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May 11, 2018
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Sam V. and Brayden M!
Candle Lighting Havdala Times
May 11  - 8:56  PM    Candle Lighting
May 16 - 10:18  PM   Havdala 
Casino May 23 and May 24
Thank you so much to all those who volunteered to work at the upcoming casino. We now have all the volunteers required. 
Thank you so much to Michael Oiring for organizing this very important fundraiser for our school.
Fundraiser
Thank you to all those who have been helping to plan the Gala dinner by soliciting donations, ticket sales and planning the event. If you haven't yet participated, please purchase tickets and participate!
Morning Announcements and Anthems
Dear Parents,
Please encourage your children to be on time and in their classroom before the bell rings at 8:15 AM. The anthems begin when the bell rings and we ask everyone to please stand respectfully while the anthems are playing. Thank you
Yom Yerushalayim
Thank you to Mrs. Kaufman for arranging a meaningful Yom Yerushalyim assembly for our Grades 4-9 students. Thank you to Dr. Eliezer Segal for coming to share his wealth of knowledge and experiences with our students.

Thursday May 17th
Pre-School Graduation at Hojmi 9:00-10:00

Monday May 21
Shavuot. No School. 

Tuesday May 22
P.D. Day   No School.
Daycare Open

Wednesday May 23
Children's Festival 
Kindergarten and Grade 1

Thursday May 24
Children's Festival 
Pre-School

Sunday May 27th
Akiva Academy Fundraiser

Tuesday June 5
Annual General Meeting 7:30 PM

Wednesday June 6
Kindergarten Graduation at 2:45 PM

Tuesday June 12
Grade 6 and 9 Graduation at Hojmi
6:30 PM





Grade 1 Siddur Play
Our Grade 1 students put on a magnificent Siddur Play for their families and friends on Thursday. We are so proud of you on this very special occasion of receiving your very own siddur. Thank you so much to Morah Miller for organizing an amazing performance.






Men's Basketball
 
Akiva Academy Fundraiser
 
Provincial Acheivement Tests Schedule for Grades 6 and 9
                                                                                                              
Tuesday, May 8 (Grades 6 and 9)   9:00-11:00 English Language Arts Part A 
Thursday, June 14 (Grade 6)          9:00-10:00 Social Studies
Thursday, June 14 (Grade 9)          9:00-10:20 Social Studies
Friday, June 15 (Grade 6)               9:00-10:00 Science
Friday, June 15 (Grade 9)               9:00-10:15 Science
Monday, June 18 (Grade 6)            9:00-10:00 English Language Arts Part B 
Monday, June 18 (Grade 9)            9:00-10:15 English Language Arts Part B                Tuesday, June 19 (Grade 6)           9:00-10:15 Mathematics Parts A and B   
Tuesday, June 19 (Grade 9)           9:00-10:30 Mathematics Parts A and B    


Calgary Jewish Federation Events
Israeli Consul
The Israeli consul is coming on May 16! If you need to see the consul, for example, to renew children's passports, army deferral, life certificate, etc. please contact Judy Shapiro as soon as possible at [email protected]. To get on the appointment list, she will need the name, teudat zehut number, phone number and reason for needing an appointment.
 
 
PJ Library ® Family Get Together for Hebrew Speaking Families
Sunday May 27
10:30am - Noon | Calgary JCC
PJ Library invites you to our first PJ Library B'Ivrit program - meet other families and celebrate Shavuot
There will be a unique performance for the children and Hebrew songs, stories, crafts and snacks.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required online: jewishcalgary.org. by Thursday May 24th.
Register early as there are limited spaces available. For more information and details please contact Veronika Havkin 587-707-2077 or [email protected] . PJ Library programs are suitable for children under the age of 8.
 
 
 
Popsicles in the Park
Sunday June 10
11:00am - 2:00pm  |  Calgary JCC
PJ Library  ® Calgary and JAC invite you to the 9th annual Popsicles in the Park. Bring a picnic and your families and friends.
Butterfield Acres petting zoo, face painting, bubbles, jumpy house and so much more -- and of course free kosher popsicles.
No registration required. Everyone is welcome. No pets please.
 
 
 
Mission to Israel
This fall, October 17-24, celebrate Israel's 70th anniversary with a mission culminating at the General Assembly in Tel Aviv. Witness first hand the impact our work has on the country we helped establish. Registration will open soon. For more information, call Diana Kalef at 403-444-3154 or [email protected].
 
We want your art!
Federation is looking for new art selections to add to our Tribute Cards. Any Jewish theme is good, but a focus on Jewish Holidays would be even better! Must be original art from the artist. Please contact Irena Karshenbaum (ikarshenbaum@jewishcalgary.org, 403-537-8594) by May 31st.