TOMORROW EVENING 

Come and watch all 4th-8th graders play an important role in tomorrow evening's special program, hosted by  Akiba and  Yavneh. The event c ommemorates Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and celebrates Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Wednesday, May 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ( followed by a festive tefillah)
Schultz Rosenberg Campus Gym
*Appropriate for ages 10 and up
SPECIAL DRESS THURSDAY

To celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, children from ECC-8th grade are encouraged to wear blue and white clothes (in Akiba dress code) on Thursday.

PRESCHOOL SHABBAT

This Friday, all Nevatim and Teenoki Bet families are invited to attend the Early Childhood Shabbat hosted by the Nevatim/Teenoki classes. Please meet your child in Hanna's Room at 9 a.m. 


 Preschool Hospitality for moms and dads will be hosted in the Preschool Atrium from 8:30-9 a.m. 
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION

Sign up now for  Last Day Yiddle League!
Wednesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. 
Parents: Join in on a fun, co-ed flag football competition
Students: Come and cheer on your parents!
Dinner will be provided
To learn more, or to get involved click here. Event RSVPs should be emailed to abonner@akibaacademy.org.

THANKING TEACHERS
 
Teacher appreciation week is coming up May 16-20. Help us thank our teachers by signing up for volunteer opportunities here.

Let's give our teachers something sweet! Please bring in the treats listed below by Thursday, May 12. Drop off at security desk box, Jordana's office or box by carpool line in front of lower school. Items should be individually wrapped or in unopened packaging.
 
Nevatim and Teenoki Alef - mike and ike or laffy taffy 
Teenoki Bet and K'Ton Ton - Hershey's kisses
Nitzanim and Chaverim - red hots or lemonheads
Kindergarten and 1st grade - three musketeers, twix, or milky way chocolate bars (mini bars)
2nd and 3rd - any reese's product
4th and 5th - heath bars
6th and 7th - ring pops
8th - licorice
 
End of Year PTO Meeting
Our last PTO general meeting will be Friday, June 3, at 11:30 am. We hope you will join us to hear a recap of our amazing year and thoughts on next year!
 
Arts and Music Evening
We need your help to set up the artwork ahead of Arts and Music Evening. Please sign up here !
ARTS AND MUSIC EVENING
 
Enjoy music from our choir and band, and art from all of our students on May 26 during Arts and Music Evening, from 5-6:30 p.m, in Pollman Hall's main atrium.
SAVE THE DATE
  • May 18: Akiba Talks, 8:15 a.m. "Akiba Goes Full STEAM Ahead"
  • May 31-June 2: 7th and 8th grade trips
  • June 5: 8th grade graduation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Pollman)
  • June 6: Nevatim, Teenoki, K'Ton Ton end-of-year party, 9 a.m.
  • June 6: Middle School Sports Banquet
  • June 7: Kindergarten graduation, 9 a.m. (please note time change)
  • June 8: Nitzanim and Chaverim end-of-year program, 10 a.m.
  • June 8: Last Day of School - all day

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Akiba Academy provides a superior general and Judaic education to children in preschool through eighth grade. As a Modern Orthodox school, Akiba Academy develops ethical and responsible members of the Jewish people and American society, knowledgeable about and committed to their Jewish heritage and the State of Israel. For more information about Akiba contact  info@akibaacademy.org .