Hebrew Academy of Morris County Weekly Newsletter

 

October 23, 2013

SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday-Friday, November 6th-8th - Book Fair
Wednesday, November 20th - Chanukah Shopping Spree
Friday, November 22nd - Tikkun Olam ThanksGIVEing Event
Friday-Saturday, January 10th-11th - Middle School Shabbaton
Sunday, June 1st - Israel Day Parade 

A MESSAGE FROM MOREH MOSHE

 

With regard to Halloween next week, we kindly ask that our students not bring Halloween candy nor wear costumes to school. 

CALENDAR CHANGES 

  • On Friday, December 6th the ECC will be in session as usual.  K-8 will still be closed. 
     
  • The end of the first marking period has been changed from December 13th to December 11th. 

SAFETY FIRST  

 

We had our first evacuation drill last Friday, October 18th.  The drill was a complete success.  Moreh Moshe was very pleased with the conduct of everyone involved.  Thanks to everyone for helping to establish and maintain the safest environment for our children.

 

Please Note:  We continuously monitor all entrances and exits during the school day.  Please do not let anyone into the building whom you do not recognize as belonging in the school, and do not allow students to exit the building unless they are accompanied by an adult. 

HAMC AFTERCARE  

 

We are pleased to announce that beginning this Friday, October 25, the aftercare program will run every day until 6:00 PM, even when school is dismissed at 2:00. The only days in the school year that there will be no aftercare offered is when school is dismissed at noon, such as the day of the Purim carnival and the last days of school.

HAMC SURVEY 

 

Look for it... Friday, October 25th look for an email from HAMC via ConstantContact requesting that you fill out an online survey asking you for your opinions and ideas about the school.

D'VAR TORAH OF THE WEEK   

 

SCHOOL PICTURE FORM CORRECTION 

 

There was a mistake on the picture day cover letter.  Number 6 is incorrect.  You can purchase the class picture separately if you do not want to buy a package.  It is listed in the add ons/sheets.  

BOOK FAIR 

 

This fund-raiser will run from Wednesday, November 6th thru Friday, November 8th.  Please email sharialtman@embarqmail.com to volunteer. 

Click here to view the flyer. 

8th GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUND RAISERS 

  • Breakfast for Lunch:  Friday, October 25th: Bagels with Cream Cheese or Butter, Fruit and Drinks -- $5    
  • Annual Chanukah Shopping Spree on Wednesday, November 20th - DONATIONS NEEDED!!  Click here for more information.     
  • Babysitting Services Available!  Contact Randi Rosenstein at Rar0529@gmail.com or call 973-460-9830 to reserve now!    
  • NEW Vendor Discount Cards for 2013-14 - $10 each - available in the HAMC main office.

Thank you for supporting the 8th Grade trip to Israel!  

ICE CREAM    


Ice cream novelties will be sold periodically during lunch.  We encourage you to establish an ice cream account for your child.  Click here for more information.

TIKKUN OLAM

 

ThanksGIVEing Event for middle school students - Friday, November 22nd - FREE - donations of travel sized toiletries requested.  RSVP requested.  Click here for more information. 

 HAMC GREEN TEAM 


CELL PHONE RECYCLING PROGRAM!!! Send your old phones to the office - Contact Joy Sussman at hamcgreen@gmail.com with questions. 

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION 

 

Please continue to send in your Boxtops throughout the school year.  Easy fundraiser!  

MITZVAH PROJECTS 
  • Please support Gabriella Neibart in her Bat Mitzvah project by donating NEW TOYS for Chanukah for Harmony Day Care Center, Irvington, NJ.  Please leave donations in the box located in the HAMC lobby or in the Morristown Jewish Center office.    
  • MATAN is a local program to help girls prepare for their Bat Mitzvah.  Click here for more information about the MATAN program.

Your support and encouragement mean so much to our students. 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

 

HAMC is now a member of Common Ground Speaks.  Please consider attending the next lecture in the series on Thursday, October 24th:  "Childhood Unbound! Confident Parenting in a World of Change" by Dr. Ron Taffel.  Click here for more information.  Email ssmitte@hamc.org to RSVP.

 

 

Coffee and Camp:  10 AM Friday, October 25th at Panera Bread in Denville.  Learn how to find the right sleepaway camp for your child!  

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Calendar
Thursday, 10/24
**Common Ground Lecture

Friday, 10/25
**School Picture Day

Sunday, 10/27
**Play Practice, 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, 10/30
**Play Practice, 3-4:30pm 
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