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Upcoming Events
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 
 
This year is going so quickly!  Here are some special dates to save:
Sunday, March 20....Purim carnival
Wednesday and Thursday, March 23/24...Purim
Please check out the fun activities for our happiest holiday below.  Our school will be on spring break, but if you stay in town, I hope you'll come and join us!
Wednesday, April 13....Model Seder day for grades 2-6, 7th grade pottery trip
Sunday, April 17...........Model Seder day for K and 1, and their parents!
This year, our students will all collaborate to make our very popular BASRS Haggadah.  It's a great keepsake!
Friday, May 20.............Religious School Shabbat/Hagigat HaSiddur for grade 2
Sunday, May 22...........BASRS graduation and final day
A very special weekend for our school:
- We will resume our Consecration/Hagigat HaSiddur (receiving of the siddur) program with 2nd graders.  Service led by ALL of our Religious School students, with a special presentation by our youngest afternoon students.  
- 7th grade graduation will take place during school on the last day. 

                  More information will be coming very soon - stay tuned!     
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!
L'Dor V'Dor Annual Giving Campaign
Celebration and Awards Dinner
"It's In Our DNA"
Sunday, May 22, 2016
at the Jacksonville Jewish Center

Rabbi David Gaffney Leadership in
Education Award Honoree:  Sue Levine

Community Partner Award:
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville / Alan Margolies, Executive Director

Click HERE for the Celebration Sponsorship,
Ticketing, and Tribute Journal Order Form
Spotlight on PTA
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
Have you voted or RSVP'd for the  
Grand Finale Dinner yet?

Voting is now open and runs until Friday, March 11, 2016! Click HERE to visit the  website and see the submitted Shushan Idol contestants.

Join us for our Grand Finale Dinner before the show on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM!  $15 per adult, $8 per child & children 3 & under are free!

Menu includes:
Adult Beverages, Salad, Meatball Subs, Potato Chips, Fruit, Dessert, Soda , Water & Coffee! Vegetarian options available upon request!
Click HERE for the RSVP Form! RSVP's and prepayment are due by Monday, March 21st!
For this week's HaKesher email click HERE

For all upcoming events at the JJC click HERE for the JJC website!
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.