The Maggid:  The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

December 13, 2013
  9 Tevet, 5774

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In the above picture, students are playing Twister in Hebrew! Through this game, students practiced Hebrew words for colors and parts of the body---and they got some exercise and fun in at the same time!

Below are pictures from last week's visit with our friends from Gan haYeled, as well as a special section on a social studies unit on longitude and latitude. Students this week played the game battleship, learned about the compass rose, and created a floor map illustrating where animals around the world live using their new understanding of these concepts.

Stay warm and have a wonderful Shabbat!

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca  
Announcements

Post-Yom Rishon Potluck Brunch

Dan Sidney and Naomi Chesler invite you to join them for potluck brunch this Sunday at their home 1010 Grant Street around 11:30 am.  From the Sidney-Chesler family:  "Yom Rishon is happening again at Beth Israel Center this Sunday December 15, from 10-11:15 am. The theme is Tu B'Shevat (a bit early).  As always, there will be art, movement, music, stories, and projects for preschoolers and their families.  As you may know, just down the road (rather, up the hill) from Beth Israel Center is our house! Regardless of whether you attend Yom Rishon, I hope you can join us."

 

Chai Mitzvah

The next meeting of the adult education Chai Mitzvah class will be this Sunday at 7 pm. Questions? Contact Rabbi Ben-Gideon.

  

Thursday Gym Pickup

Thursday dismissals are now at the YMCA West. 
In This Issue
Announcements
Admissions
Development
Photos
Community Events
Calendar
Admissions

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Discover Day School - Tuesday Tours

The best way to get to know MJCDS is to visit! Weekday tours are held regularly throughout the year on Tuesday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am. On these mornings, adults are invited to tour the school, view classes in session, and learn more about MJCDS though a Q&A session with the Head of School.

Jan 14 * Feb 4 * Mar 4 * April 8 * May 13

RSVP via email to rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com or by calling 204-9900.  (Individually scheduled tours are also available upon request.)

Development
"MJCDS has prepared me for the future both academically and as a Jew. It taught me the importance of being nice to everyone, and prepared me for the choices I may have to face as I get older. I loved learning about my Jewish culture and history during my time at MJCDS and it has prepared me to live a Jewish life as I grow up."

- MJCDS Graduate, Ilana G. 


Please include MJCDS in your end of the year giving. 

 

Whatever the gift, know that it will make a profound difference. Your support means so much to us as we continue to grow MJCDS and watch it take root as a significant part of the Madison Jewish community.  Todah Rabbah (thank you so much) in advance for your continuing support! 

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Photos

Brrr...it's cold outside.  Indoor recess! 

Making play-doh latkes with friends from Gan last week.


So fun to have Lila and Lilah's teachers from Gan, Tina (above) and Jerri visit!
Community Announcements
Yom Rishon Next Meets on Sunday, December 15 
Calling all families with preschoolers! Come to Yom Rishon at Beth Israel about once a month on Sunday mornings, 10:00-11:15, and it is led by (MJCDS teacher) Marla Becker! Enjoy interactive family learning on a different Jewish theme each time. Meet other families with preschool-age children. Yom Rishon is a theme-based program, including art, movement, music, stories, and projects as well as further learning on the subject for parents and other adults who accompany the children.
Social Studies:  Longitude and Latitude
Step one:  Locate an animal on our map.
 
 
Step Two:  Locate longitude and latitude of your animal's area on the map.
 
 
 
Step Three:  Locate longitude and latitude of that location on the floor grid created by Jojo and Jonathan, and place your animal correctly!
 
 
Calendar
Sun. Dec. 15 Chai Mitzvah class, 7 pm

 

Mon. Dec. 16  MJCDS Board Meeting 7:15 pm
 
Thurs. Dec. 19  Gym at the YMCA
 
Fri. Dec. 20  Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am
                   Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm
 
Mon. Dec. 23 - Fri. Jan 3   Winter Break -- NO SCHOOL
 
Mon. Jan 6  Classes Resume
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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