Dear Parents,
Please make a note of the following information:
- Tomorrow is Game 2 for the Akiba-Schechter Stallions! Come cheer on our team as they play Chiaraville JV and Varsity on February 9, at 4:30 and 5:30 pm, respectively. Location: 425 Dempster Street, Evanston. Click here to order your Stallions hoodie or t-shirt. And, don't miss the Hyde Park Herald's coverage of the team in last week's issue. Go, Stallions!
- We interrupt the winter to provide you with Akiba Summer 2017 information! Check out our summer programs available for children 1-6 years old with our wonderful Akiba-Schechter teachers. Our prices have been frozen since 2015. Take advantage of our early bird discount for full day programs and apply by Feb. 24th.
- Parents of 5th/6th Graders: This is a reminder that tomorrow, your child will be going on a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry. Please remember to pack your child a disposable lunch, as the children will be returning to school after lunch is over.
- Conferences are coming! Here's what you need to know:
- Timing: Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17, 2017.
- On Thursday: No school for 1st through 8th graders. No bus service. The preschool is in session until 3:30. No Late Pick-Up.
- Grade School Conferences are Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Preschool Conferences are Thursday, 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- On Friday: No school for both grade school and preschool.
- Scheduling: Go to www.schoolbookings.net until 9:00 a.m on Monday, February 13. After that time we can try to fit you in, but no guarantees.
- Grade school parents, enter Event Code gg7s2.
- Preschool parents enter Event Code gvz7y. These codes are different from last year's codes, and you will need to re-enter your contact information.
- Enter your contact information, your children's names and their teachers. Choose when you will meet with them. The site will email you a schedule.
- If you need a reminder of your children's teachers, log in to the ParentsWeb, click on "School Schedule" then click on your children's names.
- Note: All grade school locations are subject to change. We will update the website if/when they change, and post the locations around the grade school.
- Childcare: The Hyde Park JCC is offering a Vacation Day on Thursday and Friday, February 16-17. For details, click here.
- Questions: Contact Miriam FP with any questions or concerns.
- Sibling Applications: If you have not yet submitted your sibling application, please do so as soon as possible. All younger siblings are required have applications and should be submitted online. Please contact Yelena Spector if you have any questions.
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Box Tops Needed! The deadline to receive money this school year from our Box Tops is February 24th. Our goal is to raise $1000.00 for the school. Please help! Box tops may be turned in to either office. Thanks for your support!
- Shabbat Dinner To Go: Please visit our Dinner to Go page on the website for the latest menu and instructions for ordering. 18% of sales go to the 8th grade Israel Trip. Last month, over $200 was credited to 8th grade funds!
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History Fair: To learn more about the program and the school's goals, deadlines, and the myriad resources for your child, go to our Akiba History Fair Website.
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