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18 Adar
5777 / March 16, 2017
Ki Tisa
Exodus 30:11-34:35
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K-12 Education Program Newsletter 3/16/17
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The PTBE Purim Celebration and Carnival was a huge success thanks to so many parents, teens, and 5th/6th graders who helped make it a joyful Purim celebration for our children and community last Sunday. A special thanks to Brotherhood and BEW for the wonderful food.
Chag Purim Sameach,
Rabbi Lisa
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Upcoming Sessions:
6th Grade Parent B'nai Mitzvah Orientation - Tonight, Thursday, Mar. 16 7:00-8:00
Gesher
- Saturday, Mar. 18 9:00am-noon "This Shabbat Rocks!"
No Rishonim or Hebrew Sunday, Mar. 19
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
- Monday-Wednesday, Mar. 20-23
Tiyul - Sunday, Mar. 19 12:30-3:00pm Excursion
WNP Middle School - Wednesday, Mar. 22 6:00-8:00pm
WNP Confirmation - Wednesday, Mar. 22 7:00-8:30pm
Rishonim Shabbat BaBayit (in the Home) - Friday, Mar. 24
Gesher - Saturday, Mar. 25 3:45-6:00pm
Rishonim - Sunday, Mar. 26 9:00-11:15am (4th/5th Grade Family Program)
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew - Sunday-Wednesday Mar. 26-29
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GESHER
Saturday, March 18 9:00am-noon - We warmly welcome Elana Jagoda Kaye back to"This Shabbat Rocks!" which begins in the Sanctuary at 9:00am. Join us for bagels on the patio at 9:45am followed by a very special learning session with our artist in residence, Josh Nelson.
Next session: Saturday, March 25 3:45-6:00pm - Shema Pajama Party! Kids can dress in pajamas and parents should where comfortable clothes for yoga. More Gesher information here...
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RISHONIM
Reminder: No Rishonim THIS Sunday, March 19 - Our teachers and madrichim will be participating in a day of learning at PTS with INCLUDE. Since there is no Rishonim scheduled, we invite you to attend "This Shabbat Rocks!" service on Saturday, March 18 at PTBE from 9:00-9:45am. Join us for a musical Shabbat service with special guest Josh Nelson along with Elana Jagoda and her band. Stay for bagels and coffee after services. Always open to the community!
Deadline to RSVP TODAY! Rishonim Shabbat BaBayit (in the Home) Friday, March 24 6:00pm - Shabbat BaBayit (in the Home) is returning! You will have the opportunity to meet other Rishonim families with similar age children, share in Shabbat blessings, learn a little and enjoy dinner together! In order for this event to happen, we need enough host families (hosting does not mean doing all the cooking, just opening your home). If you are able to host dinner in your home, please indicate this on the link. Once we have determined the number of host families and participants, we will match families together and you will receive more information. Please RSVP here Today, March 16.
Next session: Sunday, March 26 9:00-11:15 am - K/1st begins in the Sanctuary and 2nd-5th begin in class. 4th and 5th grade parents please join us to participate in a passover program called "Escape from Egypt." Based on popular "Escape Rooms", families will have to work together to find clues and solve puzzles to see if they make it from slavery to freedom! Learn more here...
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TIYUL
THIS Sunday, March 19 12:30-3:00pm - Our excursion will be to Sawyer Camp Trail. We will meet at the trailhead at 12:30pm which is located at the intersection of Crystal Springs Rd. and Skyline Blvd. If you know you will be absent, please email Rabbi Lisa at rabbilisa@ptbe.org so we are not waiting for you. Please bring a water bottle, a bagged lunch and wear sneakers! (Please do not bring additional outdoor toys.) Learn more here...
Next session: Sunday, April 23 12:30-3:00pm at PTBE - Pizza lunch will be served.
Additional Resources:
Reflection sheets for At Home activities can be found here
Need ideas for At Home Activities? Try these books or movies.
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3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
No Hebrew Sunday, March 19
Monday-Wednesday, March 20-22
Sunday-Wednesday, March 26-29
Hebrew Students - Please continue to practice! Our teachers have created home practice assignments for their classes. Learn more here...
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WNP Middle School
6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah Parent Orientation TONIGHT 7:00-8:00pm @PTBE - We look forward to seeing you tonight for an information session hosted by the clergy. You will receive your B'nai Mitzvah Handbook upon arrival.
WNP Middle School Wednesday, March 22 6:00-8:00pm - This will be our first night of the new electives for all 7th and 8th graders. If your child missed WNP on 3/15, please fill out and return this elective sheet to Kim by Sunday, 3/19. Dinner will be Chinese food. Learn more here...
Next session: Wednesday, March 29 6:00-8:00pm
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WNP High School
Confirmation Only Wednesday, March 22 @PTBE 7:00-8:30pm - Students will meet in the Library.
Next session: Wednesday, April 19 7:00-8:30pm @PJCC
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PTBE & Beyond
Include's Day of Learning, Sunday, March 19 9:00am-1:00pm at Peninsula Temple Sholom - Join us for this special event featuring keynote speakers Denise and Neil Jacobson. Learn more here...
“Campership” Grants Available for Jewish Summer Youth Programs - Again this year, we are supporting PTBE children and teens who wish to attend Jewish summer camps and Israel programs. Grants come from a variety of sources in the temple. All grants are need-based and made on a rolling basis, with an application deadline of March 31. Please click here for the application, and contact Eric Stone (estone@ptbe.org) with any questions.
Sign up for a Summer of Jewish Adventure, Friendship & Living - URJ Camp Newman’s overnight summer camp gives 3rd-12th graders the chance to form lifelong friends, seek adventure, discover Judaism, explore their passions, develop new skills—and have a TON OF FUN. Watch our camp video at CampNewman.org/summer-camp to see camp in action – or ask your rabbis all about camp! Visit our website for dates & rates, our first-time camper guide & summer F.A.Q., and more.
Friendship Circle Summer Camp - Summer is just around the corner and Friendship Circle is offering a one of a kind two week summer day camp experience specifically for Children and Teens with Special Needs. Camp will be held at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto from July 31-August 11! An early bird registration discount for our action-packed summer camp is available until April 1! For more information and to register visit: www.BayAreaFC.org/camp or e-mail us at office@BayAreaFC.org or call us at 650-858-6990. Learn more here.
JCC Maccabi Sports Camp - Our middle school and Rishonim students have heard presentations from JCC Maccabi Sports Camp, an overnight Jewish Sports Camp located in Atherton. Many of our students were very enthusiastic and expressed interest in this camp experience. If you’d like to know more, please contact Josh Steinharter at josh@maccabisportscamp.org, or check out the website at www.maccabisportscamp.org.
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We gratefully acknowledge a grant from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund to support scholarships for our educational programs.
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