This Week at Yavneh Academy

March 10, 2022 | 8 Adar II 5782 | ויקרא-זכור

We look forward to celebrating the 79 th Annual Dinner

this evening at 7:30pm, honoring:

Rabbi Jonathan Knapp, Guest of Honor

Dr. Rachel Jacobs, Service Award Recipient

Morah Jordana Baruchov and Mrs. Linda Gans, Faculty Award Recipients

Mazal Tov!

Early Childhood Department

Mystery Reader in Ganon

During our Pre-K year together, in Ganon Gimmel, we focus a lot on the importance of books and reading. We invite parents and relatives into our classroom for a special Mystery Reader experience. We ask the mystery reader to send in 5 unique clues. After each clue, the children raise a hand if they think the clue pertains to them. We ask the mystery reader to reveal themselves and welcome the reader to share a story with the class. It’s been a special way to have our families experience the magic of reading together with us in our classroom

Gan Hey Students are Writing their own Megillot

The children in Gan Hey have been enjoying writing their own Megillat Esther. Each child is in the process of creating their own masterpiece while retelling the Purim Story. The children have been applying the many writing skills they have learned as well as, illustrating with special metallic crayons. Each child is looking forward to bringing home their one of a kind Megillah to read on Purim!

Lower School

A Thousand Blessings

The phrase ‘a thousand blessings’ sounds like a distant biblical prophecy, but it was fulfilled in an interesting way by our 5B class. After two months of counting our blessings, that is, brachot said on snacks eaten in the classroom, we reached the amazing milestone of accruing a thousand blessings. Along the way, we marked 100, 250 then 500 and 750 brachot, with a special treat of the students’ choosing. The achievement of a thousand blessings coincided with Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet. We celebrated both with a hearty and delicious Rosh Chodesh breakfast sponsored by Yavneh. The journey of accumulating more blessings will b'ezrat Hashem continue. Kol Hakavod 5B.

Planetarium Comes to Yavneh

Our second graders have begun a new unit on the Solar System. They were so excited to experience the planetarium that was brought in for them this week. They experienced each planet as well as the sun being projected on the ceiling of the enclosed shell we all were sitting under.

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Middle School

Shnayim Mikrah Siyum

This past Tuesday, 45 Middle School students, who did Shnayim Mikrah for at least 2/3 of Sefer Shmot, participated in a celebratory a Siyum. Rabbi Elliot Schrier of Congregation Bnei Yeshurun presented a shiur to the students introducing Sefer Vayikrah. Students learned about the importance of sacrifice and service. Everyone then enjoyed a siyum in the Lower School Gym, which included pizza, french fries, and ice cream. A Kahoot was played to review many of the topics in Sefer Shemot. Yavneh Academy is so proud of the students who finished the Sefer, and we look forward to celebrating again at the end of Sefer Vayikra!

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Tehillim for Ukraine

Our Middle School students joined via Zoom with the other Middle Schools in Bergen County this morning for Tehillim and inspiration on behalf of those suffering in Ukraine. In addition to davening together, the students were privileged to hear a message from Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich and words of chizuk from our own Morah Baruchov.

Project Big Brother

This week, in Ivrit class, 7^th and 8^th graders participated in Project Big Brother. Older students were paired with students in Early Childhood to read Hebrew books. Together, they were able to practice their language and comprehension skills.

פרויקט אחים גדולים

פרויקט אחים גדולים השבוע התחלנו

הרעיון לחבר בין תלמידי החטיבה לכיתות הגן בקריאת ספרים בעברית

התלמידים קוראים לכיתות הגן סיפורים והילדים לומדים עברית ביחד

השבוע הילדים קראו מעשה בחמישה בלונים,סבא אליעזר,חתול תעלול,הכבש הששה עשר, ועוד

תודה רבה לכיתות ז-ח

Father-Son 8th Grade Basketball Grand Finale

The 8th grade boys basketball team finished off the season with their traditional father-son basketball game. “So that’s where they get it from” was heard from the crowd, as the fans were treated to some amazing passing, shooting and defense from both sides. Thank you to Coach Ushie Selevan, Manager Jared Gutlove and to Mr. Reinhart for keeping the scorebook. Special thanks to all the parents, families, and fans for supporting the team throughout the season!