Weizmann Day School Hadashot

January 31/30 Shevat 5774; Candle lighting at 5:04 pm
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Science Central
Student Council Corner
Did you know...
Important Dates
Todah Rabbah
Community News
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Exploding with Science Excitement 
at Weizmann Day School

 

The 5th graders returned from an incredible three days at Astrocamp, high in the mountains of Idylwild, CA, with a whole new appreciation for outdoor science education!  The experiences and memories they left with from science camp will surely be with them for life!  When not spending the very little bit of downtime they had in the Pine dorms, the 5th grade class was immersed in hands-on science from sun up to sun down!  They jumped on a giant glow in the dark wall, wrote their names with purple lasers, played with highlighters under a UV light, and played music with a laser in the Lights and Lasers class!  They climbed up the cliffs of Mars, and ate potato chips and Oreo's frozen in liquid nitrogen!  The group went on a night hike around camp using only the moon as light for guidance, and explored Polaris, Orion, and Jupiter with various high-powered Astrocamp telescopes!  The budding scientists experienced anti-gravity training, just like NASA astronauts do, in the heated indoor pool and built underwater satellites without using verbal communication!  Everyone had an electrifying time in Electricity and Magnetism and things were blown up in the Atmosphere and Gases session!  An interstellar auction with lots of fun intergalactic items was the highlight of the evening on the second night!  The students also conquered their fear of heights as they climbed a 40 foot tree and walked 20 feet along a log high in the sky on the Cat Walk!  And...the epic conclusion to this year's Astrocamp experience...swinging 40 feet in the air back and forth on the Sky Coaster!  The Weizmann Day School Astrocamp trip for 2014 was nothing short of incredibly, amazingly, fantastically, awesomely, mind-blowing.
 
From the stars themselves:  "Micro-gravity was tricky but fun!"  "The hydrogen explosion was incredible!"  "Space night was amazing!"  "The inversion glasses were strange and exciting!" "Amazing, creative experiments!"  "Exhilarating and breath-taking, I was awestruck!" 
  
 START GETTING EXCITED 4TH GRADE!!! YOUR COUNTDOWN TO ASTROCAMP HAS ALREADY BEGUN!
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Huge thanks to Dr. Gabi, renowned Professor of Neurosurgery at USC, for giving a fascinating lecture to our 5th - 8th graders on Monday, 1/27, as part of our science classes and the Distinguished Lecture Series on Science. Our students gain so much from the generosity and talents of our wonderful families and community members.  Please contact Mr. Marks if you would like to make a presentation, or if you know someone who would like to share their extraordinary talents and experiences with our students.

 Patient is escorted by his neurosurgeon, Dr. Gabi (Left) to Bob Hope Airport (Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images)
Student Council - Boker Tov Breakfast

 

Student council presents...

Boker Tov Bagels

on

Friday, January 31st

 

Are you in a hurry and have no time to make breakfast at home? 

We have the answer!

We will have plain, chocolate chip, onion, cinnamon raisin, sesame seed, and egg bagels. Not only will we have bagels, we will also have beverages and snacks! 

Come hungry!

Bagel Breakfast will be available for students from 7:30-8:00

Bagel Breakfast will be available for parents from 7:30-8:30

BAGEL BREAKFAST WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 8:10 AND 8:20 FOR MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Did you know...

that the 4th grade students got a taste of middle school today? They were paired up with a 6th or 7th grade buddy and spent the morning learning about and experiencing Weizmann middle school.

 

that the student council will be hosting their Boker Tov Bagel Breakfast fundraiser tomorrow (Friday) morning, 7:30 am?

 

that Mrs. Dinerman will be hosting a "Garden Party" on Sunday morning, Feb. 2, 9:00-10:30 am?  Please come join us and help work on the garden!  All are welcome!

 

that the middle school students and their parents will have an opportunity to learn about the new Inter Faith High School opening this fall?  On Wednesday, February 5, 8:30 am, representatives will be here for a presentation and Q&A session. 

 

that the spectacular, school-wide Science Fair will be here on Wednesday, 2/12, 6-7 pm?  

 

that the Federation's Shabbaton Birthright Experience weekend retreat is coming up very soon?  The dates are March 7 - 9; registration applications are available in the school office and were emailed home on Wednesday.

Important Dates:

February 6: 4th-8th Grade Field Trip - "Secret of the Quilts" - Covina Library - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

February 7:  Tuition Assistance Application Due

February 8: 30th Anniversary Gala - 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour - 

 7:30 pm Dinner 

February 12: Science Fair - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

February 13: 100th Day of School

February 14: Staff in-service - SCHOOL CLOSED

February 17: Presidents Day - SCHOOL CLOSED

February 18: Board Meeting - 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Room 5

Todah Rabbah
To Jonatan and his family for the olive trees, to be planted in the yard. 
 
To Dr. Ron for arranging a visit from Dr. Gabi. 
To Dr. Gabi, neurosurgeon, for the amazing and astonishing presentation to the 5th-8th grade students.
 
To Chris and Christine (parents of Alex, Christian, and Zoe) for graciously opening their home and hosting the PTO social.
Community News
Super Sunday is on Sunday, February 9. On this day, at the Jewish Federation, volunteers from all over our community come together and help the Jewish Federation raise money to support the vital work done on behalf and for the community. The money that is raised helps people in our community by enabling the Jewish Federation to provide and increase the programs and services that help people.

 

Join us at this year's Super Sunday; make a real difference in our community by making it possible for the Jewish Federation to strengthen and enhance Jewish life in our community.

 

RSVP today by contacting the Jewish Federation.  

For more information, please call 626.445.0810 or email federation@jewishsgpv.org.

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The monthly sleepover (for 4th & 5th graders) at Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock in February, is the last Friday of the month - February 28, 7:00 pm.  Contact Ben (Izzy's dad) for details.   

 

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Community Program 
 

 

 
Community Program 
 
Weizmann Day School provides an outstanding academic education, enriched by Judaic principles and a commitment to service.
Lisa Feldman, Head of School
Lori Snyder, School Administrator
Carrie Allen, Office Manager
Email: office@weizmann.net
Phone: 626-797-0204
Web: http://www.weizmann.net