Donna Klein Jewish Academy
September 9, 2016 - 6 Elul 5776
|
|
MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
HELENA LEVINE
As we complete our third week of school, we are in full swing for the 2016-17 academic year. We have begun our curriculum nights, and throughout the next few weeks, we will continue to welcome our parents and inform them about the exciting learning happening in classrooms at every grade level. Please reference the schedule provided below for the remaining programs by grade.
Innovation and academic excellence make us proud every day! Our Makerspace curriculum continues to evolve. Leadership opportunities abound. Creativity is everywhere! The video at the top of the newsletter was produced by Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School at DKJA junior Robbie Shinder, who just completed an intensive summer film program at Harvard University. Robbie is doing independent study in film this semester, and he is facilitating the video elective in our new Makerspace Studio under the guidance of Dr. Rebecca André. Kol Hakavod!
The leadership and maturity of our Rosenblatt High School students was never more apparent than on Tuesday evening, when my role as Head of School merged with that of being a proud parent. I immensely enjoyed attending Tuesday night's Senior Year Expectations Meeting. It truly was an evening of learning about the academic year for 12th graders, but most importantly, I enjoyed being enlightened about the upcoming March of the Living program, in which my son will participate. How fortunate our children are to have these opportunities, and to keep the importance of L'Dor Vador (From Generation to Generation) as a top priority.
Sharing in traditions is an integral part of our daily lives at DKJA. As we prepare for the High
Holy Days, the sounds of the shofar emanate from our classrooms and gathering places. Our fourth-graders enjoyed participating in the annual tradition of the Shofar Factory, where they transformed their individual ram's horns, working diligently during an interactive, hands-on workshop. All grade levels are studying the holidays, and honing their shofar blowing skills. Even our Kindergartners have mastered it, as you can see here.
Commemoration is such an important component of living respectful lives. In recognition of this, throughout all divisions, special age-appropriate programs took place for the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Eighth-graders joined Rosenblatt High School students at the weekly Town Hall meeting; Middle School students discussed the event in history classes, and as an entire school community, a minute of silence was observed during the morning announcements. What a week it was...
Shabbat Shalom,
Helena Levine
Head of School
|
|
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAFFIC/
CONSTRUCTION DELAYS
Beginning Monday, September 12th, underground utility work will take place on sections of Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd, just north of the Yeshiva High School construction site. The work is necessary to link YHS with the rest of the campus, and will take approximately 18 days to complete.
The construction zone will have signage, and will be barricaded according to FDOT standards, including flagmen present who will be directing traffic.
The traffic pattern will be periodically reduced to one lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and traffic movement will be controlled by the flagmen. At the conclusion of each workday, the roadway will revert back to normal, with one lane in each direction.
Please exercise extreme caution when driving through the construction zone during this period. Thank you for your cooperation while we make these necessary improvements.
|
|
UPCOMING CURRICULUM NIGHT SCHEDULES
|
|
NEWS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
The DKJA Family Directory (Hamishpachot) is currently in production. If you have already completed the student update form, send any additional changes to updateinfo@dkja.net.
IMPORTANT - IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY'S INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THE PRINTED HAMISHPACHOT AND ONLINE IN THE DIGITAL VERSION, YOU MUST OPT OUT BY CHECKING THE BOX ON THE STUDENT UPDATE FORM INDICATING THIS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY AD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15th
The Development Office is in production for its 2016-2017 Business Directory, which is included in the printed Hamishpachot directory that all DKJA families receive. The ad deadline has been extended to is September 15th. Please click here or contact grayc@dkja.net with inquiries.
|
|
REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS AND NETWORKING
GROUP (BANG) EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 21ST
Mark your calendar for an amazing evening of socializing and networking. The next event is sponsored by Ronen and Dana Gabbay, Owner/Director of Camp Lokanda. Click here for details.
|
|
EAGLES ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB 11TH ANNUAL TENNIS EXTRAVAGANZA IS NOVEMBER 7TH
|
|
DKJA IS NOW ON SNAPCHAT...STAY CONNECTED
Did you know DKJA is now on Snapchat? Search dkjaboca and follow our daily stories. It's a great
way to see day-to-day happenings and events. Snapchat is the newest addition to DKJA's social media platform. Click here for all of the information you'll need to stay connected!
|
|
2016-17 CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
Please click here for the school calendar, with holidays and early release dates. Please note: this is subject to change. Updates will be posted if changes are made.
|
|
|
READ DKJA'S BLOGS
LATEST SCHOOL, COMMUNITY & SYNAGOGUE NEWS AND EVENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
