Weizmann Day School Hadashot

January 8 / 27 Tevet, 5776; Candle Lighting at 4:42 pm
In This Issue
Back from Break
Annual Fund Campaign Takes Off
Board Corner
Mosaics Class with Mrs. Dinerman
PTO Makes It Happen
Science Fair is Here
Save the Dates
Alumni In Action
Important REMINDERS:
Monthly Mitzvah Project
School and Community News
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Thankful students and helpers make 492 sandwiches (an increase from last year) for Thanksgiving donation to Union Station.



Students take lead and shake things up for Thanksgiving performance.


More maze building with STEAM in 3rd grade!


Third grade is visited by
Ms. Shapiro's sister, Jenny, who brought a gift for the students from her boss, Mickey Mouse!

Kindergarten and 1st grade make teddy bear toast!

More discovering at the
Science Center...




Learning takes off for the 6th graders,
with their hot air balloons!
Learning about Parashat Noah through Reader's Theater with 4th and 5th grades!

Building bigger with our big buddy!
Learning is fun in
Kindergarten!

Need a trim, anyone?

Molly's creeping and crawling sharing 
in 3rd grade!

Building Hebrew Letters!


Lots more fun in ASA!!


"Our paper laptops help us practice computer skills."

K & 1 build with STEAM!


Middle School Wednesday WEEL 

Learning new research skills in the library on WEEL trip.


Students & staff learn about Carbon in Arctic Reservoirs

from JPL scientist 
Seth Chazanoff.

Middle schoolers learn about microbiology from alum 
Hannah H.M., shown here with a picture of herself in 
3rd grade at WDS!


They also learned about mindfulness and having a positive mindset!

Students enjoy "Knight" action at the Broad Theater,
and daytime action at Joshua Tree National Park!
 


M.S. students check out the San Gabriel Valley Mission!
They learn in class, and
they visit the Pasadena 
Museum of California Art.


They learn about the role & function of a Sofer,

they study the Mishna, and create scale models.
  
They learn how to classify seeds using the dichotomous key,


and they use the
Scientific Method.
Back from Break
It was wonderful seeing everyone return from winter break, refreshed and ready for a new year.  Students and teachers were right back into the work routine.
           
          Second grade studying Hebrew...
                                      
 
  Third grade using STEAM power to create mazes.
    
Annual Fund Campaign Takes Off!
The 2016 Annual Fund Campaign has begun and we have already had an amazing response.  Our goal remains 100% participation from all Weizmann stakeholders. Listed below is a breakdown by group/grade.

Board of Trustees - 100 %         
Teachers & Staff - 38 %              
Kindergarten - 17 %                    
1st Grade - 20 %                         
2nd Grade - 13 %                        
3rd Grade - 56 %
4th Grade - 40 %
5th Grade - 50 %
6th Grade - 38 %
7th Grade - 33 %
8th Grade - 25 %

Our current overall family participation percentage is - 32!
                                    
Board Corner
We are so proud that the 
Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
has chosen to honor our
Head of School, Lisa Feldman,
as the
Jewish Professional of the Year!

 THIS Sunday, 1/10, 10:00 am, 
at the Federation's annual meeting.

As a tribute to Lisa's 20 years of leadership and service, 
we would like your help to raise $20,000 for our Endowment Fund. 
If you or someone you know wishes to join our Endowment Pioneers 
and help our school receive our final round of cash incentives, please email the Weizmann Board of Trustees for additional information
at board@weizmann.net.
 
We hope to see you at the meeting!
~ Weizmann Day School Board of Trustees
Mosaics Class with Mrs. Dinerman

PTO Makes It Happen...
Note the New Date:
Parent Party is still happening...on February 6th!
Watch for invitations coming soon.
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Continue to support Weizmann with your purchase(s) of 
gift cards/scrip throughout the year.
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Raising funds cannot get any easier!
Box tops can be found on hundreds of products 
in nearly every aisle of the store!
More Box Tops = More FREE Dollars!
Science Fair is Here...
Save the Dates
These are some updated/corrected dates and times. 
Community Shabbat, TBI Highland Park - 2/26, 6:30 pm
Dr. Seuss program - Thursday, 3/3, 9:30-10:30 am
Megillah reading - 8:30 am
M.S. Shakespeare program - Wednesday - 4/13
(in honor of William Shakespeare's birthday)
Alumni In Action...
What are YOU doing these days?  
Let us know so we can highlight it.  (lsnyder@weizmann.net)
Have something to share with our current students?  
Email us to plan a visit.  (jvandervelde@weizmann.net)
Want to see your old stomping grounds?
Call to schedule a tour.  (626-797-0204)
Are you still intrigued by science?
Visit our upcoming Science Fair on 1/27, 6:00 pm.
Important REMINDERS:
January 12 - Board meeting - 7:30-9:00 pm - room 5

January 18 - School Closed in observance of MLK, Jr. Day

January 18-January 20 - 5th grade to Astro Camp

January 19 - Science Fair Projects Due

January 26-28 - M.S. Finals & Projects Week

January 27 - Science Fair - 6:00-7:00 pm - Galpert Social Hall

January 29 - End of First Semester
Monthly Mitzvah Project
It is a new year and with so many new infants, there is a not-so-new need for new diapers.  Please consider purchasing a pack on your next shopping trip. You can drop them off in the tote on the yard.  Diapers will be distributed through Foothill Family Services.
School and Community News
ASA Activities for January and February -
sign up in the office or in ASA!



New 
ASA winter classes begin this month!
Register now to reserve your spot!






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It is recruitment season once again, so spread the word!
Note new Open House dates - next one is January 8!
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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