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December 8, 2017
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Shneur S!
Miriam's Well
We will be collecting for Miriam's well at the Chanukah Concert this year. Please consider bringing non perishable goods to donate to those in need.

Thank you to Morah Corinne and Morah Mickaela for organizing this very important Mitzvah.
City Hall Menorah Lighting Tuesday
There will be a bus round trip from the school for the City hall Menorah Lighting this coming Tuesday. If you would like to reserve a spot, please fill out the form and return to the office.
Daycare Newsletter
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Tues, Dec. 12
Community Menorah Lighting at City Hall at 5:30 PM

Tues, Dec. 12
First Night of Chanukah

Thurs, Dec. 14
Chanukah Concert 6:30 PM

Thurs, Dec. 21
Last Day of Classes

Mon, Jan. 8
Classes Resume
Chanukah Play

Dear Parents,
 
This year's Chanukah Concert will take place at Akiva Academy on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 PM.  Students should arrive between 6:10 - 6:15 pm. All students will be performing including Pre-School.
 
Students should please come dressed as follows:
  • Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten students: your favourite outfit
  • Kindergarten and grades 2-9 students: black pants or skirt and a white top
  • Grade 1: pajamas
Upon arrival at school at 6:10 PM, students should be brought to their designated classrooms.
 
Grade
Teacher
Location
Drama Club
Ms. Doctor
Room 2
Pre-School
Morah Corinne
Room 3
Kindergarten
Ms. Delaney
Room 4
Grade 1
Miss Thiessen
Portable 1
Grade 2
Mrs. Shalev
Library
Grade 3
Mrs. Kaufman
Room 1
Grade 4-5 Boys
Rabbi Goldenberg
Computer Room
Grade 4-5 Girls
Mrs. Halpern
Room 7
Grade 6
Mr. Habot
Room 2
Grade 7-8 Girls
Mrs. Halpern
Room 7
Grade 7-9 Boys
Rabbi Halpern
Portable 1 Conference Room
 
Pre-School and Kindergarten students will be led out of the gym after their performance. Parents should please pick up your child(ren) in the hallway and bring them to sit with you during the play.
 
If your child will not be here for the play, please let the office know as soon as possible.
 
Thank you so much for your cooperation.
 
Looking forward to a wonderful time!
Akiva Family Menorah Contest

Kosher Menorah Guidelines:

1. 9 candle holders - 8 at the same height. The 9th, the shamash, is a bit higher or lower than the rest.
2. The 8 candles should be arranged in a straight line, or an even slant, not in a semi-circle or haphazard design.

Materials used...the menorah must be able to be lit. The materials used in the candle holders and base must be fire-proof and secure. 

Please email Mrs. Hanit Jacobs for questions at [email protected].  
Kindergarten made Paper Mache Dreidels with our dedicated volunteer Mrs. Pnina Rubensohn!



Akiva's R Us
Yasher Koach to our student council on a very successful toy sale. Thank you to Mrs. Halpern for overseeing and to all the donors who brought toys to make it a success for our school. We can't wait to see what the student council has lined up for our next program after vacation!




Challah Program
We will once again be offering Challahs to Akiva families to purchase at a rate of $5 per Challah. By prepaying for 1 or 2 Challahs a week, your Challah will be sent home with your child every week baked fresh from the Carriage House Bakery. If you are interested you can prepay to receive challah starting January 12 until Pesach Break. Please note there will not be Challah on days where there is no school. Orders and payment must be received by December 15. The cost is $45 for one challah or $90 for two challahs.

Adult Child Learning

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Chosen Words
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Jewish Book Festival
 
P.A.W.S Kids
Do you love to sing, dance, and act? Click here for more information on Performance Arts Workshop for Kids.
Alberta Health Services Newsletter
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 Laugh Yourself Silly
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Chabad Events
Calgary Jewish Federation Events
Inclusive Pottery Painting for Chanukah:  http://bit.ly/2i0LFD5
 
JACfit Spin and Brunch:  http://bit.ly/2Ah7KFv

Israeli Consular Services
A representative from the Israeli Consulate is coming Dec.6. If you are in need of services please contact Judy Shapiro at  [email protected] as soon as possible, if you have not done so already.
 
One Happy Camper
For more information, contact Judy Shapiro at  [email protected] or 403-444-3153.
 
Drinks After Work:  http://bit.ly/2BtoOZc