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November 3, 2017
Early Friday Dismissal after school care from 2:30-3:30
Early Friday dismissal ( 2:30 PM) begins next week  Friday, November 10.

There have been requests from some parents for after school care on Fridays from 2:30-3:30. (Daycare goes till 3:30 on Fridays during early dismissal as well).
If you are interested please let the office know by  Wednesday. The cost would be no more than $140 per child ($10 x 14 weeks of early dismissal).  Depending on ages of  students and how many sign up will determine the type of program and cost that is offered.
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Adam C. and Ron K!
Lockdown
We had our first practice lockdown of the year in coordination with Calgary Police. It went very smoothly, and the officers were extremely impressed by the readiness of our students and staff. Thank you to CPS for coming to assist us in this very important procedure.

Mon, Nov. 6
Nursery and Pre-K Petland Field Trip

Mon, Nov. 6
Grades 4-8 Mother Daughter Paint Night
7:30 PM at Akiva

Tues, Nov. 7
Grade 6 YouthLink Program

Tues, Nov. 7
Board Meeting at 7:30PM

Fri, Nov. 10
Early Friday 2:30 PM Dismissal Begins

Fri, Nov. 17
First Report Cards Go Home
Chanukah Play Breakout
We had an amazing Chanukah Play breakout  on Monday afternoon as our Olympic Groups were challenged to do as many things as they could  in 3 minutes. The title of the play is "When the Clock Stopped". The theme and message of the play, is the value of time. The message really hit home as we saw how much we can accomplish in a very short time. Thank you to Grade 3 for giving us a preview of one of the songs from the play and to Eliezer Simcha for the technical support. Thank you so much once again to Morah Miller for producing such a meaningful opportunity for our school.
The Chanukah Concert will be in the newly renovated Akiva Gym on  Thursday December 14th at 6:30 PM. All students will be performing.  Please let the office know as soon as possible if your child(ren) will not be able to attend.




Shabbos Project
Thank you so much to Mrs. Halpern for organizing a spectacular weekend of meaningful Shabbos Project activities. We were so inspired by the Challah Bake,Group Mock Shabbat Meal, Shabbat afternoon groups and the culmination of a beautiful wekend with a Melava Malka Kumzitz at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laibie and Eleanor Doctor. Thank you so much to Rabbi and DD Safren for singing and playing, to Mia Ruby Bassin for a beautiful Dvar Torah, to Hanit Jacobs and the PTA for all their help, to Rabbi Halpern for sharing stories and songs at Seaudah Shlishit, to the Greenwald and Halpern families for hosting  groups in their homes on Shabbat and to everyone who attended to make these events so meaningful and special.








Raising Your Child to be a Mench
Thank you so much to Dr. David Pelcovitz  for coming to visit our school and for the several talks he gave in his short visit here. We had meaningful talks with parents in the morning, teachers at lunch time, and for the community in the evening. Thank you to everyone who came out in the inclement weather. For those who were not able to make it, we hope to post video and audio of his talks on our website in the near future.
 
Thank you so much to CHW Haddasah WIZO for sponsoring his visit. Thank you to all those who donated to the Chanukah Toy Drive. If you would like to donate but did not have a chance, there will be collection boxes at the Jewish Film Festival and the JCC for the next few weeks.


Grade 1 and 5 Learn about Zones of Regulation
This week for Health, the grade one and five students had the opportunity to work in collaboration with each other as buddies to learn about the Zones of Regulation. This buddy system is meant to give the grade five's an opportunity to demonstrate leadership and allows for potential role models for the grade one students. Miss. Thiessen and Ms. Waseem created a lesson plan to help motivate the students to self-regulate themselves while at school. The students worked very well together and benefited from this buddy system. They had a lot of fun creating their own posters and skits, as well as using coloured blocks to regulate themselves throughout the day.




Recess


Grade 3's testing the strength and stability of different pillars in their building unit


The first stories in the Torah come alive in Pre-school


Adult Child Learning
Motzai Shabbat Adult Child Learning returns next week Saturday Night November 11 till the end of January. It takes place each week 20 minutes after Shabbat ends at House of Jacob for half an hour. Come study Torah together with your children for 20 minutes followed by refreshments and a ten minute story. Bring your own materials to study or use the books and materials that will be provided. For adults and children of all ages. 

Please note time change: Grades 4-8 Mother Daughter Paint Night November 6, 2017

Snake Plants Fundraiser


SPUD Fundraiser - Produce delivered right to your door!

UJA Cell-a-Thon
If you have not participated in a UJA cell-a-thon this year we ask all families to participate at least once. We also encourage every family to donate to the campaign. Even a small amount to show our appreciation for Federation support to our school.
Please see the note below from Irena Karshenbaum. Thank you.

Hello to our Partner Agencies!  
We've scheduled two more cell-a-thons and would really appreciate your support in getting some volunteers out from your agencies for:  
Wednesday, November 8  and  Wednesday, November 22 at  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
at Calgary JCC.   A light dinner will be provided .   Please RSVP to me.

Thank you!  
Irena
Chabad Events
  • Great Debates in Jewish History: www.myJLI.ca
  • Abraham's Worry - Part of Torah Studies Season One: www.myJLI.ca
  • CKids Calgary! - The place for fun, creative Judaism: www.ChabadAlberta.org/CKids
     
  • Save the Date:
    • 29th Annual Calgary Community Menorah Lighting - Tues. Dec. 12th at Calgary City Hall
    • Camp Gan Israel Winter Camp - Winter Break 2017
Calgary Jewish Federation Events
UJA Cellathon
November 8 & 22,  6:30-8:30pm
Please donate a bit of your time to be a canvasser for UJA! Light dinner provided. Call Irena Karshenbaum to sign up:  403-537-8594 or  [email protected]
 
Ambivalence, Association, & Avoidance as Christian Responses to Nazis
Thursday November 9, 7:00-9:00pm
The Calgary Council of Christians and Jews invites you to an awe-inspiring evening on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Night of Broken Glass. Dr. Kyle Jantzen, Professor of History and Program Chair (History) at Ambrose University is an authority on the German churches in the Third Reich. His presentation will complement the depictions in United Against Genocide, a travelling exhibit on loan from the Montreal Holocaust Museum that highlights the Armenian, Cambodian, and Rwandan Genocides, and the Holocaust (Shoah). Exhibit open  7:30am-midnight. No charge. Refreshments served. Registration required - signup at  jewishcalgary.org.
 
JAC Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday November 10, 5:30pm
Join JAC for a Family Shabbat Dinner, including wine, challah and a craft activity for the kids!
 
PJ Library Chag Sameach Havdalah
Saturday, November 18, 5:45 - 7:00pm, Calgary JCC
Join us as we celebrate the end of Shabbat and look forward to a new week.
Learn about Shabbat and the special traditions of Havdalah.
Songs, stories, special crafts and bedtime snacks.
There is no charge, but registration is required. Contact Kathie Wainer:  403-537-8592,  [email protected]
PJ Library programs are geared to children under the age of eight.
 
ShalomYYC, Newcomers Meet and Greet , Pizza Party Fun Lunch
Sunday, November 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Let's welcome all the new members of Jewish Calgary with a pizza party with dancing, games, information and lots of fun!
 
UJA JAC Gala
Saturday December 2, 7:00pm, Festival Hall
Come have a great time in the "City of Stars" with a fun money casino, drinks, appetizers, 50/50, and a lot of amazing raffles prizes! All this fun helps support our community through Federation's UJA campaign. Register at  jewishcalgary.org