After-school activities for the Gan and Kevutzot are filling up quickly.  Sign up now to ensure your child's place.  Gan students can choose from classes in yoga, music, creative movement or soccer.  Kevutzot students have many options, including magic, chess or yoga. They can also participate in the afternoon Beit Midrash run by Yeshivat Hadar Fellows.  All classes are led by knowledgeable and qualified instructors. For more information, class schedule and fees, contact:admin@beitrabban.org or download the year's program

Martin Luther King Day, January 21:

Whole School Program -- Celebrating Diversity

Parents, take note:  School is in session and there will be opportunities to participate in parent learning and joint learning, focusing on our Whole School Study.

Here's a rundown of the schedule:

8:45-9:30 AM:  Parent Learning Session, following drop-off

9:30-9:50 AM:  Preview for Parents of the Artifacts of Learning Exhibition -

Tour this museum-style exhibit (in the Gym) and see all of the interesting artifacts the students gathered as part of their study

9:50-10:45 AM: Class Presentations

Students will make presentations at a school-wide assembly, offering highlights and insights about the different countries and regions they studied.

We then say goodbye to parents and students return to class.

Help Spread the Word About Workshops for Parents and Grandparents:

• Parents: Thursday, January 24: "Nurturing the Spiritual Imagination of Children," an interactive forum and book talk, led by Rabbi Sasso, a noted children's author, storyteller and spiritual leader, 7:30-9:00 PM, Levy Auditorium.  Books will be available for purchase.  Guests are welcome; $10 suggested donation for non-Beit Rabban families

• Grandparents: Friday, January 25: Special "Generations" Program for Grandparents, 10:30-11:30 AM, Levy Auditorium. All grandparents are welcome to join Rabbi Sasso for an inspiring session on how to tap into a child's spiritual side and discussing the big issues of life.

Friday, January 25: Beit Rabban B'Yachad - parents and loved ones invited to join and have another opportunity to hear Rabbi Sasso read  one of her books and share how she builds a children's book out of classical Jewish texts.

Note - There will be opportunity to purchase books by Rabbi Sasso at all three events and to have her sign them. They make great gifts for children.

Welcome Roger Stahl!

 There's a new face in the business office.  Please stop by and say hello to Roger Stahl, our new Business Manager. Roger brings extensive experience in finance and day school operations. He has worked internationally with schools in the Far East and Africa, in the Jewish community and in independent secular schools in the US.  Please be sure to say bruchim habyim to Roger!