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Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 6:                    Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Monday, March 7:                   Galinsky Parent Academy - Weekly Torah Study ( Flyer)
Wednesday, March 9:             Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 13:                  Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Monday, March 14:                 Galinsky Parent Academy - Weekly Torah Study
Wednesday, March 16:           Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 20:                  No Class - Spring Break
Monday, March 21:                 Galinsky Parent Academy - Weekly Torah Study
Wednesday, March 23:           No Class - Spring Break
Sunday, March 27:                  No Class - Spring Break

For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Upcoming Deadlines
Monday, March 14:                 Shalach Manot Order Deadline (Flyer)
Religious School Happenings
A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins 
 
Our school is growing (6 new students since winter break!) and our kids are learning.  Thank you to all of our parents who have made the commitment to bring your children to us on a regular basis.  I really am aware of how difficult this can be - I was also a Religious School mom - and just wanted to show my appreciation to all of you.   Todah Rabbah!

Rabbi Tilman is requesting all parents to fill out this survey about our Shabbat youth programming. He is trying to get feedback from as many voices as possible.   YOUR OPINION MATTERS!  Please fill out and return this survey at your earliest convenience to be heard:  http://goo.gl/forms/u2waVZTdNg  
 
Have a great week,
 
Lois
News from the Galinsky Academy
Make Purim Really Special!
One of the customs of Purim is the giving of boxes filled with goodies and treats. Students of the Martin J. Gottlieb Middle School are taking orders for boxes containing an assortment of treats for the holiday. This is a fundraiser to provide scholarship funds for the annual Middle School trip. Orders due Monday, March 14, 2016 to the school office.
Click HERE for the order form!
Spotlight on PTA
Join us at the Mommy Sale!
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.
The Purim Carnival is coming and we can't wait!
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Click HERE to check out the Purim Carnival event page on Facebook for updates on all the latest news about our bigger and better than ever Purim Carnival.

Click HERE to visit the Signup Genius for more information about the carnival as well as all the volunteer opportunities!

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!
Events at the Jacksonville Jewish Center
For this week's HaKesher email click HERE

For all upcoming events at the JJC click HERE for the JJC website!
Listen & Vote For Your Favorite Shushan Idol!

Voting is now open and ends on Friday, March 11!

Click HERE to visit the website and
see the submitted Shushan Idol contestants.
Community News

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.