Gottesman RTW Academy Weekly Newsletter

May 20, 2015

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, May 31 - PATF Play
Monday, June 1 - PATF Play
Friday, June 5 - Field Day
Sunday, June 7 - Art Auction/Ice Cream Social
Thursday, June 11 - Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 14 - 8th Gr. Graduation

Monday, June 15 - ECC Year End Program

Tuesday, June 16 - Kindergarten Step Up Program

GALA & SIDDUR PLAY VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

If you missed our first graders and their fantastic siddur play, or just want to enjoy it all over again, video is now available online. Click here for the Siddur Play video.

Our gala was held this weekend, and was definitely a night to remember! For a recap of the evening and highlights, click here for the Gala video.

NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR FACTS

FACTS has just announced that they are now accepting VISA as a payment option, as of June 1. If you wish to switch your payment method, just log onto your FACTS account and make the change, after June 1.

WEEKLY D'VAR TORAH

by Rabbi Cohen

Click here to read the weekly D'var Torah.

LAST DAYS TO ORDER GRTWA T-SHIRTS!

New GRTWA t-shirts are available to order for only $12.50! Orders must be submitted to the office right away. Click here for order form and more information.

BREAKFAST HONORING KATHY NEIBART

Parents are invited to join us on June 2 to celebrate the retirement of Kathy Neibart, a parent volunteer who has spent many years shopping, schlepping, and cooking for our children's lunches. RSVP by May 29. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP

This two week theater program is open to current 4th-8th graders (5th-9th grade in September) and will run from 9:30 until 5pm, Monday through Friday, culminating with a performance on Friday, August 28 at 3:00pm for family and friends. The cost for the program will be $600 for the two week period which includes a t-shirt and daily snacks. Since space is limited, we encourage enrollment as soon as possible. Click here for enrollment form and more information.

HOST AN ISRAELI THIS FALL

Do you want a great experience for you and your family? As part of the Rishonim program, host an Israeli this upcoming fall! For more information, please contact Gerri Russo at (973) 216-9153.

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

Big Brother Big Sister Donation Bin is back (on the left side of the building by the gym). Donations will help raise money for next year's 8th grade trip to Israel.
FootprintID�: FootprintID� package was distributed last week. Don't forget to submit your completed forms to the office.
2014-2015 Vendor Discount Cards are still available (good through September). They are available to purchase at the office for a discounted rate of $5.
Breakfast for Lunch - BFL for April through June will benefit next year's 8th grade class.
Additional fundraisers for next year's 8th grade class to be announced.

GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY APPAREL

New GRTWA t-shirts are available to order for only $12.50! Orders must be submitted to the office right away. Click here for order form and more information.

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.

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.

MEET FEDERATION'S NEW CEO, DOV BEN-SHIMON

Please join Dov Ben-Shimon, Federation's new CEO, at breakfast on May 27, 2015. He is eager to meet and hear from members of our local Jewish community C lick here for more information.

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