The Maggid: The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

March 20, 2015

29 Adar, 5775

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! It's Colonial Day at MJCDS. We are very busy demonstrating colonial trades, practicing our penmanship, eating colonial foods and getting ready for colonial Shabbat.

Here's a magic window into the trades demonstrations....

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Rebecca

In This Issue

Announcements

Photos

See us In Action

Community Events

Calendar

Announcements

Model Passover Seder and Potluck Lunch

Wednesday, April 1

11 am - 1 pm

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for lunch, in accordance

with our kashrut policies:

*Home cooked foods must be vegetarian and cooked with certified kosher ingredients.

*All packaged food must bear a kosher symbol.

*Food need NOT be kosher for Passover, or even kosher for Passover style.

Monday's Theater Field Trip, 2-5 Class

This coming Monday morning, March 23, children in grades 2-5 will see "The Ark at Eight," a UW Theater, theater for youth production. We plan to walk.

Violin Performance & Demonstration

Tuesday, March 24, 2:30 pm

You are invited to join us on Tuesday at 2:30 for a violin performance and demonstration by Aaron Yarmel. Aaron, a student in the UW philosophy department, is a graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of music, where he studied with the late Zvi Zeitlin.

Save the date for MJCDS Graduation

Tuesday, June 9

Mark your calendar to celebrate our school and the accomplishments of Jojo and Jonathan! Details and exact times tbd.

Schedule your Spring Parent-Teacher Conference

Spring Conferences will take place on Monday, April 20. (There is no school on that day.) Sign up here to secure your spot. We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress!

Rabbi Rebecca's Office Hours

Wednesday 10:30-1:30, Thurs. 10-12:30.

Photos

Prudence (aka Baila) teaches about colonial soap making.

Moses (aka Eli - Moses is his Colonial name) explains how to write with a quill.

Earlier in the week, students revised essays comparing how their chosen trade was practiced in colonial times with how it is practiced today.

Charlotte (aka Sheleigh) makes butter near her housekeeping/sweeping display.

Creating cornhusk dolls.

Writing with a quill and ink is different than writing with a pencil.

Admissions

See our school in action!

Weekday tours are held regularly throughout the year on weekday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am. Upcoming dates include: Wednesday, April 15.

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.

Community Events

CAMP SHALOM REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Looking for a great way for the kids to spend summer? Look no further!
Camp Shalom, the summer camp of the Jewish Federation of Madison, offers a Jewish environment that is welcoming to all elementary and middle school age children and provides a safe, nurturing, and fun experience. See More About Camp Shalom and Register here.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR GAN HAYELED 2015-2016

See More About Gan HaYeled here. Interested in scheduling a tour or more information? Contact Rachel Sauer, Gan HaYeled Director, at (608) 278-1808 organ@jewishmadison.org.

13th ANNUAL ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL
The many faces of Israel: Showing films from different genres and telling different stories

* The Wonders: Tuesday, March 24th, 7:00 pm

This is event is co-sponsored in part by University of Wisconsin Hillel, Associated Students Madison, Jewish Federation of Madison, Masa Israel, the Department of Jewish Studies, and Social Action Israel Network More Details and Showing Locations here.

Jewish Dialogue Sessions About Israel (CSS)

Are you interested in talking about your experiences, feelings, convictions, and questions in an environment that promotes mutual learning? Come to one or more of the 12 sessions planned for 2015. Some are planned for particular audiences, as noted below. Most are open to all.

March 25, 7-9 PM - for Jewish community leadership (by invitation)
April 29 - for interfaith couples
May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 9, October 28, November 11, December 14

Registration is required. Email office@shamayim.org to register or with questions. Help spread the word! More info.

Calendar

Mon. March 23 2-5 Field Trip to UW Theater

Tues. March. 24 Violin Performance/Demonstration, 2:30 pm

Wed. March 25 Gan HaYeled visits MJCDS

Thurs. March 26 Gym at the YMCA

Fri. March 27 Parent Coffee, 8:15 am

Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:30 pm

Wed. April 1 Model Seder and Potluck Lunch, 11 am - 1 pm

Thurs. April 2 Gym at the YMCA

Fri. April 3-Fri. April 10 NO SCHOOL - PASSOVER BREAK

Mon. April 13 School Resumes

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

Support Madison Jewish Community Day School

Learn more at www.madisonjewishdayschool.com