Gottesman RTW Academy Weekly Newsletter

October 15, 2014

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, October 23 - Board Meeting, 7:30pm

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

Sunday, October 26 - Science Day Open House (ages 4-7), 10:00am

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 CLOSE MONDAY

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.

PLEASE SUBMIT UPDATED FORMS

As a reminder, all students should have an updated Emergency Information form submitted to the office for the current school year. In addition, an updated Authorization to Dispense Acetaminophen form for the current school year should also be submitted to the office. Both forms can be found on the Parent Page, at the links below, and are also available at the office.

Emergency Information Form

Authorization to Dispense Acetaminophen

WEEKLY D'VAR TORAH

by Rabbi Cohen

Click here to read the weekly D'var Torah.

OCTOBER 23 BOARD MEETING

The next membership meeting will occur on October 23 at 7:30pm. This meeting will include a vote to officially change the name of the school to Gottesman RTW Academy. As members of the school, parents are strongly encouraged to come and cast a vote for the new school name.

SCIENCE DAY OPEN HOUSE - OCT 26

Please join us on Sunday, October 26 for an open house science program, for ages 4 - 7. Invite your friends to attend and join the fun! Click here for more information and to RSVP.

KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS

Kidstuff Coupon Books are still available! If you have not purchased or returned your Kidstuff Coupon Book, PLEASE leave a check/cash or the book with Michele at the front desk as soon as possible. Thank you for supporting the Parent Association!

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.

COMMUNITY CHALLAH BAKE

Join us on Tuesday, December 2, to braid and bake more than 700 challahs for clients of Jewish Family Services of Greater MetroWest and Central NJ and our local kosher food pantry. Click here for more information.

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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