Gottesman RTW Academy Weekly Newsletter

 September 10, 2014
SAVE THE DATE
 
Monday, September 15 - Lunch program begins
Wednesday, September 17 - ECC-8 Back to School Night, 7:00pm
Sunday, September 21 - Great Shofar Blowout, 9:00am
Monday, October 13 - Spaghetti in the Sukkah, 6:00pm

ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO HAMC

 
Until further notice, please continue to make all checks payable to HAMC. Do not make checks payable to Gottesman RTW Academy, as we will be unable to process them at this time. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR FRIDAYS

  • 2:00pm Dismissal: School dismisses promptly at 2:00pm on Fridays. If your child gets picked up, please be sure to be here no later than 2:00; otherwise, your child will be sent to After Care and your account will be charged for After Care.  If your child takes the bus, please make sure to be at the bus stop in time to pick them up.
  • Shabbat Dress: All students and staff are required to dress for Shabbat every Friday, unless otherwise noted. This Friday is our first Shabbat dress day. Please refer to the Policies & Procedures handbook in your directory for details on appropriate Shabbat dress.

KIPPAH REQUIRED FOR ALL BOYS


As a reminder, all boys must wear a kippah while in school.  Please ensure that your son has a kippah every school day, as we have a limited amount of spare kippot available. Please note, ECC boys are given kippot by the school.

WEEKLY D'VAR TORAH

by Rabbi Cohen

 

Click here to read the weekly D'var Torah.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

 

Back to School night for ECC through 8th grade will be held on Wednesday, September 17. Parents of 8th graders should arrive at 6:30pm for a meeting, all other parents are to meet at 7:00pm.

 

Click here to see attached agenda for full details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

Without your help, our programs cannot run. Please contact the following people today to offer your help! 

If we don't have volunteers, we cannot offer the programs. We would hate to see your children not school have lunches, etc. 

REGISTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

 

The After School Enrichment program is OPEN for registration through Friday, September 19th. 

 

We have added many exciting programs this year! Please visit the Optional Programs section of the Parents Page for the After School Enrichment Classes schedule. Each course listing contains a link to the course description and registration information.Click here to access the Parent Page (login required). 

 

Ask your children about the program demos that will take place during lunch time on Monday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 17th.  

Questions? enrichment@grtwacademy.org

 

KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS/FUNDRAISER

 

Kidstuff Coupon Books are still available for purchase. Using just a few coupons will save you more than the $25 cost of the book.  Book proceeds benefit the Parent Association. To purchase, please enclose your payment in the completed money collection envelope and return it to the front desk no later than Friday, September 19th. If you do not wish to participate in this fundraiser, please return the book to the front desk by September 19th.

GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY APPAREL

 

New Gottesman RTW Academy apparel from Lands End is available to purchase online, via phone and at Sears. Students are welcome to continue to wear their HAMC apparel.

 

Click here for details on apparel and how to order.

GREAT SHOFAR BLOWOUT

 

Join 1,500 people blowing Shofar to break the Guinness World Record
for Largest Shofar Ensemble. Sunday morning, September 21, 901 Route 10 in Whippany, NJ. For more information, click here

COMMON GROUNDS

 

Join us at the next Common Grounds session, October 28 at 6:30pm. The next session features guest speaker Gregory A. Dale, PhD, from Duke University, entitled The Fulfilling Ride: A Parent's Guide To Helping Athletes Have a Successful Sport Experience. Click here for more information.

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

  • Vendor Discount Cards (2014-15): $15 each - in the HAMC main office

 

More fundraisers will be announced shortly!

 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

 

Please continue to collect box tops and submit them throughout the year.  This is a continuous program which helps raise money for the school.

DIRECTORY UPDATES

 

Please note the following directory book corrections/updates:
  • Gorbaty: Corrected name for Mr. Gorbaty should read Vladimir Gorbaty.
  • Hollander: Updated email address for the Hollander family is rockawayaj@verizon.net
  • Popky: Updated email address for Rabbi Charles Popky is rebcharlie@verizon.net. Updated email address for Alison Levy Popky  is alipopusa@gmail.com.

MAZEL TOV

 

Mazel tov to the Lichtenstein family on the birth of baby girl Millie Ayala on September 5!
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Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 11
**9/11 Ceremony (Gr. 3-8)

Friday, Sept. 12
**Reminder - Shabbat dress

Monday, Sept. 15
**Enrichment Classes Demo
**Soccer Team Practice (Gr. 5-8), 3:30pm

Wednesday, Sept. 17
**Enrichment Classes Demo
**Soccer Game @Newark Academy, 4:00pm
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