Weizmann Day School Hadashot

February 7 / 24 Shevat, 5775; Candle lighting at 5:16 pm
In This Issue
Science Fair 2015
Annual Fund Update
Did you know...
Important Dates
PTO News
Todah Rabbah
Weizmann in the News
ASA Activities
Community News
Quick Links

 
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2014-15

63% overall family participation and rising...
As part of the WEEL (Weizmann Expeditionary, Experiential Learning) program...  

middle schoolers prepare for the Science Fair!



The reach the falls in Eaton Canyon for 
Tu B'Shevat,

 and representatives present a mural at a local elementary school.
 Students and teachers enjoy lunch together.
5th grade joins middle school WEEL at LACMA.

The middle school takes a hike at Eaton Canyon!

They work with New Horizon School and Peace and Justice Academy to paint enormous murals...

 and they make new friends in the process! 


WEEL on Campus

They help build the Roman Arches as part of the Pompeii exhibit

and cook treats with the PJTC Sisterhood.

They visit the zoo

and make new friends!

2nd Grade STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) in Action!


Crazy Hair Spirit Day!


A hair-raising experience!
Using notes, and the iPad, for science testing!

2nd Graders
Smile for Science!



Camp Gilboa Visits Weizmann Day School!


2nd Grader
Jumps for Joy in P.E.

Using the iPad for Language Arts!

Alum visit Weizmann!

The ART of knitting...

1st Grade Visits LACMA
Picture It: 
Stupendous, Prodigious, Marvelous - Science Fair 2015

  

 Question:  Will everyone enjoy the 2015 Science Fair?

          

Hypothesis:  From my experience, I would say YES.

              

     

Conclusion:  The Science Fair this year was amazing!

       

    
 

Even staff pitched in - selling fresh lemonade 
with lemons from our school garden. 

  

2014-2015 Annual Fund Campaign
We are on our way to reaching our goal of 100% participation from all Weizmann stakeholders.  Donations to date include:
Board of Trustees - 100%            Teachers and Staff - 73%
Kindergarten Families - 73%        First Grade Families - 45%
Second Grade Families - 64%     Third Grade Families - 50%
Fourth Grade Families - 50%       Fifth Grade Families - 67%
Sixth Grade Families - 60%         Seventh Grade Families - 50%
Eighth Grade Families - 100% 
** Kudos to 8th Grade for leading the way! **
Did you know...
that among the judges for this year's science fair were a NASA Astronomer, JPL Scientist, and a Neurology Specialist?

that PTO is still in need of a few dads to help with the Purim play?  

that 4th & 5th grades sold lemonade at the Science Fair and raised over $80 - some of which will be used to support garden projects and some will be donated for tzedakah?

that we need you to join us when our students help lead the Family Shabbat service at Temple Sinai of Glendale on February 20, 7:00 pm? 

that the middle school will be hosting a special 5th grade open house and Medieval Feast on February 25, 9:00-10:25 am? 

that this year's Shakespeare performance, The Tempest, is on Wednesday, March 18?

that the February Community Mitzvah Project is collecting coins to help purchase and plant trees in Israel?  

that you can still support Weizmann just by doing your everyday shopping on Amazon Smiles?

that Weizmann Day School has its own Facebook page?  Like us and friend us on Facebook now! You can also follow us on Twitter @wdsoffice, and on Instagram, also at wdsoffice.


 

that alumni can find us on our newly reactivated Weizmann Day School Alumni Facebook page?

Important Dates:
February 13 - School Closed - Staff In-service Day

February 16 - School Closed - President's Day

February 17 - 4th grade to Friends In Deed - 8:45-10:30 am

February 19 - 2nd grade to the library - 10:45-11:45 am

February 20 - Shabbat Services at Temple Sinai, Glendale - 7:00 pm

February 26 - 1st-5th grades to Natural History Museum - 8:45 am-3:00 pm
PTO News
Volunteers are needed to help with the upcoming family Purim fundraiser which includes a dessert social, silent auction, and live performance by the Weizmann dads in the hilarious rootin, tootin, shootin Purimspiel, Esther Western.  Save the date - MARCH 14 - and join us on Saturday evening (after Shabbat), starting at 7:45 pm.
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Flower Power Fundraiser -
Flower Power offers top-quality flower bulbs that come with a 100% money-back guarantee.  All orders are shipped directly to your home with a flat $5 shipping charge. (Since there are no kid prizes, maybe team up with a classmate and split the shipping charge?) We get to keep 50% of every dollar sold!   The fundraiser ends March 4.  Orders should be received by mid April.

If you prefer to place orders online or wish to share a Facebook link or email the catalog to friends and family, please email staciesul@aol.com and Stacie will add your e-mail address to our school site (They promise not to share your e-mail with others but we wanted your permission before enrolling you online.) 

You can also use the link below for online purchases: 

Thanks!
Stacie
Todah Rabbah
To all who supported the 4th/5th grade lemonade stand, including PTO, staff, all the parents, grandparents, students, and guests.

To Susan and Ron, Elijah's parents, for making paper airplanes and straw shooters with kindergarten and for the little gifts you gave each student.

To Mrs. Dinerman from 4th/5th grade for donating your change jar to our fundraising efforts, supporting the purchase of trees for Israel.
Building our School! 


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Community News

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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