Weizmann Day School Hadashot


December 7/23 Kislev 5773; Candle lighting at 4:25 pm
In This Issue
Hanukkah Play Announcement
Important Dates
Did You Know?
Save the Date
Todah Rabah
Community News
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Hanukkah Play Announcement: 

 

  Hanukkah Play

 

 

Important Dates:
December 7: First timester grading period ends
December 9: Festival of Jewish Music - 3:00pm, Weizmann students perform
December 11:  4th grade field trip to Friends in Deed - 8:45am - 10:30am
December 14: School Hanukkah parties - 1:45pm - 3:00pm
December 15: "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" - 6:30pm at the PJTC Shaarei Torah Campus
December 18: A Taste of Kindergarten for prospective kindergarten parents - 9:30am-11:00am
December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break
January 7: School resumes 
Did You Know.....?
On Sunday, December 9, at 3:00pm Weizmann students will be performing at the Festival of Jewish Music, the annual community Hanukkah music program sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.  Students are to wear their Weizmann t-shirt and khaki bottoms.

As part of their mitzvah project, the fourth grade class is sponsoring a food drive to collect non-perishable items that they will take with them to Friends in Deed on December 11.  It runs until Monday December 10.

 

We will be hosting a kindergarten open house on Tuesday, December 18th for prospective kindergarten parents. Please tell your friends and neighbors to attend.   

A Taste of Kindergarten Flyer 

 

Fourth and fifth grade have harvested our first lettuce crop of the year and today we sold the produce to parents on the yard. 

 

"Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins" Play: 
This Hanukkah, you WON'T want to miss Weizmann Day School's ALL DADS' (yes dads!) live production of Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins!  Saturday, December 15, at 6:30pm at the Shaarei Torah campus of PJTC in Arcadia. Family friendly evening includes festive dinner, Menorah lighting, silent auction, family portrait booth and lots of fun! 
All proceeds support Weizmann Day School! Invite your friends and family! Tickets on sale now!!! Email office@weizmann.net or call (626) 797-0204.
Hanukkah Play Flyer

P.S. This event is taking place INSTEAD of the Hanukkah/Math Night Party scheduled on the school calendar that was sent out in August.
Todah Rabah
Thank you to Franci and Dorine for driving fifth grade to the Huntington Library last week.

Thank you to  alum parent, Leslie for donating Hanukkah dreidels for our students.

Thank you to Judith,(Rubi's neighbor) for reading to first grade.

Thank you to Cantor Ruth for meeting with first grade and teaching them about synagogues.

Thank you to Noah and all the parents who helped organize our gift card program.

Community News

 

PJTC Judaica Gift Shop is open Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-6:00pm. 

 

"Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.:  Chabad Chanukah Family Festival @ Westfield Santa Anita Mall.  Watch an ice sculpturer carve a huge menorah out of a 500 lb block of ice.  Carving & Activities: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Menorah Lighting: 6:30 p.m.  Hot Latkes, Jelly Donuts and Music.  Free of charge.

Address:Westfield Santa Anita Mall, Center Court @ Carousel, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia."


Camp Max Strauss Hanukkah Camp for children ages 7-14. Wednesday, December 19-Sunday, December 23. at Camp Max Strauss in the Verdugo Hills of Glendale.  Cost: $250.00 per camper. Apply online at campmaxstraus.org or email @awaterman@jbbbsla.org or call Ashley at (323) 456-1155.

The Jewish Federation is forming a Jewish Singles Group.  The first event will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013. 
Weizmann Day School provides an outstanding academic education, enriched by Judaic principles and a commitment to service.
Lisa Feldman, Head of School

Carrie Allen, Office Manager
Email: office@weizmann.net
Phone: 626-797-0204
Web: http://www.weizmann.net