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Next Week at TVT:
JUNE 1
O AMBASSADOR
TRIP TO KENYA
POLAND/ISRAEL TRIP
MS/US PTSO MEETING
JOINT TEFILOT
JUNE 3
MS TOWN HALL
6TH GRADE
CATALINA
MEETING
JUNE 4
CULMINATE &
CELEBRATE
OPEN HOUSE
6TH GRADE
FIELD TRIP
HONOR
COMMITTEE
MEETING
JUNE 5
KABBALAT
SAT EXAM
HELEN BROWN
MUSIC
COMPETITION | |
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SHAVUOT FROM THE MIDRASH |
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The Midrash is a homiletical commentary on the Torah. It conveys history, philosophy, ethics and kabbalah in its words. Here is a selection of the Midrash on the giving of the Torah:
For twenty-six generations, since Adam's creation, the Almighty had waited to transmit to mankind the precious Torah which had preceded the creation of the universe.
Finally, He found a people willing to accept it. The great moment of its Revelation was awaited anxiously by the entire universe since it would thereby realize the spiritual goal of Creation.
It was Shabbos morning, the sixth of (the Hebrew month) Sivan, (in the year) 2448 (since the creation of mankind).
The Jewish people were still asleep because the summer night had been short. They were awoken by thunder and lightning on Mt. Sinai and by Moshe calling to them, "The groom is awaiting for the bride to come to the wedding canopy." Moshe brought the people to Mt. Sinai like the usher who leads the bride to the wedding.
The Jewish people who assembled at the foot of Mt. Sinai, men and women separately, were joined by all the millions of unborn souls of their descendants and by the souls of all the converts who would accept the Torah in future generations.
When the Almighty descended upon Mt. Sinai in a burst of fire, surrounded by a host of 22,000 angels, the earth quaked, and there was thunder and lightning. The Jewish people heard the sound of a shofar becoming continually louder, growing in intensity until it reached the greatest volume which the people could possibly bear. The fire of Mt. Sinai rose up to the very heavens, and the mountain smoked like a furnace. The people trembled with fear. ...
Each of the Ten Commandments was addressed to the Jewish people in the singular form. Thus, no Jew could excuse himself, saying, "It is sufficient if everyone else fulfills the Torah." Each Jew should feel a personal obligation to keep the Almighty's Torah, since it was addressed directly to him.
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz |
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ISRAEL 61 IS HERE!
VISIT THE TVT ART GALLERY |
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Israel 61 is here!
A free community-wide celebration!
Sunday, May 31st
1-4pm
Samueli Jewish Campus
5 Federation Way
When you visit Israel 61 this Sunday, don't forget to see the awesome artwork by TVT students on display and for sale in the Upper School MPR! |
| ALL SCHOOL CULMINATE & CELEBRATE |
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Please join us on Thursday, June 4th from 6:30-8pm
Lower School families are encouraged to visit their students' homeroom classes to pick up their portfolios. Also, your students have been asked to act as docents at the Art Fair in the MPR and to stop by their other teachers' classrooms.
Please take this excellent opportunity to introduce your family to next year's grade level team. Additionally, Upper School students will be on hand to tour families through the 6th - 12th grade campus.
Middle and Upper School families are invited to meet with the teachers from each discipline - English, Math, Hebrew, Science etc., and take one last look at the Upper School Art Fair in the US MPR .
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday! |
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CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATION |
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| On Wednesday evening, the Upper School held the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2009. This final celebration was the culmination of TVT's Senior Legacy Week. The graduation ceremony provided a beautiful and lasting memory for the seniors, their families and everyone in attendance. This year approximately 600 people enjoyed the commencement on TVT's Upper School campus. Many more viewed it at home, streaming live to their computers.
Every year is filled with its own unique, memorable moments. We invite you to click on this link Graduation to view the ceremony for the first time or to watch it again! Mazel Tov to our graduating seniors and their Families! |
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TVT's RED CROSS CLUB SAYS THANKS ! |
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Last week, when it seemed that the end of the year events were piling up on top of each other, TVT's Red Cross Club held their final Blood Drive for the school year.
Laura Rudd, of the Red Cross' Donor Resources Development Division, wrote the following letter to the Club's Co-Presidents, TVT juniors Ashlyn Katz and Sabrina Gladstone:
...though the club "had little time to recruit donors due to all of the year end tests, held right after a holiday, and [...] graduation preparation, " the Red Cross "was hoping we would collect at least 22 pints of blood. That would have been a good day, [but] once again [you] outdid yourselves and proved to be the shining stars that you are!
We collected 31 pints of blood. In spite of all the obstacles and a million reasons as to why it looked like it wasn't a good day for a blood drive, you made it happen!
You didn't give up. You did the best you could and it paid off!
You both continue to make me so proud of you and so proud to be able to work with you. You take your job seriously and I couldn't ask for more. On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you so very much for your tremendous service to your local community.
The Red Cross Club thanks all of you who took the time out of your busy schedules to donate blood. Your efforts are appreciated.
The Red Cross Blood Drives for the next school year have been scheduled for the following dates.
Monday, October 12, 2009,
Monday, December 7, 2009 (exactly 56 days from the October date)
Monday, March 1, 2010 and
tentatively have scheduled Monday, April 26, 2010 (exactly 56 days from the March date).
Thank you for supporting TVT's Red Cross Club and the American Red Cross of Orange County. |
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - JUNIOR ART EXHIBIT |
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The following TVT students artwork has been selected to exhibit in the 2009 Junior Art Exhibit at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach. This year a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize will be awarded in each grade. These selections will be made in July with an awards ceremony in August. You will be receiving a congratulatory card from the Festival directly which entitles each student to bring up to 5 guests onto the grounds free.
Kol Ha Kavod to all our Artists!!
Evan Wolf - Kindergarten
Carolina Feibush - Second Grade
Aviram Bhalla-Levine - Fourth Grade
Dean Neutel - Fourth Grade
Jasmine Ahdout - Fifth Grade
Simone Stivi in 9th grade |
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4th GRADE SEA WORLD SLEEPOVER |
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| Our TVT 4th graders spent an evening's worth of educational fun at Sea World last Wednesday night. The students were divided into groups to learn about sharks, seals and sea lions and how different sea creatures adapt to their habitats.
4th Grader, Breena Foigelman, (left photo), became a sea lion as students learned the differences between sea lions and seals. Other students experienced sharks close up as part of their class on sharks. After their classes, students got ready for bedtime in their new home, "The World of the Sea Aquarium.
The next day saw more fun as students went to the various shows and rides. We'd like to thank Mr. Seftel and Mrs. Fricke, Mrs. Lazerson and the 4th grade teaching team for helping plan and chaperone this annual 4th grade experience. |
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REMINDER! LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE |
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With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we would like to remind you that all library and textbooks must be returned by the last day school.
In accordance with the school policy, the school may charge each family for any book not returned by these due dates, using the credit card number on file.
As in the past, all books that are returned during the summer will be considered a donation to the school. No refunds will be made.
Please keep this in mind as you begin preparing for summer. We suggest checking with the librarian if you have any concerns, as she will be more than happy to print a list of all outstanding books registered to your student.
Thank you for your cooperation with helping to maintain TVT's well stocked libraries. |
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STUDY SKILLS BOOT CAMP |
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This summer TVT will offer a study skills boot camp for students in grades 6-9 on August 19-21, from 9am to 3pm.
Expert faculty will work with students to improve their
reading comprehension skills, and develop essential skills for tackling math.
Other topics include:
Note taking in class
Studying for tests that require memorization
Studying for tests that require essay writing
Studying for vocab tests
Time management - scheduling time to study -
balancing multiple subjects each night
Outlining text books - highlighting versus taking notes on
a chapter
Using Power Point to study
Concept maps
Writing essays - beyond the 5 paragraph essay formula
Program cost: $295
To register for the TVT Boot Camp, contact Grace Rios at grios@tarbut.com or Ext. 3025. |
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CHAG SAMEACH ! SHABBAT SHALOM! |
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TVT will be closed on Friday, May 29th in observance of Shavuot. | |
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