You should be receiving registration packets this coming week. The early bird registration rate will be in effect till  March 16. All returned packages will be entered in a weekly raffle for a toque with the new Akiva logo!  IBP applications are available here.

Thank you to all the parents who came to the fundraiser kick off meeting at the Ullmans  on Tuesday night. There was a lot of positive energy and collaboration and we look forward to a great event and fundraising campaign. We are looking for full participation from our families and there are many opportunities to get involved. Please let Michael Ullman know how you would like to help.

Thank you to the Ullmans for hosting. The next meeting will be at Akiva on  February 27th at 8 PM.

Purim, the most high-spirited of the Jewish holidays - is on its way! As you prepare for the costumes, carnivals, and Purim feasts let us prepare your mishloach manot packages. The Purim Mitzvah of mishloach manot - translated as "the giving of portions" - reminds us the being a Jew means being part of a community and celebrating our traditions together.

• Fill out the order form listing the people that you would like to send mishloach manot packages to. No need to provide address information for in-town orders, just list the names of the recipients and we will do the rest!
• The cost is $7.50 per name
• The deadline for ordering is Tuesday, February 20, 2018 along with your payment.

• Due to the growth of the city, there are some addresses that are difficult to reach due to distance. You will be given the option to deliver the package yourself or send a card for those locations we are unable to deliver to.
• Deliveries cannot be made to the downtown core.
• If you would like to deliver your own mishloach manot but would like us to assemble them for you, please make a note of this on your order form.
• Reciprocal orders are available, please let us know if you would like to return the mitzvah and send a mishloach manot package to all those who send to you.

Once again, we are pleased to offer the Parent's Choice Bursaries for the 2018/19 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. 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.
2. 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. The guidelines can be found under the News/Events tab on our website.
3. Printable applications are available on our website or see Mr. Hadden. Hand in completed applications to Mr. Hadden.
4. Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2018 to March 23, 2018.
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. If multiple students are applying from the same family, only one copy of financial documentation is required.

We look forward to working with you again this year.

Yours truly,

Kathy Prosser, Executive Director

The Prosser Charitable Foundation

On Friday, February 23rd, all grandparents, surrogate grandparents and parents 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 welcome introduction at approximately 8:40 followed by amazing activities in the classrooms. Grandparents and parents are encouraged to participate along with their grandchildren.  

 

Morning Schedule

 

8:15-8:35 - Tefillah

 

8:40-8:50 - Welcome Assembly

 

8:50-9:15 - Period #1 - Classroom Time - Grandparents spend time in the classrooms.

 

9:15-9:40 - Period #2 - Classroom Time - Grandparents spend time in the classrooms.

 

9:40-10:05 - Period #3

 

10:05-10:30 - Period #4

 

10:30-11:00 - Refreshments (cake, coffee, and juice) will be served at around 10:30 to conclude our special day.

 

11:00-11:20 - Clean-up