TheLehrmanLink A weekly publication of
lehrman community day school containing time-sensitive information for members of the school community
Vol 10 • Issue 10
Fri, October 31, 2008 • 2 H.eshvan 5769 • j"xa,
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Candle lighting 6:22 pm
Election 2008 LCDS hosts major party representatives
Civics Coordinator Linda Lubow reviews posters in anticipation of our mock election on Tuesday.
Letter to the Editor:
(received after Judy Blume’s talk)
On October 26, celebrated Author Judy Blume came to LCDS to discuss why this is the most important election of her lifetime and why she is voting for Sen. Barack Obama. Eric Lynn, Middle East Policy Advisor for the Obama Campaign, and former Rep. Peter Deutsch (D-FL), also spoke.
On October 27, Senator Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT) was here to discuss issues of importance to the Jewish community and why he is supporting Sen. John McCain.
Judy Blume met with our students and discussed creative writing. Rabbi Linfield greets Sen. Joseph Lieberman.
Sen. Lieberman answered questions from our students. Ms. Blume lunched with ECD students.
More images at lcdsphotos.org
Papa•razzi patrol
Fresh on the high from the event this morning (and what’s a few extra minutes when I’m already 2 hours late to work!), I stopped off at my house so that I could write to you immediately to let you know how privileged and proud I feel to be part of a school that would engage our school community in such a lively and meaningful exercise (and no, it is not just because I happen to share the same views as today’s speakers!) To learn from an author with whom many of us spent countless nights of our childhood was inspirational. To learn from advisors that can report the front line facts was educational and essential, not to mention a valuable lesson in the role of fact versus propaganda. I will look forward to tomorrow’s event as well. For, as Rabbi Linfield pointed out, debate and the opportunity to learn with open ears are values in which we, as Jews, take pride. Thank you to all of you for bringing me, personally, and the school community such an informative and moving opportunity. I am proud to be a leader in a school that values alternative sources of education. Nikki Weisburd Parent and Board member
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Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org Kindergarteners posed with their gum drop tree (right) which, according to scientists, blooms once a year just prior to the first Tuesday in November.
Flag Football October 27: Boys’ Varsity 6, Jacobson Sinai 20 Boys’ JV 6, Jacobson Sinai 0 Schedules online at lehrmanschool.org/sports
Tuesday, November 11 BYFTSD is a wonderful way to showcase LCDS. Encourage your students to invite a friend…and invite your friends to our upcoming ECD Open House, Tue, Nov 18.
Red Ribbon Week activities… more at lcdsphotos.org
This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL
*Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman Copyright ©2008 Lehrman Community Day School
Community Welfare
Mazal Tov to: • Irene & David Bozdogan on the birth of a son, born Oct. 24, 7 lbs., 20 in. Sister Isabel is in Ms. Erica’s Pre-K and sister Vanessa is in Ms. Sofia’s Toddlers. • Lisa & Andy Feldman on the birth of a son, Max Benjamin, born Oct. 28, 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Sister Sydney is in Ms. Sofia’s Toddlers.
And in addition…
Fourth graders perform for Red Ribbon Week.
E-mail your news to cw@lcdswebsite.org
Next Course… Wed, Nov 5 Bringing Up Baby in a Jewish Family with Rabbi Ed Farber of Beth Torah
Fifth graders create for Red Ribbon Week.
on the LCDS campus Rabbi Farber will discuss enhancing your Jewish family experience. He will touch on Brit Milah/Simh. at Bat, Naming, Mitzvot and Jewish Values, Holidays and Shabbat. For parents with children of all ages.
Students compose and rehearse their new rap song “This Red Ribbon” with Mr. Day.
or pick up a brochure in the school office
The kindergarten dressed in red for what could be mistaken as a nod to the Phillies.
Tzedakah in Action
Lots more photos online: lcdsphotos.org
DAANS Spelling Bee
Lexi continues her efforts on behalf of breast cancer awareness, raising an additional $1000. Her total for the year is $24,000!
Daniella Lanes, Mollie Lipkowitz, Hannah Moret, and Natasha Weiner will be participating in the first annual DAANS (Dade Assoc. of Academic Non-Public Schools) Spelling Bee to be held Thursday, November 6th. Maia Cattan is our alternate for the event. Good luck! Watch for the results—and photos—in next week’s Link.
What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, November 3
Thank you to Tamar Oppenheimer and Reesa Greenstein for hosting an AMAZING GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
Greek salad • Vegetable cutlet Parmigiana with ziti • Apples Milk
Thu., Nov 13: Holiday Bazaar
Upcoming events…
PA Meeting: Thu, Nov 6, 8:45 am @LCDS
Tuesday, November 4
Cream of mushroom soup • Tossed salad Pizza • Pudding • Milk (served Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday, November 5
Vegetable soup • Beef fajitas • Tossed salad Mexican rice • Bananas Water (served Mon/Wed/Fri)
Thursday, November 6
Greek salad • Angel hair pasta & broccoli Garlic bread • Peaches • Milk
Friday, November 7 • ouka
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Israeli salad • Chicken vegetable soup Chicken teriyaki • Noodles • Fruit • Water
Students: December 1–15 Abraham Osman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/1 Liam Dondisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/2 Sarina Abramowitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5 Noah Reines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5 Jordan Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/6 Harrison Lieber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/12 Lily Schmutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/12 Theresa Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Julian Rubinovich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Leah Stein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/14 Faculty & Staff: December 1–15 Karen Alvarez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/2 Linda Lubow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/7 Sofia Calvo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/9 Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us! mybirthday@lcdswebsite.org
9:30 am
lehrmanschool.org/BU
Birthdays!
Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org
2008-2009 LCDS Directory now available online & in print
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reminders!
ASP: No ASP Fri, Oct 31 due to 2:00 pm dismissal; No ASP Fri, Nov 7 (begin DST) until Friday ASP returns March 20. Speaking of DST: Remember it’s FALL back an hour now, and SPRING forward an hour in March. Be sure to set your clocks BACK one hour on Sunday, November 2. Enjoy the extra sleep! Speaking of FALL: Our ECD students painted their vision of FALL…
listen carefully and you can hear the sounds of leaves crunching under your feet. Speaking of ECD:
Baby University@LCDS continues into November with four more exciting offerings. Thu, Nov 13 Playful Parenting with Michelle Manlaci at 9:45 am Tue, Nov 18 Babies & Toddlers: Growing & Learning at 9:30 am Thu, Nov 20 “Spices for Kids” with chef Elizabeth Guerra of Relish at 7:00 pm • RSVP required! Hands-on, interactive cooking course that will allow you to explore great new recipes and ideas for children of all ages…including infants! Wed, Nov 26 Baby Fair! at 10:00 am
January Toddler Class
Class begins January 5, 2009. Half day option. Enrollment is open to children 18 months of age and older. Enrollment is limited!! Contact Jennifer Reiz 305.866.2771 x25.