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January 30, 2014 29 Shevat, 5774
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זכור את יום השבת לקדשו
CANDLE LIGHTING - 5:06 PM
HAVDALAH - 6:10 PM
SHABBAT PARSHAT TERUMAH - EXODUS 25:1 - 27:19
הסכום - Summary
- While Moses was on Mount Sinai, G-d commanded him to tell the Israelites to build a Tabernacle.
- Moses instructs the Israelites to bring a terumah (donation) for the building of the sanctuary.
- Instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle are enumerated, including the ark and the poles for carrying it, made of acacia wood overlaid with gold, and two gold cherubim facing each other.
- Moses is instructed to build a menorah to hold seven lamps.
SHABBAT SHALOM שבת שלום -
Nachum Chasan
Head of School
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Terumah
- Who did G-d "suggest" should make an offering?
- What were the three types of metal that were to be included as offerings?
- What three colors of linen were to be offered?
- According to this Parsha, what is the purpose of the sanctuary?
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Silver Academy Students Shine at the
2014 Science Fair
Take a look at our students' interesting, award-winning projects!
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Simona Shuman: How does exposure to a wifi router affect cress seed growth? 2nd place
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Hallel Cheskis: Does temperature affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced by an Alka-Seltzer tablet? 2nd Place
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Anya Fox: Do left-handers or right-handers have better reaction times? 1st Place
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Ari Dym: Does the sugar labeling of Coca-Cola Co's products follow what they
say and which has the most: Coca-Cola, Minute Maid or
Diet Coke? 1st Place
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Miriam Reid: How do carpeting, foam, and batting insulate from high, medium and low frequency sound waves? 1st Place
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Yael Muroff: Which SPF of sunscreen is the most effective? 2nd Place
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Ruth Nehama: Are members in my family able to recognize each person's smell? 1st Place
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The next step for our students will be competing in the Pennsylvania Jr. Academy of Science Fair, Feb 19, at the Silver Academy. The students will present their projects in PowerPoint format to a panel of judges.
Good luck to our young scientists!
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 How well do you know our faculty and staff?
We have a faculty member who met and had dinner with Hubert Humphrey, Paul Simon, The Amazing Kreskin and Jack Anderson.
Who is this staff member meeting with VIP's?
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Feb 6
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| 6:45 pm, 1st Gr Siddur Celebration | |
Feb 7
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| 7:15-8 am, Olympic Breakfast
(see announcement below) | |
Feb 7
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| 1:45, Kabbalat Shabbat | |
Feb 17
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No School, Presidents Day
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Feb 20
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Open House, 5:30-7:00 pm
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Have you seen our billboard on Linglestown Road?
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The Silver Academy Open House 2014
February 20
Meet our faculty and learn about
our Dual Curriculum, Clubs,
Financial Aid, and more!
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The Olympic Breakfast and School Store
Friday, Feb 7, 7:15-8:00 am
Door Prizes and Raffle!
For Silver Academy students and family members
(courtesy of Student Council) - Donations are Welcome!
School Store will be open, so bring your spare change!
Join in the fun by dressing as a representative of your favorite country!
Parenting Workshop!
THOUGHTFUL PARENTING:
How to Love, Encourage and Limit Your Kids...
All at the Same Time!
A four-session workshop with Janet Frankel Staub, LCSW
FREE for Silver Academy Parents
Girl Scout Cookie Sale is Now!
Support our Girl Scout Troops!
Buy Cookies!
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Girl Scouts Meeting Schedule
* Brownies & Juniors, Feb 10
* Daisies, Feb 3 and Feb 24
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Ice Cream on Fridays...
 Remember your $1 The Student Council will be selling ice cream every Friday during lunchtime. The cost is $1.
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We need your help!
Please consider donating items
or services to our online
auction fundraiser!
Starting on March 24, 2014, Silver Academy will offer a number of fun and unique items at our online auction to raise money for our organization. The more items we have the more money we can raise, so please consider donating!
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This spring the 8th grade class will travel to Israel. Help us fund our trip with the purchase of Chai Notes.
To download your Chai Note,
and for more information,
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Mazel Tov!
Jordan Klein and Ortal Mayman recently wed in Tel Aviv on January 1st. Jordan is a Silver Academy Alumni and Ortal has helped our school tremendously by working with our Israeli students. The couple presently reside in Miami, Florida, where Jordan is a Resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Ortal is working in the Business field.
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Clip your boxtops and bring them to school. Last year our school earned almost $350 from this program!
Buy Giant Gift Cards and Support the Silver Academy!
For every $100 in Giant gift cards you purchase,
Shop and support the school at the same time!
Purchase gift cards in the school office or through
Contribute to the Silver Academy
Make a donation in memory of or in honor of a
loved one, birth or for any special occasion.
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Silver Snapshots
Math 24 Club members sharpen their math skills every Tuesday before school
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A Day to Dress as a Favorite Character
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Swimming at the JCC -
"Bring a Friend to School Day"
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Silver Summary is for Grandparents too!
Would your parents like to have a window into their grandchildren's Silver Academy world?
To receive the Silver Summary send their email address HERE
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