Rachel Zilbering, Assistant Principal

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Last year, the chagim (holidays) were here before we had a chance to unpack from our summer vacations.  This year, the chagim are back to their more normal time of late September.  In turn, students from Ganeinu through Eighth Grade have had time to study, sing, draw, reflect and prepare.  Next week, during Rosh Hashanah, I hope that your children will be active participants in your own family traditions.  From everyone at The Silver Academy, we wish you a happy and sweet new year.

L'Shanah Tova Tikatevu -  May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. 

Nachum Chasan, Head of School

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זכור את יום השבת לקדשו                         

CANDLE LIGHTING - 6:49 PM

HAVDALAH - 7:49 PM

SHABBAT PARSHAT NITZAVIM/VAYELECH - DEUTERONOMY 29:9 - 31:30 

סיכום - Summary

• This week we have a double Torah Portion, Nitzavim and Vayelech.
• Moses continues with his third farewell address to the Children of Israel.
• He tells Israel that they are gathered together at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim for the completion of their Covenant with G-d.
• Israel of past, present, and future are bound by the Covenant into an unending continuity.
• In Vayelech, Moses commits the law to the priests and the Levites.
• Joshua is chosen by Moses to be his successor.

 SHABBAT SHALOM  שבת שלום -

In preparation for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays, the Silver Academy hosted a special hands-on "Shofar Factory" for our students. During the program, students created their own Shofar from a real ram's horn. They went through the entire process: from cleaning and carving, to sawing and drilling. Students then learned how to properly blow the Shofar and sound the traditional notes. The Shofar Factory was hosted by Chabad of Harrisburg and Rabbi Shmuel Pewzner. Special thanks go to the Hodara Family, Reuben Rosenberg and our PTO for helping to sponsor and bring the Shofar Factory to our school.

5th Grade Social Studies

Mr. Glenn Hart

The fifth graders have started out the year discovering what it means to be an American. Students have learned that the U.S. motto, E Pluribus Unum (from Latin, meaning "Out of Many, One"), is as relevant a motto today as it was when it was approved by an Act of Congress in 1782. Fifth graders accepted the challenge to re-write the U.S. motto and come up with a replacement for "E Pluribus Unum" that is just as concise and meaningful as the original. Silver Academy teachers and staff had the opportunity to vote for their favorite new motto.

 Erin's submission garnered the most votes, with Isaac's occupying the runner-up position. All the entries, listed in alphabetical order

by author, are as follows:

4th Grade Hebrew

This year we continue to study with the Tal Am curriculum. The curriculum helps students learn that we all have unique qualities.  We have welcomed a new girl to our virtual class...she is a special needs student with a wheelchair. Through the eyes of our virtual friend, we are learning to be sensitive and thoughtful to the needs of other people. After reading stories about our friend, the students wrote a  rap song about how to treat people with special needs. 

Now we are busy preparing for the approaching holidays and we wish everyone a sweet new year!

Birthday Book

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Box Tops for Education

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Girl Scout Schedule...  Come Join the Fun! Daisies:  Sept 22, Oct 6, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24 Brownies/Jr:  Sept 29, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17

The Student Council will be selling ice cream every Friday for $1. You can bring in your dollar each Friday or bring in $5 or $10 to be added to your account.

September Lunch Menu