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Upcoming Events
Sunday, February 14:             ***School Closed - Presidents Day Weekend
Wednesday, February 17:      Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 21:              Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
                                                 Galinsky Parent Academy - The Myths & Realities of  
                                                 Getting into College at 10:00 AM ( Flyer
Monday, February 22:            Galinsky Parent Academy - Weekly Torah Study (Flyer
Wednesday, February 24:       Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 28:             Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Monday, February 29:            Galinsky Parent Academy - Weekly Torah Study (Flyer)
Wednesday, March 2:             Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM

For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Upcoming Deadlines
Wednesday, February 17:             RSVP Deadline for Galinsky Parent Academy - The
                                                        Myths & Realities of College

Religious School Happenings
A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins
Our middle school had a good time during the Men's Club annual World Wide Wrap. Several of our students, and one teacher, who had never wrapped tefillin before got a chance to experience it first hand!  Todah Rabah to the JJC's Men's Club for a nice "breakfast and learn" session following the service.  Please check out the pictures HERE.

No school this Sunday!  Enjoy the weekend,
Lois
News from the Galinsky Academy
Galinsky Parent Academy -  Mark Your Calendars!
Click HERE for more information about each program.
The Myths & Realities of Getting Into College led by Deborah Kaye
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM, 
at the home of Claudia Margolis
(address provided upon RSVP)
 
This program is geared to parents of
Middle & High School aged children but 
is open to all.  It's never to early to learn how to help prepare your child for their future! 

RSVPs' are requested for this event by  Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  
Click HERE to RSVP.
Weekly Parent Torah Study Group  led by Marci Rogozen

Mondays, beginning February 22, 2016 at 12:15 PM in the Neal F. Portnoy Youth Lounge

Come join a friendly, casual group as we discuss each week's Torah portion. Topics will include not only the weekly parsha, but also modern commentaries and midrashim (Rabbinic commentaries) that enlighten our reading, meaningful rituals, and take-away values. No experience or Hebrew Language skills are necessary. 
Chalutzim Event for all
4th & 5th Graders!!!

Chalutzim Havdallah &
Screen on the Green

When: February 20th, 2016
Time: 7:15 pm - 10 pm
Where: The Wolpoff Home

Click HERE for more information or
click HERE to RSVP!
Spotlight on PTA
The Purim Carnival is coming up and we need your help!
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Purim carnival is quickly approaching and we are hard at work making it a truly memorable experience! This is where you come in! We are asking that each family volunteer to help us run the carnival.

Click HERE to visit the Signup Genius for more information about the carnival as well as all the wonderful booths and activities we have to offer!

Click HERE for the wristband order form to save $10.00 by purchasing early!

Click HERE to learn about sponsorship opportunities and how being a sponsor can help make our Purim Carnival the best it can be!

Be on the look out for wristband order forms, they will be available soon!
box tops
BOX TOPS!
Spring collection ends February 19, 2016. For every Box Top you turn in the PTA gets 10 cents! Have some to spare? Turn them into the Religious School Office or collection box in the lobby. Our Academy Fall Collection earned over $300.
Spring Clean and Earn $!
The Mommy Sale ( March 6) is looking for sellers.  Open to all!
 
Reserve your table today!

Click HERE to find information on shopping or selling. 

Click HERE to reserve your table.
Events at the Jacksonville Jewish Center
For this week's NEW "HaKesher" click HERE

For all upcoming events at the JJC click HERE for the JJC website!
Shushan Idol Grand Finale
Dinner and Show
Thursday, March 24, 2016
5:30 PM Dinner  |  6:30 PM Show

We are taking submissions for our out of this world Shushan Idol finale showcase. There is no limit to the type of act one can submit. If you need assistance videotaping or uploading your video, click HERE to contact Hazzan Holzer. Possible categories may include: group, solo, lay-leader, board, auxiliary group, youth group, teachers, classmates, professional colleagues, family, siblings, dopplegangers, lip-syncing, karaoke, or hidden talent. You name it!!  Click HERE for more information.
Community News
Jewish Family & Community Services presents...  Gathering of Artists
 
Thursday, February 11, 2016
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Center

February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month .
JFCS will be hosting a gathering of artists who will share and explain how they create their art. Click HERE for more information.
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.