Weekly Newsletter with Important News & Updates from Columbus Torah Academy
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Shabbat Shalom D'var Torah
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By Shira Claman, Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher
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In this week's parsha, we read about Avraham Avinu and his amazing
hachnasat orchim (hospitatlity) and
chesed (kindness). “He lifted his eyes and he saw, and behold three men were standing over him, and he saw so he RAN toward them.”
I'll bet that if you were asked to host a very distinguished person in your home you would jump at the opportunity! The guests that Avraham spotted in the distance were not very distinguished. They were dusty and dirty from their travels, yet Avraham was excited to open his home and shower them with love.
Rabbanit Henny Machlis a"h did just the same. She hosted hundreds of guests each shabbos in her modest Jerusalem apartment and always embodied the idea that "Nobody is a nobody!" No matter who the guest was, he felt welcomed and loved.
Many of you are following in Avraham's holy ways and hosting NCSY teens from our school and from across the region in your homes this Shabbat for their Fall Shabbaton. Let us always run after opportunities to do
chesed
and
hachnasat orchim
and shower our guests with warmth and love. And remember, "Nobody is a nobody!"
Shabbat Shalom
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Preview of the Week: November 6-10
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Lunch: Pizza Bagels -
Volunteer: L. Markush
Sports:
Activities: Choir Practice, 4-5 pm
Scholastic Book Fair
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Lunch:
Hot Dogs
Sports:
Activities: Scholastic Book Fair
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Lunch: NO LUNCH
Sports:
Activities: Parent Teacher Conferences -
NO SCHOOL
Scholastic Book Fair
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Lunch: BBQ Chicken
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Volunteer: D. Kopp
Sports:
Activities: Scholastic Book Fair
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Lunch:
Fish Sticks
Sports:
Activities: Scholastic Book Fair
Lower School Dress Down Day
2:00 pm Friday Dismissal Schedule Begins
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
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Nov. 12-16:
8th Grade Washington Trip
Nov. 15:
Prospective Kindergarten Parent Open House, 7 pm, CTA
Nov. 16:
Prospective Kindergarten Parent Open House, 9:30 am, CTA
Nov. 17
: Parent Cafe with Nicole Miller, 8:30 am, CTA
Nov. 19:
Scholarship Dinner Tribute Journal Phone-A-Thon, 10 am - 1 pm, CTA
Nov. 22:
Thanksgiving Show, Grades K-4, 9:30 am; 2:00 pm Dismissal
Nov. 23-24:
Thanksgiving Vacation - NO SCHOOL
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Important School Information
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New Lion! Louder Roar!
A new CTA Spirit Wear Logo and a Spirit Wear store will be unveiled within the next week or so. Be on the look out for more information and this new look!
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Reminder with cooler weather upon us, when you dress your child for school, don't forget proper coats.
Please remember the Uniform policy for outerwear worn inside the building like sweaters, sweatshirts, and pullover shirts. The policy can be found
here.
*Note Junior, Avior Hazan, is wearing a cardigan which does not require a logo.
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Report Cards for the first quarter will be published before Tuesday through our Alma Student Information System. You will receive an email notification that the report card is available. It will also be attached to the email. If you have any questions, please speak with Mrs. Delman for 7-12 or Mrs. Miller for K-6.
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The Scholastic Book Fair started on November 3 and will end on November 10. The Fair will be open during school hours and students will be able to make purchases during the recesses and when teachers allow them to come to the Fair. The Book Fair will be open during School Conferences on Wednesday. Remember, you can also make purchases at the online book fair at
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/cta
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Click on link or icon below to see more.
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Parent Cafe with Nicole Miller on Fri., Nov. 17, at 8:30 am: Have you ever wondered what the Common Core State Standards mean to your child? How can I understand them and support my child? On
November 17, at 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Miller will discuss the fundamental instructional shifts that took place in English Language Arts and Math's Ohio Learning Standards also called Common Core State Standards. She will also share a few strategies that you can use at home to support these shifts.
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Order magazines for your office or home. 40% profit goes to benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Click on this
flyer or this
link and use the school code: 2522449. Any questions, ask an 8th grader or Norma.
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Kindergarten Prospective Parent Open House is November 15, at 7 pm or November 16, at 9:30 am.
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Click icon above for detailed information and ways to fulfill your
Give & Get
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PTO Directory:
The CTA PTO Directory has been sent home with the youngest child of
ALL PAID
PTO members. Don’t miss out on this important booklet. Become a member of PTO for just
$25
! Please send your check, made out to CTA PTO, to the school office or pay directly through Paypal at
pto@torahacademy.org.
We’ll send the Directory right away!
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AIPAC Columbus Annual Event -
November 13 at Sheraton on Capitol Square. More Information
here.
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Gallery Players presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead through this Sunday, November 5. Former teacher, Kate Willis is starring. Alumnus, Aaron Shatz is also in the show.
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Consider sponsoring
a Day of Learning in memory or honor of a loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, b'nai mitzvah or other life cycle event. A Day of Learning is a $180 donation and dedications are listed in both the CTA Weekly Communicator and the monthly CTA Dateline.
CTA's Day of Learning for Monday, October 30, the 10th of Cheshvan, was sponsored by
Tali and Meira Preisler in appreciation of
Diana and Emilia Wolff.
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CTA accepts donations to our Annual Fund or Scholarship Fund throughout the year. We also accept Tribute Donations in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Donations can be made through the school office at 614-864-0299 or online by clicking
here.
Donations are listed in our monthly CTA Dateline. Check
here to see our most recent issue.
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Columbus Torah Academy | (V) 614-864-0299 | (F)614-864-2119 | info@torahacademy.org | www.torahacademy.org
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