| 3 February, 2012 | 10 Sh'vat, 5772 |
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MJCDS Maggid/Teller
the weekly newsletter of
Madison Jewish Community Day School
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| Shalom! | |
This past week, MJCDS students performed for their families, made yummy sandwiches, and shared their artistic creations at SMART (Sandwiches, Music and ART) night.
Just as exciting--our gym class at the YMCA with Coaches Brian and Gary began! Many thanks to Ariel Hoffman, Julie Wilmot and Alice Schneiderman for helping to get students to class.
Shabbat Shalom! |
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| Music, Art and Sandwiches |
 SMART night this past Tuesday was a great opportunity for families to have dinner together and to enjoy hearing MJCDS students sing, play recorder and demonstrate their love of art and music.
Our hallways were freshly decorated with student work, both artistic and academic. Art teacher Kalpana Prakash created a colorful display of the students' illuminated manuscripts, self portraits and other artwork.
After partaking of veggies, chips and sandwiches, families got out their cameras and awaited the musical performance. Led by music teacher Helga Swatzak, third and fourth graders sang about the "Cool Bass Clef" and performed songs on their recorders.
Kindergarten, first and second grade students sang about dynamics and the seasons. Their songs, "Forte! Piano!" and "If I could Fly Like a Snowflake," elicited special enthusiasm on the part of performers and audience alike.
Many thanks to Helga and Kalpana for creating this special evening, and todah rabbah to all whose attendance made it so much fun.
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Announcements
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Kehilla and Beer Night
Wed. Feb. 8 at 8 pm
The Great Dane, Hilldale
Join the MJCDS school community for an evening of kehilla (community) and beer. We hope to see you there!
Community Announcements
The Hows and Whys of Tallit and Tefillin
Sundays Feb 5, 19, & 26 at 9 am
Beth Israel Center
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This series will explore the hows and whys of Tallit and Tefillin. Anyone interested in becoming more comfortable with these traditions is invited to attend. On February 5 and 19, we will meet from 9-10 am to learn about these traditions and get more comfortable with putting tefillin on. On February 26, we will join the Sunday morning minyan and daven together with our newfound skills and comfort.
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Yonim Season Opener Sunday, February 12 1:00pm Waisman Center Theater See the Yonim Israeli Dance Troupe perform their new dances for the first time this season. Expect exciting choreography, colorful costumes and toe-tapping tunes. |
Ktantanim
Sunday, February 19, 3:30-4:00pm
Beth Israel Center
Yonim Israeli Dance troupe is offering a series of mini-classes for dancers ages 4-5 years old. Classes will be held in the Beth Israel multi-purpose room (lower level). Cost is $5 per session. Future dates are March 25 and April 22. Write to Ellen at yonim@jewishmadison.org with questions or to RSVP.
Mishpacha & Me at KEVA
Thursday, February 23, 5:30-8:30 pm
KEVA Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton
Come in from the cold and get warmed up with some exercise on a winter evening. Vegetarian pizza dinner and drinks included. Meet new people and see your friends from around the Jewish community. Come and join the fun! Please call KEVA to register: 662-7529. Fees - in advance - $10 for parents and 1 child, $15 for parents with 2 or more children (immediate family only). Or pay at the door for $5 more.
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| Upcoming Events |
Fri. Feb. 3: Kabbalat Shabbat Together, 1:25 pm
Mon. Feb 6: Board Meeting, 8 pm
Wed. Feb 8: Kehilla and Beer Night, 8 pm at the Great Dane Hilldale
Thurs. Feb 9: PE at YMCA (Please bring sneakers and car seats.)
Fri. Feb 10: K-2 Kabbalat Shabbat 8:10 am
Thurs. Feb 16: Overture Center Field Trip to see UW Band
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Let's stay in touch! Keep the lines of communication flowing with your child's teachers by calling school at 608-204-9900 or by emailing them at:
Jodi Harris jodi@madisonjewishdayschool.com
Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com Meisha Leibson meisha@madisonjewishdayschool.com Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com |
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