TheLehrmanLink A weekly publication of
lehrman community day school containing time-sensitive information for members of the school community
Vol 10 • Issue 3
Fri, September 5, 2008 • 5 Elul 5768 • j"xa,
Dear LCDS Families, Current research demonstrates that the value of collaboration builds powerful learning communities within schools. The most successful schools foster collaborative environments where teachers can share their best practices and most perplexing challenges with one another. Such an atmosphere gives teachers a vehicle for sharing ideas, taking risks, improving the quality of their teaching, and reflecting critically on their classroom practices. Teachers who work together see substantial improvements in student achievement, behavior, and attitude. Thanks to a special grant from CAJE and Project Day School Excellence, Ann Delehant, consultant from The National Staff Development Council, visited our school earlier this week to coach our faculty on ways to use our time together effectively. We anticipate that our teachers will be working closely together throughout the school year and will find themselves exceptionally prepared for classroom instruction. Students in turn will sense additional consistency both in the program and in teacher expectations. Collaboration allows the faculty across disciplines to understand one another better and helps to reinforce one another’s teaching. This creates appropriate learning environments in which students with diverse learning styles can maximize their learning potential. We are committed to providing the full time and resources necessary to foster a positive culture of collaboration and are excited to build powerful learning communities at LCDS. Shabbat Shalom. Jodi Bruce, Dean of Education
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Grades 4 & 5 Parents!
Get a Peek into LCDS’ Middle School Curriculum and Athletics Program Tue, Sept 9, 7:00 pm at LCDS Your invitation is in the mail… RSVP to Renee Steinman 305-866-2771 x10 or rsteinman@lehrmanschool.org
Papa•razzi patrol
Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org
Middle School meets Calder…
Candle lighting 7:18 pm
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In observance of Rosh ha-Shanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, LCDS will be closed the following days…
Mon–Tue, Sept 29-30 Erev Rosh ha-Shanah & Rosh ha-Shanah Wed, Oct 1 Rosh ha-Shanah Wed–Fri, Oct 8–10 Erev Yom Kippur & Yom Kippur Mon–Wed, Oct 13–15 Erev Sukkot & Sukkot Tue, Oct 21 Shemini Atzeret Wed, Oct 22 Simh.at Torah
Mrs. Brown’s Middle School art students studied examples of artwork—including Alexander Calder’s “Circus”—and created a wire sculptures of a figure, human or animal, in action.
Visit our online school calendar lehrmanschool.org/ 0809calendar
Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman
The Face(s) of LCDS
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• Skills Clinic: Mon., Sept. 15 • First Flag Football Game: Mon., Sept. 22 • Bowl-Off: Week of Nov. 17 • Basketball Season: Begins Jan. 12
Details online: lehrmanschool.org/athletics
Upcoming events…
Rosh ha-Shanah Chocolate Sale begins Mon, Sept 8* Tory Burch Event • Wed, Sept 17* Book Fair Mon–Thu, Sept 22–25* PA Meeting: Thu, Oct 2, 8:45 am @LCDS Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents *Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org Copyright ©2008 Lehrman Community Day School
Community Welfare
Mazal Tov to: • Janet & Michael Rapp (and sister Jennifer Reiz) on the engagement of Jonathan & Alana. • Lili Rotholz on the engagement of daughter Rebecca to Jeremy.
M-Th, Sept 22–25 PA
Safety First
Prior to the opening of school, Alvaro Sanchez, Director of Security, with an assist from Dennis Kainen, arranged a session for our faculty and staff to review our security policies and to meet our partners-in-safety from the community. Leading the session were professionals from the Department of Homeland Security, Miami-Dade Police Department, and Anti-Defamation League.
Trek to Our Book Fair Safari! Mon, Sep 22: 1:00–5:00 pm Tue, Sep 23: 8:00–5:00 pm Wed, Sep 24: 8:00–5:00 pm Thu, Sep 25: 8:00–1:00 pm Details online: lcdspa.org Volunteers Needed! Sign-up sheet posted in lobby.
reminders! Rabbi Linfield (seated, center) and Alvaro Sanchez (standing) discuss security with Miami-Dade Police Department representatives.
What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, September 8 Vegetable soup • Hot dogs French fries • Vegetarian baked beans Apples • Water (served Mon/Wed/Fri)
Tuesday, September 9
Ziti & marinara sauce • Tossed salad Garlic bread • Green beans Bananas • Milk (served Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday, September 10
ECD Programs! Get all the details online lehrmanschool.org/ecd Baby University: begins Thu Sept 25 lehrmanschool.org/BU Visit our Parent Portal online for: • 08-09 Student/Parent Handbook: read the Handbook online by flipping the pages with a click of your mouse. • 08-09 Uniforms: read our Uniform FAQs, or order directly from www.inunisonkids.com • 07-08 Yearbook: available for viewing and purchasing online. • 07-08 Class & Individual Photos: viewing and purchasing online. • Sukkot is coming! This year we are offering lulav & etrog sets. Deatils online: lehrmanschool.org/sukkot
Vegetable beef barley soup Tossed salad • Turkey sandwiches Sun chips • Pickles • Pears
Thursday, September 11
In the event of a storm… In addition to our phone-blast, our web site has last minute information: lehrmanschool.org/hotline
Cream of broccoli soup • Greek salad Pizza • Jello with whipped cream
CBB Community Bulletin Board
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Chicken & rice soup • Caesar salad Chicken fajitas • Mexican rice • Oranges
How do you learn about special events in the greater Jewish community? Visit our CBB online… lehrmanschool.org/cbb
Birthdays!
Students: Sept 13-26 Jenna Tencer. . . . . . 9/14 David Bejar. . . . . . . 9/15 Shirel Feingold-Studnik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/17 Samantha Grynberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/18 Camila Rubinovich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/18 Daniela Schmutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23 Samson Bienstock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23 Julian (Oscar) Sanchez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23 Natalee Friedman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23 Isaac Siama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/24 Peri Gould. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/26 Staff: Sept 13-26 Ayala Zeev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23 Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us! mybirthday@lcdswebsite.org
Our Web Site
We trust you have been visiting our updated site and taking advantage of the wealth of information available. From ASP information to Lunch Menus to the online handbook to Uniform FAQs, lehrmanschool.org is your first stop for LCDS-related information. As a parent, you have direct access to our secure Parent Portal via the home page. Need the password? Send us an e-mail from the e-mail address on record at the school and we will forward you the password. Before picking up the phone, try our web site…and if you do not find what you need, please let us know! Web-related questions and comments should be sent to email@lcdswebsite.org You must remember this…or do you? Help us identify these photographs!
View images online: lehrmanschool.org/oldpix