TheLehrmanLink A weekly publication of
lehrman community day school containing time-sensitive information for members of the school community
Vol 10 • Issue 16
Fri, December 12, 2008 • 15 Kislev 5769 • y"xa,
Dear LCDS Family, As with the miskhan (Tabernacle), the portable sanctuary constructed in the wilderness through collective involvement, we need you! Our enviable retention and enrollment trends and cadre of quality applicants suggest we can be proud of what we are building together here. But to keep growing, we need your perspectives and feedback. In that light (a little pre-Zimriyah reference), we are delighted to be part of a pilot group participating in a sophisticated new parent survey through the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE). On Monday, January 5, you will be receiving an email with an invitation and instructions for taking this survey. You will have until Friday, January 16 to complete the survey online. The purpose of this parent survey is to: • Measure our performance and perceived quality; and • Create benchmarks against which to measure future performance; and • Provide inputs into our strategic planning and continuous improvement processes. We stress the importance of your participation. Our goal is a 100% response, so that we hear all parent voices. The data collection, analysis, and reporting will be by an independent third party, Measuring Success in Boston, that works with PEJE to develop statistical tools for day schools. Measuring Success will conduct the survey and treat all of your responses confidentially. Thank you for sharing with us what you think we’re doing right, what we can improve on, and what is important to you. Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Seth Linfield Roger Miller Head of School Board Chair
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Candle lighting 5:13 pm
Zimriyah/Songfest
“The Holiday of Light”
Papa•razzi patrol
Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org
Yom Toast Revisited
Thu., Dec.18, 5:30 pm at Temple Menorah Tickets Available! Online or in the school office
General Admission $5.00 Complimentary Tickets for
Grandparents
TaL AM: Morah Tali serves up toast with…
Our Special
Grandparents Day Schedule
12:00-1:00 pm Toddler/Nursery Grandparent activity 1:00-2:00 pm Lunch for all LCDS Grandparents
H.anukkiyot
Remember to have your child bring in a Hanukkah menorah to describe to his or her peers and for our display. We have 37 h.anukkiyote and counting!
2:00-3:00 pm PreK–7th grade Grandparent activity 3:00-4:00 pm Hanukkah Bingo! 4:00-5:00 pm Reception for Grandparents 5:30 pm
Zimriyah/Songfest at Temple Menorah
Kindly RSVP to Renee Steinman 305.866.2771 x10 for lunch and/or reception.
This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL
The Fiske Family h.anukkiyah.
Not Yet Child’s Play
LCDS takes delivery of the new playground.
Before and…
during. Coming up next: after. Copyright ©2008 Lehrman Community Day School
Pre-K and K Students Bond with Stickers & Icing Pre-K Parents Join Together in Tradition & Transition Following the Pre-K Hanukkah performance this morning, Pre-K and K students buddied up and enjoyed a hands-on Hanukkah event. A sticker book math lesson, followed by a round of Hanukkah Q&A, was brought to a sweet conclusion when buddies returned to the kindergarten classrooms and created edible s’veevoeneem (dreidels).
reminders! Upcoming Open Houses: Monday, December 22 and Thursday, January 15. Tell a friend!
ECD Hanukkah Performances: Please note correct dates below… Toddler: Tues, Dec 22 @9:15 am Nursery: Mon, Dec 23 @9:15 am Bowling Tournament: Postponed until Mon, Dec 15 @4 pm for bowlers who qualified.
Greetings for Hanukkah Our students designed Hanukkah greeting cards to be delivered to JAFCO and Douglas Gardens Jewish Home.
Birthdays! Student & Staff Birthdays We will continue listing birthdays in January. For now, you may access all student and staff birthdays online by clicking on the Parents Only link on our home page. Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us!
mybirthday@lcdswebsite.org
January Toddler Class
Class begins Jan 5. Half day option. Contact Jodi Bruce 305.866.2771 x18.
Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
Chalav u’Dvash Words of the Week: This week’s word…
Hanukkah vfubj
in Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.
We learned Hanukkkah words, and the plural of those Hanukkah words!
Following this fun application of Jewish practices, Pre-K parents met with our kindergarten faculty to discuss the transition from pre-k to kindergarten. LCDS is especially suited, and ready, to shepherd our students through this important time.
2008-2009 LCDS Directory lehrmanschool.org click on Parents Only Available for purchase or download. Updates are now available online!
What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, December 15
Chicken noodle soup • Caesar salad Hot dogs • Baked beans • French fries Apples • Water (served M/W/F)
,uchck • vchck l’vee-VAH • latke l’vee-VOTE • latkes
Sister City Visitors Early Childhood teachers from Or Akiva, Miami’s sister city in Israel, visited LCDS and sent the following note: “Thank you! The hospitality and guidance you provided were sincerely appreciated…you gave quality time to our Or Akiva visitors. The tour of the classrooms provided insight into your curriculum and the “spaces” enjoyed by the children. Our guests were especially delighted to once again see the Kesher L’Yisrael teachers!”
soof-gah-nee-YAH • doughnut soof-gah-nee-YOTE • doughnuts
ohbuchcx • iuchcx
s’vee-VONE • dreidel s’vee-voe-NEEM • dreidels
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DEC 2008 Zimriyah/Songfest!
21-28 SUN-SUN Hanukkah (see Reminders)
Tuesday, December 16 Tomato soup • Baked ziti Garlic bread • Honeydew & cantaloupe Milk (served Tue & Thu)
Thank you all for your support of JAFCO & Give-a-Gift! PA Meeting: Thu, Jan 8, 8:45 am @LCDS
Wednesday, December 17
Give-a-Gift
Mushroom barley soup • Salad Beef fajitas • Mexican rice • Bananas
Thursday, December 18 Bagels & cream cheese • Tuna fish & egg salad • Fritos • Oranges
Friday, December 19 • ouka
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Vegetable soup • Chicken schnitzel Oven roasted potatoes • Vegetables • Pears
Something to be proud of…we collected 75 gifts in just one month! When we delivered the gifts to Miami Children’s Hospital, the response was overwhelming. Good feelings all around! Let’s keep up the great work.
Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org
23 TUE 24-Jan 2 WED-FRI 24 WED 26 FRI 29-30 MON-TUE 31 WED
Class Parties; 2 pm dismissal No School: Winter Vacation Administrative office open until 1 pm Administrative office open until 3 pm Administrative office open until 3 pm Administrative office open until 1 pm