The Maggid:  The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

January 9, 2015
 18 Tevet, 5775
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This is a "tree" we just planted in Morah Marla's classroom. We hope to have a full grown tree to celebrate by Tu Bishvat. You can see 

that so far we have roots and seeds. 

 

Similarly, we are in the beginning stages of occupying our new spaces at Beth Israel Center.  If

you stop by I'll show you the light-filled classrooms; a separate space for eating, indoor recess, art class and more; my office; and of course my favorite: the storage room!  

 

Those of you who have taken my tour know that I am not joking. The storage room holds our many learning materials and enables us to be very intentional and selective about what materials we keep in the classrooms, making them peaceful and uncluttered learning environments.

 

Thank you to Beth Israel Center for welcoming us back. And thank you to everyone who worked so hard and gave their time and muscle to help us get here.


 2015 is off to a wonderful start.

 

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah,

Rabbi Rebecca
In This Issue
Announcements
Admissions
Photos
Community Events
Calendar
Announcements
Drop off and Pick Up Information
*Morning drop-off:  You may drop your child using the circular driveway or accompany your child inside. Please note: in the first few months of our occupancy at BIC, there will likely be fewer spaces in the lot at morning dropoff due to vehicles related to finishing work still happening in the building.  You may need to find street parking in the mornings.  

*Afternoon pick-up: As in the past, you may come in and pick up your child or alternatively, children can be brought to the circular drive for pickup. We will have more information for you soon about where the best place to hang out at pickup time is.

During the day, if you need access to the building, come to the same doors and use the buzzer to gain entry.

Rabbi Rebecca's Office Hours

Week of Jan 12:  Mon. 10:30-12:30; Tues 10-12.

Admissions

Discover Day School Information Night - THIS MONDAY

Monday, January 12, 7 pm

Prospective parents are invited to join us for an Information Night on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 7 pm. The program will feature the perspectives of faculty, parents and alumni on what makes an MJCDS education unique and outstanding.

See our school in action  
Weekday tours
Weekday tours are held regularly throughout the year on weekday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am. Upcoming dates include: Wed. January 14  

 

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. 


 

To RSVP for one of these dates or to schedule an individual tour, contact Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon, Head of School, at rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com or 204-9900. 

New class with Rabbi Rebecca:  Foundations of Jewish Family Living
This class will provide a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. There will be 10 classes on Sunday mornings beginning Feb. 1, taught by Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon and developed by the renowned Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, a project of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Each lesson focuses on one of the great "master stories" from the Bible and the Jewish tradition, and also includes texts and articles that analyze and contemporize the issues. Discussion is lively and the opportunity to share the challenges of parenting provides a great backdrop for the class.

Topics include being created in God's image, welcoming guests, caring for the environment, teaching respect, creating Jewish space, the value of Shabbat rest, prayer, remembering Egypt, pursuing peace, and the Jewish value of hope.

Dates:
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 22
April 19, 26
May 10, 17, 31

Space is limited. Cost is $96 including materials. Register at http://bit.ly/meltonmadison. 
A program of Beth Israel Center Adult Education Program.
Photos
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Morah Clara and K-1 Torah study.

Students this week learned about the Scientific Method.  They practiced the steps in the AlkaSeltzer Lava Lamp experiment.  What would happen when oil, water, food coloring were mixed?  What would happen if they added Alka Selzer? 

Amelia is on step 2:  research.


Experiment time!
Community Events

Ivrit B'Kef (Hebrew Fun) ~ Time for Hebrew, Time for Fun!

Kindergarten - 2nd graders are invited to join Racheli Komar-Aziz, our Community Shlicha on a fun adventure through the Hebrew language. Racheli will lead the students in 18 exciting sessions of exploring the letters of the Aleph Bet and developing reading and writing skills through structured lessons, arts and crafts, movement and more! No Hebrew language experience is necessary.

Dates: Thursdays, January 8th - May 28th (no class on March 5th, April 2nd, April 9th)

Time: 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, Madison, WI

Cost: $270 per student (cash or check) / $275.50 (credit card)

Click here to learn more. 
Calendar
Mon. Jan 12   Admissions Open House 7 pm

Thurs. Jan 15  Gym at the YMCA

Fri. Jan 16     Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am
                      Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:30 pm

Mon. Jan 19   NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
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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