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GATEWAYS JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
May 11, 2011 7 Iyar 5771 |
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Dear Gateways Families,
Though it certainly doesn't feel like it today, we are approaching the very end of our school year and the beginning of summer vacation. This Sunday, May 15, will be our last day of classes in the Sunday Program. Students will review what they learned over the year and say goodbye to their teachers and volunteers. Please click here to download a social story about the last day of Gateways.
Tomorrow, the B'nei Mitzvah class will meet. There is no Mitzvah Mensches this week. Our final Mitzvah Mensches of the year will take place a week from tomorrow on Thursday, May 19.
Many of you have approached me with questions and wonderful ideas about your child's placement in Gateways classes for the fall. We love to be as accommodating as possible, and the earlier we begin planning, the better we'll be able to meet your needs. Please help us with this process by completing this very short survey, which asks about your enrollment plans and requests for next year. We love to hear your feedback!
In the next week or two you will be receiving a mailing from our business office with an offer we hope you can't refuse. Once again this year we will be offering an early re-enrollment discount. Watch your mail for information on how to participate and save money on your tuition for next year.
And finally: Attention all teen volunteers and parents of teen volunteers! If you have not done so already, please RSVP for the Teen Appreciation Ice Cream Social if you plan to attend. You do not need to RSVP if you are unable to attend. As a reminder, it is on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 7 p.m. at Hebrew College (Berenson Hall). We hope to see you there! Click here to RSVP to the event!
B'Shalom,
Nancy
Nancy Mager
Gateways Jewish Education Programs Coordinator
nancym@jgateways.org
617-630-9010 ext. 104 Absence Line: 617-630-9010 ext. 100 |
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| *ABSENCE LINE* |
Please use the absence line to let us know if you will not be coming to Gateways.
The number is 617.630.9010, ext. 100. |
| Teen Volunteer Application Available for 2011-2012 School Year! |
Please send teen volunteer applicants to the teen volunteer page on our website for information about applying to the program. |
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May 15: Family Life, Autism and the Pursuit of Happiness
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A presentation by Susan Senator, author of Making Peace with Autism and The Autism Mom's Survival Guide
Sunday, May 15. 7:30-9 p.m., Hebrew College, Newton
Writer, speaker and political activist Susan Senator will explore "Family Life, Autism and the Pursuit of Happiness."
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| | Susan Senator |
Chronicling her experiences raising a son who is severely autistic, Senator is the author of Making Peace with Autism and The Autism Mom's Survival Guide. In addition, she has written articles and essays on disability, education, and parenting for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Boston Globe, Exceptional Parent Magazine, Family Fun, and Education Week. In 2006, her writings took her to a state dinner at the White House in honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Special Olympics.
Senator's presentation is part of Hebrew College's Annual GISHA (Good Ideas Supporting Hebrew Access) Conference on Jewish Special Education. This two-day conference for Jewish educators examines new ways to include students with special learning needs in Jewish educational settings.
Ms. Senator's books will be available for purchase and signing.
Click here for more info and to register.
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| Summer Tutoring Available |
This summer Gateways will offer B'nei Mitzvah tutoring! Our first tutoring session is scheduled for May 26th. This first session is offered free of charge to currently enrolled Thursday B'nei Mitzvah students due to the delayed start in the Thursday B'nei Mitzvah program.
Tutoring will include 45 minutes of individual Hebrew/Torah reading instruction with a Gateways tutor and will be supervised by Marion Green, our Hebrew Reading Specialist. Tutoring will take place at the Newton JCC. Days and times to be determined.
Please contact Nancy if you are interested in summer tutoring.
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| Attention All Teen Volunteers and Teen Volunteer Parents!! | |
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| Teen Volunteer Recruitment |
If you know of a teen who might be interested in volunteering with Gateways, please direct him/her to our website or our Facebook teen volunteer page. Our next and final open house for prospective volunteers is this Sunday, May 8th. We accept teen volunteers who will be in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades next year. Applications are due by midnight May 15th!
Interviews are being scheduled! Click here to sign up for an interview time!
Check out our volunteer video here!
 | | Volunteer at Gateways: Access to Jewish Education! |
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| Employment Opportunities! |
Music Teacher for Jewish Sunday School
Gateways is looking to hire a part-time music therapist starting in September 2011 to work in our religious school for children with special needs.
Qualified candidates should be comfortable working with a special needs population, performing in front of large and small groups, writing thematic lessons plans, using music as a therapeutic teaching tool while leading small group music classes, and individual therapy sessions.
· Qualified candidates will be skilled collaborators and can work effectively with a team of teachers and teenage volunteers.
· Candidates should be able to play a repertoire of Jewish songs and prayers.
· Position is for Sundays during the school year.
Special Needs Jewish Sunday School Teacher
Gateways is looking to hire part-time Sunday school teachers to work in our religious School starting in September 2011 for children with special needs.
· Qualified candidates should have a college degree in special education or related field, have knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, traditions, prayers and be able to read Hebrew.
· Qualified candidates will be skilled collaborators who can work effectively with a team of teachers, teenage volunteers, and parents of children with special needs.
· Positions are for Sundays during the school year.
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