TheLehrmanLink A weekly publication of
lehrman community day school containing time-sensitive information for members of the school community
Vol 10 • Issue 20
Fri, January 23, 2009 • 27 Tevet 5769 • y"xa,
Dear LCDS Family, In his inaugural address, President Obama declared, “This is the source of our confidence — the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.” The President, whose speeches show an immersion in Biblical motifs, must have been studying this week’s portion of Va’era, which focuses on choosing to respond to God’s voice. The parsha begins with God’s reaffirming His promises and the mission of Moses to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. (Exodus 6:2-13). Moses proceeds to join with Aaron to confront Pharaoh. In comparison, before the seventh plague, Moses warns the Egyptians of the impending hail. The Egyptians “who feared the Lord’s word” brought their slaves and livestock indoors to safety (9:20). Contraposed to those who feared God were not those who challenged God with fierce philosophical arguments; rather, they were “those who paid no regard,” (9:21), that is, who were apathetic, consumed by life’s daily distractions. The reflexive ignoring of Divine demands on the conscience so dulled their sensitivities that they lost the capacity to care for their slaves as fellow human beings and other living creatures, leaving them in the open. As we pray for the success of the new administration – a prayer grounded in ancient tradition (see Babylonian Talmud, Avodah Zarah 4a) – may we have the strength and skills to understand, and to inspire others to discern, God’s call within all of our ways. Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Seth Linfield, Head of School
IBNews: Middle Years Programme
This week, the International Baccalaureate Organization granted our request for candidate status!. This is a significant step on our path to authorization as an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). IB World schools share a common philosophy: a commitment to the high quality, challenging, international education that we believe is critical for our students in the 21st century. For further information about the IB and its programs, visit www.ibo.org. Yasher Koach to Cynthia Day, our MYP Coordinator (and Math chair), and our middle school faculty on reaching this milestone. The true congratulations go to our students, for what MYP will enable us to offer to them as we prepare them for higher education and for life.
Home Schooling
This Sunday, Rabbi Seth and Deana Linfield are hosting Rabbi Ethan Tucker, who will teach a special lesson on “Torah and Mitzvot: The Burdens and Beauty of Freedom.” Rabbi Tucker is a founder of Yeshivat Hadar, the first full-time egalitarian yeshiva in North America. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired as you start the week: Sunday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. at the Linfields’ home, , 4600 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach.
,cy z"f
From Our Presidential Correspondent :
Inauguration Day 2009 by Sam Kainen, Grade 5
For a long time in our history, AfricanAmericans were harassed and mistreated. Now every person in the United States has equal rights, and with the election of Barack Obama, we have a Black president. On Inauguration Day, my classmates watched the big event on the school’s Smart Boards. I went with my family to Liberty City, a neighborhood in Miami with primarily Black residents. We went to Jumbo’s, a restaurant that in the 1960s was one of the first restaurants in Florida to allow people of different races to eat together. People were so thrilled to watch Barack Obama take the oath of office for President of the United States. It was wonderful to see everyone’s reactions to Barack Obama’s swearing-in.
Candle lighting 5:39 pm
Papa•razzi patrol
Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org
New Arrival
The entire LCDS community welcomed Logan Jillian Reiz (Ariel Tziporah) to the Class of 2027 with an official naming ceremony on Tuesday, January 20..
Dodah Leah Delivers
For a short history of Jumbo’s, visit us online lehrmanschool.org/LL
Tu bi-Shevat: Growing Friendships Following tefillah on Monday, February 9—the 15th day of Shevat—students will hold a tree planting ceremony. Each student is being asked to bring in $1.00 for a garden to be planted in Israel in memory of fallen IDF soldier Avi Mashvitzky. Avi is the son of a high school teacher in Yerucham, a community in the Negev with whom LCDS and Hillel have formed an educational partnership.
Tal AM first graders were treated to a visit by Dodah Leah (Aunt Leah) who brought along the letter lamed k as well as a large quantity of glee-dah vshkd (ice cream).
Shocking!
One of two palm trees planted last year on Tu bi-Shevat, a gift of the Osman Family. For a short explanation of Tu bi-Shevat, visit us online lehrmanschool.org
Re-enrollment deadline:
Fri, Jan 30: Guaranteed Placement for Returning Students; New Student Application Deadline
This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL
A little playground science lesson on static electricity for our kindergartners.
Tu bi-Shevat Seder
Grades 5, 6, and 7. Monday, February 9th at: 7:00pm. Watch your mail for an invitation. Copyright ©2009 Lehrman Community Day School
Community Welfare
Mazal Tov to: • Ayala and Shlomo Zeev on the marriage of their son Eyal to Celina Tzarfati, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Fifth Grade Philanthropy
Lehrman Community Day School has nominated Alexis Lehrman (Ms. Fishkin, Grade 5) for the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation “I Make a Difference” Award. She will be recognized at the “I Make a Difference” and the Student Philanthropic Award Ceremony on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Aventura Mall. Philanthropy is learned at home and in our school, and we are delighted to honor Alexis and recognize her philanthropic efforts. To learn more about her foundation, please visit www.lovelexi.org. Good work Lexi, we are so proud of your efforts!
Birthdays!
February Student Birthdays
Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman LCDS Basketball Boys Varsity Jan. 25 1:00 vs. Greenfield @ Alper JCC (Greenfield Acad.) 11155 SW 112 Ave, Miami Jan. 27 3:30 vs. Sinai @ Lehrman Girls Varsity Jan. 29 3:30 vs. Cushman @ Cushman Junior Varsity Jan. 27 3:30 vs. Sinai @ Lehrman Complete schedule available online lehrmanschool.org/athletics
LCDS is pleased to announce
ParentConnect a monthly social network for LCDS parents.
Schmooze with old & new friends on
For a look inside the mind & journals of everyone’s favorite fictional classmate.
Wed., January 28. 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 30, 9:00 a.m.
Ms. Moss will lead the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students in an interactive lesson about journal-writing & memoir. Her talk will be followed by a book signing.
Passover Matchmaking
Amelia’s 5th-Grade Notebook $11 Amelia’s 6th-Grade Notebook $11 Amelia’s Notebook $11
Books Books &nate a o d will of sales portion CDS. L to
Students may purchase the books with cash or check (payable to Books & Books). Sales tax is included in price listed.
What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, January 26
As the Torah cycle turns to Exodus, springtime and Passover are already in the air! LCDS is committed to enabling each of our families to participate in a Passover seder this year. Would you consider welcoming another LCDS family into your home either on the first night or the second—or both? Please contact Janet Rapp at 305-866-2771 x 24, or via email jrapp@lehrmanschool.org if you would like to host a fellow LCDS family.
February Staff Birthdays
Andrea Schleider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/6 Linda Schaffzin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/11 Liora Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/13 Alvaro Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/14 Alexandra Sredni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/20 Diane Taub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/23 Ayala Koplowich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/25
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@lcdswebsi te.org
Save the Date
for Lehrman Community Day School’s
Annual Fundraising Event
“Abracadabra” An Evening of Magic & Mind Revelation
PA Meeting: Thu, Feb 5, 8:45 am @LCDS
Mushroom barley soup • Tossed salad Tacos and all the fixings • Mandarin oranges Water (served M/W/F)
Tuesday, January 27
Corn chowder • Greek salad Grilled cheese sandwiches • Sun chips Bananas • Milk (served Tue & Thu)
Wednesday, January 28
Vegetable soup • Hamburgers • Tossed salad Corn on the cob • French fries • Watermelon
Thursday, January 29
Tomato soup • Greek salad • Cheese quesadillas Black beans & rice • Apples
Friday, January 30 • ouka
in the school lobby. A continental breakfast will be served.
Danielle & Marti Fishkin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/1 Jordan & Mackenzie Carr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Claire Reich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Alexander Kane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/5 Danyel Filippelli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/6 Julio Dondisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/10 Carson Goodman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/10 Joshua Respler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/12 Andrew Dorton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/13 Uriah Potocki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/13 Ryan Ellison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/14 Max Taubman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/15 Brooke Kovacs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/22 Elliot Reich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/22 Marley Rywell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/22 Daniella Lanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/24 Melanie Goldberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/25 Chandler Mann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/26 Jordyn Bushman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/27 Benjamin Kaplan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/27 Joseph Weider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/27 Gabriela Nayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/28 Tatyana Ripa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/28
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Chicken noodle soup • Caesar salad Hot dogs • Baked beans • French fries • Apples
Upcoming Events • Second Annual Movie Night: Camp Rock. Thursday, February 12 (no school Friday!) Pizza, popcorn and a movie on the court. Lots of fun! • Family Fun Day (formerly Lehrman Olympics): Walk-a-thon, obstacle courses, parent/ kid/teacher events, craft stations. Date TBA. • Character Breakfast: Come join your favorite characters for breakfast, arts and crafts, games and more. PA Board positions open for 09-10. Contact Amy or Joi for information. Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org
Is the blue side in front or back of the cube?
Thursday, May 14, 2009 More details to follow
If you would like to be a part of bringing this event to our community, please contact, Rochelle Finvarb, Co-Chair, Annual Campaign, or Andrea Schleider, Director of Constituent Relations at 305-866-2771 x17, or aschleider@lehrmanschool.org. Thank you.