Hebrew Academy of Morris County Weekly Newsletter

 January 15, 2014

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 

 

Complete registration by February 14th at 2:00 PM to receive an early bird credit towards tuition, no exceptions.
 
Last chance to lock in the current year's ECC rates! To lock in the current rate, registration must be completed by January 17th at 2:00 PM, no exceptions.

BEKESHER - SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

 

Please note, articles for Bekesher, our school newsletter, must be mailed to Jill Granik by Tuesday, January 21st. We are looking for information on recognition events, such as awards, etc. about our families, students. an alumni.
SAVE THE DATE

Friday, January 24th - Middle School Shabbaton
Sunday, January 26th - Jewish Summer Camp Event at HAMC
Tuesday, February 4th - Philanthropy in the Kitchen
Monday, May 5th
- Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Sunday, June 1st - Israel Day Parade

D'VAR TORAH OF THE WEEK 

  

By Rabbi Cohen

 

Click here to read the D'var Torah

CHALLAHS FOR SHABBAT - 2ND SESSION 

 

2nd session order forms for challah are now available. Forms must be returned to the office no later than January 27th.

TU B'SHEVAT FUN DAY   

   

Please note, regular lunch will be provided.

 

Tu B'shevat Fun Day is coming Thursday, January 16th. Throughout the day, the different classes will come down for special games, art projects, and delicious treats to eat.

 

Don't forget: The class that dresses in the most creative and imaginative "Tu B'shevat Style" clothes will win a special cooking class with our Famous HAMC Celebrity Chef "Chef Wolf."

 

It is going to be a lot of fun in the Tu B'shevat Adventure Zone!

 

Thank you to Kariba Farms in Denville, NJ, for donating all the dried fruits for our Tu B'shevat program. For more information on Kariba Farms visit http://www.karibafarms.com/. Enter the code HAMC10% for 10% off your entire order.

JEWISH SUMMER CAMP EVENT

Sunday, January 26th 
4:30 - 6:00 PM

FREE Family Fun! Enjoy (indoor) camp-style fun featuring
sports, arts & crafts, a song session, dance, ga-ga, nature, baking, PJ library story time and information on great Jewish day and overnight camps! There will even be a camp style BBQ!  - Dietary laws observed.

This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

Pre-register by January 17th, and this event is FREE (after January 17th the cost is $10 per family). To register visit www.hamc.org/campregistration. Free gift for per-registered families!

Click here for full Event Details
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If you have any questions, contact Samantha Smitte at (973) 584-5530, ext. 2245

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES    

  • January 13th - 17th is OPEN HOUSE WEEK at HAMC. Meet with administration, faculty and students to learn more about our amazing community. Contact Moshe Vaknin (973) 584-5530 ext. 3021 or email mvaknin@hamc.org.   

Please tag us and share these events on Facebook and Twitter!

HAMC GREEN TEAM 

Help support Green Team programs!  Send your old cell phones to the HAMC main office.  Contact Joy Sussman at hamcgreen@gmail.com.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION 

 

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

MITZVAH PROJECTS 

 

Ben Pincus is raising money for Friends of The IDF Spirit Program  which provides combat soldiers with FIDF recreation facilities in Israel. Purchase an FIDF bracelet for $2.00 or make a donation online at www.fidf.org. Please include a note with your online donation that it's in support of Ben's project. Thank you!   

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

 

  • Breakfast for Lunch on Friday, January 17th: French toast, fruit, and drink - $5 per serving. 
  • Babysitting Services: contact Randi Rosenstein at Rar0529@gmail.com or call 973-560-9830 to reserve now!        
  • Vendor Discount Cards (2013-14): $10 each - in the HAMC main office!
 Thank you for supporting the 8th Grade trip to Israel!

HAMC FUNDRAISING EVENT 

 

Tuesday, February 4th - "Philanthropy in the Kitchen" event to benefit HAMC.  Click here to view the flyer for details.  RSVP to Marit Halper by Monday, January 27th. 

MAZEL TOV!

 

Mazel tov to the Podell family on the birth of baby Skyler Brooke on January 14th! Big sister Tori is in ECC 2.

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Calendar
Thursday, 1/16
**Tu B'Shevat Program
**Board Meeting, 7:45pm 
 
Monday, 1/20
**Martin Luther King - SCHOOL CLOSED
 
Tuesday, 1/21
**Mezuzzah Workshop - 4th & 5th Grade
 
Thursday, 1/23
**Volleyball vs. GOA, 4pm
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