Tomorrow, 5:30-7 p.m.: Middle school parents are asked to attend "Smart Students Study Smart," in the middle school beit midrash. Learn more about the important tools we're providing to students so they can be successful throughout their academic careers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This week: Discovery classes begin
This week: Volleyball/flag football games. Schedules are posted on each sport's page here.
Now-Sept. 8: Akiba is proud to be part of JFS' Diaper Shower. Help stock the pantry with diapers, pull-ups, and wipes. Bins in the Early Childhood lobby and school lobby.
Sept. 9, 9 a.m.: Parents are welcome to attend the middle school 9/11 program, which honors those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
Starting Sept. 9: School will close for aftercare on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Aftercare schedule is posted here.
Sept. 13 & 14: School photos will be taken next Tuesday and Wednesday. Order forms are being sent home this week. Retakes are Sept. 21.
Sept. 25, 9-11 a.m., Preston Hollow Park: PTO's "Donuts in the Park." 6600 Park Lane, Dallas, 75225. All ages welcome.
PRESCHOOL SHABBAT
This Friday, Chaverim families are invited to attend the Early Childhood Shabbat hosted by Morah Gail and Orit's class. Please meet your child in Hanna's Room at 9 a.m. Shabbat concludes at 9:30 a.m. Afterward, parents are invited to join children for challah and grape juice in class.
Hospitality for moms and dads will be held in the Preschool Atrium from 8:30-9 a.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers needed to prepare snacks for students in the Early Childhood Program. Please sign up
here.
With Rosh Hashanah around the corner, we're honoring the tradition in the month of Elul to hear the shofar every day in preparation for the holiday. Would you blow the shofar for our students? Times are flexible: between 9 a.m.-noon. Please contact Jordana Bernstein at jbernstein@akibaacademy.org or 214-295-3400, ext. 1100.
Get a Free Hot Lunch!: Subscribe to the PTO page on the Akiba website to receive updates on volunteer opportunities and important events. Every person who signs up receives one free lunch voucher.
Room Parents Needed: Thank you to all who have signed up, but we still have several classes in need of room parents. This is a great way to stay engaged! Sign up here.
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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.
