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Thursday, November 12 / 30 Heshvan 5776
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 15:               Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18:       Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, November 22:              Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, November 25:      
NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving Break
Sunday, November 29:              NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, December 2:         Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM 
 
For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Upcoming Deadlines
Monday, November 16:             Give Thanks Holiday Mitzvah Forms Due (Form)
Friday, November 20:                Contribution deadline for PTA group gift for teachers.
Monday, November 30:             PTA Campout RSVP & Payment Deadline (Flyer) 
 
For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Religious School Happenings
A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins
 We are getting excited about our Mitzvah Day on Sunday, December 13.  Our VP of Religious School, Stacy Aubrey, has been in contact with parents of all grades.  Please contact her to get involved.  We need drivers, parents to accompany us on the bus and at the sites, and facilitators.  We teach best by modeling behavior: a mitzvah project is most meaningful if we show our children that it is important to us, too!
Lois
News from the Galinsky Academy
New Blog post from VP of Education, Debby Kaye
Greetings to our Galinsky Academy Families & Friends.
It has been an exciting time for me as I transitioned to the role of the Jacksonville Jewish Center's vice president for education and chairperson of the Galinsky Academy cabinet. The wonderful work of our immediate past chairs, Mauri Mizrahi and Alyse Nathans, made my job a much easier one. Thanks so much to both of them for their vision and ongoing guidance. Click HERE to read more.
Chalutzim 
4th & 5th Graders

Sunday, November 15
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Chalutzim Medic
Kadima  
6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Convention Prep

Sunday, Nov. 15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Convention is Friday - Sunday, November 20 - 22, 2015 right here in Jacksonville! Click HERE for more information.
What's Coming up for Chalutzim & Kadima in November
  
Time to Give Thanks!
Academy Annual Holiday Mitzvah Project!

As always, the members of the Galinsky Academy will have a number of opportunities to help those in our community in need.

Click HERE for more information.
Parent Connect Session!

Monday, November 30th at 8:30 AM in the Library for Children & Screens with Karin Hallet & Andrea Hernandez. Click HERE for more information.
Spotlight on PTA
The PTA Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, November 18th has been cancelled.
Dear parents,

Every year we strive to show our teachers and staff appreciation for educating and loving our children. 
Several years ago the idea of a group gift for the winter holiday came into being, as we are so fortunate to have so many people impacting our children's lives. From teachers to office staff to resource staff to maintenance, we are so grateful. 
Won't you consider joining the group gift in a gesture of saying "thank you for all that you do" and ensure that every staff member receives something? 
 
The suggested amount per family is $40 which will be used to give every staff member a gift card and special treat. Of course, parents are welcome to show appreciation in their own way as well. 
 
Please turn your money into your room parent no later than November 20 so we have ample time to prepare. Cash or checks payable to JJC PTA.
Join the Galinsky Academy PTA and cohosts the JJC Men's Club for a FAMILY CAMPOUT!

Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 PM

$10.00 per family

RSVP by November 30th to Lisa Hunt ( RSVP HERE)
For more information click HERE
Events at the Jacksonville Jewish Center
You are invited to the screening of an award winning documentary

The Final Victory of 
Dr. Felix Zandman 
Holocaust Survivor, Distinguished Scientist & Founder of Vishay Intertechnology

Brought to you by the Weiss-Leibo fund for Excellence in Adult Education


Sunday, November 15th at 12:30 PM


Click the images above for more information about each event.
For this week's Ma Koreh Newsletter
click HERE!


For all upcoming events at the JJC
click HERE for the NEW JJC website!
Community News
Support the Federations Annual Campaign! Click HERE for more information!
Join us for a day of tailgating and Jaguars football! All fans, family, and friends will receive discounted ticket prices to the game AND tailgate in Lot X with food* provided by The Jacksonville Jaguars! 

*All food will be under Kosher supervision by
Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum

SEE SEATING CHART ( HERE) AND TICKET PRICES ( HERE) FOR MORE DETAILS
 
To purchase GAME PLUS TAILGATE tickets, please visit   http://bit.ly/1MaGGFS   (Use promo code JCT)
 
***SEASON TICKET holders or those who wish to attend the TAILGATE ONLY, Tailgate passes can be purchased for $10 per person by visiting:   http://bit.ly/1Q1TYts
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to volunteer to help at the Tailgate, please email [email protected] or call 904-448-5000.  
The mission of the Galinsky Academy of the Jacksonville Jewish Center is to provide the highest quality education through the finest teachers, a comprehensive curriculum, and cutting edge technology to Jewish children of all ages.  The Galinsky Academy consists of the DuBow Preschool, the Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School, the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, and Setzer Youth Education.