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Weizmann Day School Hadashot

December 13, 2019 / 15 Kislev, 5780; Candle Lighting at 4:26 pm

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Board Corner

Annual Fund Campaign Needs Your Support!

Dear Weizmann Parents,

As you know, Weizmann's Annual Fund campaign is under way. Annual Fund money allows Weizmann to maintain its first-rate faculty and programming. We are very grateful to all of Weizmann's donors.

The Weizmann Board currently is working hard to reach this year's Annual Fund goal of $170,000. We currently have received donations and pledges totaling $102,000. Your donation -- no matter the size -- will help us reach our goal!

Remember that school funders often look to see what percentage of the currently enrolled families donate to a school. That makes it very important for us to have 100% family participation in the Annual Fund. Please help us to reach this goal.

In addition, thanks to a very generous donor, any first-time donation from a family and any increase over a donation from last year will be matched up to a total of $10,000 so long as we get $40,000 in "new or increased" donations. To date we have received over $22,000 in pledges of "new or increased" funds, leaving just about $18,000 to go. You can help us close the gap and unlock this fabulous gift.

Thank you in advance for your generous participation.

The Weizmann Board of Trustees

We currently have donations from 30% of Weizmann families!

There is Still Time to Reply!

Weizmann Family Hanukkah Potluck!

Sunday, December 15th at 4:30 pm

The Cohens' Home

Please bring a food dish for 8-10 people to share and comment

with what you plan to bring on the evite!

PTO will supply the libations, latkes, sufganiyot, and gelt.

There also will be a movie for the kids!

Coding is a Blast!

Not only that, it's a breeze, too! Thanks to parent volunteer Mr. U. (Rebecca's and Samantha's dad), our upper elementary and middle school students have the opportunity to participate in uniquely designed STEAM activities. This week was coding with Scratch.

It's Okay, Brag Away!

Did you know you can also post a school review/rating on Google Maps? By simply clicking the link below, you can share with others the wonderful things that make us Weizmann Day School. Forget what you may have been told in the past, IT IS OK TO BRAG! In fact, you are encouraged to do so right now!

Weizmann Review on Google Maps

Help us by rating our school today on Google Maps!

Derekh Eretz on Community Day - Continued!

Students in grades 5-8 delivered the toiletry bags assembled at school and volunteered, too, at Friends In Deed.

Communication is Key!

We've created a WhatsApp group for parents to communicate easier with each other.

Parent WhatsApp Link

The link takes you directly to WhatsApp and allows you to join the
group. If anyone has problems with it or needs help, they are welcome to contact Julia (Yael's mom).

Showing Off Ingenuity & Creativity!

Students in grades 2-5 are working hard on a special STREAM project. Watch for more details soon.

LACMA Tour Made an Impression!

The 1st-5th grade students were inspired during a recent LACMA guided tour.

Model United Nations Heading to Weizmann!

Beginning in early 2020, middle school students, grades 6-8, can participate in this amazing program slated to be held here, on Weizmann's campus.

The California YMCA Youth & Government Model United Nations program is a simulation of the official United Nations. Delegates research, debate and establish policies, treaties and resolutions focusing on international issues, including disputes between countries, peace-keeping responsibilities, border crises, stabilizing financial markets and dealing with hunger, disease and poverty.

Watch for updates and details coming soon!

Important Notes and Reminders!

12/12 - Guest reader, Judy Callahan, visited TK & K for Jewish Book Month.

12/15 - 4:30 pm - Family Hanukkah Potluck - See details above.

12/18 - 5th-8th Reagan Library to view Egyptian exhibit - 8:45 am-1:30 pm.

12/19 - 5th-8th Egypt Presentations on Yard - 8:20 am

12/19 - MS WEEL to Tel Aviv Restaurant - 11:15 am-2:00 pm.

12/23/19 - 1/3/20 - School will be closed for winter break and Hanukkah observance - We will look forward to beginning classes again on Monday, 1/6/20, at 8:00 am on the yard.

12/20 - Schoolwide Hanukkah Party - 11:15 am - Wohlmann Hall.

12/20 - Early dismissal - 12:15 pm. ASA will close at 3:00 pm.

(Remember to send a lunch if your child is staying after dismissal time.)

12/20 - Last day to make Annual Fund donation in office for 2019.

(Office closes at 12:30 pm.)

12/2 - 3/30 - Every Monday - Creative Web Design in ASA, for students 5-8 grade, 3:45 pm- 5:15 pm. ASA charges apply.

1/13 - Federation guest speaker, Aaren H., will visit upper elementary school to talk about the Jewish Federation's incredible Shabbaton experience. (See flier below for information about the Shabbaton weekend, March 6-8, 2020.)