Gottesman RTW Academy Weekly Newsletter

January 28, 2015

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Mon - Fri, February 16 - 20 - Midwinter Break, SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday, March 2 - Purim Play
Thursday, March 5 - Purim Carnival, 12:00 PM DISMISSAL
Wed - Fri, March 11 - 13 - Book Fair
Sunday, March 15 - PA Fashion Show
Sunday, March 22 - Shomrei Torah Major Gifts Dinner
Monday, March 30 - K-8 Model Seder
Tuesday, March 31 - ECC Model Seder
Sunday, May 3 - Tough Mud Run
Sunday, May 17 - Gala
Sunday, June 7 - Art Auction/Ice Cream Social

CREDIT FOR TUESDAY LUNCH ORDERS

Due to the school closing, if you ordered lunch for Tuesday, January 27, a credit has been applied to your account. Please use this credit when placing your next lunch order.

MARCH LUNCH ORDERS OPENS SUNDAY

March lunch orders opens this Sunday, February 1. Ordering will close at midnight on February 20. As a reminder, please make sure you receive an emailed receipt. If you do not receive a receipt, your order did not go through and it will be cancelled, no exceptions. Please place your order early in case you have any issues.

SCHOOL ITEMS LIQUIDATION SALE

As we get ready to open the new building for the 2015-2016 school year, we will be liquidating various audio/video equipment, gym equipment, office furniture and other items. Please contact the office if you are interested in purchasing any items, or know anyone that would be interested in providing liquidation services.

Click here for a catalog of items. Not all office furniture is pictured in the catalog, however all are available for purchase. Items will not be available for pickup until the end of June.

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 13

Registration for the 2015-2016 school year is now open. The online registration must be completed and submitted AND all of the additional required forms must be submitted to the school office by Friday, February 13 in order to receive the early registration credit, no exceptions (including weather)! We suggest, therefore, you do not leave this until the last minute. Because we need original signatures, please do not fax or email your forms.

WEEKLY D'VAR TORAH

by Rabbi Cohen

Click here to read the weekly D'var Torah.

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

Garage Sale - Now Accepting Donations for our garage sale in March!! Please spread the word - this is a great fundraiser for us, but we cannot do it without your donations! Past experience with this sale has taught us what sells and what does not. We need ladies handbags, costume jewelry, children's athletic equipment in good condition (lacrosse sticks, ice skates, baseball gloves etc) DVDs, electronic equipment - NO stuffed animals, golf clubs, VCRS, or tube TVs. Collection bin is located by Moreh Moshe's office. Thanks for your support!!
Babysitting Services: For just $10/hour, an 8th grader will come to your house and babysit your children. For more information and to sign up, click here.
Banana Bread Fundraiser: Banana bread is available for purchase on MyFoodDays at a cost of $10 for two loaves. Bread will be baked fresh at GRTWA and sent home with your child on Thursdays. Click here for more information.
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! 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 continue to submit your box tops to the office. This is a continuous program which helps raise money for the school throughout the year.

GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY APPAREL

GRTWA sportswear 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 GROUND SPEAKS WINTER EVENT

The winter event will held on February 25 at Chatham Day School with guest speakers Alison Cohen, MST, and Dr. Michael M. Osit. The topic will be Dont Worry, Be Happy: Achieving Balance for Ourselves, Our Children, and Our Families In An Increasingly Stressful World . For more information, click here.

COMMON GROUND SPEAKS SAVE THE DATE

Save the date, as Common Ground Speaks presents Dr. Leonard Sax on April 8, 2015. Dr. Sax will be speaking on the topic Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge: Parenting Boys vs. Parenting Girls in the 21st Century. For more information, click here.

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