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RASG HAPPENINGS
 
November 30, 2012                           16 Kislev, 5773
 
     This Week's Featured Presentation!
RASGHA Seniors Speaking Hebrew 
 
  Seniors Speaking Hebrew!
 
     What's HAppening?
Let's say "Thank You" to our wonderful teachers and staff.
The 1st of eight raffle drawings will be on Friday, December 7.  Forms and checks must be in by Monday, December 3, to be included in the Raffle. (1st night of Chanukah is December 8!)
Deadline: Monday, December 3
 
Don't Forget!  Annual Event Ad Journal
Deadline for Ad Journals is Friday, November 30!
 
The Entitlement-Free Child is every parent's answer to raising children in an entitlement world.  Join us for two 1-hour sessions.
Monday, December 3 and Monday, January 7, 8:15 - 9:15 am
  
Free Sample Class
Monday, December 3, 9:30 am
 
Join us as we celebrate the naming of the Schwartz-Jacobs Campus. Special Guest Speakers: Aly Raisman, Donna Shalala, Rosh Lowe, and Brian Bilzin
Sunday, December 2, 9:45 am Program; 11:00 am Brunch
 
Check out our new flyer!  Tickets on sale now for the All-Girls Production.  See Donna at the HS Office for tickets and information.
Tickets on Sale Now through Sunday, December 30
 
 
 

 

 

 

 (click links above for more information!)  

 

Mark Your Calendars!
   

December
 
December 2
 
SAT @ Hebrew Academy
 
December 5
Grade 8 SSAT
 
December 8
First Night of Chanukah
 
December 9
ACT @ Hebrew Academy
 
**New Date**
December 11
1:30 pm Dismissal
Simchat Chanukah
 
December 16
 
December 18
College Night for Juniors
 
December 23
Fast of Tevet
 
December 30
 
  
(Click links above for more infomation!)
 
 
 
 

 

 

In This Issue
Campus Diversity
Oren Angrest Visits HS Hebrew Honors
An Early Childhood Feast
Torah Tidbit by Esther Nahon
Federation Fun
Check What's Cooking!
Extra! Extra!
RabbiBossewitchPic  
From the Desk of...
Rabbi Avi Bossewitch, Dean of Academic Affairs

Last week we sent a letter detailing all of the programs in which the teachers participated during our school-wide professional development day. If you did not get a chance to read it then, please take the time to read it over Shabbos. It contains a lot of important information regarding our school-wide professional development. As always, if you have any questions regarding any educational matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.  To read the letter, click here

 

       
DiversityCampus Diversity

Thoughts from Mrs. Ohana... 

Looking at recent college applications, I was struck by the essay questions that many institutions pose to prospective students; so many of them are asking incoming freshman to consider what they can offer to a diverse campus, or how prepared they are to face a diverse student body.  Read more...

 

  

       
OrenAngrestOren Angrest Visits Hebrew Academy

Oren Angrest visited our 11th and 12th grade boys Hebrew honor students

Oren spoke about his service in the army as a diver and medic in a combat unit and about his work today with Maccabi Haifa Basketball TeamRead more...

 

  

       
ECEFeastAn Early Childhood Feast!

Nursery 2 classes gather together for a delicious Thanksgiving feast!

For Thanksgiving, our class invited the other N2 class to join us for a delicious Thanksgiving Feast. Like the Pilgrims and Native Americans, we worked together to get ready for our guestsRead more...

 

  

       
ChanukahChaggigahMiddle School Girls Chanukah Chaggigah!

Tuesday, December 11!

The Middle School Girls Chanukah Chaggigah will be at Beth Israel Congregation.  Click here for more information.

 

  

 Torah Tidbits
EstherNahon    
This Week's Torah Tidbits...
by Esther Nahon, 4th Grade
This week's Parsha opens with Yaakov Avinu meeting with his brother Esav after 34 years. Yaakov sends Esav a very famous message saying...   Read more... 
 Federation Fun!
FederationAmbassadors    
Federation Fun...
Hebrew Academy students participate in Greater Miami Jewish Federation Student Ambassador Program
Recently, the Hebrew Academy Student Ambassadors for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation participated in a mini-mission in an effort to inform the ambassadors about the variety of programs Federation supports. Read more...
 Time for Lunch!
Click here to see what's cooking!
 Health News from Nurse Lynn!
Nurse Lynn    
From the Nurse's Office...
There's an App for that!
What do you do if your child wakes up in the morning with a red, swollen, itchy eye... or if you have a question about a play date for your child with a friend who is recovering from an ear infection?  Well, now there is an App for that, and it free! Read more... 
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        Warrior Wrap-Up
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Warrior Sports Happenings...
Catch the Warrior Spirit!

Tryouts for the Middle School Boys Basketball team will begin on Wednesday, December 12, beginning at 4:30 pm.  All boys who wish to tryout for the team must attend that day's workout.

 

Click here for this week's athletic results and upcoming games/schedules. 

 

 EXTRA!  EXTRA!  Read all about it...
 AnnualEventSvDtTN2             
 "Blue Sapphire Ball Honoring Our Stars"
Sunday, January 6, 2013
 
Ad Journal Deadline:
Friday, November 30
 
Click picture link on left for Ad Journal and details.
 
 
PTSAChanukahGift                         
  PTSA Chanukah Teacher Gift Drive**
  
Deadline for participation is Monday, December 3!
 

Let's say "Thank You" to our wonderful teachers and staff!

Click here for participation form and details. 
 
** with Raffle, this year!!!
 
                          
Adult Education Program
  
The Entitlement-Free Child Workshop with author Karen Deewester
 

 Monday, December 3, 2012 and Monday, January 7, 2013

 
Click here for RSVP information and workshop details.
 
                          
Mommy and Me - Baby Joy
  
Free Sample Class!

 

Monday, December 3

 
Click here for RSVP information and details.
 
                          
Aladdin RASG Hebrew Academy Thespian Society Presents: 
Aladdin and His Magical Lamp -
A Musical Journey

 

Sunday Night, December 30, 2012
 
Click here for ticket information and details!
 
                          
Go to the Movies and Earn Community Service Hours!
  
Students, Ages 16 and up
Volunteer at the Miami Jewish Film Festival
 
Click here for volunteer contact information.
 
                           
AlyRaisman
Olympic Gold Medalist, Aly Raisman
Please join us on Sunday as we celebrate the
naming of the Schwartz-Jacobs Campus.
    
Special Guest Speakers:
Aly Raisman, Donna Shalala, Rosh Lowe, and Brian Bilzin
 
Dedicated by:
The Professor William and Bernice Schwartz Family Endowment

     

Sunday, December 2, 2012     9:45 am Program   11:00 am Brunch

 

Click here for details! 

JewishHeritageDayDolphins
 
2012 Miami Dolphins
Jewish Community Day
 
Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
 Sunday, December 16, 2012  

 

 A portion of the ticket sales benefits Hebrew Academy.
For ticket information, click here.
 
                          
The Miami Beach Community's 16th Annual
Chanukah Festival
  
Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC
 
Sunday, December 9, 2012
 
Click here for details.
 
                          
Chai Lifeline Toy Drive 
  
Help keep children occupied and happy during
a turbulent time in their lives.

 Now through Friday, December 14

 
Click here for more information.
 
 KidsforKosherFoodBank  
 
Kids for Kosher Food Bank
 
Our school is a proud participant in the monthly Kids for Kosher Food Bank program!
 
This month we're collecting Oil, Children's Toys, Chanukah Candles, Dreidels, and Jams/Jelly.   

 

 Click here for more information!
 
  
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RASG Warrior Kippot Now Available!
AnnualEventSvDtTN2
Annual Event Ad Journal
Fall/Winter After School Activities
Fall/Winter After School Activities

Click picture links above for more info!
 Upcoming Simchas!
Ariel Klein
   November 27 - December 5, 2012
 
               Jack Rynor                            Nachman Bortunk       
   December 16, 2012                        December 27, 2012
 
 
If you would like to include an upcoming simcha for your son/daughter, please email Norma Reiz at nreiz@rasg.org.   
 
The Hebrew Academy inspires and equips students to achieve
their greatest potential academically and spiritually
by focusing on their individual attributes and
instilling eternal Torah values in a changing world.
 
Click here for our 9 Core Values.
 
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