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2 Kislev 5777 / December 1, 2016                        Parshas Toldos
 
SECOND GRADE CHUMASH SIYUM
Morah Weinberger's Second Grade class finished learning  Breishis Perek Gimmel in  Chumash .  To celebrate the completion of the  perek , the girls were treated to a delicious chocolate cake decorated with a picture of a snake and "Mazel Tov Perek Gimmel"! 

 
ELEMENTARY PTA AT SMITH AVENUE CAMPUS
For the first time, both divisions of the Elementary school hosted PTA conferences at the Smith Avenue campus in the Middle School building. This was welcomed by both parents and faculty. Everyone enjoyed adequate parking, easy access to all teachers in one room, short lines and a pleasant evening! Thank you to the many parents who came out to hear about their daughters progress and to those who came over to share their endorsement of this move. We look forward to affording our parent body a positive PTA experience again in the future. We also express special appreciation to Rabbi Hexter for giving us the opportunity to use the facility and for making the necessary arrangements.

AVODAS KAYITZ ASSEMBLY
We recently had an opportunity to acknowledge students in our Second Grade for  their initiative in reviewing their Limudei Kodesh summer homework. This program is affectionately known as Avodas Kayitz and has been a staple of our Bais Yaakov Elementary for the past 23 years.  See the letter below for how it all began way back in 1993! This week, we will also host the General Studies program and recognize those students who made the effort to review their language arts and math skills over the summer. Those girls who completed the entire packet over the summer months will receive a certificate and a colored pinwheel pen.  We encourage all students to join this program as we look forward to the upcoming summer.

 


FIRST GRADE BRACHOS UNIT
Catch a glimpse of the varied activities which were evident this past month in Morah Kruger's first grade class. During the month of Marcheshvan, the first grade focused on reviewing the various brachos we say. Please encourage your daughter to say her brachos out loud so everyone can answer "Amen".

KINDERGARTEN BRACHOS REVIEW
Our Kindergarten girls used all of their senses to learn and review different types of foods and their brachos.  We saw creative vegetable "Potato Heads" creations, smelled and listened to delicious popcorn popping, shared a healthy fruit salad and baked scrumptious challah.  What a fun way to learn!



NURSERY BRACHOS TOUR
After learning each of their brachos on food over the last several weeks, our Nursery classes went on their first field trip visiting the various food establishments around town to review their lessons.
 
Our students started their Brachos Tour with a school bus trip to Seven Mile Market where the girls used their spy glasses to search for various foods and their respective brachos.  They found Mezonos food, Ha'adomoh vegetables and Shehakol Shabbos candy treats, and covered all of the brachos in one store! They then stopped at the Knish Shop and Shlomo's Fish Store for a peek into their fares before ending their tour with a Ha'Motzi lunch of pizza slices at Eden Cafe in the Park Heights JCC. Such fun and adventure to bring their learning to life! Thank you to our Bais Yaakov PTA for generously sponsoring the bus and pizza for our girls. 

FUNDATIONS - SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 13TH



Please join us for a night of exploration about our new reading program!
"Introduction to Fundations"

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Park Heights Avenue Campus Auditorium
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
PTA Corner

Thank you to all our Preschool-Elementary Rosh Chodesh Treat Sponsors!

Rosh Chodesh Kislev Treats were Paskesz Chocolate Coins.

Our generous sponsors were:
Mr. and Mrs. Raczkowski   In memory of שרה רבקה בת יהודה אריה לייב  Reva Raczkowski  whose Yarzheit is  ג' כסלו . Loving Bubby of Sorah Rivka Raczkowski.

Chani Simanowitz in honor of Mrs. Schecter and Miss Yehudis Schecter, who along with the rest of the BY staff, make Bais Yaakov a very homey place to be. 

Our generous co-sponsors were:
Mr. and Mrs. Bernstein  In honor of Atara's Birthday. Wishing all Bais Yaakov teachers a year of bracha and hatzlacha.

Mr. and Mrs. Landman In honor of Tova Leah's 11th Birthday and in appreciation to Tova Leah's teachers.

Mr. and Mrs Elman In honor of Ayelet's wonderful teachers, Morah Bamberger, Mrs. Feinberg, and Mrs. Alper, and in celebration of Ayelet's 8th birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Kadden  In honor of our daughter, Avigayil's 9th birthday on Yud-Aleph Kislev! And in honor of our special first grader, Atara! 

Much appreciation to the Candy Store for the Chanukah Gelt!
ANNUAL PTA CHANUKA MALL NIGHT - DECEMBER 3

Vendors Include:
  • Adina B
  • Babybandini
  • Crystal and Ice Boutique
  • Dips by Leah
  • Ear Piercing by Estee
  • Headbands by Rochel Neuberger
  • Headlines by Hinda
  • Headquarters
  • Jewish Books, Toys and Games     by Audrey Franco
  • KinderKrafts
  • Liz Wigs - Wigs under $100
  • Pampered Chef
  • Perfect Piercing
  • Rabbi Kunda CD's 
  • Silver Concepts
  • Sterling Impressions
  • The Cookie Jar
  • The Hive
  • The Mimi Boutique
  • Thirty One
  • ...AND MORE!
Dec 3 Annual Chanuka PTA Mall Night
Dec 16 ES PTA Pizza Day 
Dec 26 - 28 MS 4:00 PM Dismissal Chanuka
Dec 26 - 28 HS 4:15 PM Dismissal Chanuka
Dec 29 - 30 Chanuka Recess




Dec 1  As a zechus for refua shleima for
                           Yehudis bas Bracha
                        'ליהודית בת ברכה, שתחי

Dec 1  In memory of
           R' Yosef ben R' Avraham Eliezer, A"H
               ר' יוסף בן ר' אברהם אליעזר, ע"ה                       
To Sponsor a 
Day of Davening & Learning 
please contact Rabbi Gross at 
410-363-3300 ext. 9511 or ragross@baisyaakov.net