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25 Nisan, 5773
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MJCDS Maggid
the weekly newsletter of Madison Jewish Community Day School |
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| Shalom! | |
This week we welcomed everyone back from Passover break and ushered in at least a little bit of spring-like weather.
I'm excited to share with you MJCDS's new logo, which as you can see, has a very spring-like feel. I love it, and hope you do, too. The imagery of the tree highlights our conception of Torah as Tree of Life, as well as the growth and blossoming that we see in our students every day. A Jewish star forms the trunk of the tree--just as Jewish values and traditions form the core and roots of our approach to education.
This is, of course, only one "drash" or interpretation on the image above. Feel free to create your own! The logo was created by designer Christine Knorr, who captured so beautifully the spirit of MJCDS.
A massive todah rabbah to board members Zach Galin and Nancy Brower, as well as MJCDS parent Barry Wein, who guided this process and who continue to lend their energy and professional expertise to thinking through how to communicate what goes on in our classrooms to the community.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca
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Announcements
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School Photos
Please return payments and unpurchased photos to school by Monday.
Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is this coming Monday, April 8. As with other special days in the Jewish year, we observe Yom HaShoah at school with tefillah (prayer) and limud (study). Our approach to observing this day focuses on 1) learning how Jews commemorate sad events and loss and 2) exploring relevant themes that will be helpful to students as a basis for future learning on this topic.
This year, students in grades K-3 will explore the theme of understanding differences among individuals. Students in grades 4 and 5 will also discuss this theme, making connections to issues of discrimination and prejudice. In tefillot, students in grades 4 and 5 will learn about the mourners kaddish in the context of commemorating Yom Hashoah. Later in the year, fourth and fifth graders will be introduced to Shoah in a small unit designed to parallel their World War II history studies.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Students to Perform at Community Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Sunday, April 21, 11 am
Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus, Verona
Celebrate Israel's Independence Day with a torch lighting ceremony at 11:00; a special performance at 11:30 by Daniel Barash, a local shadow puppeteer; performances by MJCDS, Yonim Israeli Dance Troupe, Chug Ivrit, and Gan HaYeled; Banzo Israeli falafel; Israelitinis by Rokker Vodka (grownups only!); arts and crafts, and Israeli activities.
Sharsheret Dance Festival, Sunday, May 5
Save the date for the Sharsheret multicultural dance festival, which will take place at Edgewood College on Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm. Students have already begun rehearsing with Morah Helga and Morah Geri! Check your email for further details.
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 | This week's challenge: Balloon Rockets. Students constructed flyable objects using balloons, paper, disposable cups and tape. Students tested the objects to see which designs could fly furthest in a single direction.
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| Third Grade: Silly Sentences and Parts of Speech | 
Third graders searched for adjectives, nouns, adverbs, verbs, prepositions and punctuation in local newspapers.
 
They wrote silly sentences containing all the parts of speech (Jojo, left) and identified the parts of speech on the back of their illustrated work (Jane, right).
Plus, Harel wrote her first story in English! |
Admissions
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Volunteer and Represent MJCDS at the
Independent Schools Information Fair
Sun., April 7, 11 am-1pm, CUNA Conference Center (Round Building) 5810 Mineral Point Rd
MJCDS will be participating in this first-time event showcasing the independent schools in Madison. Participating schools will have a representative available to answer all of your questions. Please contact Rabbi Rebecca or Laurie Nagus for more information: 608.270.9005.
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| Community Events |
Yom HaShoah Service & Program
Sunday April 7, 2:30 pm, Beth Israel Center
The annual community-wide Yom HaShoah service and program features a screening of the film Nicky's Family, following a special service that begins at 2:30. After the service, Madison Jewish community member Renata Laxova will introduce the film, in which she appears three times. Renata will also answer questions following the film.
K'tantanim - Israeli Dance for Preschoolers
Sunday, April 7, 3:30-4 pm, Beth Israel Center
The Yonim Israel Dance Troupe offers a special class about once a month for 3- to 5-year-old dancers. Cost is $5 per session. This is the last class before the K'tantanim performance on May 5. Send questions or RSVP to Dana Prager via email at yonim@jewishmadison.org.
Challah Baking Workshop
Sunday, April 14, 2-4 pm, Temple Beth El
Learn the basics of dough making and loaf braiding. Leave with fresh-baked challah, dough to bake at home, a recipe, and perhaps a new friend or two! Children under 13 should bring a grownup. Cost is $5/person. RSVP to program@jewishmadison.org or online at http://bit.ly/ZqYLYx or at www.jewishmadison.org/family_ed
Community Forum
Monday, April 22, 7 pm
Jewish Federation of Madison, 6434 Enterprise Lane
The JFM Executive Director Search Committee invites you to a community forum introducing Dina Weinbach as our Executive Director finalist. Community members will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Dina, as well as to ask questions.
Camp Shalom Registration Now Open for 2013!
Online registration for Camp Shalom, our daycamp program for children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, is now open. Click here for the Camp Shalom webpage, where you'll find dates, fees, and a link to register.
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Mon. April 8 Yom HaShoah
K-3 Field Trip to the see the play, The Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Thurs. April 11 YMCA Gym
Fri. April 12: Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:25 pm
Wed. April 17 Michael Johnson, CEO of Boys and Girls Club, visits
Fri. April 19 Fifth Grade trip to Hamilton Middle School
Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:25 pm
Sun. April 21 Students perform at Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration, 11 am
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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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