WEEKLY NEWS FROM KSDS - 10.6.2019
KSDS alumni and high school admissions representatives met with 8th grade students and parents at our annual High School Fair!
Reminders for all Parents
IMPORTANT: Parent Education Series for all KSDS Parents
"Public and Permanent" - Guiding our Children Safely through the Digital World
All KSDS parents are invited to join us as we welcome nationally-renowned guest speaker Richard Guerry on October 29 in the evening, and October 30 in the morning. Richard will share advice to help parents navigate the internet safety with their children. 
  • Please see the flyer here for session dates, times, and RSVP details. 
  • Please note that attendance at either the evening or morning session is mandatory for a parent of every MS child, and is highly encouraged for LS parents as well.
  • Both sessions are also open to parents of other Chizuk Amuno schools (GECC, RRS, Netivon/Achshav).

Spirit Wear Day Tomorrow!
A reminder that tomorrow, Monday, October 7 is Spirit Wear Day in the Lower and Middle Schools.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
We look forward to meeting all parents at Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 30 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) and Friday, November 1 (8:00 am - 3:30 p.m.). Please review these instructions to access PTC Wizard on October 7 at 9:00 p.m.

On November 1, the KSDS Athletics staff will offer conference day activities and lunch from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please click here to register your child(ren). If you have questions, please email Miriam Golob.

K-8 Offerings for the High Holidays at Chizuk Amuno
For families coming to Chizuk Amuno, see the High Holiday Brochure here for details about children’s and teen services. In addition to the listings in the linked brochure, Mr. Walinsky will be offering a teen discussion at 10:15 a.m. on Yom Kippur. This is open to 7th-12th graders.

Tzedakah This Week
Our tzedakah recipient for October is Meir Panim, an organization that feeds and helps to care for needy children, seniors and families in Israel. As we celebrate the High Holidays and pray for a year filled with blessings, let us remember our needy brothers and sisters who depend on us for help. Please bring Tzedakah to school every Friday.

Hot Lunch Ordering
Boonli is now open for November hot lunch orders. Please place your orders by October 20.
Reminders for all Middle School Parents
Monday Tefillah Location changes for 5th and 8th grades
While the Krieger Auditorium is set for the High Holidays, 5th and 8th grade Monday morning minyan on October 7 will take place in alternate locations:
  • 5th Grade will meet for P1 Tefillah in the Sanctuary
  • 8th Grade will meet for P1 Tefillah in the Esterson

After-School Athletics
Please consult the athletics calendar page on the KSDS website for this week’s after-school sports schedule.
We invite you to join our new, school-wide, KSDS Parent Association Facebook Page.
  
Wear your Spirit Wear on October 7! Stock up on Spirit Wear, so your child(ren) can show their KSDS pride! Please contact Hope Sachs for further information and how to order at hopesachs@verizon.net.  
Mazal Tov!
Mazal Tov to Middle School Judaics teacher Keith Kanter on the birth of his grandson, Judah Benjamin.

Mazal Tov to KSDS alum and current KSDS soccer coach Lee Brill, on his engagement to Melissa Halpern, Director of Marketing of Chizuk Amuno. We wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Sweets of the Month Club
Join the Sunflower Bakery Sweets of the Month Club for monthly sweets and support KSDS! Our subscription-based program delivers yummy treats each month while providing necessary on-the-job training for Pastry Arts Employment Training students, and 10% of all subscriptions go to support KSDS. Sunflower Bakery is dedicated to providing skilled job training and employment for adults 18+ with learning differences in pastry arts, production baking and customer service. All desserts are kosher and pareve. 
Be sure to check out the Community Events Calendar for a full list of upcoming events, including:

Celebrate Sukkot with Dinner in the Sukkah-- Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Sisterhood will gather to enjoy dinner (soup, salad, and of course, 
apple crisp for dessert) in the Sukkah on Wednesday, October 16. Rabbi 
Gruenberg will join us to discuss " Ushpizot: Celebrating the Uniqueness 
of Our Foremothers." Please contact  Sisterhood@chizukamuno.org for additional information.

From Simcha to Simcha -- Sukkot Dinner & Symposium
Join us for our Congregational Sukkot dinner followed by our Sukkot Symposium. Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Please RSVP for dinner here by October 10. The 8 p.m. symposium is free and open to the public.

Simhat Torah Live! (Back Again!)--Monday, October 21
Join us for a light dinner at 5:45 p.m. followed by a traditional service and family & congregational Simhat Torah celebration. This event is free but please RSVP by October 16 here.

Celebrate Rabbi Debi Wechsler’s 20th Anniversary at Chizuk Amuno-- October 27, 5-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun community gathering honoring Rabbi Wechsler’s 20 years at Chizuk Amuno. RSVP online here and find more information here regarding video and story submissions that will be shared during the event.
Sign up to receive JMORE's weekly newsletters here .
Capital Camps Fall 2019 Tour Dates
It’s never too early to begin your summer adventure. Capital Camps tour dates are set for Sundays at 2 p.m. on November 3, and December 8. Click here for more tour details and visit capitalcamps.org for general camp info.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop
The High Holidays affect the Shop hours so please call ahead to make sure we are open if you are making a special trip. Through October enjoy 25% off EVERYTHING in the SHOP (excluding Special Orders and Tfillin)! There will be even deeper discounts on the SALE CART so be sure to check there early and often throughout the month.

Shop Hours:
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - Noon
  • Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - Noon, 2-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. - Noon