This Week at Yavneh Academy - November 21
, 2019/24 Cheshvan 5780
פרשת חיי-שרה
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Yavneh Academy Parent Teacher Conferences
will take place on
Sunday, November 24, 2019, according to the Parent Locker appointment schedule.
If you need to change your appointment,
please email your child's teacher(s) to arrange another time that is mutually convenient.
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LOST AND FOUND
items will be on display in the atrium during conferences.
Please claim your children's lost belongings.
Thank you to all the parents who helped sort and fold the clothing.
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Early Childhood Department
Where Did My Name Come From?
After learning about how Yitzchak got his name in last week's Parsha, we decided to learn about our Hebrew names. Some of us were named after family members who were very special to our parents & others were given a name because their parents liked the name. The children were excited to discover that they shared things in common with the person they were named after!
Gan Students are Thankful!
In anticipation for Thanksgiving, we read
The Thankful Book by Todd Pars.
As an SEL focused classroom we really delved into the feeling- "Thankful"
Next we passed around a pumpkin and we each shared what we feel thankful for. Lastly, we wrote all the things we feel thankful for on our class pumpkin and have it proudly displayed on our Discovery Table.
Learning About Wampanoag Homes
Gan
students compared Wampanoag homes in current times to the wetus of the Wampanoag's ancestors. After gathering outdoor materials, the students worked in small groups to design model wetus. Students enjoyed planning and collaborating in this memorable activity.
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Lower School
First Graders Learn About Pilgrim's Ship
1C has been busy learning about Thanksgiving. After reading many books about the holiday, the children learned about the pilgrim's voyage and struggle to get to the new land. They discovered that the pilgrims originally had two boats. One ship wasn't able to sail so they only used the "Mayflower." Then the children looked at parts of a ship and each group designed a building plan. They selected
10 items (s
traws Popsicle sticks, foil, foam, plastic wrap,
tooth picks
, corks, clothespins, cardboard, and dowels). Additional materials included were string, bands, and tape.
In the Maker Space, the children in 1C along with 1B created "ships" that would float
carrying a set amount of weight. The "architects" and "builders" of both classes were excited to collaborate on this special project.
Thanksgiving Breakout
First graders worked in small groups to solve puzzles in order to open letter and number locks and a surprise box. For example, students used UV lights to find a special code for one numeric lock. Students were exhilarated as they buzzed around the room in search of clues, keys and ideas.
Learning About the Scientific Method
Second graders learned about the scientific method and strong observations. First, students learned about the physical properties. Then, students had the opportunity to feel and hold an object in the mystery box, but they could not look at the object. Students were challenged to describe the object and make a hypothesis about the contents of the mystery box. Afterwards, the box was opened so that students could gather additional information and assess their hypotheses. Students enjoyed being surprised by their findings.
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Middle School
 "Rav Gav" Addresses Yavneh Middle School Students
This past Friday the Yavneh Middle School students were privileged to have Rabbi Gavriel Friedman or "Rav Gav" return to Yavneh to inspire the students and give them his take on Yavneh's theme this year; having an עין טובה-good eye. Rav Gav explained this idea of looking at things from a good perspective by engaging with the students in a humorous way. Additionally, he shared with the students personal experiences and touching stories, as well as thoughts from the Torah to help engage with them. His incredible ability to connect to the teenage student, helps inspire them and guides them to understand that life experiences are neither good or bad, it is what you make of them. Rabbi Friedman then ended off with a message about Lashon Harah, and how it is all based off of perspective, and how it is imperative to "REALIZE"(using real eyes) that everything is positive and you need to guard your mouth from what you see. It was a pleasure to have Rav Gav back again, and remember; Who loves you more than anyone else in the world? Hashem!
Together for Them
A trio of
soldiers
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wounded
in Israeli battles, addressed Yavneh Academy's middle school students this week. They are part of
Israel's 2019 Honor Day Delegation -"Together for Them."
Seventh Graders Prepare for Visit to Homeless
Shelter 
To launch the seventh graders next advisory unit, Operation Respect, Mr. Jeffrey Slater of the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center- a homeless shelter, spoke to the students about empathy. He conducted an orientation in preparation for students visit to the a homeless shelter. Slater spoke about the problem of homelessness and how we often stereotype the homeless. We spoke about the roles that the shelter plays in rehabilitating the homeless. Students are looking forward to collecting hats, gloves and scarves in the next weeks to personally deliver to the shelter.
Designer Tzippy Waltner Addresses Middle School Girls
On Wednesday, Tzippy Waltner addressed the Middle School Girls. Byrd the label was established in 2015 by designer Tzippy Waltner. She started her career as a personal stylist, making her unique designs available to one client at a time. She then decided to transition into a full label making her designs available to all. Known for her stylish draped aesthetic, Tzippy manages to maintain a classic silhouette with an edge. Her collection has turned into constant audience pleasers and she is thrilled to make her designs available to all. This was an introduction to our upcoming Big Sister/Little Sister Fashion show event December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. - Seeing the good in how we dress!
CEO of Prince Management Addresses Middle School Boys
David Prince, founder and CEO of Prince Management, addressed our Middle School Boys on Wednesday about his journey through starting his own business at the young age of 17 while being a senior in high school, and maintaining a Torah lifestyle. Through his work, David has worked with many celebrities and professional sports players, like Karl Anthony Towns, Al Harrington, 50 Cent and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few, to help market them. David spoke about the experience of having to turn Al Harrington down for their first meeting due to Shabbat, and being the only person wearing a kippah at the ESPY's. David taught the students practical lessons of how to deal with various life situations, while staying true to the Torah lifestyle.
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Classes will be visiting the Book Fair Monday, November 25th - Tuesday November 27th.
Please click
HERE for schedule.
The Online Fair is open! Please click HERE to visit.
The Book Fair will be open on Sunday during conferences from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Lower School gym. Don't forget to stop in!
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Yavneh Academy is participating in
The 27th Annual Bergen County Chanukah Toy Drive
We are collecting new and unwrapped toys and gifts for children and young adults going through trying times.
The Bergen County Toy Drive is a great collaborative
effort across many Bergen County Jewish schools and synagogues and donates to 18 different charity organizations. Your donations will help us share the excitement of Chanukah with thousands of children and young adults. This is a great opportunity to involve your children in the mitzvah of tzedakah!
Please drop off your donations
in the bins outside the cafeteria from now until
December 12th.
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Recent Videos
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Yavneh Academy Open House 2019 Video Promo
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Yavneh Academy First Day
2019-2020:5780
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(Academic, Sports, Lunch Menu, Parnas Hayom)
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