February 1, 2013   /   21 Shevat 5773 

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Shabbat Candlelighting:

   4:50pm 

 

Havdalah:

  6:00pm

 

Parsha:  

 Yitro
 Exodus 18:1-20:23
                   

 

In This Issue
We are King David!
Kol Hakavod
Parents as Teachers
Alumni as Teachers
Community Members as Teachers
Earn PPP Hours
Calling all Alumni
Lion's Den 2013

 

     

 

     

 

     

KDHS

Dates to Note

 

  

 
  

January 29 to 
 February 7
Mid-Term Exams

February 18 - 22
RAC Week

February 22
Grade 11, 12 and Alumni
Shabbat Dinner
5:30pm


Next PAC Meeting:
February 12
7pm

 

 

     

Community Events

The Bully Project
March 4
Teen only
5pm

March 7
Community- wide
7:30pm

JCC

Admission:
Wear a pink shirt

More Info

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We are King David! Join Us!          


Throughout the year, our enrollment has been increasing steadily, with students joining our Grade 9, 10 and 11 classes. Our student body is diverse and motivated with learning taking place in a supportive yet challenging environment.

Applications for 2013 new student admission are due next week - February 6th!  
 
Click here to download an application or contact the admissions office (604) 263 9700 x 202 / dappelbaum@kdhs.org and a package will be mailed to you.  
              
Term 1 Principal's List and Honour Roll 
We acknowledge the diversity and breadth of student achievement throughout the year. In both Terms 1 and 2, we recognize the effort and dedication of our students in their academic work with our Principal's List and Honour Roll. Students on the Principal's List earn straight "As" or a minimum 90 percent average, while Honour Roll Students have a minimum average of 86 percent. Kol Hakavod to all those who have worked for this distinction

Term 1 Honour Roll

       

Term 1 Principal's List
 
Parents as Teachers
"Dr. Munt made it easy for us to understand the topic of the circulatory system and made it interesting for all of us. He left us with a better understanding of the heart."   ~ Eytan, Grade 8
 
On Wednesday, the Grade 8 Science class had the opportunity to learn  about the heart from Dr. Brad Munt, Benjamin's father and well-known Vancouver Echo Cardiologist. Dr. Munt works at St Paul's Hospital.
     

 

 

"I enjoyed his talk because it helped me see the wide variety of people involved in medicine."    ~ Benjamin, Grade 8   

   
Alumni as Teachers 

A recent alumnus, Ethan Fortes, came back to King David to assist us in our preparation for the upcoming High School debates. He was very informative on our topic and offered suggestions on what the focal points of our argument should be. He also recommended how we could respond to specific questions from our opponents. We look forward to incorporating his ideas into our debate. 

                                                 ~  Aliza, Grade 12     

Ethan Fortes assists with debate preparation

 

Community Members as Teachers 
A Badeshi (foreigner) in Bangladesh

Dr. Pradinuk
Recently returned from a three month stint at a hospital in Bangladesh, Dr Mia Pradinuk visited Ms. Baloun's Biology 12 class to share her experience. Dr Pradinuk, is currently completing her pediatric residency at BC Children's Hospital.

Kangaroo Care 


 

 

   

One of the highlight's of her presentation was hearing about the use of kangaroo care in the hospitals there.

 

Abby, in Grade 12, is interested in studying medicine and shared the following: " It was so interesting to hear about medicine in Third World countries. The limited resources promotes creative solutions and the lack of incubators for preemie and small newborns, has the doctors using kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby)  which is proving to be as beneficial."  

      
Earn PPP Hours
We need your help!

Mishloach Manot 

Drivers are needed for delivery of the Mishloach Manot. 
When: Sunday, February 17. 

RSVP: Rachael

   

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RAC Week 
 

Throughout the week, we are in need of many volunteers for the following: 

 

Drivers: Monday to Thursday, February 18 to February 21

6 - 8 Drivers needed each day to transport students to organizations where they will be volunteering and to remain with them for the time they are there. Plan on being with us from 8:30am to 2:30pm. We would love you to participate in the reflective session and closing assembly so if you are able, please stay with us until the end of the school day. We will have pizza for everyone on your return!

 

Shoppers: Thursday, February 15 and Thursday, February 21

2- 3 Volunteers (Costco, Save-On and Superstore)

 

RAC Celebration and Shabbat Dinner: Friday, February 22nd.

3 shifts:

9:30am to 1:00pm 5 parents for food preparation.

1:00pm to 4:00pm  5 parents for food preparation and setting up 

4:00pm to 9:00pm 8 parents for serving dinner and clean-up

 

Please reply to Debbie indicating when you are available and, if you are driving, how many students you are able to transport.
Calling All Alumni!
Grade 11 and 12 students invite all King David Alumni  
to a Shabbat Dinner - Friday, February 22

Spend Friday night with friends, to conclude an inspiring
"Random Acts of Chesed Week".


 
$18 per person: Please send this form with your payment to the
KDHS office no later than February 18th
OR
Reserve you spot by purchasing a ticket online

SAVE THE DATE
Lion's Den 2013
Thursday, February 28 

This year's Lion's Den will feature an array of delicious freshly made Italian Food (all kosher!). Diners will be treated to fresh pastas, a soup and desserts highlighted by quick and courteous service, fresh decor and our promising young chef alumni, Louis Saitowitz. The 2013 King David Grade 10 Culinary class looks forward to preparing and serving you dinner! See you there!  

    

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here