students, faculty and parents: For me, the decision to stop teaching at the Beit Rayim School was a very difficult one. Last Sunday was a memorable experience for me. To have all the students, faculty members and some parents gathered in my honor was extremely thoughtful and I appreciate it. Rabbi, I was touched by your thoughtfulness, appreciation and caring. Rabbi, I am not sure I thanked you for all your kind words, support and advice that you gave me during the time that we worked together. I appreciate all your hard work and the farewell party that you organized for me. Claudia, it was a pleasure to work with you and I appreciate the manner in which you accommodated all the teachers requests without any complaint. Please thank all the parents that stayed for the gathering and the others for their kind words and concern. Best wishes of success, Zippi
DID YOU MOVE? OR CHANGE E-MAIL ? DO YOU HAVE A NEW PHONE NUMBER? PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION school@beitrayim.org 905-889-0276 x.32
NO School Sunday Feb. 17
School Council Get involved in your child’s Hebrew School experience by joining the Beit Rayim School Council. The next meeting is on Sunday, February 10th. For more details please contact the school office.
SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTIFICATION In case of bad weather conditions the principal will make his decision based on his best judgment at 1:00 PM on Thursday and at 7:30 AM on Sunday. No decision will be made prior to these times. Please check your e-mail regularly after this time as it is our fastest method of communication. Our school phone number 905-889-0276 x.32 will be updated to reflect the status of the school for the day. (After 1:00 o’clock on Thursday and at 7:30 AM on Sunday) Our School Council still needs volunteers to help make calls. The volunteers make the phone calls right after the decision regarding school cancellation is made.
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Upcoming Events
Shabbat Shorashim Saturday, February2 10:30–11:30AM Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, February 29 6:00– 7:15 PM Both services are held at The Reena Battle Centre 927 Clark Ave. W. Thornhill
Lunch & learn series with Rabbi David Eligberg First session: Shabbat, March 8 When: After Services Where: Reena Battle Centre
We’re on the Web! www.beitrayim.org
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Reminder: Our school is NUT FREE and KOSHER.
In winter time please leave your boots outside of the classrooms. Remember to bring shoes!
School Office: 209-1118 Centre St. Thornhill ON L4J 7R9Phone: (905) 889-0276 x32 During School Hours: (647) 230-0597 Fax: (905)889-4113 E-mail: school@beitrayim.org