The Lehrman Link by Lehrman Community Day School

TheLehrmanLink A weekly publication of

lehrman community day school containing time-sensitive information for members of the school community

Vol 10 • Issue 5

Fri, September 19, 2008 • 19 Elul 5768 • j"xa,

kukt y"h

Papa•razzi patrol

Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org

Proving Grounds…

Here is a peek into how to navigate your journey: 1. As you begin the adventure, you will receive your child’s Passport at the ‘customs agents’. 2. Check your map to find your child(ren)’s classes. 3. At each stop along your journey, see what your children will be learning this year. 4. In each classroom, there will be a station where you will receive a ‘visa’ sticker to validate your visit. 5. Do not forget to speak with Head of School Rabbi Seth Linfield, who will also stamp your passport(s). He will be walking around the school; however, should you miss him on your travels, he will be in the lobby near the end of the evening. 6. Before you head home (do not forget to go on safari at the PA Book Fair!) stop by our ‘customs agents’ who will exchange your passport for a gift. Enjoy and Learn! Shabbat Shalom, Jodi Bruce, Dean of Education

…our fourth graders came face to face with a volcano while learning how the pressure of the magma pushes through the surface. Meanwhile, third graders jumped rope to study how different parts of the skeleton move while in motion.

Candle lighting 7:02 pm

Good, Sweet Wishes

During this period, our community will be finding fresh ways to express the attention to others that is critical to mitzvot beyn adam l’h.avero (commandments as to interpersonal behavior). Each student will design a Shanah Tovah card with a relevant message. On Thursday, September 25, students and faculty will exchange cards during tefillah; a candy will be attached to each card representing a sweet New Year. In addition, a large fruit tree will be placed in the school entrance. Each class will write out a global wish on an apple-shaped card, to be hung on the tree. Students in first grade and above will be visiting a local canal for a communal tashlikh (literally, to toss or throw away) ceremony. We will be throwing bread crumbs into the water, in a symbolic repudiation of our shortcomings. In advance of Yom Kippur, we will be using age-appropriate videos and reflective group discussions to explore teshuvah (repentance). The editorial staff of the Lehrman Link wishes all of our loyal readers a happy, healthy and sweet New Year.

Rosh ha-Shanah Chocolate Sale end 9/19! A special Thank You to Tory Burch for a lovely evening & their donation to LCDS!

Upcoming events…

Book Fair Mon–Thu, Sept 22–25 Thu, Oct 30: Girls Night Out! PA Meeting: Thu, Oct 2, 8:45 am @LCDS Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org

Visit us online for a gallery of picture perfect doors, and online flipbooks about Meanies visiting LCDS! lcdsphotos.org

This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL

Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman • Middle School Tennis instruction now at North Shore courts. • First Flag Football Game: Mon., Sept. 22 • Bowl-Off: Week of Nov. 17

Have you registered?

Birthdays!

Infant/Child CPR

Thu, Sep 25@7:00 pm Details on our web site lehrmanschool.org/BU or pick up a brochure in the school office

January Toddler Class

Class begins January 5, 2009 and ends June 11. Enrollment is open to children 18 months of age and older. The half-day option ends at 1:00 pm; full-day until 3:30 pm Mon–Thu and 3:00 pm Fridays. Contact Jennifer Reiz 305.866.2771 x28.

Smart Board Intensive Fifteen faculty members will spend the evening of Wed., Oct 29 together sharing and honing methods for reaping the benefits from our new Smart Boards.

The Smart Board in action.

What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, September 22 Split pea soup • Roast beef Mashed potatoes • Mixed vegetables Watermelon • Water (served Mon/Wed/Fri)

Tuesday, September 23

Greek salad • Angel hair pasta with broccoli • Garlic bread Peaches • Milk (served Tues & Thurs)

Wednesday, September 24

Mini egg rolls • Oriental salad Sweet & sour chicken with fried rice Pineapple chunks

Thursday, September 25

Greek salad • Vegetable cutlets Parmigiana with ziti • Apple crumb cake

Friday, September 26 • ouka

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Chicken noodle soup • Tossed salad Beef fajitas • Mexican rice • Bananas

Trek to Our Book Fair! Mon-Thu, Sept 22–25

Mon, Sep 22: 1:00–5:00 pm Tue, Sep 23: 8:00–5:00 pm Wed, Sep 24: 8:00–8:00 pm Thu, Sep 25: 8:00–1:00 pm Events: Tues: Wild Wardrobe Storytime Wed: Passport to Learning (Back to School Night) Come explore our large selection of books and find great reads for every person in your family. Many of the books are for young readers. These books represent the best authors and illustrators in children’s publishing. We are passionate about reading and hope you and your family can be a part of our Book Fair experience. Your child will visit the book fair to make a wish list on Tues, Sept 23. Please visit our fair to make selections from your child’s wish list. Please stop by the Classroom Wish List Display as well. Add books to our classroom shelves by purchasing books and donating them to your child’s class. We still need volunteers! The Sign-Up sheet is posted in the school lobby. This year we have a new opportunity to bring more books to our classrooms. We call it One For Books. When shopping at the fair, donate just $1 or loose change and sign a Book Slip with your child’s name; we will display it at our Fair. All money collected goes directly to purchasing books for the LCDS Library. Scholastic Book Fairs will match the One for Books dollars we raise with a donation of up to one million books to three non-profit organizations devoted to improving reading skills among children: Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., National Center for Family Literacy and Toys for Tots. We appreciate your dedication to creating lifelong readers. See you at our Book Fair!

CBB Community Bulletin Board Visit our CBB online… lehrmanschool.org/cbb

Students: Oct 11-Oct 24 Noa Baranes. . . . . . . . . 10/11 Liora Cariglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/14 Tomas La Loggia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/14 Franco Roitman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/14 Mildred Waxman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/14 Rebecca Kapiloff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/15 Patrick Mancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/15 Isaac Ayash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/18 Rain Watt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/24 Faculty & Staff: Oct 11-Oct 24 Naama Bashan Wagner. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/10 Louise Enea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/16 Joan Saka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/24 Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us! mybirthday@lcdswebsite.org

reminders!

Speech/Hearing Screening: Mon, Sep 22 Passport to Learning: Wed, Sept 24 lehrmanschool.org/passport Baby University: begins Thu, Sept 25 lehrmanschool.org/BU First OPEN HOUSE of the year: PreK–1. Tues, Oct 7—tell a friend! online lehrmanschool.org/admissions Visit our Parent Portal online for: • Updates on the 08-09 school calendar: lehrmanschool.org/0809calendar • 08-09 Student/Parent Handbook • 08-09 Uniforms: read our Uniform FAQs, or order directly from www.inunisonkids.com • Sukkot is coming! We are offering lulav & etrog sets. Details online: lehrmanschool.org/sukkot

Holiday Closings:

Rosh ha-Shanah: M–W, Sept 29–Oct 1 Yom Kippur/Sukkot: Wed-W,ed Oct 8–15 Shemini Atzeret/ Simh.at Torah: T-W, Oct 21–22

Destination: Yerucham, Israel

Teacher David Hazan and Director of Admissions Linda Schaffzin are in Israel for a Mifgash, a meeting with principals and teachers in Yerucham. Check our web site for photos lehrmanschool.org/mifgash

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