Next week we are having a short Shavuot assembly, to which each class will bring in a basket of donated food. This is your last chance to send in a small kosher item, dried or canned food, for the class to present at the assembly.

Thanks to all the families who have already sent in food! As you can see, the items are starting to pile up!

The end of the year is coming up with surprising speed so we want to let you know about two important upcoming events. The PTA will be bringing back its useful and popular school supply fundraiser. They will be putting together supply kits for every grade, delivered directly to your child's classroom for the start of school in September. Stay tunes for details on how to order.

Also, we've had a lot of questions, so we know you'll be happy to hear that our used uniform sale has been set for Monday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 15. We are working out the final details and will let you know them soon. We can tell you that, in order facilitate an easier sale, the last two weeks of school - Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 24th - will be uniform free.

Hillel got a little bit greener this week, as the 4th grade students planted three trees out in the playground. The students purchased the trees with the Green Apple Grant money they were awarded earlier this year.

Gardening was paired with science, as the students first learned about the properties of soil and then  pitched in to dig the holes and plant the trees. Above, the students check out the soil and they help to dig out a hole. Right, Jonah holds a tree straight as the others push and shovel dirt into the hole. Below, Jamie Jaye, Noa, Josh, Jonah, Ben and Noah pose with Ms. Coghlin and their newly-planted trees.

Ms. Coghlin and the 4s want to give a huge thank you to Campus Gardener Bill for his very valuable help!

The weather could not have been better on Tuesday for our Sports Day. The students had all had a great time competing in a variety of activities, as well as making banners and cheers for their teams. Below, grades 1 and 2 red and green teams are all after the ball in soccer. 

Above, Bennett and Ben compete in different ADK events. Below, the Red team performs its cheer.

The grade 6 students have been busy this spring raising money for their Tikkun Olam project - Guide Dogs for the Blind. The students decorated and sold cupcakes and created lovely crafts to sell to raise the funds. They raised over $1000 and split the money between a guide dog organization here and one in Israel. Above, Olivia and Samara present a cheque to a representative from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Below, Samara, Cameron, Marlin, Noah, Olivia and Taylor meet Bob and his guide dog Abraham.