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GOA Remembers Ilan Ramon
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Golda Och Academy Remembers Ilan Ramon |
On Wednesday, February 1, as part of our school's commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the disintegration of Space Shuttle Columbia and the death of Israel's first astronaut Ilan Ramon, fifth and sixth graders recreated the Chemical Garden experiment performed by Ramon in space during the shuttle mission.
We were honored to be joined by Gil Lainer, Consul for Public Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, and Daphna Yizrael, Youth Shlicha in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, Legow Family Israel Program Center, who are interested in bringing this program to other schools nationwide.
To see a video from the program, click here. For pictures, click here. For a video and article that were published on the Patch Online, click here. |
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Upper School Scholarship Opportunities Available
The GOA Office of Admissions is happy to announce that a number of scholarship opportunities are available to current and prospective students for the 2012-13 school year.
In its second year, GOA is proud to offer the GOA Merit Scholarship, open only to current and prospective students entering grade 9 in 2012-13. Our school's most prestigious award is based on academic merit. Recipients will be awarded four full years of tuition for High School.
Golda Och Academy is also offering the Eric. F. Ross Scholarship, open to both current and prospective students entering grades 6 and 9 in 2012-13. Recipients will be awarded $1,800 per year for either three years for Middle School or four years for High School. These scholarships will be awarded to those students who demonstrate extraordinary qualities in one or more of the following areas: outstanding academic achievement, citizenship, the potential for outstanding leadership, or passion for the arts, science, mathematics, music, or literature.
For more information and applications, please click on the links below:
GOA Merit Scholarship
Eric. F. Ross Scholarship
The Office of Admissions is also currently accepting applications to the new GO Connect program for students without a prior Jewish day school education. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this program, please have them contact the Office of Admissions: 973-602-3601 or Admissions@GoldaOchAcademy.org. More information about GO Connect is also available by clicking here. |
"Biggest Loser" Helps Kick Off Jump Rope for Heart
 Jay Jacobs, a finalist from the Biggest Loser television series, joined our Lower School students on February 1, to kick off our "Jump Rope for Heart" campaign, benefiting the American Heart Association.
Mr. Jacobs lives across the street from our Lower School campus and became interested in our school's physical education program. "Today once again, I was so inspired seeing kids running and running that I just had to walk across the street to find out who was doing such an amazing job motivating them, and I met Josh (Breitman)," Mr. Jacobs wrote on our school's Facebook page earlier this year. "Kudo's to Josh, the kids, the facility, the teachers and the parents for truly creating not only a great learning environment, but a healthy one as well!"
Marci Robinson, Youth Market Regional Director for the American Heart Association and a former GOA parent, once again introduced the program. Mr. Jacobs gave an inspirational talk about leading a heart healthy lifestyle. During the month of February the children will be practicing jump rope skills and will gain an appreciation for heart health. Jump Rope For Heart is a national fundraising program that promotes physical activity, heart healthy living, and community service to children.
For more pictures, click here. |
An Amazing Year for our GOA Female Athletes!
Two GOA female athletes have certainly made their mark at Golda Och Academy!
 On Thursday, January 13th, Junior Gloria Rothenberg scored her 1000th point in basketball, becoming the first female in the history of the school to reach this milestone! During the January 13 game against Newark's Central High School, the game was stopped at the beginning of the second quarter so she could be recognized for her achievement. In addition, on January 31 Gloria was listed by the Star Ledger as the state's leading female scorer! To read more about Gloria's achievement, click here. For the Star Ledger article, click here.
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Ninth grader Jessica Antiles also made GOA history on January 29, when she won her two events at the Essex County Swimming Championships. All Essex County schools competed in this event at Seton Hall University. Jessica placed first in the 200 IM (Individual Medley) with a time of 2:06.76 and in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:06.83. Jessica is the first GOA student to win an event in this annual championship meet!
Yasher Koach to both Gloria and Jessica! |
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Golda Och Academy's
ANNUAL CHOIR BENEFIT CONCERT
Under the direction of Josh Ehrlich
featuring
THE GOLDEN OCHTAVESOur Middle and High School Choirs
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Maurice Levin Auditorium Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus
West Orange Guest performance by the Mens' Barbershop Chorus,
Voices of Gotham
General Admission is $18 per person
Patron Tickets are $120 per person, $180 per couple
Includes preferred seating and a mention in the concert program
All tickets must be purchased by February 6th by contacting Josh Ehrlich, jehrlich@GoldaOchAcademy.org or any Middle or High School choir member. |
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In December we launched GO Behind the Scenes, A Look at our Faculty and Staff - a column on our blog (GO Blog!) which highlights our amazing faculty and staff. This week we are thrilled to feature Upper School Theater Teacher and Experiential Educator Jordan Herskowitz. Read all about Mr. Herskowitz on GO Blog! |
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Do you "like" us on Facebook? Are you following us on Twitter? Reading our GO Blog? If not, here's just some of what you're missing:
Photos of our Pre-K kids announcing Punxsutawney Phil's prediction - 6 more weeks of winter!
More from our Ilan Ramon program.
Video of our 6th graders creating "human trees" for Tu B'Shevat.
Item updates for our GOlden Auction.
Live updates from our students during their recent Community Service Day.
Photos from Senior Producer at Random House Children's Books and GOA parent Lynn Sessler's visit to Morah Caspi's 8th grade Hebrew class.
Video of our 6th graders performing their own, more modern versions of Adon Olam, as they work with their High School mentors.
A Huffington Post article written by Dean of Students Adam Shapiro upon returning from the GOA Katrina Relief Mission.
And so much more...
Don't miss any more great photos and videos. Click on the links at the top of this newsletter to begin following us today! |
Michael Och Visits GOA
Our Upper School students were honored to have Michael Och visit us on January 19 in com memoration of the yarzheit of his wife, Golda Och. After attending tefillah with our students, Mr. Och reminded the students that as they journey beyond Golda Och Academy, they should always remember their Jewish heritage and should always have a siddur and Tanach on their bookshelves.
Thank you Mr. Och for sharing this day with our students. |
Plans are underway
for this year's
March 11, 2012
B'nai Shalom, West Orange
Online mini-auction open until February 10th!
Don't miss a chance to preview and bid on some of the very first items available from the GOlden Auction!
CLICK HERE to view the items and start bidding!
And don't forget to RSVP for the GOlden Auction on March 11th!
Click here to register now.
Funds raised from The Golden Auction will benefit the GOA community through tuition assistance and education enrichment.
For donor forms and more information, click here.
The GOlden Auction is sponsored by the Parents' Association |
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