YOM HAZIKARON
Yavneh students prepared a special presentation to honor those who died in Israel's armed forces and those who perished in terrorist attacks.
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GOURMET COOKING CLASS
This is a great summer class for those interested in developing their kitchen skills. Students learn safe cooking skills such as chopping, slicing, mincing, whisking, kneading, pouring, mixing, cutting, rolling, and safe oven and stove top use. The students will develop their basic skills in following directions, team work, sharing, safety and social interaction. They will learn about proper nutrition, the food pyramid, macro and micro nutrients and optimal portions. It will be a delicious class each day. Prior experience is not necessary. Instructor is Judy Schultz.
For students entering grades 5th through 8th
(open to ALL students not just Yavneh)
Session #1 - June 18 - 21 Monday - Thursday
OR
Session #2 - July 9 - 12 Monday - Thursday
9:00AM to 11:30AM
At Yavneh Day School
Class is limited to 10 students each session.
Sign up for one session only COST $180
RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY EMAILING RANDI IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE: [email protected]
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YOM HA'ATZMAUT &
GENERATIONS DAY
 
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And... THANKS TO THE Y.P.A. AND ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WONDERFUL LUNCH! Rafit Izhak Ratzin Karen Kohut Susan Freiman Melanie Fishbin Marcela Herskovici Alla Shamis Galit Sneh Holly HomayonfarIsabella Von Sichart Nitza Mullen Rachel Rosenberg
Cyd Braker
Lisa Milgram
Sharon Kundin
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Y.P.A.
YAVNEH PARENT ASSOCIATION
Staff Appreciation Luncheon The Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon is always a success because of the wonderful parent volunteers. We want to thank everyone in advance who can help make this years staff luncheon a fun and relaxing experience for the hardworking Yavneh staff. On Tuesday, May 8th we need parents to participate with a contribution of food or drink and we are offering PPC's for anyone helping with yard duty. Please click on the link below for more details and to help: CLICK HERE
Our next Restaurant of the Month is Monday, April 30th at Jerusalem Grill! CLICK HERE for the flyer to take with you.
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YAVNEH CAMPING TRIP
The 3rd annual Yavneh Family Shabbaton Camping Trip is scheduled for June 1-3, 2012, and will be held just 28 miles from Yavneh at Big Basin Redwood State Park - 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9064, at the Sequoia Group Campsite.
We have reserved a campsite for a maximum of 50 people and 1 car per family. This tent camping area is a group site with picnic tables, BBQ grills, firepit, and fully-equipped bathrooms. It is a beautiful area with hiking trails, tree shade, and a communal area for meals, services, and fun activities.We have put together a schedule which includes a talent show, a potluck Shabbat feast, Havdallah service, campfire sing-a-longs, s'mores, hikes, arts & crafts, story-telling, scavenger hunt, adult schmoozing, and more. It is destined to be a great time for all. The cost is $30 per person (2yrs old and under are free), and we urge you to sign-up as soon as possible, as there are only enough spaces at the main site for 50 people. Registration will be on a first come - first served basis.
There will be some food provided (purchased and prepared according to the Yavneh Day School kashrut policy.) One kosher BBQ grill will be made available. We encourage you to bring your own BBQ if you'd like. Also, there will be a potluck dinner and as we will be serving meat, we ask families to bring a non-dairy side-dish to share with the group. There will be a beer tent for the adults to do some tasting of organic, home-brewed beers. It is the parents' responsibility to keep their children shy of this area, for obvious reasons. If you play a musical instrument, bring it along! We will be making music around the campfire as kids eat s'mores and play with glow-sticks.
More information will be provided to families who register, as we get closer to the date of the camping trip. Please complete the registration form ASAP, along with payment in full, please CLICK HERE for the registration form. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Alan Josephson, YPA "Camping Chairperson" at: [email protected]
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STANDARDIZED TESTING Grades 3-8 Across the grade levels and through the years, assessment is an important, ongoing part of the educational process here at Yavneh Day School. Teachers in grades JK through eight use a variety of assessment methods to monitor the acquisition of skills and concepts, including formal and informal observations, evaluation of individual and group projects, student self-assessment, parental input, teacher generated tests and quizzes, commercial assessment tools, and standardized testing. As members of CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools), we administer the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) testing in grades three through eight. The results of these tests are used to evaluate student progress and to assess curriculum needs. Results are helpful in determining whether students are working to potential and/or being appropriately challenged. Additionally, results help us to determine strengths and weaknesses, examine test-taking strategies and skills, and diagnose needs in terms of instructional planning. Test scores are reviewed by the administration, our learning specialist, and classroom teachers. Results, along with interpretation guidelines, are mailed to parents during the summer. The ERB tests will be administered during the week of April 30th-May 4th 8:30-11:00AM. Daily. We work to provide a "relaxed" atmosphere during the days of testing. There are breaks for snacks and outdoor time built into the schedule. How can you help your child to do his or her best? Parents and teachers can work to reduce anxiety related to test taking. A little bit of stress excites us and helps us to perform. Excessive stress can have the opposite effect. We need to encourage our students to do their very best, and reassure them that we know they can and will do this. Offer support and focus on their strengths and abilities, not on what they can't do well or have not yet learned. A positive attitude goes a long way. Sticking to routine is helpful. A good night's sleep, a well-balanced breakfast, and arriving at school on time are most important. Avoid appointments or disruptions in schedules during testing week. Often, if we are at our best, our children will be at their best. |
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April 27, 2012
5 Iyar 5772
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Wear your YAVNEH shirt on Mondays!
Wearing a Yavneh Shirt each Monday is not a choice. It is a part of our dress code here at Yavneh. Please be sure that your child comes to school dressed appropriately each Monday so that they don't need to call home for an extra shirt. Thanks!
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CALENDAR
MON. Apr. 30
Restaurant of the Month at Jerusalem Grill
CLICK HERE for the flyer to take with you.
April 30 -May 4th
ERB TESTING
Grades 3-8
(see article below)
Wed. May 2
Israeli Consul
Akiva Tor at Temple Emanu-El 7:00PM
Click for Details
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, May 10th is the second Annual Yavneh Walk-a-thon. Watch for the donation letter and sponsor form coming soon. Get your walking shoes on to join the fun. Special prizes for the most laps walked and the most money raised. New this year will be a raffle of many neat items, so watch for more info on that very soon.
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JEWISH
FEDERATION
OF SILICON VALLEY
An Afternoon with
Mayim Bialik Sunday, May 6th
1:00 to 3:00 pm APJCC Auditorium A successful actress, author, and neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik will speak about the experience of Mikvah. At this event, the dedication of a new sculpture for the Mikvah will take place.
Click HERE for details.
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It is not too late to buy Yavneh a birthday gift! There are items still available to sponsor on the WishList. You can even make a donation that sponsors part of an item listed. Forms are in the Yavneh lobby or you can go to our website and click on the donate button in the lower left corner of the first screen.
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Yavneh on Facebook! Click HERE.
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