| 11 May, 2012 | 19 Iyyar, 5772 |
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MJCDS Maggid/Teller
the weekly newsletter of
Madison Jewish Community Day School
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| Shalom! | |
Every week, there's so much going on at MJCDS that it's hard to fit it all into this newsletter. But we're up for the challenge!
This week for instance, students and families gathered for Science Night and students presented their experiments to friends and family. They celebrated Lag B'Omer and had a special Field Day gym class at Wingra Park (thanks to Gary, YMCA West, and the amazing weather we had that day). They built a family tree that reached all the way to the ceiling, explored immigration and heard the first-person immigration story of one of our parents, and practiced their dance for the upcoming Sharsheret Festival.
Thankfully, Shabbat is almost here, giving us a chance to get refreshed for more great learning next week.
Shabbat Shalom!
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Lag B'Omer and Community
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 Thursday morning, bright and early the 3/4 class practiced the song that Maya shared with them that they will be performing at the Sharsharet Festival in a few weeks.
While they were strengthening their vocal chops, the K students joined them to learn the 'Pizmon,' the refrain - that there should be peace for all of Israel.
The olders then helped the "youngers!" Together they took a hike and found sticks that could readily be transformed into bows. And of course, they found arrows, for what would a Lag B'Omer celebration be without bows and arrows?
The 1/2 class helped the K students do some studying as well. They heard many stories. Some in Hebrew. Some in English. Many of the Hebrew stories, the 1/2 class read aloud for the K students. These stories were then turned into an art project! Through, writing, drama, and song they used the lessons and learned to celebrate the day.
But that is not all! Thanks to Garry from YMCA, all together they played hard at Wingra Park as they enjoyed their very special FIELD DAY!
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| We Are Family! | 
We are family,
I got all my sisters with me!
We are family
Get up everybody and sing!
Kindergarten certainly had a lot to sing about recently! As part of our social studies "Family" unit, we spent a day role-playing a family. From a barely audible 2-year-old to a 19-year-old responsible teenager, the children thoroughly enjoyed acting out various experiences as a family. The highlight of the day was when the children received their driver's license! They took a vision test and passed when they read "ug" and "at" words, with "aying" words as a bonus. Next, they wrote what red, yellow and green represent on a light. They filled out a driver's license that included information for full name, hair color, eye color, age, and male or female. To top it off, they received a key and key chain. It took no time at all for them to say goodbye and zip away up and down the hallway in their chair cars!
We are currently creating a huge, three-dimensional family tree hanging from the ceiling to our work table. The children wrote 3 sentences about each parent, and illustrated this and other aspects of our tree, including what qualities make our family/garden/tree grow strong!
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School Announcements
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Eat Healthy, Support MJCDS!
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Primrose Valley Farm, located in Belleville, will be serving the Madison area this season. Farmers David and Jamie Becker care deeply about sustainable agriculture and connecting their farming practices to Jewish values. New this year, Madison area subscribers can choose to have 5% of their fees donated to Madison Jewish Community Day School, and/or Beth Israel Center, Chabad of Madison, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Jewish Federation of Madison, Jewish Social Services of Madison, Temple Beth El, or UW Hillel. Click here to find out more or to sign up!
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Students Perform at Sharsheret Dance Festival
Sunday, May 20, 2-4 pm, Middleton Performing Arts Center
MJCDS students will perform as part of the Sharsheret Dance Festival this coming May and will also display artwork alongside works by fellow students from across the area. We hope you and your friends can join us for this community-wide celebration of the arts.
MJCDS Jewish Lens and Shavuot Sculpture Exhibit to be displayed at
Tikkun Leil Shavuot, Sat. May 26, 7:30 pm, Beth Israel Center
Kathy Mazur has been working with our third and fourth graders using the Jewish Lens curriculum, which helps students to explore Jewish identity through photography. Some of their work will be on display at a community-wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an evening celebration of learning held by Beth Israel Center's adult education program, and co-sponsored by Federation, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim and Temple Beth El. Also on display will be a Shavuot themed sculpture created by MJCDS students of all grades. See community listings for more details.
Parents--Some Updates for your Calendar:
Please take special note of the following upcoming programs. We have so much going on over the next month and a half!
If you have dates marked on your calendar for Mother's or Father's day Shabbats, please delete those and replace them with the Dor L'Dor program on Thursday the 24th, when all parents will be honored through a special morning program.
*Dor L'Dor Parent Morning, Thursday, May 24 8-10:30 am: Parents, we hope you can join us from 8 - 10:30 am for tefillot and for a special pre-Shavuot program with your children.
*Grandparent and VIP Day, Friday May 25, 8-10 am.
*SMART night, Thursday May 31 Sandwiches, Music and ART night. We had so much fun eating, singing and sharing artwork at our last SMART night. We'll do it again at 5:30 pm on Thursday the 31st of May.
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Community Announcements
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Sharsheret Youth Folk Dance Festival, Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 pm
Middleton Performing Arts Center
Join Yonim, Natyrapana, Boliviamanta, the Madison Jewish Community Day School, Chug Ivrit and more for this exciting celebration of dance, music and art. Before the Festival enjoy the Sharsheret Art Gallery which will feature pieces created by local Jewish students. In honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, the theme for this year's Festival, we are hoping that audience members will wear articles of white clothing. Refreshments will be sold. Don't miss this fun event for all ages!
Community-wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Saturday night, May 26 at 7:30 pm , Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound.
Join us for an evening celebration of Jewish learning and Torah study, led by Madison's rabbis and community members! Dairy delights to keep learners sharp throughout the evening will be served! A program of Beth Israel Center's Adult Education Program, co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Madison, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim and Temple Beth El.
This year's theme: TRUTH. What is it? How do we know it when we encounter it? How do we distinguish between truth and "truthiness"? What do we mean when we say the Torah is true? These questions and more will be examined through a variety of teachers and approaches. If you are interested in teaching, please contact Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon at rbengideon@gmail.com. Topics creatively related to this year's theme are encouraged, but all ideas are welcome!
Chug Ivrit Open House, Monday, June 4, 4:30-5:15pm, Beth Israel Center
All prospective K-5 students (for the 2012-13 academic year) are invited to come and check out Chug Ivrit, the after-school Hebrew program sponsored by Jewish Federation of Madison. Join us for a performance by the current Chug Ivrit students, games and dancing, meet the teachers, and see what Chug Ivrit is all about. RSVP if you can to dina@jewishmadison.org.
Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic, Sunday, June 24, 11:00am-2:00pm
Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus
Kick off the summer at this wonderful community event, which is moving to June this year. Reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and learn about Jewish community organizations, programs and events. Enjoy freshly grilled hot dogs, children's activities, and the Goodman Aquatic Center pool.
Vendors wanted for the Mini-Shuk (market) at the Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic.
Are you a Jewish artist? Jewish business owner? Would you like to sell your art/jewelry/products at the Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic on Sunday, June 24th at the Mini-Shuk? Please contact Dina at dina@jewishmadion.org for more information.
Kick off the summer at the 1st annual Kickball Tournament
Join us for the 1st annual Kickball Tournament which will take place at the Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic on Sunday, June 24th. RSVP to Dina at dina@jewishmadison.org and we will place you on a team. Everyone ages 7 and up (adults and children) are invited to play. Come join the fun!
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| Photos of the Week: Science Night | |
What types of soil (and sand) help plants grow the tallest?
Strawberries rot; fast food French Fries, not so much!
Kindergarten Scientists
Explaining scientific findings to friends and family
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| Upcoming Events |
Tues. May 15: K-2 Field Trip to the Overture Center (Lily's Purple Plastic Purse);
3-4 students visit the Wisconsin Historical society
Thurs. May 17: PE at the YMCA
Fri. May 18: Kabbalat Shabbat together, 1:30 pm
Sun., May 20: Students perform at Sharsheret Festival 2-4 pm.
Mon., May 21: 3-4 Field Trip to Old World Wisconsin
Thurs. May 24: Dor L'Dor Parent Program 8-10:30 am
Fri. May 25: Grandparent and VIP day, 8-10 am
Sat. May 26: Student art work displayed at Tikkun Leil Shavuot, 7:30 pm BIC
Sun. May 27-Mon. May 28: SHAVUOT-NO SCHOOL
Thurs. May 31: SMART night (Sandwiches, Music and ART!) 5:30 pm
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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.harris@madisonjewishdayschool.com
Marla Becker marla@madisonjewishdayschool.com
Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com Meisha Leibson meisha@madisonjewishdayschool.com Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com |
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