| November 9, 2012 |
24 Heshvan, 5773
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MJCDS Maggid
the weekly newsletter of
Madison Jewish Community Day School
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| Shalom! | |
This week, students focused on the elections, were excited to see a little snow, and finished paintings of the separation of land and water in the creation story using the artistic style of pointillism.
Todah Rabbah to Rabbi Biatch for leading us in song last Friday at Kabbalat Shabbat and for showing us how his accordion works.
Todah Rabbah as well to Sara Lavas, a local meteorologist who came to school to answer students' questions about weather and about how scientists study and predict the weather.
Parent-teacher conferences begin this coming week. Morot Clara, Geri and Marla are very much looking forward to having time with our parents to talk about each child's progress, strengths and goals for the year!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca
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| Election Day | On Election Day, students in grades 4 and 5, who have been studying the election in recent weeks, visited the polls with Morah Geri and Community Shaliach Yehonatan to observe as Rabbi Rebecca voted.
They examined the posted ballot and learned about unopposed candidates and rules against campaigning at polling sites. It was fun for the students learn alongside Yehonatan, who was similarly curious about the American electoral system!
Meanwhile, back at MJCDS, K-3 students prepared for a schoolwide election. Each student created a candidate, wrote and practiced a speech promoting him or her, and got the polling place ready for business. When the older students returned, students processed into the classroom signing the Star Spangled Banner, led by Josephine. Then the speeches began!
Rory mc'd the event and invited each student to speak on behalf of their candidate. Candidates included Obiwan Kenobi, Kitty, Jaguar, Noam, Morah Marla, Goldfish, and the World. Students then moved to the polling place where they stood in line, signed in, filled out and folded up their secret ballots and received handmade "I voted!" stickers.
A few pictures are below including a wonderful speech by Jojo on behalf of her candidate, Lovie Monkiana!
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| Students Meet Mayor and Senator-Elect | Each year at Temple Beth El's Food-a-Rama event, politicians stop by on election day to chat with constituents. This created a great opportunity for our grade 3-5 students to meet Rep. and now Senator-Elect Tammy Baldwin as well as Mayor Paul Soglin. Thanks to both of them for taking the time to chat with MJCDS students.
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| Let's Talk Torah |
 | Parshat Chayei Sarah:
Rebecca meets Isaac |
Meet Rebecca in this week's Torah portion, Chayei Sarah. In this cartoon from G-dcast, step into a desert oasis and get to know Rebecca as a young girl. What narrator Goldie Goldbloom wants to know is "Are you kind?" As kind as Rebecca, that is.
Bonus questions:
*Isaac relies on first impressions. What kind of behavior makes a good first impression on you?
*Name someone in your life who is exceptionally kind. What kinds of things that they do that lead you to call them kind? |
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Announcements
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Trader Joe's Tikkun Olam Project
Next Wednesday, MJCDS students will journey to Trader Joe's market to purchase groceries to be donated to the needy through Jewish Social Services. If you have not yet brought in a contribution, please do so on Monday. Suggested donation is $10 per child. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping our students to be thoughtful givers of tzedakah.
Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin Next Tuesday
Parent-Teacher conferences begin this coming Tuesday, Nov 13 and continue one week later on Nov. 20. You should have received your family's time slots via email. If you have any questions or need a reminder, please email Rabbi Ben-Gideon.
Remember your Mittens
Now that a chill is in the air, remember to send children with warm clothing, footwear and outerwear every day.
Register your REDcard Today Choose MJCDS as your designated school and Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases at Target to our school. Visit www.target.com/tcoe and use our school identification number 152938. This is a national program, so friends and family who live far away can help, too!
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| Community Events |
Hanukkah Craft Activity, Sunday, November 11, 2:00-3:30 or 4:00-5:30pm, Fine Earth Studio, 2207 Regent St. The Family Education Committee of JFM has organized this fun event. Come to Fine Earth Studio and make Hanukkah gifts using clay, beads, and other materials. Click http://bit.ly/SeQ5Rt to RSVP.
Rosh Chodesh Program, Monday, November 12, 7:00pm, Location TBD
Yehonatan and Eden Hazani Zion, our community shlichim, offer a Rosh Chodesh program about modern Israel. If you would like to host a future program or have ideas about topics, contact Yehonatan at Israel@jewishmadison.org.
Yonim Performance - Holiday Art Fair, Sunday, November 18, 11:30am, Overture Center. The Yonim Israeli Dance Troup performs at the Holiday Art Fair sponsored by the Madison Museum of Modern Art. For more information, email yonim@jewishmadison.org.
JFM 72nd Annual Meeting, Sunday, November 18, 4:00 Reception; 4:30 Meeting
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus
Please join us for the annual meeting of Jewish Federation of Madison. We will provide updates on the Tzedakah Campaign and other important local programs, elect new Board members and Officers, introduce the recipients of this year's Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award, and announce the surprise recipient of this year's Ben Minkoff Volunteer Service Award. Click http://bit.ly/PHmDHK to RSVP now.
Wisconsin Book Festival The Jewish Federation of Madison is a proud sponsor of the Wisconsin Book Festival this year. More information at www.wisconsinbookfestival.org.
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| Calendar |
Fri. Nov 9: Swimming at the YMCA, Kabbalat Shabbat 1:25 pm
Tues. Nov 13: Parent-Teacher Conferences (afternoon and evening)
Wed. Nov. 14: Tikkun Olam at Trader Joe's Field Trip (K-5)
Fri. Nov 16: Swimming at the YMCA, Kabbalat Shabbat 1:25 pm
Tues. Nov 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (afternoon and evening)
Wed. Nov. 21: NOON DISMISSAL--Erev Thanksgiving
Thurs.-Fri. Nov.22-23: NO SCHOOL--Thanksgiving
Mon. Nov 26: School Resumes
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Let's stay in touch! Keep the lines of communication flowing with your child's teachers by calling school at 608-204-9900 or by emailing them at:
Marla Becker marla@madisonjewishdayschool.com
Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com Clara Lazimy clara@madisonjewishdayschool.com Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com |
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