December 3, 2020, 17 Kislev 5781
This Week  הַשָּׁבוּעַ
Reminders for the Week
Chai Challenge
Teamwork is a major community building block at Yavneh. Whether we are blazing for the win in basketball, encouraging each other at the walk-a-thon, or cheering for the top spot at the annual Lag B'omer field day, we are Always Together, Always Learning. #ThisIsYWeChai

As a Yavneh Family Team we are at 43% in the Chai Challenge. With 15 days to go, we need your help reaching 100% family participation. Once our goal is achieved, Yavneh will receive a bonus $200,000 donation. (Percentages as of 11.30.2020) Game over on December 18th
Message from the Head of School
“A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness” – Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

In the summer after I became a Bat Mitzvah, my family traveled to Israel for two weeks. My great-uncle Milton, who taught me to sound a shofar, hired a private tour guide so that we could explore Jerusalem with an expert. From feeling the smooth stones at the Western Wall to smelling the vibrant spices in the shuk to hearing the cacophony of sounds as people got ready for Shabbat, it was an amazing experience. Read more
Students in Action
Kitah Vav began their learning in Beit Midrash by finding and sharing objects in their homes that represent something about who they are as a learner. In Beit Midrash, students learn in relationship with each other in chavruta. If you are going to learn in relationship with others, you first need to have an understanding and awareness of who you are as a learner.
Kitah Zayin began studying Israel's geography and politics in Israel Studies.
Kitah Gan is learning to build 3D structures using different materials in STEAM.
Students in Kitah Bet are writing words for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Weekly Wacky Wednesday in Kitah Alef is always so much fun, especially for wacky hat week!
Send us your students in action photos for our media and yearbook by emailing photos@yavnehdayschool.org.
Community Good and Welfare
Mazal tov to Sarah Osband on her Bat Mitzvah.
Tribute Donations
Thank you to the following for the recent tribute donation:

Keryn and Alex Feldman, In memory of Elana Pelled
Kiana Tran and Ivan Bergman, In memory of Sydney Bergman
Kiana Tran and Ivan Bergman, In honor of Yavneh Day School
Jyl and David Jurman, In honor of Cindy Schlesinger
Louise and Shelly Bernbaum, In honor of the Faculty and Staff of Yavneh Day School
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