Gottesman RTW Academy Weekly Newsletter

October 7, 2014

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, October 13 - Spaghetti in the Sukkah, 6:00pm

Monday-Thursday, October 27-30 - 6th Grade TEVA Trip

Friday, October 31 - Picture Day

Monday, December 8 - Chanukah Spree

Thursday, December 11 - PA Vendor Night

Sunday, March 15 - PA Fashion Show

NOVEMBER LUNCH ORDERS NOW OPEN

November lunches are now available to order. Ordering closes at midnight, October 20, no exceptions. Please make sure you get a receipt for proof of payment, otherwise your order did not go through. Please do not wait until the last minute to place your order, in case you have any issues.

SECURITY NOTE

As you know, the school maintains a very strict adherence to security. We are most observant and carry out our security protocol for strangers entering our building as well as notifying the authorities of any suspicious activity detected on or near our property. While we do it for security here at school, we also encourage our parents, as concerned citizens, to regularly check the NJ State Police website (www.njsp.org) for sex offenders that live or have recently moved to the area. Please contact your local police at any time with any concerns that you may have.

WEEKLY D'VAR TORAH

by Rabbi Cohen

Click here to read the weekly D'var Torah.

SPAGHETTI IN THE SUKKAH

Monday, October 13th at 5:30 PM. Cost is $4 per person and under 3 is free! Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and food!

Click here for more info.

Please RSVP by emailing ssmitte@grtwacademy.org with a guest count no later than Thursday October 9th.

OCT. 23 BOARD MEETING

The next membership meeting will occur on October 23 at 7:30pm. As previously mentioned in the letters sent out to all parents/members, this meeting will include a vote to officially change the name of the school to Gottesman RTW Academy. Parents are encouraged to attend.

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

Chanukah Spree Dec 8th: Please send in new and gently used items for the sale, such as books, jewelry, toys, etc. Collection box is located in the hallway, by the nurse and administrative offices.
Personalized Artwork/Keepsake Gifts handmade by your child in time for Chanukah!! Your children will be creating artwork that can be transferred to various mediums just in time for Chanukah. On or about 10/24 (TBA) please check your child's backpack for their artwork, instructions and order form from Silvergraphics.com. Please click here for all of the exciting products available to you, your family and friends. Look for specific dates, ordering deadlines and details in future emails and blasts. If you have any questions, please email sharialtman@embarqmail.com.
10-12 inch Flower Arrangement for $25: Available for Shabbat or Holidays. To order, please contact Regina Shtirmer at (973) 610-8292.
Ariel's After School Cooking Classes for K-8: Support the 8th grade Israel trip and have fun in the kitchen, $30.00 per class or $125 for all 5! Learn to make homemade preserves and muffins, real NY style boiled bagels, latkas and applesauce and more! Click here for details. Class size is limited to 12 students per class. To register, please contact Ariel Ellman at ariel.ellman@gmail.com. Please drop checks off at the office and note on the check that it is for 8th Gr Cooking fundraiser.
Vendor Discount Cards (2014-15): $15 each - in the GRTWA main office.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Please submit your box tops to the office by October 24 for the next submission deadline. This is a continuous program which helps raise money for the school throughout the year.

GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY APPAREL

GRTWA clothing is for sale, and it's ALL NEW for this school year! Click the link below or go to the School Life section of the school website. Click here to order.

In addition, 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.

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.

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