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The Maggid: The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS
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| May 10, 2013 |
1 Sivvan, 5773
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| Shalom! | |
In the photo above, students celebrate after Jonathan scores a goal in flag football. Check out those grins!
We were proud of our students who performed at the Sharsheret dance festival last weekend. I still keep catching the students singing Artza Alinu, the song they danced to, and spontaneously practicing their steps even though their performance is over. Today, students' favorite stuffed animals, who were visiting for an animal classification activity, got to dance, too.
You'll notice in the announcements that we're now asking for children to come to school with sunscreen, which we hope is not overly optimistic.
We had perfect weather this past Tuesday evening as parents gathered for some informal grown-up time on the back porch of the Lazimy/Warrich family. Todah Rabbah to Trista and Yaniv and to all who attended for a relaxing and fun night out!
As I write this, K-3 students are studying the story of Ruth, which is associated with next week's holiday of Shavuot, when we celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Remember--there will be extra cheesecake eating and Torah study--but no school--Wednesday and Thursday due to this joyous festival.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca
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Announcements
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Sunscreen
Please send your child to school ready to play in the sun by applying sunscreen in the morning. You may wish to send extra sunscreen in your child's backpack in case they need a touch up later in the day.
Mmmm....Menchies Meet Up
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 pm
Menchies in Middleton, 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave
Save some time on May 22 to eat some yummy frozen yogurt with friends. 20% of purchases will go to MJCDS when you mention MJCDS or present this flyer anytime on the 22nd. If you'd like to eat together, plan to meet at Menchies around 6:30 pm. Thanks to Sarah Byer for organizing!
Graduation--Save the Date
Thursday evening, June 6, 5:30 pm
Save the date for MJCDS's first graduation. Join us as Anna, Ilana, Lena and Vered mark this exciting accomplishment. We'll have a graduation ceremony followed by dinner together at Hillel on campus. Stay tuned for more details.
Academic Calendar 2013-14
Next year's academic calendar is now available to view or download by clicking here.
MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
CALENDAR 2013-14
August
Wed.-Fri Aug 21-23 Faculty In-Service Days
Monday, Aug. 26 First Day of School
September
Monday, Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day & Community Wingra Park Playdate
Wednesday, Sept. 4 Noon Dismissal - Erev Rosh Hashanah
Thurs.-Fri, Sept. 5-6 No School - Rosh Hashanah
Friday, Sept. 13 Noon Dismissal - Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, Sept. 18 Noon Dismissal - Erev Sukkot
Thurs.-Fri., Sept. 19-20 No School - Sukkot
Wednesday, Sept 25 Noon Dismissal - Erev Chag
Mon.-Tues., Sept 26-27 No School - Shmini-Atzeret, Simchat Torah
November
Wednesday, Nov. 27 Noon Dismissal - Erev Thanksgiving/Hanukkah
Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 28-29 No School - Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Break
December
Monday, Dec. 23-Friday Jan. 3 No School - Winter Break
(same as Madison Public Schools)
January
Monday, January 6 School Resumes
Monday, January 20 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February
Monday, February 17 No School - Presidents' Day
March-April
Mon., April 14-Tues., April 22 No School - Passover Break
Wednesday, April 23 School Resumes
May
Monday, May 26 No School - Memorial Day
June
Wed.-Thurs., June 4-5 No School - Shavuot
Thursday, June 12 Last Day of School
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| Photos |
 Cultural Studies This week, third grade students wrote a set of cultural interview questions to interview some of their teachers about the food, clothing, celebrations, and more in their native cultures. They learned about the fascinating culture of Argentina from Morah Clara, including the special yerba mate tea Argentines drink from a gourd with a metal straw. They also learned about the diverse regions and wildlife of India from our art teacher, Kalpana, who draped them in bright silk and cotton saris. A photo from India that she shared with the students is at the right. Students also had a chance to learn about the gorgeous islands of Malta from our music teacher Ms. Swatzak, and enjoyed listening to a recording of the its moving national anthem.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates. On Friday, students each brought in three of their favorite stuffed animals and then sorted them according to the classifications they have been studying this week. The Hebrew word for mammals, above, literally means "nursers."
Presents for Parents Students discussed the mitzvah of Kibud Av Va'Em, honoring one's parents, before creating some special gifts that will go home to be bestowed on loved ones over the weekend.
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| Community Events |
Taste of Israel
Saturday, May 11th, 4:00 pm, Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive
TBE's annual TASTE OF ISRAEL celebration will include Israeli games and puzzles, stories in a Bedouin-style tent, art project, and hummus making. The evening will also include dinner, havdalah and Israeli style music and dance. Cost: $5.00 per person, $3.50 for children up to age ten, children one year or under, free. Visit the event webpage to register.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 pm, Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St.
Rabbis and other teachers from across Madison's Jewish community offer a traditional Tikkun Leil Shavuot -- an evening of study celebrating God's giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. Dairy delights will be served to keep learners sharp throughout the evening. This year's theme is HAPPINESS. This year's theme is HAPPINESS. Also featuring music by the Madison Yiddish Choir! This Beth Israel Center Adult Education program is co-sponsored by Congregation Shaarei Shamayim and Jewish Federation of Madison. Sessions include:
*The Essence of Happiness: Jewish Practices and Positive Psychology
*Jews, Blues, and Good News: American and Jewish Ideas about Happiness
*Just Be Happy? Rabbi Nachman on Joy, Struggle, and Authenticity
*Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
*The Dangerous Joy of Torah Study
*Judaism's Most Difficult Mitzvah: Seeing the Best in Others
*Poems on Happiness
*Chedva (Joy) Meditation
FroYoga
Sunday, June 2, 1:15 or 2:00 Yoga class
Blackbird Family Yoga, 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave.
& Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave.
Join us for an afternoon of yoga and kosher frozen yogurt in Middleton Hills. Choose from a Family Yoga Class (1:15-1:45) or a Kids Only Class for ages 9 and up (2:00-2:45). $3/person or $10/family for yoga. Schmooze at Menchie's before or after your class. Visitwww.jewishmadison.org/family_ed for more information and to register online.
Chug Ivrit Open House
Monday, June 3, 4:30-5:15pm, Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St.
Prospective K-5 students for the 2013-2014 academic year are invited to come check out Chug Ivrit. Join us for a performance by current students, games and dancing, and meet the teachers. Enter from Randall Ave.
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Fri. May 10 Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:25 pm
Wed.-Thurs. May 15-16 NO SCHOOL--Shavuot
Fri. May 17 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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