MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2017
Welcome to the Temple Beth Ami Parent Committee's monthly newsletter.  It's everything you need to know about parent sponsored fun,  at your fingertips. 
THANK YOUS


  • THANK YOU to Marsha Ackerman for coordinating hot lunch for us these last few years.  We appreciate her seeking out a creative, healthy food solution and her hard work with SmartLunches on behalf of our community. 

  • THANK YOU to Rachel Azoff and Jackie Stief for organizing a colorful Bet Tot Shabbat Dinner. 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Friday, February 24th - Community Shabbat

Wednesday, March 8th - Parent Committee Purim Carnival (during school)

Sunday, March 12th - Temple Purim Carnival

Wednesday, March 14th - TBANS Closed (teacher conferences) childcare option below!

Thursday, March 16th - Parent Committee Meeting

Friday, March 17th - Community Shabbat

Thursday, March 23rd - Shop & Eat Your Heart Out

Thursday, March 30th - Gimel Community Day

Friday, March 31st - Exodus Day 

Monday-Tuesday, April 3-4 - Bet Passover Workshops

Wednesday, April 5 - Gimel Seders

Thursday, April 6 - Dalet Seders

Friday- Monday, April 7-17 - School Closed (Spring Break and Passover)

Tuesday, April 11 - Temple Family Festival Celebration (Passover)

Thursday, April 20 - Parent Committee Meeting

Sunday, April 23 - Mah Jongg Mania

Monday - Friday,  April 24-28 - Professional Photography Sessions

Friday, April 28 - Community Shabbat

ONGOING PROGRAMS
TEACHER APPRECIATION COMMITTEE - The committee provides a little something special each month to thank the teachers and staff for all they do.

For February..... 
Liza Bragin decorates delicious heart cookies for our teachers.  
Teachers received heart clip magnets that say "Teaching Minds & Touching Hearts."
 
CLICK LINKS FOR FLYERS:

Discount Card - The $20 card has discounts at TONS of local stores.

Labels Fundraiser - get labels for your kids items for the school year .

WHAT'S NEW?
CHAPTER CHATS

Paula will be hosting a series of Parent Education topics for discussion based on the book, Children Live What They Learn (based on the famous poem by the same name).  The first is February 28 at 9:45.  Child care will be provided for those with little ones.   Reading the chapter is NOT necessary to attend the discussion. But if you are so inclined...


MARCH MADNESS  

Adam Zimmerman will be coordinating another year of brackets to benefit the Nursery School.  Sign up for the pool and you will not only support the nursery school, but if your teams get lucky, you could win a prize!  More details to come.

PARENT CONFERENCE CHILD CARE
 
Megan Treby will be available to provide complimentary child care during your 30-MINUTE parent conference on March 15.  CLICK HERE to sign up via SignUp Genius.  For those who need child care for longer than 30 minutes Megan is available at $10/hour.  Sign up on THIS LINK  and make check out to TBANS to give to Jill on March 15.  

  
NEW HOT LUNCH

Unfortunately, with the launch of SmartLunchesJr., SmartLunches could no longer keep meals in accordance with our clergy's guidelines for Kashrut in the Temple.  The last day for SmartLunches delivery will be February 28.  We plan to offer hot lunch 2 days a week via Potomac Pizza starting in March .  Please look for a flyer and registration form on March 1.  We are actively seeking a dedicated volunteer who is passionate about nutrition to help organize hot lunch for the 2017-2018 school year.  Please email us if you are interested.


SHOP AND EAT YOUR HEART OUT

A ladies evening of shopping, socializing, food and fundraising supporting two great non-profit organizations - our own beloved  Temple Beth Ami Nursery School  and  Sharsheret,a  charitable organization that was selected by members of our community because of the support and insight the organization provides to Jewish women and families living with cancer.   Come for dinner, just shopping or both!

You may register using cash/check with this form or by using a credit card online via the link below (credit card fees applied):http://www.shopandeat2017.eventbrite.com


PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN SHEINTAL 

Is it SPRING?  We can't wait!  TBANS alumni parent Lauren Sheintal will be offering beautiful professional outdoor spring photo sessions for our families the week of April 24-28 (see some of her work featured below).  Look for her flyer and sign ups coming in March. 

WHAT'S NEW AT TEMPLE BETH AMI?
PURIM GIFT PROJECT
Login to Chaverweb to send a Purim gift box to friends and family at TBA.  You can even send to the TBANS faculty as a group!  Deadline is Feb.26

MEGILLETTE AND PARADE
Friday, March 10 6:30pm

SHPIEL
Saturday, March 11 7pm

FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 12 11am-1pm
$10/child
$12/non-member child
Under 2: free
Enter through the Chapel entrance      



TBA PLAYERS PRESENT...
Guys and Dolls
Saturday, March 4 8pm
Sunday, March 5 2pm and 6pm
Tickets available in advance in the Temple office, or at the door.





HEALTHY LIVING MADE EASY
Sunday, March 19 2-3:30pm
Join TBANS Parent and Fitness Expert, Laurent Amzallag along with nutritionist Jay Vilar for an interactive family event.  Intended for families with Children in grades K-5.


GOLF OUTING
15th Annual Brotherhood Golf Outing
to benefit Rebuilding Together
Tuesday, May 9 11am
Worthington Manor Golf Club, Urbana
Day includes range, carts, snacks, lunch, dinner and awards!
pghcatnor@yahoo.com


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT TBA KICKOFF TO SUMMER CARNIVAL - Can you help TBANS provide awesome children's activities at this June 4th event.  The Kick Off to Summer committee is seeking sponsors for face painters, balloon artists, squeals on wheels, sports sponsorship, and more!  If you are interested in sponsoring one of the vendors/activities, or if you would like to volunteer your time on the day of the event, please contact Kate at  katewernick@yahoo.com

STAY IN TOUCH
   
Parent Committee Meetings...

just got cooler - THEMED SNACKS AND COCKTAILS AND NEW COMMUNITY BUILDING KEHILLAH TIME AT EACH MEETING.  

Typically held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm, these meetings are a time to discuss upcoming events, reflect on successes and challenges and brainstorm new ideas. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!  Your input is crucial to our success. 

Dates of upcoming meetings: 

March 16th

April 20th

May 18th

TBANS TALK
TBANS_Talk (the Nursery School Listserv) is a private forum for sharing useful information and reminders. Please sign up so you can receive the latest news about Parent Committee events and other happenings in our school community. For TBANS (current and alumni) only.  Visit the nursery school's website  HERE
and scroll down to the "Nursery School Listserv" heading to enter your email address for admittance. 

FACEBOOK
Look for TBANS on Facebook for updates and news.

EMAIL US

CHECK YOUR CHILD'S BAG
Flyers, forms, and invitations often go home in your child's school bag.  Don't forget to take a peak inside!

VISIT US IN THE LOBBY
We table throughout the year...discount cards, shop and eat airbrush sales, photography sign ups, raffles, kidstuff books...all sorts of good stuff.  Come on in and see what's new!

IDEAS WANTED!
Every Parent Committee program started as an idea from a parent like you.
Have an idea for something new?  Let us know!!!


Contact us with any questions at:
tbanspc@gmail.com
Sarah Weinstein, Parent Committee Co-chair 2015-2017
Kate Wernick, Parent Committee Co-chair 2016-2018