Friday, December 28, 2018 ~ כ' טבת תשע״ט Friday Candle-lighting: 4:17 PM ~ פרשת שמות

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The Yeshiva Har Torah Education Committee is a group of lay leaders, representing various communities and grade levels within the school, who meet regularly during the school year with the administration, in an advisory capacity, about matters impacting students’ educational experience. The current list of members is here: https://www.hartorah.org/apps/pages/educationcommittee The Education Committee met last week. The topics addressed were as follows: Update on new academic programs: Two new programs were presented. The first was the new drama program, provided by Envision Theater. This year it encompasses (1) a 4th grade “upstander” curriculum, and (2) a middle school drama elective, which the school hopes will result in an end-of-year production. The second new program presented was Makerspace, currently offered in Grades 1-3. In this creative space, otherwise known as a 21st Century STEAM lab, children work collaboratively to solve relevant problems by building prototypes. This program will expand, especially once there is improved dedicated space in the forthcoming expansion. Update on MAP testing: The school is replacing Terra Nova exams with computer-based MAP testing this school year. MAP testing typically occurs three times per year and allows teachers to track an individual student’s progress against him/herself, in addition to comparing students to national norms. This year, the school ran a pilot test with 3rd and 5th graders this fall. Things learned from that pilot will be used as the school rolls out the testing to Grades 1-7 this winter and spring. Discussion regarding Curriculum Night: YHT is having a curriculum night on February 25th. Rather than covering the entire curriculum, the intent is to do a deep dive into one particular aspect of the curriculum each year. This year’s Curriculum Night will be about literacy in Grades 1-4. An Education Committee sub-committee is in formation and will assist the administration with planning the night. All parents are encouraged to attend. Assistant Principal search: After a distinguished career in Jewish Education, Rabbi Silverman is retiring after this school year. A search for a new Assistant Principal is in progress. YHT has received significant interest and is currently vetting the candidates. Developing a contact guide for parents: The school is working on a guide for who parents should contact when different kinds of issues arise. Feedback was solicited from the committee regarding what types of issues are typical and need to be included.

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON AT YHT?

CHECK OUT A FEW OF THIS WEEK'S YHT FACEBOOK POSTS!

Gr. 6-8 Harry Friedman Parent Child Day of Learning The Buddy Bench is Taking Shape Chagigot HaChumash for 2E and 2M Peek into Mrs. Lermer's 7-3 Science Lab Peek into Morah Sagit's Class Peek into 1st Grade Peek into NS Kindergarten Parsha Pajama Party SKA Visits Girls' Mishmar Early Childhood Learns about Emergency Services

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, DATES AND REMINDERS

ATTENTION PARENTS: IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER Please DO NOT send any drinks in glass bottles to school with your children. They pose a serious safety hazard. Thank you!

ATTENTION PARENTS: We do our best to accommodate your dismissal changes. Please make sure to email  dismissal@hartorah.org  with any requests.  Monday through Thursday by 2:15pm and Friday by 11:30am .  We will not be able to honor your changes after those times.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?  CLICK   HERE   FOR THE  DECEMBER LUNCH MENU CLICK HERE FOR THE JANUARY LUNCH MENU WEEKLY TABLE TALK AND PODCAST! CLICK  HERE  FOR THE TABLE TALK CLICK  HERE FOR THE TABLE TALK PODCAST (NEW!)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: ~DECEMBER~ December 31: Gr. K-8 3:45 Dismissal with Friday Busing (NO QUEENS OR ROSLYN BUSING) ~JANUARY~ January 1: New Year's Day - NO SESSIONS January 9: 2nd Grade Math Fair, 9:30AM January 15: Math Olympiads, Grades 5-6 January 16: Math Olympiads, Grades 7-8 January 17-27: Mid-Winter Vacation - NO SESSIONS January 28: Classes Resume, Lice Check January 29: Gr. K-8 3:45 Dismissal with Friday Busing

PTA CORNER

HAKARAT HATOV

The PTA extends a huge thank you to all those who have volunteered their time and talents so far this year. We couldn’t do it without you!

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MAZAL TOV

Mazal tov to Mara and Dan McCrossin on the birth of their son, Finley Gabriel (Ephraim Gavriel) ! Mazal tov to Alumni Parents Perry and Iris Finkelman, aunt Emily ('08) and uncle Zachary ('14), and big siblings Liam (2B) and Zoe (KE)! Mazal tov to Betty and Jake Arjang on the birth of their daughter! Mazal tov to big siblings Yonatan (3Z) and Akiva (KE)! Mazal tov to YHT Parents Rise and Aryeh Ciment on their daughter Gabriella's engagement to Elly Deutsch of Woodmere! Mazal tov to Gabriella's siblings Leora, Yoni, Aviva and Tamar (4N)! Mazal tov to Akiva Schiff ('09) on his engagement to Talia Edelman of West Hempstead! Mazal tov to Alumni Parents Beth and Jerry Schiff and to Akiva's sister, Tova ('05)! Mazal tov to Talya (former YHT teacher) and Rabbi Yoni ('03) Mandelstam on the birth of their son! Mazal tov to grandparents, YHT Alumni Parents, Sue (Past YHT President) and Arnold Mandelstam, uncles and aunts Michael ('98) and Lauren, and Raphi ('00) and Ashley, siblings Shani and Noam, and cousins Gabriella (4N), Ayla (1D), Eliana, and Aliza! Mazal tov to Rebecca ('02) and Sam Packer on the birth of their son in Israel! Mazal tov to grandparents, Karen (YHT Director of Curricular and Professional Initiatives) and Roy Simon!

PARNAS HAYOM

THIS WEEK’S LEARNING WAS SPONSORED BY  SETH AND JILL GOLDSTEIN IN HONOR OF THE YAHRTZEIT OF SETH’S GREAT-GRANDFATHER  HARRY FISCHEL ישראל אהרון בן נחמן     YISRAEL AHARON BEN NACHMAN             MAY OUR LEARNING BRING MERIT TO HIS NESHAMA

WEDNESDAY’S LEARNING WAS SPONSORED  IN MEMORY OF  דבורה בת משה   DEVORAH BAT MOSHE MAY OUR LEARNING BRING MERIT TO HER NESHAMA

BARUCH DAYAN HA'EMET

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Eliyahu Braun, ע"ה, beloved father of YHT Alumni Parent, Mr. Yitz Braun, and grandfather of Daniel/Eliezer ('96). Shiva will be observed at the Braun residence through Tuesday morning, January 1, at 69-31 171st Street, Flushing, NY 11365. (718) 591-9297 Minyanim: Shacharit: Daily at 8:00 AM Mincha: Thursday at 4:20 PM Friday at 2:00 PM Sunday and Monday at 4:25 PM May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Contributions can be made in Mr. Eliyahu Braun's memory by clicking the following link: http://www.hartorah.org/apps/pages/donatenow To send a sympathy card, please contact Roya Samuels at  royasamuels@yahoo.com .

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