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All the Small Things
Teaching in the Middle School, I find myself trying, as I'm sure the parents do, to find the happy medium between micromanaging the students and their study habits (like requiring benders and study guides and giving extra time for projects) and letting the students manage their own time and studying schedule. If I micromanage, the students get the work done, but they also lose the responsibility for their own learning, homework and growth. If I let the students figure it out completely on their own, then I risk facing less than stellar quiz grades and assignments that are never turned in. It's the same situation in the office place. By micromanaging we can become bogged down by the nitty gritty, but at least we'll stay on top of the details. On the other hand, if we let the reigns go a little or delegate responsibility, we might find ourselves in a heap of trouble if something gets left behind. So we're faced with a challenge: how do we find our happy medium?
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You can review all of Rabbi Posen's weekly Parshah teachings by going to the Levine Academy website. Go to News & Events and click Publications or Click Here.
Here are this week's Parashah Trivia questions
Parshat Yitro
1. How did Yitro react when Moshe told him all that God had done for the Israelites?
2. Who is Gershom?
3. BONUS QUESTION: What does Gershom mean?
Answers to last week's trivia questions
Parshat BeShalach
1. What did Moshe carry with him out of Egypt? Joseph's bones
2. What is the name of the special "food" God gave the Israelites? Man
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| Mama Doni at Levine Academy! | |
The Mama Doni Band
ROCKED THE HOUSE!
for Tu B'Shevat!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Ann & Nate Levine Academy,
Congregation Anshai Torah, Congregation Beth Torah,
Temple Emanu-El, and Texas Jewish Post!
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| LS and MS Parents - Important My Back Pack Information | |
MBP will not be available for parent access beginning Friday, February 10. Access will not resume until right before Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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| ECC Newsletter and ECC Book Sale | |
CLICK HERE to download this week's ECC Newsletter!
Tomorrow, Feb. 10th, is the last day of the
ECC Scholastic Book Fair.
Your can find the sale in the ECC PA Lounge
across from the Donsky gym.
 Book sale hours for Friday are:
8:45am-10:00am
12:15pm-1:15pm
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Summer Camp at Levine Academy | |
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Mazal Tovs, Mitzvahs, and Simchas! | |
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| Middle School Track and Field Team | |
Middle School Track and Field Team
Track begins March 7 at Levine and ends with a TAPS meet on April 24 at Prince of Peace. Practices will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM.
Practices will also be conducted 6 times during the season at Parish Episcopal who has kindly agreed to allow Levine Academy student athletes to practice on their track. Bus transportation will be dependent on the number of Levine student athletes involved.
All Levine Academy coaches will be involved in the training and practices throughout the season with Coach Red and Coach Nate as the head coaches.
Events include:
In addition to the season ending meet, 2 additional dual meets are planned.
A sign up sheet will be available in the gym starting Thursday! Join the team! Join the fun!
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Freckle Juice!
When Mrs. Sheinberg's class completed their reading of Judy Blume's "Freckle Juice," they got a special treat to help them learn. The book is about a little boy that wishes he had freckles, and is convinced by another student that her concoction of "freckle juice" will give him the desired effect. Ms. Sheinberg's class talked about what they might like to change about their appearance. Ms. Sheinberg was very pleased when quite a few of them said they liked themselves the way they were.
While her class worked, Ms. Sheinberg gave them her own version of freckle juice to drink!! Of course, they were hesitant at first, but most tried the secret recipe - punch and food coloring. After everyone tried the juice, they got a big surprise! Brendan had a face full of freckles! It worked!!! (Thanks to some help from Ms. Reese!) Ms. Sheinberg says that she loves this unit and has former students that say they remember it fondly. A wonderful and very fun way to learn to read!!
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1st graders Sammy Larkin, Ava Stern (showing book), Aiden Mintskovsky, Jacob Grossfeld, Noah Kashar and Brendan Bernstein discuss Judy Blume's "Freckle Juice." |
Colonial Days
From Mrs. Okowita:
The 6th grade Social Studies students prepared and presented lessons relating to three aspects of Colonial Life during our Colonization Unit. "Colonial Children," "Colonial Trades and Crafts," and "Colonial Medicine" groups were given three specific objectives based on various levels of Bloom's thinking skills. The groups used creative approaches in their informative presentations of this information. Great job, 6th Graders!
Meeting Hannah the Guide Dog
Second grade was excited to have Chelsea Morrow, an outreach worker from the Seeing Eye, come to our school. Chelsea has been coming to speak to the children here for the past 11 years! Chelsea brought her new dog, Hannah, with her. The children asked many good questions and they enjoyed learning all about having a guide dog, and what it takes to train a dog for the blind. As a result of Chelsea's talks,second grade has been participating in the Seeing Eye's fund raiser, Pennies for Puppies, for the past 2 years and once again this will be the second grade mitzvah project.
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Chelsea Morrow introduces her Guide Dog, Hannah, to
Levine Academy 2nd graders. |
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Hannah the Guide Dog, who is 2 years old, takes it all in like the
professional she is, while Chelsea talks to 2nd graders. |
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| SCRIP Turn In and Pick Up Schedule | |
Is SCRIP ordering confusing to you? CLICK HERE for some helpful hints!
Below are the upcoming important dates for SCRIP.
TURN IN TOMORROW, FEB. 10th
CLICK HERE to download the order form.
The Levine Academy ordering code is: 5AB3F39619196.
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WORLD WIDE WRAP is this Sunday morning, February 12th
Men's Clubs all over the world will be getting together this Sunday morning for the World Wide Wrap. It is an opportunity to lay tefillin and meet and greet members of our diverse and amazing DFW community. All are invited to participate regardless of shul affiliation or membership and absolutely zero experience is needed. We will even have extra tefillin to try if you don't have your own.
We start at 830 at Beth Torah (720 West Lookout Drive, Richardson) with a free breakfast afterwards. Please come and pass the word as well.
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Synagogue Events |
Congregation Anshai Torah
Friday, February 10th-11th-Congregation Anshai Torah's 2012 Arnie Sweet Scholar in Residence, lovingly presented by Janice Sweet, will present Rabbi Donniel Hartman (please see important note below), author, speaker & President of The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Hartman will be downtown, One Arts Plaza, at 12:15PM. RSVP required. Kabbalat Shabbat services will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner & lecture. Tickets $18/Adult members with a $48 maximum/household. $25/Adult Nonmembers. Children 4-10 $5.50, 3 and under Free. Prepaid reservations required. R.S.V.P. to Debbie Butvin, debbie.butvin@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718. Cost to attend: $18 Adult members, $25 Adult nonmembers, $5.50 Children 4-10, under 3 Free. Shabbat-9:30AM Rabbi Hartman will join us for morning services followed by a kiddush lunch & discussion.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE ARNIE SWEET SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE SPEAKER:
Due to a family emergency, Rabbi Donniel Hartman will not be able to join Congregation Anshai Torah this Shabbat as our Scholar in Residence this week. However, we are fortunate to inform you that one of the outstanding fellows at the Hartman Institute, Yossi Klein Halevi, has graciously agreed to serve as our Scholar in Residence! A well-known and respected commentator on Israel affairs, Yossi Klein Halevi was born in NYC, and educated at Brooklyn College and Northwestern University. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our community. . .his insights are regularly found in the Jerusalem Report, Jerusalem Post, LA Times, NY Times, Washington Post, New Republic, and in two books he has authored--At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden and Memoirs of a Jewish Extremist: An American Story. All events associated with our scholar in residence weekend will proceed as planned.
Wednesday, February 14th- Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area Sr.High School Lunch- Free lunch for Plano area Jewish high school students in 11th & 12th grades. 11:30AM-1:15PM. Both lunches. Contact:Helaine Kramsky, helainekramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Sunday, Feb. 12th- 11-11:45AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Sisterhood & Hazak will be co-hosting a Tu B'shevat Seder in the Haymann Foyer intended for all adults in the congregation. RSVP to Bonnie Rubinstein, bnh@flash.net
Sunday, Feb. 12th - 2PM-3:30PM-Congregation Anshai Torah Mahsah Nahfshi is proud to host Jan Gartenberg & Melissa Young from Odyssey Hospice of Dallas. They will lead a discussion about palliative care & the unique approach to end-of-life care for the Jewish community. Held upstairs in the Youth Lounge. Contact: Sharyn Fein,sharyn.fein@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 18th-11:15AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Mini Minyan- During Saturday mini-minyan families will be led in prayers, songs & stories, along with an art project or edible craft.Then all families are invited to join the congregation for a Kiddush lunch. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Congregation Shearith Israel
Let's have a SOUPer New Year!
An ongoing IMPACT project
Share the warmth to those that need it most. Please bring cans of soup to be donated to JFS food pantry. Kosher and non-kosher cans of soup are welcome Sunday thru Friday to the special collection boxes located by the entry ways to CSI Douglas. We will be collecting from Tuesday, January 3 until 'Souper Bowl' Sunday, February 5
Family Center Tu B'Shevat Shabbat
Friday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Beit AryehCelebrate Tu B'Shevat with your CSI family and friends! At 6:00 pm we will join together as a community for a short Shabbat service featuring ITSE the Jewish Dragon and YOU! Following services we will enjoy an environmentally friendly (as possible) dinner. Dinner will feature an art project using recycled materials, games for our older kids and appropriate toddler activities for the little ones. The cost is $12 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children under 2 are free. RSVP and payment must be submitted by Friday, February 3.
Shalom Silver 55+ Essers & Fressers
Join us for a delicious meal and great conversation at our monthly dinner!
6:30 PM Café de France at McCallum & Preston
To insure enough seating, please RSVP to Marcia Gold at Marcia@goldcruiseandtour.com.
Discussion Groups continue with Founders of Israel Sunday
Sunday, February 19 - 10:15-11:15 am, Shearith Israel
Join us for breakfast as we discuss the founders of Israel: David Ben Gurion, Theodor Herzl, and Chaim Weizmann, The instructor, Robert Epstein, is working on a Master's degree from American Military University with a concentration in World War II and has served on the University of North Texas Military History Council. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. RSVP to Lindsay Gray at LGray@shearith.org or 214.361.6606.
Israel Affairs Program
Join us on Tuesday, February 21, in the Pidgeon Family Theater for, Israel Rocks: A Journey Through Music of Visions and Divisions, followed by light snacks and informal discussion. The film will start at 7:30 pm immediately following the SISterhood meeting. Open to the congregation of Shearith Israel and guests. For more information, contact Anita Friedman at afried51@yahoo.com.
Got Shabbat! - an interactive Shabbat service for students in 3rd-7th grade and their families
Saturday, February 25 at 10:15 am in the Fonberg Family Chapel at Shearith Israel
Led by Cantor Sheri Allen, who has been creating innovative family services throughout the Metroplex for the past 18 years. From davening to starring in a "Parashah Play," congregants of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in every aspect of the service!
Pre-B'nei Mitzvah students will get credit for attending services as well as the chance to perfect their davening skills before their own "big day!" Got Shabbat! will meet on a monthly basis, so mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21 and Saturday, May 19.
The Gallery - The SISterhood Judaica Shop
For regular hours visit The Gallery at shearith.org
For after-hours appointments or more information, call 214.939.7343 or contact us at thegallery@shearith.org. February Special - 20% off Baby-Children Items
Temple Emanu-El
ShabbaTogether and Jazz Shabbat
Friday, Feb. 24, 6:15 p.m.
Jose Bowen and Jampact, Temple Emanu-El Choir, Zamarim Youth Singers
Teen Vocalists, Enjoyable service for children and adults. Delicious, affordable dinner. Arts & crafts, ga ga, and music. A great way to spend ShabbaTogether!
Dinner cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Children's activities will include making your own instruments and an instrument petting zoo. Please let us know if you're interested in showcasing your instrument! To RSVP for dinner, please contact Carolyne Ojwang at cojwang@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000. You can also go to https://participate.tedallas.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=392 to register.
Human Rights: The Birthright of All People
Pollman Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in Pollman Foyer
A National View: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Dr. Rick Halperin Director of the Southern Methodist University Embrey Human Rights Program
A Jewish View: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director, Rabbis for Human Rights - North America
A Local View: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Betsy Healy, Interim Executive Director, Human Rights Initiative of Dallas
http://www.tedallas.org/BAUM/
Brotherhood Party Expo - March 4
Party Expo is coming Sunday, March 4 to Tobian Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dallas Party Service People: Sell your services to 400+ highly qualified prospects at Party Expo. Booth registration can be done either online or by sending a form. Attendees: Now is the perfect opportunity to plan your future party activities by seeing and talking to many vendors.
More information about Party Expo and exhibiting at it can be found online at www.PartyExpo.info or contact Jon Karp Karp at info@PartyExpo.info.
How to Talk to Your Child About Grief and Death - March 6
7:00pm - Linz Hall, How do you explain death to a child? What are the Jewish views of life after death? How do we answer tough questions from our inquisitive preschoolers when tragedy strikes? Join Rabbi Amy Ross, Director of Youth Learning, Renee Karp, and a counselor from Jewish Family Services for this informative discussion. Questions? Contact Mandy Golman at mandy.golman@gmail.com.
Temple Shalom
Lifelong Learning Council Adult Education Learning Series
Ethics In Our Everyday Lives: An in-depth look at the ethics that guide us in our lives
Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM -10:30 AM
February 5, 12, 26, March 4, Temple Shalom Board Room
Guest speakers each week will discuss ethics in business, finances, medicine and more. No reservations required-coffee and bagels provided
Shalom Silver Games Day
Sunday, February 12, 2:00 PM Temple Shalom Radnitz Social Hall
Light refreshments served, $5/non Shalom Silver members. RSVP by 2/9 tojrutay@aol.com.
Adult Hebrew Classes
Tuesdays beginning February 14 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM or Sundays beginning March 25 from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM., , cost: $20 (to cover cost of book), Learn the letters and vowels of the alephbet and beginning Hebrew reading skills. Must RSVP to Karen at kthompson@templeshalomdallas.org or (972) 661-1362.
Complete schedule available on our website athttp://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-200.aspx. |
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