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HAPPENINGS
 
April 3, 2014                           3 Nisan, 5774
 
     This Week's Featured Publication!
   
Early Childhood
STEAM Centers
     What's HAppening?
 
***Calendar Reminders***
Noon Dismissal Next Thursday, April 10!
Grades ECE - 12
Pesach Break begins.
Pesach Break: April 11 - April 23   
   
Please join us tonight!
Join our Middle School students and teachers as students display their amazing creations!  Hope to see you there!
Tonight, Thursday, April 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  
Forms must be returned no later than Monday, April 7. 
  
Save the Date and Save a Life!
Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  
***It's not too late to order tickets!***
Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami HEAT
Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 8:00 pm
  
During Pesach Break:  
Fontainebleau Resort
All proceeds to benefit Hebrew Academy
Wednesday, April 16, 9:30 pm
  
First Day Back!  
Next Session: Rhyme Time!
Thursday, April 24, 8:45 - 10:00 am
 
    
  
  
 
   (click links above for more information!) 

  

Mark Your Calendars!

 

April
  
April 3
  
April 8
  
April 10
12:00 Noon Dismissal
(all grades)
  
April 11-23
No School - Pesach Break
  
April 13
ACT @ Hillel
  
April 16
  
April 23
Grade 10 Trip to Israel (thru May 7)
  
April 24
School Resumes
  
April 27
Yom Ha'Shoah
  
April 28
Yom Ha'Shoah Play
  
April 30
  
        
(Click links above for more information!) 
    
    
   (last revision 8/15/13)
 
 
2014-15 School Calendar
(tentative)

     

 

In This Issue
Pesach Prep Time in Elementary School
High School Retreat
This Week's Torah Tidbits by Chaya Bauer
See What's Cooking!
Extra! Extra!
Community Corner
Ami Eskanos Pic From the desk of ...
Ami Eskanos, Dean of Admissions and Institutional Advancement

Did you re-enroll?  Waiting Lists are just around the corner!

We have had an awesome school-year so far! Gym Grand Opening, District Champs in Women's Varsity Basketball (third year in a row), First-Place at the NCSY National JUMP Competition, seniors have been admitted to their top choice colleges, Early Childhood adoption of STEAM Centers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), and so much more!  With all of this excitement, did you remember to re-enroll your children for 2014-2015?  Read more...

Pesach Prep Time in Elementary School!
Check out our picture collage of recent Elementary HAppenings!

Click here to view the fun HAppenings in the halls of the Elementary School as we prepare for Pesach! 

HSRetreatGirls High School Retreat!
Developing friendships and connecting with classmates!
Last week, the high school traveled to Gold Coast Camp for a school retreat. All of the boys in grades 9-12 went up to the camp site Tuesday night and the girls arrived the following morning.  The day was packed with fun sports, kayaking on the lake, games, and most important of all, great bonding between the students.  Read more... 
 Torah Tidbits
ChayaBauer This Week's Torah Tidbits...
by Chaya Bauer, 11th Grade
This past Tuesday was Rosh Chodesh Nissan and was the day that the Jews were given the laws of Rosh Chodesh, Korbon Pesach, and the Holiday itself, when we were still in Egypt. Why was it so important to have the instructions of the Korbon and of the Holiday two weeks before it started?  Additionally, the Torah says we were saved because of G-d's mercy.  Why did Hashem need to have mercy on Bnei Israel?  Did we not deserve to be redeemed?  Read more...
 Time for Lunch!
  
Click here to see what's cooking! 
  
Alumni Corner
   
MiamiHeat
Click here for details.
  
A portion of proceeds will be donated to Hebrew Academy.

 

Alumni: Please join us

Hebrew Academy Family Night

  

 Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami HEAT 

Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 pm

  

Note: The Alumni Men's Court of Dreams

game has been postponed.

  

The first 100 guests of Hebrew Academy will have the

opportunity to shoot one (1) post-game free throw 

on the official Miami HEAT court after the game!

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        Warrior Wrap-Up
Gymnasium Warrior Sports HAppenings...
Catch the Warrior Spirit!
Click here for athletic results and upcoming games/schedules.
  
Please read the following letter from Coach Bishop and Coach Berman regarding technology plans and needs in the Athletics Department.  Let's make our dream a reality!
 EXTRA!  EXTRA!  Read all about it...
 Click picture links below for details and flyers.
     
    
MSArt
Click here for details.
  

 

Charlotte Rohr Middle School

Exhibit Night

 

Please join our Middle School students

and teachers for Exhibit Night.

  

Interactive Physics Skate Board activity, digital presentations,

student anthologies, cultural displays, and more of our 

students' creations will be on display for you to enjoy!

  

Fifth Grade Parents and Students: You are invited as well.

 Please stop by anytime that evening with your child

for a preview of what to expect next year!

 

Tonight, April 3, 2014, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

KidsforKosherFoodBank
Click here for more information.

   

April Collections

 

During April, we are collecting Leftovers from Pesach.

Clean up your pantry!!!

  

All packages must be closed, sealed, and marked "Kosher for Passover".

 

Sale of Chometz Delegation of Power of Attorney Form

  

Click here for the sale of Chometz Delegation Form and submission information.

  

Forms must be returned no later than Monday, April 7, 2014.

Blood Drive
Click here for flyer.

 

Save the Date and Save a Life!

    

Blood and Platelets Drive

  

Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Schwartz-Jacobs Campus, West Parking Lot

   
  
MiamiHeat
Click here for details.
  

 

It's not too late to order tickets!

Hebrew Academy Family Night

Miami HEAT

 

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami HEAT

American Airlines Arena

  

The first 100 guests of Hebrew Academy will have the

opportunity to shoot one (1) post-game free throw 

on the official Miami HEAT court after the game!

 

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Hebrew Academy.

 

Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 8:00 pm

CasinoNight
Click here for details.

 

Lasko Kosher Getaways, Hebrew Academy,

and Hebrew Academy PTSA present:

  

Passover Casino Night

 

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 9:30 pm

Fontainebleau Resort

TotShabbat
Click here for details and registration information.

 

Next Session: Rhyme Time! 

 

Bring your little ones who are not enrolled in school yet.

  

Enjoy a weekly Oneg Shabbat.

This Mommy and Me style class is a great time for parents to engage with

their children and introduce the notion of school to infants, crawlers, and toddlers.

 

  Thursday, April 24, 2014, 8:45 - 10:00 am

   
PANLogo
Click here for
details and RSVP information.

 

PAN (Parent Advocacy Network)

 

Calling all enthusiastic Hebrew Academy Parents

  

You are invited to become a member of our new Parent Advocacy Network (PAN).  PAN is a great opportunity to help spread the

word about Hebrew Academy to potential families and the

community-at-large in an organized and fun way.

 

All parents welcome.

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 8:00 - 9:00 am

CommUnityforIsrael2014
Click here for the exciting details.

 

CommUnity for Israel Event

  

One Nation - One Heart

  

Yom Ha'Zikaron Commemoration and

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration

at the Hebrew Academy!

 

Monday, May 5, 2014, 6:30 pm

BookFair
Click here for flyer.

 

Scholastic Book Fair

  

Everyone's invited!

  

Tuesday - Thursday, May 5 - 7, 2014

West Campus Media Center, During School Hours


FinalExam
Click here for exam schedule and letter.

*** Revised Schedule ***

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents

Senior Finals and AP Exams

  

Senior Finals will be concurrent with the AP exams.

All non AP final exams will be given during

the regularly scheduled Senior classes.

  

Please make sure that students are prepared and plan accordingly.

  

May 5 - May 16, 2014

  

Click here for exam schedule and letter.

 

  
ParentCafe
Click here for
details and RSVP information.

 

Parent Caf� Workshop Series

    

Join us for a cup of coffee, some helpful information,

and meaningful discussions.

 

Next workshop: Internet Safety

  

Join members of the Miami Beach Coalition to learn

how to guide and monitor your child's Internet use!

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:15 am

WarriorWeekend
Click here for the exciting details!

  

Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, May 16, 2014, 7:30 am

  

Annual 3 on 3 Men's Basketball Tournament

Saturday May 17, 2014, 9:30 pm

  

Annual Tennis Tournament

Sunday, May 18, 2014, 9:30 am

  

Annual Sports Banquet

Honoring our 2013-14 Athletes

Monday, May 19, 2014

SchoolToolBox
Order your School Supplies
For Next Year Online
(a PTSA Fundraiser)
CampChaverim
Camp Chaverim
(Ages 12 mo. - Kindergarten)
               
8thGrCookieSale
8th Grade Cookie & Challah Sale
(orders due by
Thursday each week)
TargetTakeChargeEducation
The Target RedCard
Take Charge of
Education Program
HA Gymnasium
Help Us Pave
the Way to Our
New Gymnasium!
Spring After
School Activities
Catalog
Kippah
New Warrior Kippot Available
in School Office
Create a Jewish Legacy
Create a Jewish
Legacy
               
AnnualEvent
66th Annual Event Ad Journal
StudeDirectory
Student
eDirectory
     
   
TotShabbat
Tot Shabbat

               
KidsforKosherFoodBank
See what we're collecting this month!
BoxTopEducation
Box Tops for
Education
               
Community Corner
 J-Serve and Mitzvah Miami present:
 It's a Carnival!
  
  An international Day of Service for Jewish Teens
Bring fun and laughter to families living at the 
Chapman Partnership for the Homeless, 1550 North Miami Avenue
  Sunday, April 13, 2014, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Click here for details. 
New Little Warriors!
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Atara and Aviel Raab (Yoav PG) on the birth of a new baby girl!
     

If you have a New Little Warrior to announce, please email the news to

Norma Reiz at [email protected].

  
 Upcoming Simchas!
  
Roy Levinson 
May 8 and May 10
Abigail Gottlieb 
May 25
Yakira Bienenfeld 
May 31
Samantha Ebner 
 June 22
   
If you would like to include the upcoming simcha of your son/daughter, please email Norma Reiz at [email protected].   
 
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their greatest potential academically and spiritually
by focusing on their individual attributes and
instilling eternal Torah values in a changing world.
 
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