The Maggid:  The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

October 18, 2013
  14 Cheshvan, 5774

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Do you know families who may be interested in sending a child to MJCDS next year?  If so, please let them know that we are hosting an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1-3 pm.    

The whole family is invited to explore our learning spaces and meet our teachers and staff.

MJCDS OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Nov. 17, 1-3 pm

1406 Mound Street

 

Our school is such a special place, providing both an excellent, independent school education and a rich grounding in Hebrew language and Jewish heritage. 

Word of mouth is the single best way to encourage friends and neighbors to explore MJCDS.  Thank you in advance for helping our school to thrive!

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca 
In This Issue
MJCDS Announcements Chai Mitzvah Class Parent-Teacher Conferences Curriculum & Singalong Night
Photos
Community Events
Calendar
Announcements
Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Registration
Fall conference time is approaching. Conferences will be held during the afternoon and early evening on Mondays, November 11 and 18. Conferences are scheduled for thirty minutes per student, which we hope will enable you to have unhurried and productive conversations about your child(ren)'s progress.

To facilitate scheduling, we are asking you to reply to a "doodle" scheduling poll.  Click the link below and indicate which of the three time slots are possible for you. You will be asked to mark each time slot as with either "YES," "NO," or "(YES) if need be". One parent may reply on behalf of each family--both need not do so.  Here's the link: http://doodle.com/56ntxniqd2zb7wr2.  Please be in touch with any questions.
 
Chai Mitzvah: Jewish Learning for Parents
First Meeting, Nov. 3, 7-8:30 pm

How do you develop, redefine and explore what Judaism means to you during your adult life? You become Chai Mitzvah. MJCDS has decided to launch an innovative initiative for parents of children grades 4K-grade 5 called Chai Mitzvah. The program is sponsored by MJCDS and is open to the public.

 

Our group will meet monthly to study a text-based curriculum that will provide you with an opportunity to reflect and discuss topics including:

 

*Jewish Rites of Passage *Tzedakah & Philanthropy

*Interpersonal Relationships *Mindfulness & Conscious Living

*Gratitude *Judaism and the Environment

*Insights of Passover *Memory & Meaning in Judaism

 

Meetings are monthly on Sunday evenings 7-8:30 pm.  The cost of the program is $18/per participant and includes materials that you keep. Our first class will take place Nov. 3 at Beth Israel Center. Please register asap at www.chaimitzvah.org.  


Curriculum & Sing-a-long Night 
Thursday, October 24, 5:45-7 pm
It may seem like an odd combination, but we're betting it will be fun. Pick up more information about MJCDS's curriculum, and have a chance to chat with teachers and with Rabbi Rebecca. Then join music teacher Kenny Lyons for a family sing-a-long. Students, siblings and parents are all invited!
Photos

Gym Class at the YMCA West with Coach Mark!


Michelle reads to the K-1 class.



Practicing Hebrew reading--this book is about how to be a mensch (nice person) in the classroom.



Fresh air and fun at recess. 
Community News

Tzedakah Sunday Open House

Sunday, October 20, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI

On Sunday, October 20th, we will come together in spirit and in action as one community to make the world a better place. It is our largest telephone fundraiser each year! Come and make your generous donation to the Jewish Federation of Madison's Annual Campaign so that thousands of Jews in our community, in Israel, and around the world can get the help they need. Join us in the mitzvah of Tzedakah by attending the Open House!

  • Bring your kids and their pennies to add to our giant piggybank.  
  • Listen to stories with your children at 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.
  • You and your child can take a yoga class with Jamie from littleomBIGOM at 1 pm
  • Enjoy a slice of pizza or a sweet treat
  • Help your child create and decorate a tzedakah box of their own!  
  • Get to know our wonderful new shlichim, Racheli and Mickey, by participating in their creative activities at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

NEW THIS YEAR: Bring your laptop and participate in Minecraft Israel! We will be having an interactive Minecraft activity for everyone interested in playing 12:00-3:00 p.m.  

 

Please RSVP for Minecraft Israel to:
Lynn Kaplan at lkaplan@jewishmadison.org. Participants are asked to make a tzedakah donation. $18 or whatever is in your tzedakah box at home would be great!

 

Hebrew Classes Ivrit Kala 
Beginners - Mondays at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Advanced - Mondays at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm  6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI

Questions? Contact:

Racheli at israel@jewishmadison.org
Calendar
Fri. Oct 19       Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

Thurs. Oct 24  Gym at the YMCA
                       Curriculum & Singalong Night 5:45 pm

Fri. Oct 25      Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

Mon. Oct 28   MJCDS Board Meeting, 7:15 pm, 1010 Grant Street
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

Clara Lazimy clara@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com

  

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