Weizmann Day School Hadashot

August 28 / 13 Elul, 5775; Candle Lighting at 7:06 pm
In This Issue
We Are Off To A Great Start...
Weizmann Has A YELP Page
Board Business...
PTO Makes It Happen...
Alumni In Action...
Todah Rabbah
School and Community News
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We Are Off To A Great Start...
With the beginning of school just six days away, teachers and staff have been busily getting ready for the return of our students and their families.  How does one prepare for a new school year, you might ask.  The answer is simple - plan and then plan some more!  

Part of the planning process is engaging in training sessions with professionals.  Weizmann hosted Altadena Sheriff's Deputy Scott Rule who spoke about numerous topics, including campus security, safety training, and cyber bullying.  Next the staff met with PJTC's Rabbi Becky Silverstein and Keshet's National Manager of Education & Training, Daniel Bahner, who spoke about the importance of inclusion and working together towards a more socially just society.  The last two specialized training sessions were CPR certification and SMART Board Professional Development for Educators.  In addition to the training classes, staff participated in team meetings, topic meetings, and school business meetings.

On Wednesday, 8/26, our first formal orientation meeting day, we had the opportunity to welcome our newest staff members, Jeffrey Prince, Jewish Music Specialist, James Duran, General Music Specialist, and WDS alumna Stephanie McQuown, Admissions Associate.  The entire staff was also honored to share a delicious lunch courtesy of PTO.  As you can see, we have been very busy readying ourselves and our campus for your imminent return.
Some of the words mentioned during training sessions! 
Did You Know Weizmann Has A YELP Page?
One of the most significant marketing tools we have is US, and one of the most effective ways of advertising Weizmann is through word of mouth.  With that in mind, we invite you to participate in a little contest.

Have you and your family had an incredible experience at WDS? Do you like to win prizes? We would appreciate you sharing your stories with others who may be interested in attending WDS. Please leave us a review on Yelp. Be part of the first minion of 10 people to leave us a Yelp review. After we receive 10 Yelp reviews, one lucky reviewer will win a limited edition WDS blanket. Thank You and Good Luck!
Board Business...
Listed below, for your information, is the 2015-16 Board of Trustees.  
Please look for your board members at school events or feel free to contact them at board@weizmann.net.

Lawrence Lurvey, President                    
Galit Feinreich, Vice President
Maya Golden-Krasner, Secretary 
David Holland-Moritz, Treasurer
Heather Ramirez, PTO Chair
Gerald (Jerry) Berman
Simon Burrow
Carol Carlberg-Snyder
John Carlton
Felicity Swerdlow
PTO Makes It Happen...

There is a new, magic, money-making box in the office and it has already begun generating an income.  All you have to do to help us raise funds that directly support school programs, field trips, and activities is deposit your Box Top for Education symbols in the marked box located in front of Carrie's desk.  

Every box top collected is worth 10 cents - it IS that simple!

Alumni In Action...
Something In The Way is a portrait series shot by Weizmann alumni Sam Sulam, in honor of his mother, Rose z"l, a former WDS parent who recently passed away.  Sam's photo exhibition, which will be displayed in Los Angeles in October, is a fundraiser for The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade.

Photographer and Weizmann alumni Sam Sulam with model Corrie Lejuwaan, a photo from Sam's portrait series.

Former Weizmann students Nadav (from Israel), and Ron & Shira (from Germany), returned to Southern California this summer and visited some of their WDS pals. Word has it Shira is off next to study for a semester in Canada. 
Todah Rabbah
Stevie B. and family for delicious "end of the year" chocolates.

PTO, and especially Colette, for wonderful staff lunch.

Weizmann alum Jonny, Karen, Nicole, and Sharon for coming in over the summer to help with various tasks to get us ready for the first day of school.

Rick, former WDS parent, for hanging the white board, hauling junk, and schlepping all the e-waste products.

Jared and Vinnie for moving desks, chairs, shelves, and other items to clear the carpets for cleaning. 

Paul, Colette, Dante, Molly, and the rest of the PTO and WDS families who supported the garage sale this summer.
School and Community News

  
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