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AUGUST 30, 2013
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24 Elul 5773
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From the Head of School ~ Dr. David Portnoy
Dear Yavneh Family,
To be a successful Yavneh student, one must balance a strong Jewish identity with a deep appreciation for the privileges of being an American citizen.
This week, we prepared for Selichot and Rosh Hashanah, while showing solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel amidst increasing tension in that region. We also marked the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, appreciating the dual curriculum and personal identity our students enjoy every day.
Daily prayers (davening) have been filled with great intention (kavanah), and we reveled in biblically inspired words of Dr. King, who reminded us that "all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics" are the inheritors of "a dream deeply rooted in the American dream."
As we prepare for Selichot, Labor Day and the High Holidays, please know how grateful we are for our Jewish and American heritages, and for the privilege of teaching your children each day.
On behalf of the entire faculty and student body,
I wish you a Shana Tova and Shabbat Shalom,
Dr. P.
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Yavneh Students & Parents -
Please be sure to complete the Yavneh Family Directory form and return to LuAnn Pitlik by Friday, August 30.
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Yavneh Calendar
click here for more datesAugust
10pm Beit Midrash
September
No School
3 ~ PTO Rosh Hashana
Treat Bag Arrangement
8:15am in Yavneh Office
10 ~ Yearbook/ID
Photo Day
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Nurses Corner ~ 
~~ Susan Donnenfield RN
The Texas Department of State Health Services has been notified of 20 cases of confirmed measles in residents from North Texas.
At this time, there are no known cases of confirmed measles at Yavneh!
* Measles is highly contagious and is transmitted primarily from person to person by respiratory droplets and airborne spread. * The incubation period is about two weeks from exposure to onset of fever. A person is contagious from four days before onset of rash to four days after appearance of rash. Symptoms of measles include rash, fever higher than 101 degrees F, cough, runny nose, or eye redness. * A person suspected of having measles should contact his or her health care provider for diagnosis immediately. * If a positive diagnosis for measles has been given, your school nurse must be informed. * The usual recommendation is to stay home until four days after rash onset has passed. * The Dallas County Health Department also recommends that students who are not immunized with MMR vaccination (i.e. due to reasons of conscience) should be quarantined for 21 days if there is even one case at the student's school.
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 Shabbat Shalom V'Shana Tova ~
Naomi Schrager,
Associate Principal/Judaic Programming.
We invite our Yavneh Family to join us this
Saturday night, August 31 beginning at 10pm
for Yavneh's SR Campus Beit Midrash Havdallah & Slichot
followed by ice cream - a sweet start for a sweet year to come!
Following services, the Schultz Gym will be open until 12:30am.
Shabbat Shalom & Shana Tova ~
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Naomi Schrager, and the Judaic Studies Faculty.
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Yavneh in Review
Class of '14 Parents College Info Session ~
The Class of 2014 college applications are underway!!! Yavneh's College Counselor, Guidance Director, and Testing Coordinator, Allyn Schmucker - who has been working with students since their Junior year, met with Senior Class parents on Tuesday to ready the road.
 Beginning her seventh year at Yavneh, with more than 25 years as an education professional, Mrs. Schmucker is a certified counselor by the Texas Board of Education and a licensed professional counselor.
"I absolutely LOVE working with my students and seeing them through the process is really a great joy to me," said Mrs. Schmucker. "There is a school for every child and finding the right fit is all part of the process."
Mrs. Schmucker shared with parents the application process, types of applications, scholarship and housing cues, and deadlines to make note of. Yavneh hosts representatives from colleges throughout the fall season, giving students an opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and learn more about schools from around the country.
"Mrs. Schmucker's level of care and concern is unparalleled, said Dr.David Portnoy, Head of School. "This group of seniors is exceptional and we look forward to following their success."
Martin Luther King remembered ~
Yavneh students Valerie Lopez '14, Hilla Zach '17, Serina Romick '15, and Jonathan Ochstein '16 brought the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
Indeed, the mission and prayers of Dr. King are learned, and lived, by the students of Yavneh everyday, as they pursue and work toward their own dreams.
Back to school orientation ~
Yavneh's first Friday morning was spent orienting our students to each other, to our clubs and organizations, and to the "Yavneh Way..." While most orientations involve  discussions of policies and rules, at Yavneh - we are never just typical!
Bagels and cream cheese, a learning session, song and dance (complete with
Rabbi Michael Friedman and Rabbi Michel Lomner as our house "band"!), ice-breakers and our annual game of human bingo, made the morning a special one (of course, then followed by the details of rules and policy!)
 "It was a fantastic end to our first week of school," said Naomi Schrager, Associate Principal/Judaic Programming. "After all, learning, singing, eating and getting to know each other are some of our favorite activities at Yavneh! The ruach in our halls is palpable and we know it will only grow stronger as the year progresses!"
Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Summer Internship
Kol Hakavod to Yavneh's Adam Karnett '14, Scott Lacritz '15, and Erin Wernick '15, 2013 participants in the Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Summer Internship Program.
Facilitated through Jewish Family Service, and initiated in 2009 by the M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation as a lasting tribute to Temple Emanu-El's rabbi, the Klein Internship Program affords students the opportunity to intern many non-profit  organizations.
Adam Karnett spent the summer of 2013 at the Dallas Arboretum, Scott Lacritz at CHAI/Community Homes for Adults, Inc., and Erin Wernick as a buddy at Torah Day School of Dallas's Summer Camp, in a program partnered with the JFS' Special Needs Initiative.
"These three interns from Yavneh added energy and enthusiasm to our program.
They were bright rays of light that shined brightly at their respective agency and reflected their strength and leadership to the agencies they served," said Beri Schwitzer, Director of Volunteer Services at JFS. "They were wonderful ambassadors for JFS and we are thankful for their service and dedication.
Yavneh's Maccabi Atheletes
 Yavneh continued
to succeed this summer
with 22 athletes on
the courts and fields of the
2013 JCC Maccabi games.
Our students represented the Yavneh Family and Dallas' Jewish Community with great spirit and ruach!
Mazel Tov to:
Amitai Abouzaglo '16 (Basketball), Zev Burstein '15 (Soccer),
Hadas Cohen '15 (Basketball), Ethan Fisher '16 (Table Tennis),
Macy Golman '15 (Soccer), Jenna Katz '17 (Volleyball),
Alexandra Lavi '15 (Basketball), Steve Levine '16 (Basketball),
Sophie Lynn '15 (Basketball), Aaron Minsky '17 (Basketball),
Risa Mond '16 (Volleyball),Jonathan Ochstein '16 (Table Tennis),
Alan Presburger '17 (S0ccer), Noah Rubinstein '17 (Basketball),
Gaby Schultz '16 (Volleyball), Zak Schultz '15 (Basketball),
David Steinbrecher '16 (Basketball), Noah Weiss '15 (Basketball),
and Erin Wernick '15 (Basketball).
A special nod to Jonathan Ochstein who won a "Rachmanus" Gold Medal for being the most compassionate, positive, and supportive player at the Table Tennis venue.
Favorite Maccabi Moments & Memories:
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photos courtesy of Hadas Cohen, Ethan Fisher,
Sophie Lynn, Noah Rubinstein, and Nicole Schultz
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"... rooming with two Israeli boys who were super nice. Even though we just met, they treated me as if I was a part of their family." ~ Amitai
"... huddling in with the team and our coach and
talking strategy and winning a silver medal in my bracket." ~ Ethan
"... making it to the finals, and winning all but one game! I'm sorry we lost in the finals but the road getting there
was the best part." ~ Macy
"... walking around the Austin JCC and meeting Jewish athletes from all over the world." ~ Jenna
"... being able to meet kids from all over, and being able to play and share
this special experience with my friends and teammates" ~ Alexandra
"... getting to be on the court playing the game I love and meeting new people!" ~ Sophie
"... playing basketball with my teammates and winning the bronze medal." ~ Noah
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Well Wishes & Mazel Tov!
Happy Birthday to:
AUGUST
30 Sarah Barnett
SEPTEMBER
1 Zak Schultz 4 Hadas Cohen 5 Sarah Warmbrodt
6 Taylor Blue, Rabbi Michael Friedman & Benji Zoller
Mazel Tov to:
Sophie Geller '10, on her engagement to Ely Herskowitz. Mazal Tov too to Ari '15, Molly, Miriam & Paul Geller.
Emily Rohan '12, who was recently added
to the roster of the Stern College at
Yeshiva University Varsity Volleyball Team!
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The Bulldogs' Score!
for updates, directions, as well as Bulldog Athletic bus departure times for away games).
September
10 ~
AWAY vs. Dallas Lutheran at 6pm.
AWAY vs. McKinney Christian at 5pm.
Bulldog Boys Soccer
The Bulldog Athletic bus leaves SR Campus for all home games at 6:15pm.
September
3 ~ AWAY @ Burton Adventist Academy at 5:30pm
9 ~ AWAY @ Dallas International School (Waterview)
10 ~ HOME vs Canterbury School at 5:30pm
12 ~ HOME vs Burton Adventist Academy at 5:30pm
Bulldog Co-ed Tennis
September
3 ~
First practice at the JCC from 6 to 7pm
Practices are Tuesdays & Thursdays @ the JCC from 6 to 7pm
JCC Policy: All players must have proper tennis attire
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and supply their own tennis racquet. No running shoes allowed.
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for more information, directions to away games,
and complete and updated schedules.
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Blood & Platelet Donation Needed
Madalyn White, the smile behind Yavneh's annual Maddie's Mitzvah Blood and Bone Marrow Donor Drive was recently hospitalized, with a return of her condition, requiring more than 300 blood products.
The need for Madalyn, and many others, is great. As we enter a new year, wishing all good health, be a part of sharing good health.
"To save one life, is to save the world!"
~ The Talmud
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MOL 2014
  Yavneh's MOL students are greatly appreciative of our community's support of the program. Yavneh's MOL travelers have partnered with World Wear Project, to provide shoes and clothing for those in need while raising funds for their experience. The collection bin which can accept items including shoes, clothing, belts, purses, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, stuffed animals, hard toys and pots and pans is located in the Yavneh parking lot against the back fence. For more info about Yavneh's MOL tour, visit www.marchofthelivingdallas.org
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College Cues ~~
Allyn Schmucker Director of Guidance/College Counselor
College information sessions are held at Yavneh throughout the school day. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend any college information session .
Permission slips can be found in the office or Mrs. Schmucker's office. A signature from your teacher is required and the form must be completed no later than one day prior to the scheduled session. Your signed permission slip is your admission ticket into the session and will be collected at the session then turned in to the attendance office. If a student chooses to attend an information session, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all work and assignments missed by attending any session. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Schmucker at aschmucker@yavnehdallas.org
Upcoming College Admissions Representative Visits to Yavneh
(YL = Yavneh Library YOC = Yavneh Office Conference Room.
Be sure to check the College Counseling Bulletin Board for updates and have all
of the proper paperwork completed in order to attend)
September
9 University of Michigan @ 10am (YL)
College of Charleston (YOC)
Colorado State University @ 11:45am (YOC)
University of Miami @ 1pm (YL)
University of Texas @ 2pm (YL)
Grinnell College @ 2:30 (YOC)
St. Edward's University @ 3:45pm (YOC)
10 George Washington University (DC) @ 11:30am (YOC)
Boston University @ 1pm (YOC)
University of Colorado @ 2:15pm (YL)
Northeastern University @ 3:45pm (YOC)
11 Skidmore College @ 10:30am (YOC)
University of Denver @ 11:30am (YOC)
Tulane University @ 1:30pm (YL)
Bradley University @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Pitzer College @ 4pm (YOC)
12 University of Georgia @ 10am (YL)
Goucher College @ 11:45am (YOC)
Lynn University @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Washington University in St. Louis @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Barnard College @ 4pm (YOC)
17 NYU @ 3:45pm (YL)
October
9 Yeshiva University @ 11am (YOC)
Off-Campus College Information Sessions
September
9 7pm
Tulane University
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center
5410 LBJ Fwy. Dallas, TX 75240
RSVP: tulaneinfo.org/events
Washington University in St. Louis
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum
14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75254
No RSVP required
IMPORTANT DATES FOR UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS/AUSTIN
- September 15: Date by which the university will announce the rank needed for automatic admission for 2015-2016 freshman applicants
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October 1: Spring 2014 admissions application deadline
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October 14: Longhorn Monday (registration required)
- October 15: Business Honors priority application deadline
- October 15: Recommended completion date for admissions applications and applications to Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, and Plan II Honors Programs
- November 25: Longhorn Monday (registration required)
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December 1: Summer/Fall 2014 freshman admissions application, honors program application, and scholarship application deadline
For more information on any of the programs of
Yavneh's Office of College Guidance, email Allyn Schmucker at
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Share the best of your kitchen cuisine with Akiba Academy.
The New Akiba Cookbook is underway and the Akiba PTA wants you to share.
Send your favorite Kosher recipes to akibarecipebook@gmail.com
From generation to generation the memories of holidays, get-togethers, and family meals are often kicked off by the smell or taste of "Mom's" or "Bubbie's" oven.
Categories include: side dishes, a favorite soup or salad dish, your special meat, poultry, fish ...
and don't forget your fantastic desserts and special holiday recipes.
Please send to no later than November 30, 2013.
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Please send all news and updates for Yavneh Academy's Etone to: info@yavnehdallas.orgYavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251 214.295.3500 www.yavnehdallas.org Unless otherwise credited, Yavneh Academy's Etone
is written, photographed, and produced by
Deb Silverthorn
Director of Communications & Community Liaison
Yavneh Academy is a beneficiary and partner agency of  the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas |
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