September 4, 2015

20 Elul - 5775

From the Head of School ~

Dr. David Portnoy

Dear Yavneh Family,

A phrase that you will hear me utter frequently is "Senior Leadership." Indeed, in my more than three decades of experience in schools, I have found that the way our eldest students behave and engage with the school sets the tone of an academic year as much as any program or individual.

This year, we are particularly blessed to have thirty-one terrific senior leaders, each one very much his or her own person. Together they comprise an exceptional group of scholars, artists, athletes, religious leaders and social activists.

What strikes me most so far about this group, whom I've known since they were freshmen, is how positive and community centered they are. Echoing one of my favorite lines from the American classic "You're a Grand Old Flag," this is a group that truly embodies the adage of "never a boast or brag," while at the same time working tirelessly to set a positive example for the school, particularly the younger students who look up to them with deserved admiration and respect.

My senior Government class this week discussed some of the historical background to Labor Day, which we celebrate on Monday. Recalling the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 and the prominent role of Jewish Americans in the early labor movement and many subsequent reform and civil rights efforts, they join me in wishing you a meaningful Selichot and Labor Day.

Shabbat Shalom, and Go Bulldogs!!

--Dr. P

Yavneh Calendar

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September

9-5	Selichot Service 11:p.m. to 1 a.m.
9-7	Labor Day - No School
9-9	School Pictures Meet the Teacher Night - 7 p.m.
9-14 & 9-15	Rosh Hashanah - No School
9-16	Fast of Gedaliah - Fast Day Schedule, 3 p.m. dismissal
9-18 & 9-19	Fall Shabbaton
9-22	Erev Yom Kippur - Noon Dismissal
9-23	Yom Kippur - No School

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Shabbat Shalom from
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Judaic Studies Faculty

To hear more about the Parsha of the week, please join Rabbi Ariel Rackovsky in the Atrium Boardroom every Thursday morning from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Selichot Service

All Yavneh students, families and friends are invited for Selichot services on campus this Saturday night, September 5. Selichot will begin at 11:00 PM, and the campus gates will close at 11:15 PM.The entire program will end at 1:00 AM.

With our focus on attendance, and for the convenience of Yavneh families, we have created a new email address to track student attendance. Please email attendance@yavnehdallas.org with any attendance questions, or to notify the school that your child will be missing class.

Seniors Enjoy Special Breakfast

On Wednesday morning, our 31 Yavneh seniors enjoyed a special hot breakfast and drinks prepared by Taste of the World and Yiddishe Kup Cafe: breakfast tacos, orange juice and fresh-brewed coffee. It was a terrific way to start the year with our talented student leadership. Special thanks to Janyce Steinbrecher and Ann Ochstein for their support of the breakfast!

Picture Day - Wednesday, September 9th

Tips for a great School Portrait from Lifetouch

Now is the best time for a haircut before Picture Day
Let your child pick out the outfit that displays his or her unique personality
Accessories like glasses or jewelry can add a splash of style

College Cues ~

College Representatives at Yavneh

College visits are an integral part of the college search. Throughout the fall, colleges and university representatives will be on campus to meet with juniors and seniors. Those interested in attending an information session, must present a form signed by the sending teacher as admittance to the information session. A signature from the instructor is required to attend any information session.

SEPTEMBER 8

Washington University in St. Louis

3:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

University of Rochester

3:45 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

SEPTEMBER 9

Bradley University

1:00 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

SEPTEMBER 11

Indiana University

12:15 A.M.

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 16

American University

1:32 P.M.

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 17

Brandeis University

1:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

St. Edward's University

1:55 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

University of Denver

3:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

Tulane University

3:45 P.M.

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 18

Goucher College

12:15 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

Lynn University

1:30 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

University of Michigan

1:57 P.M.

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 21

University of Maryland

11:15 A.M.

LIBRARY

Trinity College (Connecticut)

Noon

Mrs. Schmucker's Office

University of Alabama

1:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

Hofstra University

2:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

University of Florida

3:00 P.M.

LIBRARY

University of Miami

3:40 P.M.

LIBRARY

OCTOBER 9

SCAD

9:00 A.M.

Mrs. Schmucker's Office

OCTOBER 15

Barnard College

9:00 A.M.

George Washington University

1:00 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

OCTOBER 16

University of Kansas

12:15 P.M.

LIBRARY

OCTOBER 19

Yeshiva University

10:00 A.M.

This information session is for all juniors and those seniors applying to Yeshiva.

Interviews for seniors immediately following.

LIBRARY

UTSA (Univeristy of Texas at San Antonio)

2:00 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

OCTOBER 23

Boston University

12:49 P.M.

LIBRARY

OCTOBER 29

Austin College

3:45 P.M.

OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

Information Sessions Throughout the Metroplex

Many schools plan fall information sessions within the metroplex. The best way to find out if a college will be here in the Dallas area is to go directly to the college/university website. Register to receive information about that college and they will invite you to any sessions within the area. Let me know if a college is coming and I will forward that information on to the others. Most colleges want to contact the student directly so get on-line and let them know you are interested in their college/university. If there is a school you are particularly interested in, I will see if a rep will be in our area. Meeting and greeting school representatives is very important and can actually help with the admissions process

Washington University in St. Louis

Sunday, September 20

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria

14901 Dallas Parkway

Dallas, TX

NO RESERVATION NEEDED

Duke University

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Hoglund Foundation Theatre

2201 North Field Street

Dallas, TX 75201