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Learn more about Weizmann Day School!!
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Holiday Happenings
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Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers) was observed this past Monday, April 15. Last Friday, April 12, 4th through 8th graders participated in a program about Yom HaZikaron. Yom HaZikaron is widely observed throughout Israel. "Beginning at sunset the night before and lasting throughout the entire day, places of entertainment are closed by law while shops, restaurants, and movie theaters are shut down by tradition. The radio and television stations play stories about Israel's wars and air programming that conveys the somber mood of the day" (Jewish Virtual Library). The sounding of an air raid siren occurs twice during the observance of the day. The first siren marks the beginning of Yom HaZikaron and the second marks the public recitation of prayers in military cemeteries.
Our 4th through 8th grade students had the opportunity to learn about military life in Israel from our guest speaker, Lev Malinger, a former IDF solider. Lev shared his experience in the army and the emotions he felt hearing the sirens in Israel.
Yom HaAtzmaut was celebrated on Tuesday, April 16. This modern holiday celebrates Israel's Independence in 1948. Yom HaAtzmaut always falls immediately after Yom HaZikaron. "The message of linking these two days is clear: Israelis owe their independence - the very existence of the state - to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it" (Jewish Virtual Library). The shift from sadness to joy occurs a few minutes after sundown, when the Israeli flag at Har Herzel (a military cemetery in Jerusalem) is raised from half mast to the top.
Weizmann Day School and Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center celebrated Yom HaAtzmaut together Tuesday evening. Everyone wore blue and white and enjoyed a dinner of falafel and pita. Weizmann students and Louis B. Silver Religious School students came together to sing about Israel. Keshet Chaim, an incredible contemporary dance group, performed moving dances about Israel. The festive day concluded with a beautiful joining of our communities singing the HaTikvah, Israel's national anthem.
Look out for upcoming Holiday Happenings about Earth Day and Shavuot celebrations here at Weizmann!!
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April 19: Middle School clothes drive sale, 7:45 am & 2:30 pm
April 22: Earth Day Celebration-JNF Visitor, 2:30 pm, Knell Chapel, grades 4-8
April 29: Lag BaOmer at WDS and Victory Park, 9:00 am-
12:15 pm
May 1: Eaton Canyon Mitzvah Project trip, 10:00 am-12 pm, grades 2-3
May 1: State of the School Evening, 7:30 pm, Knell Chapel
May 6-10: ERB testing, grades 3-8
May 9: Kidspace Children's Museum, grades K-2
May 14: Alef Consecration, 11:00 am, Galpert Sanctuary
May 19: Spring Event: Viva la Musica!, 5:00-8:00 pm
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The middle school will be holding their Epic Clothing & Toy Sale this Friday, April 19, 7:45-8:45 am and 2:30-3:30 pm, outside of room 1A. Proceeds will benefit their Mitzvah Project, the Pasadena Mother's Club. See attached flyer for all the details. Middle School Mitzvah Project
It is time once again for the State of the School Evening. The results of the Parent Survey will be presented at the meeting on May 1, 7:30 pm, in Knell Chapel. In order to present the results, it is important that each family complete the survey. Details are listed in the note below:
Below please find a link to a relatively brief (5-10 minutes) yet very important anonymous survey about our school.
It is extremely important to us that each household participate in the survey process for the following reasons:
1) Family surveys are an important part of our school accreditation commitment
2) Your honest answers will help us improve our school
3) This anonymous survey is a great way for you to make us aware of needs, concerns, or highlights that you may not have shared with us via other avenues
4) Your thoughtful answers will help us in our outreach efforts to continue to build our school
Please complete one survey per family -- ideally by the parent/s or caregiver/s most involved with the school.
All responses to the survey are due by Sunday, April 21 so please take a few moments to complete it ASAP.
S urvey results will be shared with you on our State of the School Evening on Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm in Knell Chapel.
Please mark that date in your calendars if you have not done so already.
Please do not let your viewpoint be left out.
Thank you and L'Todah for your time and attention!
Please click on the link below or cut and paste into your web browser to take the survey:
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Child Care
We are getting close to the May 19th fundraiser - just over a month away! To make it easier for parents to attend this event, we have set up group childcare at the school for that night. Here are the details:
WHAT: Childcare provided by Ms. Pruess and Ms. Cathy
COST: $15/child to be paid in advance (You can drop off & pick up any time between 4:30 pm & 8:30 pm for $15 flat fee.)
OTHER: Pizza will be provided for dinner
There is a maximum of 30 children that we can accommodate and it will be first come, first served, so RSVP as soon as you can. Payment will be due in the office by no later than Tuesday, May 14th. Sorry, we will not be able to accommodate drop-ins.
Please feel free to email me with any questions!
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Todah Rabbah
| Thank you to Bryan, Susan, and Annette for helping in the garden.
Thank you to Penina and Grandma Tessa for being mystery readers in first grade.
Thank you to Michelle, Rebecca, Stacy, and Tanya for driving kindergarten to the library.
Thank you to Brett, Faith, Maya, and Rebecca for driving 2nd grade to the library.
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The JFed players (including our own 7th grader, Nicole) of the Jewish Federation proudly presents Mame!
Get your tickets now. Performances are on Saturdays, April 20 & 27 and Sundays, April 21 & 28 Tickets are $36 Premier and $25 General, $10 Children/Students. For ticket information and performance time, please call 626-445-0810 or email federation@jewishsgpv.org
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