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February 15, 2017
REMINDER: 

No School February 16, 17, and 20.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Moriah S., and Leah G!
Purim Carnival
The Purim Carnival will be held on Sunday, March 12 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Akiva. If anyone would like to help please contact Rabbi Greenwald.
March Hot Lunch
The March Hot Lunch Order Form and Calendar are now available. Please return completed form with payment to the office by February 23.
Grandparents' Day
On Friday, February 24th, all grandparents and/or surrogate grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren at school for Grandparents' Day. Grandparents may join their grandchildren for Tefillah at 8:15 or visit with one another in the gym. We will have a short assembly at approximately 8:40 followed by some amazing activities in the classrooms. Grandparents are encouraged to participate along with their grandchildren. 
Refreshments will be served at around 10:30 to conclude our special day. 
Please complete the form to assist us in estimating how many grandparents we should expect for the morning. 
Halpern Family visit to Calgary
This coming week, Rabbi Binyamin and Morah Malka Halpern from New York will be visiting our school and community for the weekend. It is an opportunity for us and them to see if they will be a fit for our school and community next year. Please welcome them if you see them at school on Friday or in the community over the weekend.
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Feb 1 - Mar 25
Parent's Choice Bursary Application Accepted

Thurs-Fri, Feb. 16-17
PD Day No School
Daycare Open

Mon, Feb. 20
Family Day
No School 
Daycare Closed

Wed, Feb. 22
Pre-K Fish Creek Library Field Trip
9-11:20 AM

Fri, Feb. 24
Grandparents' Day
8:15-10:30 AM

Fri, Mar. 3
Second Report Cards go Home

Thurs, Mar. 9
11:20 Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences 1-7 PM
Daycare Open

Fri, Mar. 10
PD Day
No School
Daycare Open

Sun, Mar. 12
Purim Carnival 
1 1:30AM-1PM
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Registration Packages for  2017/18 School Year
Registration packages were sent home and also emailed to parents this week.  Please note that Early Registration deadline is March 24.
Parent's Choice Bursary 2017/18
Once again, we are pleased to offer the Parent's Choice Bursaries for the 2017/18 school year. This year our intention is to award a total of 450 bursaries (renewals and new bursaries). The parameters for the program can be found on our website, www.theprossercharitablefoundation.ca .
There are some things which I wish to give special attention:
1)     Our mailing address is:
The Prosser Foundation
Parent's Choice Bursaries
201 908 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB   T2T 0A3
2)      On the application, under School Section, we have clarified the Tuition reported is the actual tuition for the student. Tuition does not include bussing, activity, supplies, etc. Any discounts (ie multiple students from same family) should also be deducted from the reported tuition.
3)      The income guideline for low income cut-off is used at the discretion of the selection committee. We do not want to discourage any family from applying.
4)      Printable applications are available on our website and must be mailed to our office.
5)      Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2017 to March 25, 2017.
6)      Selection will be made in the following order: 1:  renewals; 2: students new to the school (1st year offered preferred); 3: all others (by lottery).
7)      We anticipate an increase in the number of applications we will receive and ask that  they be checked for completeness before submission. Please ensure that all parts are filled in; that they are signed by both the Parent & school authority; and that each is accompanied with the back-up income documentation.
We look forward to working with you again this year.
Yours truly,
Kathy Prosser, Executive Director
The Prosser Charitable Foundation
Integrated Bursary Program 2017/18
Please click HERE for the 2017-18 IBP Application Form. Fill out the form online and click on the "submit" button, or print it, fill it out and submit it to Paula Egelnick at Federation offices in the JCC. For more information about the Integrated Bursary Program, click HERE. For any other questions, please call Paula at 403-444-3152.
Pharmacist Mr. Rajesky visit to Akiva
Thank you so much to Morah Marina and Morah Traci for inviting Mr. Allan Rajesky, father of Zack and Ben to come talk to the students in Grade 2 through 6  about medications and what a pharmacist does. It was a great presentation and the students loved making their own sunscreen. They learned about how pills can look like candy and how we have to be careful not to eat anything unless we are sure it is safe.  Thank you so much to Mr. Rajesky.

We are always looking for parents or relatives to come speak to students about their jobs, hobbies, or interests.  If you are interested or have an idea of someone who might be available, please let us know.






Winter Fun at Recess










Grade 5 Students Identifying Acids and Bases




Pre-school prepares for Purim




Pre-School and Kindergarten celebrating the completion of their Brachot unit with a Brachot Party!






 
 
Celebrating 100 days of school





 
 
HOJMI Gala Dinner '17 - Rabbi Shulman
Dear Friends,
 
Thank you to everyone who has already registered for the HOJMI Gala Dinner '17!

As you know, the Gala features our esteemed former Rabbi and renowned speaker Rabbi Moshe Shulman and honours HOJMI "Pioneers".

We are honoured to feature Rabbi Shulman, a very thoughtful and entertaining speaker. He is known for his weekly classes, which you can access here.
 
He will be speaking on the subject of Purim and the future of the Jewish community both in North America and in Israel.
 
We are also pleased to welcome Baila Shulman. Many of you will remember Baila's warmth and hospitality and we look forward to spending time with both her and Rabbi Shulman throughout the dinner.  

The event is an important fundraiser for our synagogue, and also an opportunity to celebrate our successes over the past year and our ongoing commitment to the development of traditional Judaism in our community.  

Please join us for cocktails, appetizers, a kosher chicken dinner and great raffle prizes. 
 
The deadline for registration is February 28, 2017.  Please get your forms into the shul office ASAP. Also we remind everyone to send in their HOJMI photos to be included in a special video presentation.

Don't miss this exciting event.
 
We look forward to seeing you there,
 
Judy and Eugene
Gala Dinner Co-Chairs
Sponsorship Opportunities at Akiva
Would you like to sponsor a school event in honour of a relative or friend?
There are many ways to sponsor activities or events at Akiva. 

Here are some ways:
A day of Hot Lunch $150
Holiday Assembly $180
Field Trip for a class $250 
Pre-School Snack $50
Library Books $36

For more information please see Rabbi Greenwald
Message from Morah Dianne
Dear Akiva Families,

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Please visit my website  and use the  Solution Tool  to find a product that is suitable for you. If you have any questions, please email me at  [email protected] .


This month, I am partnering with Akiva! If you become a Preferred Customer in February, a portion of sales will be donated to Akiva to support Jewish Education. You will also entered in a draw to win a full size  REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream.

I'm thrilled to be on this journey and I'm looking forward to serving you and your skincare needs!

Morah Dianne