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February 23, 2018

 
Thurs, Mar. 1
Purim Carnival
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tues, Mar. 6
Board Meeting
7:30 PM

Fri, Mar. 9
Second Report Cards go Home

Thurs, Mar. 15
Parent Teacher Conferences
11:20 AM Dismissal
Daycare Open

Fri, Mar. 16
PD Day
No School
Daycare Open
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Moriah S., Leah G., LaVie G., Ronen B., and Roy M!
Candle Lighting Times
February 23 - 5:49 PM  /  February 24 - 6:58 PM
March 2 - 6:01 PM  /  March 3 - 7:10 PM
March 9 - 6:13 PM  /  March 10 - 7:22 PM
Registration for 2018-2019 School Year
Registration forms were sent home to the oldest sibling in the school today. The early bird registration rate will be in effect until March 23. All returned packages will be entered in a weekly raffle for a toque with the new Akiva logo!  IBP applications are available here. Parent's Choice Bursary application is available here.
March Hot Lunch
The March Hot Lunch Order Form and Calendar are now available. Please return completed form with payment to the office as soon as possible.
Purim Carnival
Please note that our Purim Carnival will take place on Purim Day Thursday, March 1 during school and not the Sunday before as previously scheduled. 

Grandparents' Day
We celebrated our third Grandparents' Day on Friday. The students were very excited to have their grandparents attend school. The grandparents got to see and participate in some very special activities. Thank you to Mrs. Mashiah for decorating and setting up the gym and decorating the cake/cupcakes that everyone got to enjoy. Thank you to Ted Faibish for arranging to have Second Cup coffee available for the adults. Thank you to Ms. Waseem and some of her music students who performed for us. Everyone had a great wonderful morning!








Art club paper quilling and straw blowing projects


Recess Fun


Mazel Tov to the Grade Five boys upon finishing their canoe building project. Grade 3 Tehillim Club.



Chosen Words
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Alberta Health Newsletter
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The Costume Shoppe
The Costume Shoppe is having our biggest sale of the year, just in time for Purim!
We are offering discounts of 10% up to 30% off in-store and online, and BOGO deals! See our website for more details:  http://www.thecostumeshoppe.com

We are only 10 minutes from Akiva on the corner of Blackfoot and 42nd Ave SE.  Click here for directions.

Come checkout our huge selection, perfect for the whole family.
HOJMI Gala Dinner


Chabad Events


Calgary Jewish Federation Events
JDAIM 2018 - Beyond Words: Movie and Discussion
Tuesday February 27
6:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for the amazing award-winning film " Life, Animated ", followed by a discussion about communication beyond words with Jared Shore, who is a speech pathologist and occupational therapist. Free event, but registration is required by emailing Karina Szulc at [email protected]. Co-sponsored by Beth Tzedec Congregation.  http://bit.ly/2sd4FGm
 
Akiva Academy and PJ Library Purim Carnival
Thursday March 1
9:30am Megillah reading
10:15am Carnival | Akiva Academy
Celebrate Purim at this always popular annual event hosted by Akiva Academy and PJ Library® Calgary. Don't forget your costume!  http://bit.ly/2BEDDqK
 
 
Shalom Baby Playgroup
Thursday March 1
10:15am - 12:30pm | Akiva Academy
Our Play Group is on the road. Come celebrate Purim with us at Akiva Academy. Bring your children in costume and join PJ Library®and Akiva Academy for a Purim Carnival. Megillah reading is at 9:30am and the carnival begins at 10:15am. There is no charge or need to register, but please email Kathie at [email protected] if you have any questions. And please remember that we have Purim Tot Shabbat on Friday March 2nd.
 
 
Drinks After Work - Special Edition: Purim
Thursday March 1
5:30 - 7:30pm | Last Best Brewing and Distilling, 607 11 Ave SW (downstairs)
Celebrate Purim with other under-40 adults. Bring 2 non-perishable food items to help make mishloach manot, and get your first drink on JAC. Costumes optional. Swag bags courtesy of sponsor Nice Jewish Boy.  http://bit.ly/2sJ8Ycr
 
PJ Library ®  Tot Shabbat Purim
Friday March 2
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
Celebrate Purim and Shabbat with PJ Library Tot Shabbat. Bring your children in costume and join us for our popular PJ Tot Shabbat program with a Purim twist. We will join the JCC Purim Parade at 10:30am followed by a Purim Party at 11am. Everyone is welcome for a morning of Purim fun.  http://bit.ly/2ohpgEX
 
 
L'Dor Vador - Sharing Our Memories
Sunday March 11
12:30pm | Calgary JCC
An inter-generational lunch honouring Holocaust Survivors. Purchase tickets ($9) online at jewishcalgary.org or at the Calgary JCC Customer Service Desk. For more information contact Ilana Krygier Lapides at 403-444-3162 or ikrygierlapides@jewishcalgary.org. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service Calgary and made possible by HRDC - New Horizons for Seniors Program.  http://bit.ly/2EKHllX
 
 
PJ Chag Sameach Pesach
Sunday March 18
10:30am-12:00pm - First session
2:00-3:30pm - Second session | Calgary JCC
PJ Chag Sameach Pesach is fast becoming our most popular program. Come learn about this important holiday and sing with your children. MaNishtanah, hadgadya and other favourites.
Songs, stories, crafts and Pesach treats. There is no charge, but  registration is required. PJ Library programs are geared to children under the age of 8. Contact Kathie at [email protected] or 403-537-8592.  http://bit.ly/2ojZ7Ve
 
 
Birthright Israel
Registration is open for Birthright Israel trips. See Israel for free if you're 18-26 years old. New this year: trips for 27-32 year olds. For more information, contact Judy Shapiro at [email protected] or 403-444-3153.  http://www.israelforfree.com/
 
 
Integrated Bursary Program
Calgary Jewish Federation's Integrated Bursary Program can help you, if you find it's a financial struggle to participate fully in Jewish life in our community. With one application followed by a discreet, personalized session with a Federation volunteer, you can access subsidies for day schools, summer camp and recreational activities, depending on your need and available community funds. Application forms available now at jewishcalgary.org or at Jewish Family Service Calgary, Akiva Academy, Calgary JCC and The Calgary Jewish Academy. Application Deadline: April 1, 2018.