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Upcoming Events
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
                                                       Camp Ramah pizza & presentation 6:30 - 7:30 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
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

For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Religious School Happenings
A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins
Next Wednesday, immediately following Religious School, a representative will be here with information about Ramah Darom.  If you are interested in attending this camp next summer, please plan to stay for the presentation. Pizza will be served!   6:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 24.   More information will be sent home on Sunday.  Students  must be accompanied by a parent.
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 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 - 9:30 pm
Where: The Wolpoff Home

Click HERE for more information or
click HERE to RSVP!
Spotlight on PTA
32 days until the Purim Carnival and we can't wait!
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
If you think this year's Purim Carnival is going to be business as usual, check out the life-sized Connect Four game built by our amazing volunteers. Galinsky Academy PTA is leveling up.

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!
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
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.

Buy your tickets TODAY for our Shushan Idol Grand Finale Dinner. Click HERE for the reservation form! Our Margo's Catering dinner menu includes salad, meatball subs, potato chips, fruit, desserts, soda, water & coffee! Vegetarian meals available by request. Oliv'r Twist Mobile Mixology will be providing adult beverages for those inclined. $15 per adult, $8 per child and children under three are free.
For this week's NEW "HaKesher" click HERE

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