Week of January 25, 2016 This week was filled with many mitzvot as well as plenty of fun and educational activities during both of our field trips. At Camp Alonim, the students had a wonderful time celebrating Tu'Bshvat. They planted trees in the garden, baked cookies, sang songs, and even did some Israeli dancing. The students in Mrs. Baral and Ms. Margolis' class had the opportunity to go to Turning Point. They made sandwiches and packed lunches for the residents and were very proud of the mitzvah that they did. Klei Kodesh The Klei Kodesh this week had some very thoughtful words to share with the congregation about who they pray for when they say the Misheberach prayer. Royal Reader The royal readers did an outstanding job of reading and sharing their books with the class. Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, February 2 - Field Trip to the California Science Museum Friday, February 5 - 2nd Grade Shabbat Dinner (Services start at 6:15 p.m.) Week of January 18, 2016 This week the students learned about Martin Luther King Jr. and all of his achievements. They discussed the ethical issues as well as the multiple perspectives during the time of the Civil Rights Movement. They had great insights into talking about our Big Idea of how the power of non-violence led to the end of segregation. The students also wrote about their individual dreams for how they can make a difference in the world. Klei Kodesh Both last week and this week's Klei Kodesh did an outstanding job of leading us in the Misheberach prayer and telling us about who they pray for healing. Royal Reader Each of the royal readers this week and last week did a wonderful job of reading and sharing their book with the class. Israeli Dancing The students had a wonderful time learning new Israeli dances. They even had the chance to dance with the sixth graders! Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 25 - Camp Alonim (Remember that buses are leaving at 7:30 a.m, so be sure to be here before then) Friday, February 5 - 2nd Grade Shabbat Dinner Week of January 4, 2016 After some much needed rain and some indoor lunches and recesses the student's in Room 34 had the opportunity to do a mitzvah and complete their Hessed project. They went to Turning Point, where they were able to make sandwiches and pack up lunches for the homeless people that live there. It was a wonderful learning experience for everyone! Project Studio In Project Studio the students have been learning about famous inventors and had the opportunity to create their very own parachutes. Royal Reader Our Royal Readers this week did an outstanding job of reading their favorite book to the class. Klei Kodesh The students who were Klei Kodesh this week did a wonderful job of leading us in the M'Sheberach prayer and telling us about who they are praying for. Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 12 - Risk Management Briefing at 7:00pm Monday, January 18 - No School (MLK Day) Tuesday, January 19 - No School (Professional Development Day) |
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