Monthly Dateline Newsletter
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Columbus Torah Academy Monthly Dateline
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In Parshat Shemini the Torah provides a list of kosher and non-kosher animals. The Torah states that for an animal to be kosher it must have totally split hooves and chew its cud. The Torah then proceeds to list four different animals that are not kosher because they do not have one of these two required signs. The camel, even though it chews its cud, is not kosher because it does not have split hooves. Another example the Torah mentions is the pig that despite the fact that it has split hooves, it is not kosher because it does not chew its cud.
Rabbi Frand cites a Medrash that points out in each example of a non kosher animal, the Torah first highlights the kosher sign of the animal before identifying the reason why it is not kosher. The obvious question is why is it relevant that these animals have kosher features if they are ultimately not kosher? Having one kosher feature does not render the animal less kosher than an animal that has neither feature? If the animal is ultimately not kosher then the kosher feature is meaningless. Our question to ponder is what message is the Torah conveying by describing the kosher feature? Why doesn’t the Torah cut to the point of stating that the animal is not kosher?
The Medrash continues that even when the Torah is informing us that an animal is not kosher it goes out of the way to share a positive description of the animal. In each case, the Torah first tells us a positive trait about the animal before declaring it not kosher. Rabbi Frand explains, we learn from the Medrash that if G-d sees fit when educating us about a non-kosher animal to find a redeeming attribute, then how much more so when we observe each other. We learn from the Medrash that when we first meet someone or size up a situation it is critical to find the positive before we focus on the challenges. CTA is a place of learning and growing. It is my hope that we impart to our students to feel encouraged to look at each situation and every new friend as an opportunity and not to feel overwhelmed or afraid of new experiences or challenges.
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FROM THE DESK OF ELIZA DELMAN, UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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By Eliza Delman, Upper School Principal
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State Testing Begins at CTA on March 26th
This is our 3rd year with computer-based state testing. Most of us miss the convenience of paper and pencil, but we’re happy to report that students seem to have no trouble adapting to the 21st century format.
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High School Workshop on Drugs and Alcohol
Two counselors from Maryhaven treatment facility addressed high school students on Thursday, March 14th. Students had the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time. The legalization of marijuana has put cannabis in the daily news, and many people are confused about potential dangers and whether or not they’re being exaggerated. One of the counselors, a recovered addict, went through Maryhaven’s treatment program herself. She shared parts of her story with the Upper School, presenting an authentic and honest narrative of addiction and recovery. Most everyone in the room was both moved and enlightened.
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Purim in the Upper School
It was a truly joyous and positive day in the Upper School. Two Purim videos were showcased; we all loved seeing the finished products. So many of us played small pieces in each video but didn’t know how the pieces were being sewn together. The Film Studies class video, directed by Mr. Guinan with sound work from Mr. Spurlock, gave the students invaluable hands-on experience with so many aspects of production. Check it out at https://youtu.be/8YmNR8AmCso. For their Purim Shpiel video, the 11th grade Halacha class played up inside jokes in the school that we all recognized and enjoyed. You can view at https://youtu.be/WKfbaSsAgx8.
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CTA at AIPAC
Thanks to JewishColumbus for bringing 8 CTA high school students and one CTA teacher to the AIPAC Policy Conference. Our students heard world class speakers and leaders advocate for Israel and learned more about the American political landscape as it relates to the relationship with Israel. Pictured left to right: David Benmoshe, Rabbi Chaim Davies, David Benzaquen, Dov Myers, Moshe Metz, Akiva Epstein, Drew Samuelson, Avigayil Rosenberg, Sahar Import.
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NEWS FROM THE UPPER SCHOOL JUDAIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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#GreatestPurimEver
This Adar at CTA might have been the greatest since Shushan. The Upper School kicked-off the month with learning about Chassidus with Rabbi Zalman and Sarah Deitsch from OSU Chabad - thank you, again, Deitschs!
Purim day began with a davening like none other; 5th through 12th grade all gathered together in the shul for a full davening and Megilla. We were honored to have some parents and members of the community join us. Following davening, Upper School had an especially yummy breakfast. Thank you, Mrs. Tanenbaum!
The 7th grade jumped right into running a spectacular carnival for grades K-6. Way to go 7th graders! The 8th grade joined the High School for a dynamic morning organized by Rabbi Savage. The first hour featured a round-robin of special guest presenters; Rabbi Birnhack of the Kollel, Meir and Michal Perlmutter and Paul Zwelling. Thank you to of our presenters!
Next, both Mr. Guinan’s Film Class and Rabbi Savage’s Halacha class each presented a special Purim video they produced. You can check out all the Purim Fun including links to the two videos at https://conta.cc/2JFdAcq For the last hour, grades 7-12 (and teachers) gathered together in the gym for a “Silent DJ” dance party. Check out this video:
It was a great start for a great Purim and hopefully only continued simcha!
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By Rabbi Zecharia Weitz, Upper School Judaic Studies Coordinator
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FROM THE DESK OF NICOLE MILLER, LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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By Nicole Miller, Lower School Principal
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Induction Program for new teachers
The monthly new teacher Induction program continued in March as we read Teach like a Champion. We talked about pacing within a lesson. Pacing is so important to make sure we have a high percentage of student engagement. We talked about how to work the clock, change the pace, have clear starts and clear endings in a lesson, and ensure all hands are up in a lesson so that every minute of learning matters. Pacing can be applied in every subject area: Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies to support student success. Pictured are teachers looking at their lesson for the day to measure the pace of the lesson.
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PBIS Around Campus
We are excited to announce that Northrup & Associates will hold workshops for students on Zones of Regulation. As the state is developing social-emotional standards,
Presenter, Kristen Bachmann, describes the classes as follows: “The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum designed to foster self-regulation and emotional control. “Behaving oneself” requires our students to carry out a desirable action while simultaneously thinking, monitoring, and controlling their behavior. The program provides teachers and parents with very clear instructions to guide their students through a set of sequenced lessons, encouraging students to learn about their own regulation system and how they can adjust it. The Zones curriculum uses four colors to help students visually and verbally self-identify how they are functioning in the moment given their emotions and states of alertness. Lessons are designed to help students understand their different internal emotions, sensory needs, and thinking patterns that result in each student shifting from one zone to another. Students then explore a variety of tools (sensory supports, calming techniques, and thinking strategies) that they can use to regulate what zone they are in and are taught when, why, and how to use their tools.”
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Sensory Hallways
Recently, the kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade hallways have been transformed to accommodate the need for children to move their bodies. Within the school day, many children struggle to maintain focus during their learning. Children often put so much effort into trying not to fidget or disrupt their learning and the learning of others, it’s easy to see why it’s hard to give full attention to the classwork. Studies show that there are many benefits to moving your bodies between learning.
A 2013 report from the Institute of Medicine concluded that children who are more active ‘show greater attention, have faster cognitive processing speed and perform better on standardized academic tests than children who are less active.’
The two hallways at CTA are being piloted and as teachers notice a child who needs to stretch or move, they can send a child into the hallway for a “break.” Data is being collected so we can determine if this is a benefit – so far, the numbers are compelling. Not only can this help those “wiggly” students, it’s also helping as a preventative measure, trying to nip disruptive behavior in the bud. All students are able to utilize these movement breaks during the school day and coaching is provided so they understand how and when it’s appropriate to take that break when they may be feeling hyped up, anxious or overstimulated, or just need a break. See below for a link to a recent news story highlighting the benefits of movement breaks during school and stay tuned for more information about this exciting new Lower School pilot program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4q8dNwsR3E
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PBIS celebrations
First, 2nd and 3rd grade have earned lunch with the principal. First grade will eat with Mrs. Miller in April. Mrs. Tanenbaum does not disappoint! She made us pizza, slices of cucumbers, strawberries, brownies and lemonade for a special treat! Great job 1st and 3rd grade. The 6th graders volunteered to help!
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General Studies Around Campus
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Kindergarten
Each kindergarten student wrote an autobiography. Following the writing process from rough draft to final edited product. We learned about famous inventors, dancers, and chocolate creators through reading their biographies. Pictured are some of our autobiographers.
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1st Grade
3, 2, 1, blast off! The space unit continued this week and we included how we can use our senses to learn about space. The students SAW pictures of space and HEARD information about space. Living on planet Earth, we constantly TOUCH something in space, and the first graders said that breathing air must mean that we’re SMELLing space. The only sense that we were missing was TASTE, so we sampled some star fruit (get it?)! On Wednesday, the first graders took a “field trip” to outer space! Actually, it was just the lower school conference room. But with the help of a special machine, we turned the room into a planetarium! The students enjoyed seeing constellations from different seasons, and learning a lot about the night sky. Two fiction stories read this week supported the space unit: Alistair in Outer Space and Alistair and The Alien Invasion. These are always first grade favorites! Check them out of the library when you have a chance.
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2nd Grade
“It” was the day! Second grade students learned how to write their first word in cursive. This is a big deal. Did you know that learning to write in cursive activates both hemispheres of the brain?
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3rd grade
Third grade received thirteen eggs from a certified farmer in the mail a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the eggs have been kept in an incubator on loan from Ohio State University. The students are learning about the importance of keeping the chicks' habitat similar to their natural one by constantly monitoring the temperature and humidity of the incubator and making necessary adjustments. The third graders were able to see the growth and development of the egg during the process when they “candled” a few sample eggs. However, it was VERY exciting, the week of March 25th when the chicks began to hatch. The third grade (and many other students and adults) are delighted to have the company of our new fluffy chicks. The class had the chance to pet them, name them, and even hold them. A few students built various types of perches for the chicks to enjoy in the brooder box. Research shows that when the chicks develop into adults, there will be a Buff Orpington, Light Brown Leghorn, Barred Plymouth Rock, and the fourth chick is unknown. On Monday, we will candle the remaining eggs to see if there are any signs of life. If not, we will say our goodbyes and focus on our four little furry friends until they are relocated to their new homes in a week. They have taught us so much in such a short time!
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Another exciting unit in 3rd grade was Poetry. The students learned to write a limerick. They worked on rhyming and centering their poems around one of the five middot. After deciding on a title, writing a final copy, and illustrating, the originals were sent away to be compiled in a book that was professionally published. The final copy was delivered to CTA recently. The students had the opportunity to purchase their own copy as well. There is also a copy in our classroom and school library for CTA students to enjoy!
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4th grade
The Fantastic 4th graders worked with research partners to compare and contrast the following landforms: mountain/hill, valley/canyon, basin/bay, cape/peninsula, island/isthmus, and mesa/plateau. Each student created a Play-Doh landform model.The students are doing a magnificent job in sharing their research projects! We are learning lots about many different topics!
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Teacher Spotlight
We are proud of Art Teacher Amy Neiwirth who is part of the Ohio Department of Education's Fine Arts Standards working group. This group of 75 educators, selected from around 400 applicants, is dedicated to revising the Fine Arts Learning Standards for the State of Ohio for adoption in 2020. Amy is working with the Visual Art team to update the K-12 standards and benchmarks for alignment with the National Core Arts Standards.
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Literacy Night
So many parents and students attended the first Family Literacy Night on Wednesday, March 27. The goal of the night was to partner with families and offer tools to support learning in English Language Arts, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew. Teachers showcased Fundations and Reading Units of Study Curriculum (thanks to the Diamond Family Foundation for their support). The evening ended with a family story time and read-alouds. It was amazing to see so many students and adults listening to stories or reading independently. Our goal is to increase student passion for reading in all areas. Data shows that reading for 20 minutes a day increases a child’s vocabulary to 1.8 million words per year and is proven to increase a child’s testing scores to the 90th percentile. Let’s get reading! Check out all the great pictures or the whole album at
https://www.facebook.com/pg/columbustorahacademy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2701084156573859
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NEWS FROM LOWER SCHOOL JUDAIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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Kindergarten
After a most enjoyable Purim, the students are turning all of their efforts to preparing for Pesach. They have been learning about cleaning for Pesach and what chametz is. The students enjoyed watching a clip on the smartboard to see how handmade matzah and machine-made matzah is made. They had great ideas for what kinds of foods were chametz. We learned about bedikat chametz, which is searching for chametz, a special thing we do the night before Pesach. Kindergartners are excited to bring home many wonderful projects to use at their seder table.
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By Rabbi Avrohom Drandoffi, Lower School Judaic Studies Coordinator
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1st Grade
The first-grade classroom is also all abuzz in preparation for Passover. This past week they created their own 3D scenes of the Pesach story, photographed them and videoed themselves explaining their creations. It was a great, hands-on learning experience complete with planning, teamwork and creativity.
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2nd Grade
Second graders were privileged to hear a story from the author of the Jewish book series, Touched by a Story, Rabbi Yechiel Spero, via facetime. Rabbi Spero lives in Baltimore. The message of Rabbi Spero’s story was that no matter where we are, we can always daven to Hashem because He is our best friend and believes in us.
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3rd Grade
The skills being learned in 3rd grade Judaics will prepare the students for the rest of their lives. When reading from the Chumash, the students carefully read each pasuk, broke it down and translated it so they REALLY understand what it says. As they learn Parshat Chayei Sarah, they enjoy hearing about how Eliezer helped to find a wife for Yitzchak.
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4th Grade
The fourth graders began their Pesach Project. They will be working in groups to study the theme of slavery or freedom to help them imagine what it was like to be freed from Egypt. Students will write a summary from their reading of Midrashim about their theme along with a source from the Haggadah, Chumash and modern Jewish history that connect to their theme. Additionally, they will write a journal entry as if they were in Mitzrayim. After that they will incorporate their research into a presentation to present to the class. These will be good for the students to also present at their seder tables.
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5th Grade
The 5th grade Chai Lifeline Judaithon was a big success. The students earned high scores on the comprehensive Judaic trivia exam. They worked hard to study and to get sponsors. As a result, they not only acquired a lot of knowledge, but they learned the value of tzedaka and how rewarding it feels to do something for those less fortunate. The 5th grade raised enough money that for each of our 15 students’ efforts we will be able to sponsor a birthday party for a child sick in the hospital battling cancer. In order to inspire more heartfelt prayer, the 5th graders have taken tefilla beyond the normal boundaries as we venture outside into the woods. We have been taking advantage of the nicer weather and our beautiful surroundings on our school campus by davening outdoors. This has led to a greater appreciation of Gods creations which can be heard as we and the birds raise our voice in song.
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6th Grade
The 6th grade Purim play was enjoyed by all this year! We are so proud of the hard work the entire class put into the play - the writing, acting, scenery, costumes, and props were original and funny. The sixth graders learned important lessons about public presenting, pushed themselves to try new things, and discovered the value of hard work leading to success. We continue to use these lessons in our classroom to round up the year on a high note. Thank you to all the staff and parents who helped the 6th grade succeed! We are looking forward to seeing their acting chops again next year, for the annual Shakespeare production!
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMfEz_bqJnk&feature=youtu.be
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Rashi Professional Development
Here are a few pictures from our Rashi Task Analysis Professional Development workshop in March. Judaic Teachers from grades 4-12 came together to collaborate and learn from one another how we teach.
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NEWS FROM HEBREW LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
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Hebrew Classes have been focusing on learning content, values, and connecting to Israeli culture while writing, reading and speaking in Hebrew!
Here are some examples:
Upper School
In Upper School, we are using the Bishvil HaIvrit curriculum which is rich in content and encourages the students to speak in Hebrew in class and practice dialogues that would be relevant when visiting Israel. For example, here is a video of Morah Malca’s 7 th -8 th group practicing a small talk dialogue, asking each other how things are going and even using cool slang :-)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hb_9wOZul48Sv6G1FPm1WSSzgP3TIkyG/view?usp=sharing
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By Shirly Benatar, Hebrew Language Department Chair
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7th -8th grade students in Morah Ronit’s class studied the different aspects of community service including volunteering as related to community service requirements and the “Good Deeds Day” and the “Law of Assistance” in the State of Israel. The class discussed the value of volunteering, the advantages and disadvantages of different community service programs, conducted a debate about dilemmas that arise during an emergency situation in which saving a life is the first priority. Our students debated, expressed their opinions, and also chose different Israeli volunteering activities that they were interested in from a list of options.
Pictured: David and Talia demonstrating a dialogue about the “Law of Assistance in Israel.”
During these times of rising antisemitism in the world, it is important to enhance our students’ Jewish identity and connection to the State of Israel. High school students in 9 th -12th grades and their teachers began planning for Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), when we will commemorate fallen soldiers and victims of terror and then celebrate Israel’s 71st birthday with joy.
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Lower School
In preparation for Purim, our lower school grades learned the song “Why ,מי יודע מדוע ולמה לובשת הזברה פיג׳מה “?Pajamas Wear Zebra the Does and read this funny book. We explored different grammatical and linguistic themes, each class according to their age, including: days of the week, clothing items, daily activities, and as a culmination and a surprise, all Hebrew teachers dressed in Zebra costumes for Purim (see picture). Later, we shared this song with parents at Lower School Family Literacy Night, with a fun activity and taught how to use Quizlet to teach and practice any vocabulary in any language.
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2nd graders in Moreh Dror’s and Morah Ronit’s class are enjoying their “Bookworm” project! Every Friday, they listen to a Hebrew story, and then receive the book to practice reading. Visiting parents volunteer to come into class to read the book.
Picture: Mrs. Reitman read a Hebrew book to the class. The story was also accompanied with a video clip.
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6th grade is starting to study vocabulary and past tense sentences in preparation for a project to build their family tree for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah year. More on that project next month!
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4th grade advanced Hebrew students have completed a project describing experiences they had, and now they have chosen a challenging book to read together in class. The students also created a game with the new vocabulary that they discovered in the book.
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5th grade completed their work on the project “My Timeline” שלי הזמן ציר a project documenting snapshots of their lives with pictures and descriptions of events on a timeline. The students researched, wrote, typed and designed their timeline poster, and then presented their work to their class with Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Benatar as honored guests. They did an amazing job!
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BIG HAPPENINGS IN GARDEN CLUB!!
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With a month of Garden Club activities under our belt, the CTA garden club members have many reasons to smile! Just look at the numbers from the month of March:
• 36 hours of hands-on gardening by students
• 10 wheelbarrows of weeds cleared
• 3 new shelves built and placed in greenhouse
• 1 low tunnel garden bed weeded, refurbished with organic soil and planted
• 344 seeds growing in the greenhouse (swiss chard, carrots, radishes, rosemary)
• 15 carrot sprouts visible after 2 weeks of growth (green house)!
• 50+ onion sprouts visible after 2 weeks of growth (outdoor low tunnel)
• 2 wheel barrow tires filled with air • 10 students rolled down the hill multiple times
• 4 wheel barrows filled with gravel and leveled in newly placed double-high garden bed
• 12 very happy CTA students between the ages of 11 - 14 years old have enjoyed outdoor activities
Pictures: 1. Ho-Hi-Ho it’s off to work we go!” Students on their way to shovel gravel. 2. 36 very hopeful seeds, waiting for their turn to reach for the sun!
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Pictures:
1. Sisters moving fallen branches to the woods! 2. Greenhouse hopefuls!
3. Four wheelbarrows full of gravel, one garden bed ready for soil!
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Lots of visitors stopped by to see the chicks hatching in the 3rd grade classroom.
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Varsity Baseball has had a great start to the season. With a 7-3 Record!
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Great to see Jr. High Softball win their first game of the season earlier this month.
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Thank you Gestalt Columbus for your Parent Education Series presentations. The next one is on May 28 at 7 pm at CTA.
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PTO GRATITUDE GRAMS
PTO is selling Gratitude Grams for teachers and staff. A sheet of gratitude grams is $1 for 4. You can show your appreciation for your favorite teacher or staff person. They can be purchased online at
www.torahacademy.org/pto-gratitude-grams
/ by emailing to pto@torahacademy.org or using the same email to send payment to Paypal. Orders will be delivered to your child to take home. All completed Gratitude Grams will be returned to the front desk for distribution by the Lower School Student Council. If you have any questions, contact Beth Binsky at beth@2828design.com
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April 12: 2nd and 5th Grade Writing Workshop Share Program, 1 pm
April 15-May 9: State Testing, Various Days for Various Grades
April 17: Model Seders, 2 pm Dismissal
April 18-26: Passover Vacation, No School
May 1: CTA Lower School Choir Performs at Yom Hashoah, 7 pm, Wexner Heritage House
May 3: CTA Logo Drop Off Day
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week, sponsored by PTO
May 10: Lower School Parent Café with Nikki Miller, 8:30 am, CTA
May 12: CTA Day at Columbus Clippers, 2 pm
May 14-15: CTA Day of Giving
May 15: 1st Grade Chag HaSiddur, 9:30 am
May 19-21: Columbus Baseball Invitational, www.columbusinvitational.com
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Jonah Stavsky (Class of 2014) on his engagement to Michal Azizollahoff of Teaneck, New Jersey and to parents Seth and Lisa Stavsky and to grandmother Mrs. Ruth Stavsky
Joey Cassell (Class of 2012) on his engagement to Ariana Goldsmith and to parents Jonathon Cassell and Michele Cassell
Lindsay (Perel) (Class of 2002) and Brian Passell on the Bar Mitzvah of son, Nechamia, and to grandparents Pearl and Mel Perel
Sharon (Frank) (8
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grade Class of 1988) and Eric Bramy on the Bar Mitzvah of son, Aviv, and to grandmother Sarah Frank
Corey Washer (Class of 2006) on his engagement to Stephanie Stillman and to mother Kelli Washer
Bradley Rosenstein (Class of 2014) on his marriage to Chelsea Lefland and to parents Andrew and Dr.Tricia Rosenstein
Channa Schramm (Class of 2010) on her engagement to Jacob Lenoff and to parents Sharon and Marc Schramm
Aaron Shatz (Class of 2007) on his engagement to Becca Sigal and to parents Sara and Alan Shatz and Jerry and Laura Moskow Sigal
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Lea and Tuvia Schottenstein, Aryeh Schottenstein (8th grade Class of 1996), David Schottenstein (8th grade Class of 1998), Miriam (Schottenstein) Engelson (8th grade Class of 2002), Chana (Schottenstein) Marinovsky (8th grade Class of 2005) and Yael (Schottenstein) Gutnick (8th grade Class of 2008) on the loss of brother and uncle Toby Levy
Marcia and Dr. Avrom Epstein, Daniel Epstein (Class of 2006), Benjamin Epstein (Class of 2007) and Leah Epstein Korman (Class of 2009) on the loss of mother and grandmother Mary Lou Kohn
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The following families for sponsoring April’s Rosh Chodesh Nisan Staff Appreciation Lunch: Larry and Robin Garvin, Roman and Victoria Ilin, Josh and Hillari Klynn, Ingrid and Jeff Epstein, Leah Freed, Kim and Lawrence Binsky, Rabbi Daniel and Devorah Steinberg, Mike and Jenna Mastracci, Ilana and Daniel Newman, David and Ayala Kohn, and Scott and Pam Samuelson.
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SHABBAT CANDLELIGHTING TIMES
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Apr. 5: 7:42 pm
Apr. 12: 7:49 pm
April 19: 7:56 pm
April 20: 9:05 pm
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April 25: 8:02 pm
April 26: 8:03 pm
May 3: 8:10 pm
May 10: 8:17 pm
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Have a lifecycle event to share?
Opportunities to sponsor A Day of Learning are now available at CTA. For a $180 donation, you can make a donation, in honor, in memory, in appreciation, for a speedy recovery or in celebration of a person, a birthday or an event. To schedule a day, contact
sherszage@torahacademy.org
or
adrandoff@torahacademy.org
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The sponsorship will be listed in the CTA Weekly Communicator, the monthly CTA Dateline, posted on the monitor in the school lobby, and announced to the students. Thank you to the following sponsors:
● Ely Zofan in memory of Lauri Podell Zofan
● Avery, Gary, and Avalon Sunshine in honor of daughter and sister Billie’s 12th birthday
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CTA accepts donations to our Annual Fund or Scholarship Fund throughout the year. We also accept Tribute Donations in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Donations can be made through the school office at 614-864-0299 or online by clicking
here
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To the Annual Fund
● Ben and Miranda Weisbuch in appreciation to Dr. John Frank and Yael Vernikoff
● Daniel Newman and Ilana Klamka in memory of Manny Mittleman
● Chad Silverstein in honor of the Leadership Team at CTA
● Chuck and Dora Kopp, Josh Kopp, and Ari and Ellie Kopp for a refuah shelaima to Gary Blumberg, and
sending condolences to the Wasserstrom Family on their loss of mother and grandmother
● Paul and Karan Tanenbaum in memory of Joseph Fretas, Dr. Malcolm Robbins, and Selma Feldman
● Agi Hartstein and the CTA Staff in appreciation of Rabbi Avi Benmoshe for reading the megilla for them
● Gary Liebesman and Stacy Leeman in honor of Gabriela Schottenstein and Jared Benjamin’s
engagement
To the Scholarship Fund
- Shellie and Daniel Rubin in memory of Jean Rubin, Yehuda ben Yeheskel, the alta Zayde of CTA students Moshe, Dovy, and Hannah Hollander on his yarzheit which was observed on the 10th of Adar.
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If you have a CTA Tzedakah Box, don't forget to fill it and empty it often.
THE NEXT SCHEDULED DROP OFF DATE IS MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2019.
You can choose to send in a check with the amount of the contents or put the change and cash into an envelope or baggie and send in with your child. Amounts are counted towards your Give and Get and are a great addition to the donations the school receives. If you need a new or more Tzedakah boxes, contact Shari.
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Keep Up With CTA Via Social Media
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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CTA DAY AT COLUMBUS CLIPPERS
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COLUMBUS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL
May 19-21, 2019
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