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Oct 23, 2015
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Volume XI, Issue 7
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10 Heshvan 5776
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TALK, TASTE & TOUR: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
Dear VTT Families,
We are grateful to all the parents (and grandparents) who came out on Wednesday evening to talk and connect with administrators, Board members and faculty and to hear first-hand about the new and exciting initiatives at VTT, to taste the incredible "kid-friendly" quality kosher food served with passion by the Lazy Gourmet team, and to tour the different stations explaining what's on offer at Vancouver Talmud Torah.
Our sincere thanks to Acton Ostry, our campus architects, for sharing the fly through with those in attendance; to Susan Mendelson of the Lazy Gourmet for superbly catering the event; to Michelle Dodek and Elliot Laskin from the Hebrew Free Loan Association who were on hand to publicize this important community resource; and to VTT alumna and current KDHS students, Justine Balin, Aimee Lutrin and Michelle Nifco, who volunteered as servers to ensure everyone had plenty to nosh on! It was also wonderful to have our ShinShinit, Ophir Golombek, helping out as well!
We also unveiled our new early years model at the gathering. Effective September 2016, Vancouver Talmud Torah will offer choice for Preschool 3 and Junior Kindergarten (formerly Preschool 4). Click on the image below (to the left) to learn more.
Finally, our Board of Directors released the 2015-16 Stakeholders Report. Read it for a complete summary of where we've been and where we are heading in the years to come. Click the image below to download.
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MISSED THE FLY THROUGH? IT TAKES JUST TWO SHORT MINUTES TO BE AMAZED BY WHAT'S TO COME . . .
We thank the entire VTT community as we transition to the next stage of VTT's growth and evolution as a 21st century school.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cathy Lowenstein
Head of School | Jonathon Leipsic
VTT Board Chair |
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Dates to Remember
Light Shabbat candles at 5:49 p.m.; Shabbat ends 6:53 p.m.
Your Life Online: Social Media Workshop (for grades 4 and 5;
6 and 7)
Tuesday, Oct 27 |
FREE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS!
Parenting in the Digital Age
Tuesday, Oct 27, 7:30 p.m.
VTT Learning Commons
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Kindergarten Hearing Screening
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Oct 28, 29, 30 Yachad Assembly
Wednesday, Oct 28, 8:30 a.m. New Parent Tea
Friday, Oct 30, 8:30 a.m. Small Used Uniform Sale
Friday, Oct 30, 3:20-4:00 p.m. Earthquake/Comfort Kits Due
Friday, Oct 30 Earthquake/comfort kit instructionsEarthquake/comfort kit update instructionsVTT Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 4, 3:30 p.m. Pro-D Day--No Sessions
Friday, Nov 6
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Community Calendar
The worldwide Shabbat Project is happening on Friday, Oct 23. Learn about it here. You can sign up to join here. Lubavitch Centre Shabbat Dinner tonight: Click here
Chabad of Richmond Kiddush Lunch tomorrow: Click hereThere is a FREE Havdalah concert at the conclusion of The Shabbat Project on Saturday, Oct 24th.
Sign up here
Israel & Germany: TWO CULTURES, ONE FUTURE
A concert celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Israel & GermanyThursday, Oct 29, 7 p.m., JCC
Janusz Korczak Lecture Series:How To Love a ChildThursday, Oct 29
jklectures.educ.ubc.ca
JCC Parents Together Inclusion Series: Vocational Guidance & Career Exploration
Thursday, Nov 5, 7-9, JCC
King David High School OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, Nov 18, 7 pm
Get the details here
Congregation Beth Israel is having an all-inclusive, family friendly Shabbat retreat in Whistler the weekend of November 27th.
Click this link to learn more
ISRAELI CONSULAR SERVICES IN VANCOUVERJewish Federation, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto, is pleased to announce the visit of a consular representative to Vancouver. The representative will offer consular services that require an in-person meeting. Deadline to book: Tues, Nov 6
Read more here
Hebrew version here
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Did you know that for the first time in VTT's history, the Jewish Pages (formerly the Jewish Directory) is being given FREE to all our families?
Can you help us distribute them after school? Contact Tirzah Abraham in the development office to learn more.
THANK YOU to Alisa DeLisle & Joanna Wasel for managing all the logistics of our Student Photo Day.
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Support VTT through purchasing on Amazon.
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MINI USED UNIFORM SALE NEXT FRIDAY: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS
Used uniform sweaters, vests, cardigans and logo shirts will be on sale on Friday, October 30 at 3:20 pm in the school foyer. We have a limited supply available. Shirts are $10 and sweaters, vests and cardigans are $15 each. Donations of used uniforms in "sellable" condition are appreciated. Please drop them off at the front office. Nothing with stains, holes or frayed sleeves, please.One volunteer is needed to help from 3 - 4pm on Friday, October 30th. Please contact Laureen Teperson if you are able to help.
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VTT'S CHALLAH BAKE
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Students in Grades 4-7 had a wonderful time kneading dough and twisting it into three, four, and six strand challahs yesterday as part of the worldwide Shabbat Project. Special thanks to VTT parent Ella Dreyshner ( ikosherbake.com) for preparing the dough and leading the challah making sessions. A big todah rabah to Rabbi Shmulik and the Kollel for sponsoring the VTT Challah Bake. We would also like to thank our incredible parent volunteers: Naomi Evans, Shawna Merkur, Stephanie Glotman, Kathryn Young, Laura Tuan, Natalie Wiseman, Haim Sibony, Rinat Lanciano, Celia Hamui, Polly Hamui, Eva Kaplan and Sandra Harris.
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THANKING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH
On Monday night, VTT bid adieu to Board members Sue Hector, Megan Laskin, Allan Beron and Belinda Gutman.These four individuals, assuming different portfolios for the benefit of our school, contributed countless of hours to ensure we met our strategic goals of financial sustainability, educational excellence and community. Of particular note are the 15 years Sue Hector served VTT. As she reflected, during her tenure on VTT's Board, she served twice as co-President, went through two administrations, two bar mitzvahs, two bar mitzvahs, two graduations (of her sons), and countless teacher retirement celebrations. She paid tribute to Dave Kauffman, Ari Shiff, Doug Pulver and Bill Schonbrun for their support and wisdom as she navigated often unfamiliar terrain. VTT is deeply grateful to Sue and all the other volunteers who care so much about our school. We now welcome Roy Hessel, Matthew Ross, Annie Simpson and Tamara Howarth to the Board of Directors and thank Jonathon Leipsic for assuming the role of Board Chair. Josh Pekarsky, who so capably led the school last year, now takes on the role of 1st Vice President, joining Bill Schonbrun who is 2nd Vice President. Todah Rabah to all!
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Vancouver Talmud Torah is a traditional Jewish community day school dedicated to excellence in an engaging and respectful learning environment in which Jewish children can become proud, caring, responsible, and dedicated members of the Jewish people and Canadian society.
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Vancouver Talmud Torah gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH YACHAD, VTT's social responsibility initiative?
This month's theme is Community Mindedness: Areyvut
You can read more here
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