This week at the Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School

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Thursday, January 28 / 18 Shevat 5776

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 31: Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, February 3: Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 7: Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM

World Wide Wrap (middle school and adults)

Wednesday, February 10: Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 14: ***School Closed - Presidents Day Weekend

Wednesday, February 3: Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM

For additional upcoming events please click HERE

Religious School Happenings

A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins

We've had a busy week! On Sunday, we enjoyed a visit from Naomi Less, our artist-in-residence. She worked with each class on songs of gratitude, and our teachers also learned from her in a special session after school. Students were treated to a Tu B'shevat program during haftzakah (break), as we tried some new tastes and learned blessings for various situations.

The Sofer (Torah scribe) was here on Wednesday to check and repair the Center's Torahs and showed us how it's done. Click HERE to see more pictures from our visit with him, and click HERE for pictures from Sunday, too!
Enjoy your week,
Lois

News from the Galinsky Academy


Purchase a Leagram! Orders due January 29! To participate in a collective congratulations to the students of the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Kitah Alef (First Grade) class purchase a JJC Sisterhood Leagram today. To purchase a Leagram, click HERE for the form, or click HERE to visit the Sisterhood website to purchase online	Join us for our next Parent Connect! Save the Date! Bring a friend! Join Karin Hallet & Andrea Hernandez for the next Parent connect session on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 8:30 AM in the Library for a hands on learning session. The topic is Visual Learning!

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 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! 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!

Community News


Super Sunday! We need your help! Volunteering will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on February 7, 2016 at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) Auditorium Want to volunteer? Click HERE to sign up or for more information!	February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month Two wonderful community events to help people better understand the special needs community. Tools for Success Family Conference Thursday, February 4, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM Click HERE for more information Gathering of Artists Thursday, February 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 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.

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