September 21, 20124 Tishrei, 5773

MJCDS Maggid

 

the weekly newsletter of

 Madison Jewish Community Day School

 
Shalom! 

Tekiyah Gedolah!  This week, we heard the shofar blasts celebrating the New Year. We learned about teshuvah, the process of repentance and resolving to be the best we can be.  And we've of course, we ate apples and honey!

 

Throughout the holiday season, learning continues, of course, in every subject!  Swimming lessons began today. Our K-1 students are learning about the sun and moon.  Our oldest students are interviewing their parents in preparation for an autobiography project.  And our third graders are writing reflective essays connecting literature with their own emotions and experiences.  

 

Shabbat Shalom!

 

Rabbi Rebecca
In This Issue
Photos
Yom Kippur Learning
Support our School
Coffee & Curriculum NIght Announcements
Community Events
Calendar
Photos of our Week

Fun in the park (left); Kindergarteners and first graders sketch the position of the sun at 2:45 in the afternoon


MJCDS after school students pose at the shiny, new bike rental rack on Monroe Street
Yom Kippur Learning

Teaching Kids To Apologize

The High Holidays are the perfect time to instruct children in the art of saying 'I'm sorry'-and meaning it, says Margorie Ingall in Tablet Magazine.  Read more here.  (Our kindergarteners and first-graders practiced this skill--very earnestly--this week with Morah Clara.)

Tablet magazine's Yom Kippur page also has a lot of interesting content about the holiday related to food, culture, observances, personal stories and family. Enjoy!

 

Support our School
Target's Take Charge of Education Program
Target will donate 1% of your Target REDcard purchases to MJCDS
If you have a Target REDcard, choose MJCDS as your designated school and Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases at Target to MJCDS. It's that simple!  Visit www.target.com/tcoe and use our school identification number 152938.  This is a national program, so grandparents and friends who live in other states can help, too!  
 
Community Change logo
MJCDS earns 20% of your purchases at Community Change's website, www.thecommunitychange.com.
The site offers savings of 50% or more on gift cards to restaurants, salons, spas and more. Use our school's coupon code to save $7 off your first order.  Our code is: 7MJCDS. Enter the code at top of shopping cart.  Coupon code is valid once per customer and expires on 10/31/2012 and does not cover shipping charges (if any). Thanks to Dara Kobylarz for enrolling us in this program!

  

Announcements
Coffee and Curriculum Night
Coffee and Curriculum night will now be held on Monday October 15 at 5:30 pm.  Come hear more about what your children have begun to learn during the first weeks of school and what the coming semesters hold in store!  

Hebrew Speaking Playgroup Forming
Do you have a young child? Would you like to expose your child to the Hebrew language?  Or are you fluent in Hebrew and want to find other Hebrew-speakers with young children?  Join us!  This group is for parents with children ages 0-5.  Native Hebrew speakers, as well as those who are new to Hebrew, are welcome.  If we have enough interest we will hire a teacher or coordinator.  Days and times to be decided by the group.  If you are interested, please contact Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman at rabbi@shamayim.org or 257-2944.  Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Madison, Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Temple Beth El, and Madison Jewish Community Day School.
Community Announcements

Yonim Try-It Day

Sunday, September 23, Beth Israel Center

Want to see what the Yonim Israeli Dance troupe is all about?  Rehearsals will be open to new families on Sunday, September 23.  Yonim meets in the lower-level multipurpose room at Beth Israel Center. For class times and more information visit www.yonim.org.

 

Jewish Business & Professionals Roundtable

Friday, October 5, 7:30-9:00am, HotelRED

This event, the first meeting of a new group dedicated to the interests of Jewish business executives and professionals, features Erica Gruen, principal at Quantum Media. Breakfast and networking will precede Erica's talk. Cost: $25. RSVP online at www.jewishmadison.org by September 28.

 

Tzedakah Sunday Open House

Sunday, October 14, 11 am-3 pm, Jewish Federation of Madison, 6434 Enterprise Ln.

New this year, Jewish Federation of Madison invites you to come deliver your Annual Tzedakah Campaign pledge in person. We will be hosting an open house at our offices with activities for all ages. The money raised during the Annual Tzedakah Campaign helps build our local community and helps those who are facing hardship here, in Israel and around the world. Contact Dori Falk at dfalk@jewishmadison.org or 608-278-1808

 

Adult Hebrew Classes
Tuesday, Oct. 16, Jewish Federation of Madison, 6434 Enterprise Ln.

Learn Hebrew with Yehonatan, our community Israeli Shaliach! Classes will meet on the last two Tuesdays of October as a starting point. The schedule may change to meet the needs of registered students. 6:00pm - Advanced, 7:15pm - Beginners. To register please email Yehonatan at Israel@jewishmadison.org or call 608-278-1808.

 

K'tantanim

Yonim's Israeli Dance class for dancers ages 3-5 will meet six times from 3:30 to 4:00 on selected Sundays: Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, April 7. The K'tantanim dancers will have the opportunity to perform with Yonim on Sunday, May 5. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for the series. For more information or to RSVP contact Dana Prager via email atyonim@jewishmadison.org.

 

Upcoming Events
Friday, Sept. 21:  Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:25 pm
  
Tuesday, Sept. 25:  NOON DISMISSAL--Erev Yom Kippur
 
Wednesday, Sept. 26:  NO SCHOOL--Yom Kippur
 
Thursday, Sept. 27:  School Resumes
 
Friday, Sept. 28:  Swimming at the YMCA
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:

Marla Becker marla@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Clara Lazimy clara@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com
 
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