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January 19, 2017
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Tevet 5777
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Dearest Schechter Families -
We hope you all had a lovely Hanukkah and wish you a very Happy New Year! As we approach the end of January, there are many fantastic programs and volunteer opportunities coming up at our schools. Remember that these programs are possible because of the support we receive from parents who join the PA by providing $60 membership dues and $40 class fees for all children in Gan, First, Second, Third and Fourth Grades. Thank you to those who have already joined. If you haven't yet done so, please join today by sending your payment in an envelope marked SSDSPA in your child's folder (checks payable to SSDSPA)!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please reach out to the Parent Association with questions or suggestions about any of the upcoming events at
[email protected]
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JANUARY 21ST - 11TH ANNUAL PA ART AUCTION
The 11th Annual PA-Sponsored Art Auction at Midway Jewish Center. Join us at 7:30 pm for a fun night filled with art, wine, raffles, and delicious food and support your wonderful Parents Association! Purchase tickets today - Click here.
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JANUARY 28TH - NIGHT OF JEWISH LEARNING (Upper School Campus)
Schechter LI will be holding its 5th annual Night of Jewish Learning on Saturday, January 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Upper School Campus. In honor of our 50th Anniversary, the theme this year is "Celebrating our Past. Inspiring our Future." The evening will include workshops taught by local Long Island Rabbis followed by a Keynote address by Rabbi Irwin Kula, an internationally sought after speaker, who has inspired people world-wide by using Jewish wisdom to address aspects of modern life. This event is free, though RSVP's are required. Donations are appreciated and welcomed. If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact Debbie Picker, Development Associate at [email protected] or 516-935-1441 x 1137.
To register for this event, click here.
3. FEBRUARY 3RD - SECOND GRADE PLAY (Lower School Campus)
The Second Grade Play will take place on February 3rd at 8:30 am at the Lower School Campus.
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FEBRUARY 10TH - TU B'SHVAT SEDERS (Lower and Upper Schools)
On February 10th there will be a Family Tu B'Shvat Seder at the Lower School and a Tu B'Shvat Seder at the Upper School.
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FEBRUARY 12th - PA MITZVAH MADNESS (Lower School Campus)
A detailed flyer regarding this year's Mitzvah Madness will be coming soon! The event will take place on February 12th from 11am to 1pm.
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MARCH 3rd - FOURTH GRADE PLAY (Lower School Campus)
The Fourth Grade play will take place on March 3rd at 8:30am at the Lower School.
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MARCH 7th, 8th and 9th - SHALACH MANOT/PURIM CARNIVAL PREP
On March 7th-9th we will need help with packing and distributing Shalach Manot baskets and preparing for the Purim carnival.
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MARCH 10th - PURIM FESTIVITIES (Lower and Upper Schools)
On March 10th the Lower School will have a Purim Carnival and the Upper School will celebrate with a Purim Celebration.
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Gan
Our gansters- precious growing flowers they each are... inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
" I feel that there is nothing more artistic than loving people".- Vincent Van Gogh
Medium: oil pastel on colored paper
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FIRST GRADE
"Peace on Starry Night"
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night painting.
"If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change."
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Michael Jackson
Medium: tempura paint
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Miniature collage art into square tiles to bring together as one in a mosaic style.
Students chose the quote by
Vincent Van Gogh!
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together". -
Vincent Van Gogh
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THIRD GRADE
"Make an Impression"
Inspired by impressionist landscape art.
Linear design by the third grade using the pointillism technique.
Medium: oil pastel.
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FOURTH GRADE
"Obsessed with Symmetry"
Inspired by the art of racial design of Mandalas in pattern making. Symmetrical art in white pencil on black paper.
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FIFTH GRADE
Flowing together with their individual, colorful expressions.
" Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can be explored only by those willing to take the risks."
Mark Rothko
Medium:Watercolor on watercolor paper
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SIGN-UP GENIUS FOR EVENTS
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This year, the Parents Association will be sending emails to ask for event volunteers using an online software tool called "Sign Up Genius." Sign Up Genius is essentially an online sign-up sheet that allows us to easily manage volunteer shifts and sign-ups.
Mastaneh Pedram is our volunteer coordinator and you will continue to receive emails from her throughout the year. Please review these emails as you receive them and sign up to volunteer!
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As the calendar of events reflects, the PA has several upcoming events in February and March. We could use volunteers to assist with preparing for the Tu B'Shvat Seders, Mitzvah Madness, Shalach Manot packing and distribution, and the Purim festivities taking place at the lower and upper school campuses. Please let us know if you can volunteer! Send us an email anytime to
[email protected].
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A very special thank you to the volunteers who assisted with our many events this fall and early winter!
- Fall Book Fair - Jennifer Pravato, Lori Costello, Rebecca Wurtzel, Ida Kalimian, Aylin Gabbaizadeh, Aimee Weber, Timna Glambosky, Andrea Bitton, Michelle Shallat, Sheryl Gordon, Deb Gubin
- Chanukah Treats - Tracy Jacobs, Fara Saracino, Stephanie Kolin, Elizabeth Flyer
- Chanukah Talent Show - Rachel Schor, Andrea Bitton, Deb Gubin
- Chanukah Sing Down - Sheryl Gordon, Craig Gordon, Rebecca Wurtzel, Aimee Weber, Andrea Bitton, Janet Mermel, Shelley Herbst
- Upper School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Ida Kalimian, Sheri Balsam, Karen Scheingold, Deb Gubin
- Lower School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Andrea Bitton, Rachel Schor, Fara Saracino
- Picture Retake Day - Andrea Bitton, Leora Cohen, Debbie Ecker
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SQUARE ONE ART - Congratulations to the third grade for purchasing the most square one art!! Your grade has won the ices party. Date for party TBD. Note that families can order year round by visiting www.square1art.com and the Parent Association earns 15% for all purchases made.
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If you have not already done so please send in your check for $25 payable to ssdspa or return the book ASAP (the parent association earns 50% from each book purchased).
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Warm regards,
Schechter PA Executive Board 2016-17
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| 2016-2017 PA EXECUTIVE BOARD |
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PA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Co-Presidents: Debbie Gubin and Sheryl Gordon
Vice President: Andrea Bitton
Volunteer / Membership Coordinator: Mastaneh Pedram
Secretary: Jordan Smith
Middle School Liaisons: Esther Pascal and Pamela Lerner
High School Liaisons: Heather Cetina and Tammy Feman Serfaty
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