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GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 20, 2016
This Week at GRTWA
  • Friday - Friday, Apr. 22-29  - Passover Break SCHOOL CLOSED
  • Friday, Apr. 22 - Infant Room open until 2:00 pm only
  • Monday - Thursday, Apr. 25-28  - Infant Room open until 3:30 pm only.
  • Monday, May 2  - 8th Grade departs to Israel, Community Yom Hashoah Program 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday - Thursday May 3-5 - 7th Grade Washington DC Trip
  • Wednesday, May 4 - Middle School Track Practice 3:30 pm, Little Kickers Soccer (Ages 3-6) 3:30 pm
Mark Your Calendar
  • Thursday, May 12 - School Yom Ha'atzmaut Program
  • Sunday, May 15 - Community Yom Ha'atzmaut Program 11:00 am
  • Sunday, May 22 - Spring Musical 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
  • Friday - Monday, May 27-30 - Memorial Day Break, SCHOOL CLOSED (Infant Room open Friday May 27)
  • Mon-Thurs, May 23-26 - Terra Nova Testing Week (Gr. 2-8)
Yom Hashoah Program May 2
Please join us May 2 at 7:00 pm for a special community Yom Hashoah program (ages 10+)-. We will have a short ceremony led by our 7th grade, dedicated to the righteous gentiles, followed by a screening of the movie Hidden in Silence.  Hidden in Silence shares the story of a courageous 17 year-old Catholic girl that hid over 13 Jews from the Nazis.
Spring Enrichment & Free Soccer Class Trial
Enrollment for spring after school enrichment classes is now open. Classes include soccer, golf, flag football, chess and more! Classes begin May 4, so enroll your child today!

Plus, enjoy a free class trial with Coach Agustin, your little kicker will love it (ages 3-6)! Free trial is Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 pm. RSVP by May 2 to enrichment@grtwacademy.org 

May Lunch Ordering Open
Lunch ordering for May is open on MyFoodDays, and ends at midnight on April 25. Please make sure you receive an emailed receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation, that means your order did not go through and will be cancelled, no exceptions. Please place your lunch order early to avoid any potential issues.
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 performances on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26. New this year is a Junior Program open to current Junior Kindergarten through 3rd graders and will be held during the second week of camp, August 22-26!

The cost for the program will be $600 for the two week period and $325 for the Junior Program, both of which include 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.
 
8th Grade Fundraisers
  • Clothing Donation Bin: the Big Brothers/Big Sisters clothing bin is in the back of the parking lot. Donate clothing, coats and shoes and help raise money for 8th grade! Click here for more information. 
  • Virtual Garage Sale: Participate in the first annual 8th Grade Class Virtual Garage Sale! We sell your unwanted items on eBay and Craigslist. Click here for more information.
Box Tops
Please submit your box tops to the office. This is a continuous program which helps raise money for the school throughout the year.
Young Women's Mission to Israel
The Federation of Greater Metrowest is having a Young Women's Mission to Israel July 4 - 12. A unique Israel experience only Federation can provide,highlights include (itinerary in formation); bond with wonderful women from our community, participate in hands-on activities, usher in Shabbat at the Western Wall, meet Israeli women who are making a difference, and visit our Partnership2Gether communities.

From the Gottesman RTW Academy Family to Yours,
Wishing you a Happy Passover!
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