Weizmann Day School Hadashot

April 11/11 Nisan, 5774; Candle lighting at 7:03 pm
In This Issue
Pictures Are Worth 1,000 Words...
A Note About Annual Fund
Did you know...
Important Dates
Todah Rabbah
Community News
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Pictures Are Worth 1,000 Words...

 

Shakespeare 2014  

       Matzah Factory 2014

          Pesah Dress Up 2014

  

     K-5 Seder 2014                                  

 They say pictures are worth 1,000 words...

 It could easily take more than 1,000 words to describe the many amazing things Weizmann students have experienced recently.  The top picture shows a scene from this year's Shakespeare Program, A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Below that are the 1st and 2nd grade students at the Matzah Factory.  The next two are students dressing up for Pesah; on the left, some of the 5th graders as they prepare for filming their incredible Hebrew Pesah movie, and on the right is a young student creating her own Passover experience.  The bottom photo was taken just yesterday at the Kindergarten - 5th grade school-wide Seder.

 

Wishing all of our families Hag Pesah Samayah.  Enjoy a restful spring break and we will see everyone on the yard Monday morning, 4/28. 

A Note About Annual Fund
We are so, so close...to 100% participation in our Annual Fund Campaign.  Monies raised through Annual Fund contributions go directly toward supporting student learning and services.  Please consider giving generously with a meaningful gift to help us meet this year's financial goal.  Most importantly, 100% family participation, with donations of any size, will assist us when applying and qualifying for grant funding.  

As an extra incentive, an anonymous parent has volunteered to sponsor a pizza party for each class that reaches 100% participation before we leave tomorrow, Friday, 4/11, to observe Pesah. Donations must be in by Friday, 12:15 pm dismissal time, in order for the class to qualify for the pizza party; pizza parties will take place after we return from spring break.  Kudos to 6th grade -- the first class to reach 100% family participation.

Todah Rabbah to all who have given thus far!!
         Any and all contributions count!  Watch the numbers grow...
 
Kg:  6 of 10 families have given
1st:  8 of 12 families have given
2nd:  8 of 10 families have given
3rd:  6 of 7 families have given
4th:  7 of 8 families have given
5th:  5 of 6 families have given
6th:  5 of 5 families have given
7th:  2 of 3 families have given
8th:  5 of 6 families have given

Weizmann Day School Board of Trustees:  100% participation
Weizmann Day School Teachers & Staff:  100% participation
Did you know...
that Student Council went last Friday morning with Mrs. Rotter to make Pesah treats with Weizmann alumna parent/PJTC sisterhood member Aty Rotter?  Treats will be given to every Weizmann family, along with parsley from our garden for your Pesah Seder, as you exit from the spring concert this Friday, 4/11.
 
that Student Council will once again host a Boker Tov Bagel Breakfast tomorrow morning, Friday, April 11?  Remember to bring your thermal cup for discounted beverage refills.
 
that the Spring Concert is TOMORROW, Friday, April 11, 11:30 am, in Galpert Sanctuary?  Students are to wear their Weizmann performance uniform - school shirt with khaki skirt or pants, no shorts please.  Reminder: 12:15 dismissal, no ASA on this Friday.
 
that 2nd trimester report cards will be mailed out tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 4/11?
 
that we wish everyone a Zissen Pesah (sweet Passover) and a safe spring break?
 
that when we return on Monday, 4/28, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) is observed?  The 5th-8th grade students will be going on a special field trip that day to the Museum of Tolerance. Please see separate note to follow for field trip details!
 
that Nicole, 8th grade, is performing with the JFed Players in the Federation's production of In The Beginning? There are still 5 performances left if you are interested in seeing it; flier below includes details.
  
that we have just a few more Scrip Gift Cards available for purchase in the office and all proceeds help fund school programs? Gift cards available include: Arco, Marcus Theatres, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Amazon, Target and Noah's Bagels. 
Important Dates:

April 11: Boker Tov Bagel Breakfast

April 11: Spring Concert, 11:30 am, Galpert Sanctuary; 12:15 Dismissal

               NO ASA

April 14-25: Spring Break - School Closed

April 28: School resumes, 8:00 am, on the yard 

April 28: Yom HaShoah observed

April 28: 5th-8th grades go to Museum of Tolerance, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Todah Rabbah
To PTO for purchasing the supplies for the K-5 Seder.
 
To Jill for shopping for and preparing the supplies for the K-5 Seder.
Community News
 JFed Players, the Federation's Community Theater Company
Presents
"In The Beginning"
(Opening this weekend and running for the next few weekends.)
Cast includes Weizmann 8th grader, Nicole, and many PJTC, TBI (Pomona), Temple Beth David, and Temple Sinai members!
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PJTC Congregant of the Year
Saturday, May 3
7:00 PM, Social Hall
 
Honoring Sandy Hartford,  who has endlessly devoted her time for the past 27 years to our Jewish community, including service as Weizmann Day School President, Member of the Board of Trustees, and POP President.
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B'nai Simcha Family Fun Fair, Sunday, May 4, 3-5 pm
Alumni of all ages, and their families, are invited 
to participate in the festivities.
Younger students can enjoy the activities 
and older students are needed to help with all operations! 
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Kachol-Lavan sleep away camp 
at Camp Gilboa (Big Bear), June 10-24
For students entering grades 4 through 10
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Coming in June...
B'nai Simcha Giant Yard Sale
Needed:  goods to sell and volunteers to assist with sales!
   Community Program   
Special pricing for Thursday performances:
Premier - $25; Regular - $18; Students/Children - $7; and 
Groups of 10+ - $13/Person

Spring Concert - TOMORROW


 

 
Community Program 
  
 
Parent Education Program Coming Soon...
 
 
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