Dear Parents,
We are looking forward to the EY Fall Festival on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 9:30am – 11:00am. We will have pumpkin painting, hay rides, a fall sensory area and much more! Please don’t forget to RSVP in ParentSquare. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is Election Day in Virginia! Don’t forget to exercise your civic responsibility to vote on Tuesday! School is open!
Next Thursday, November 4, 2021 SIA will conduct a tornado drill at 9:30am. The drill will last approx. 30 min, please remain clear of the affected areas during the drill. If you are in the building during the tornado drill you will be required to participate.
Parents are invited to join the Primary Years students and faculty for a Family Shabbat on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:45pm on the white top outside. The program will include our Shabbat ceremony and will conclude with SGA class representative installations. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Please note: There is no school on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veteran’s Day. SIA Faculty and Staff will participate in a full day of Professional Development. Fullcare is closed and JCC SDO is open.
Shabbat Shalom!
Below you will see some reminders for next week.
Heather Moore
Head of School
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Our IB Program encourages our students to look to Community Experts to share their knowledge and experiences when researching an unit of inquiry.
We are so fortunate to have so many SIA Parents as Community Experts.
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Ms. Leah Flax, Physics and Astronomy Faculty Member at TCC, talked to the 2nd graders about space and the solar system. |
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Ms. Aaron Kass visited the fifth grade class to talk about his job as a
Criminal Defense attorney.
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Mr. Ryan Feingold visited Morah V's EY4 class for Oren's family of the week to talk about his job in the United States Military. |
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Our Incredible SIA Art Teacher, Evelyn Darrah
gave our Art Room Stools a new look!
Do you recognize these famous replica's?
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SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Please note: as the year progresses, we will update our calendar as it relates to events and COVID-19.
11/1 EY Falling into Shabbat Festival, 9:30am - 11:30 am
11/5 Reschedule PY Family Shabbat in the tent, 1:45pm.
11/8 -11/10 - School Picture Day
11/11 Veterans Day; No School; IB PYP Professional Development; Fullcare Closed
11/19 Beyond Early Years Parent Open House
11/24 Noon Dismissal, EY Fullcare Closed; PY Sundown Closed
11/25 - 11/26 Thanksgiving Break, No School, EY Fullcare Closed, Py Camp JCC SDO Closed
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Label ALL Belongings
- Bring a water bottle daily
- 2 Clean Masks
FOB Forms:
Need a school key FOB? Stop by the School office for a form.
The Parent Facebook group serves as a way to connect our parents, so please don't be shy. Ask questions, give suggestions and post pics!
Parent Volunteer Organization
Please contact Carin Simon to join any of SIA's Parent Committees:
- Outreach Committee
- Room Parent Committee
- Teacher Appreciation Committee
- SIA Parent Ambassadors
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Modeling our Learner Profile Traits at SIA
Janet Jenkins, Primary Years Director
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The Learner Profile-Thinker
Students who are THINKERS work to solve problems independently. They can imagine many solutions to a question or challenge. Thinkers make good decisions and can predict the outcomes of their actions. They think creatively and critically. How can parents help to develop students who are Thinkers at home? Encourage your child to try to think of solutions to problems independently. Pose different real-life problems and questions to your child. Here are some examples:
“I’m not sure how to arrange the glasses so they can all fit in the cupboard.”
“I wonder how much the groceries in the cart will cost… how can we make an estimate?”
“We need enough cookies for the 20 people in your class. What kind of change should we make to our recipe?”
Ask your children questions when they are working on a problem:
" Do you have any ideas about how we might begin?"
" How can we do this differently?"
" I had never thought of that. Tell me more about it."
" What other ways can we show that?"
" Why do you think that?"
" How did you figure that out?"
This weeks teacher picks for thinkers: Calanit Warren, Stone Cost, Adam Amitay, Zachary Cohen, Emerson Ullstad, Avi Weinstein, Ben Thornton
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JFS Annual Chanukah Gift Program |
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Jewish Family Services’ Annual Chanukah Gift Program is in its 29th year and we need your help to continue our wonderful community tradition of tzedakah for local Jewish families in need.
Chanukah this year starts very early on the evening of November 28th. Similar to last year, JFS will not be asking donors to go out shopping for gifts due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic. JFS is asking for your contributions to be either gift cards and/or monetary donations. The families in need can then order their gifts online for delivery directly to their homes. Your support will help provide gift cards to over 60 local Jewish children and teens whose families do not have the financial means to celebrate this festive time of year. Gift cards are typically used to purchase needed items (clothing, personal care supplies, school supplies) and “wished for” items (toys, books, games).
Thank you for your support,
Debbie Mayer, LCSW
SIA School Counselor
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Dear Infants, Toddler, Early Years, and Primary Years parents,
Please mark your calendars for SIA’s Annual Day of Giving on Friday, January 7, 2022. Following last year’s parent community participation of 86%, Strelitz International Academy’s goal this year is to receive 100% participation. Annual donations from SIA parents range from $36 to over $1,000.
Please join us to raise the funds needed for our wonderful school! The cost of tuition alone is not enough to educate each child. We need your help to bridge the gap.
As a fellow Strelitz parent, I have seen first hand the value of an SIA education. From early years to graduation, our children’s safe, nurturing and enriching IB learning experience is unmatched. Everything is possible thanks to your financial support in the form of a tax deductible donation to our Strelitz International Academy Fund.
Participate early by securing your pledge: Email Carly Glikman, Director of Development. Pledges are payable by June 30th, 2022.
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Sincerely,
Carly Glikman
Director of Development
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Please join us for coffee and/or a stroll around the the Sander Family Campus lake!
SIA Infant and Toddler Parents and prospective parents are invited to start the week by joining us for coffee, pastries, and a lovely stroll around Lake Sandler. Bring your baby or drop them off first (if they are enrolled at SIA). This is a great opportunity to meet other infant and toddler parents. Join any time between 8:30 and 9:30 AM.
This is a joint program with SIA and PJ Library.
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Director of Development
We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative development professional with strong interpersonal skills to serve as Director of Development. The successful candidate will guide all of the school’s fundraising efforts, working closely with lay leaders and professional colleagues, while also cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, grant funders, and volunteers. This position includes service on the school’s administrative leadership team and partnership with the director of admissions in projecting a compelling vision of the school’s vibrant present, rich history and and bright future.
Responsibilities:
- Developing a comprehensive vision and plan for fundraising and institutional advancement.
- Creating high touch and high level programming for major donors to increase their affinity towards the organization and build a stronger network of institutional supporters.
- Engaging the entire community in community wide development initiatives that increase a sense of belonging toward the organization and an awareness of our community's strengths and successes.
- Overseeing donor databases and working to remain efficient and accurate in our development efforts.
- Fostering an organizational culture of philanthropy.
- Effectively lead and coach event committee volunteers and stakeholders.
- Lead and attend Development Committee Meetings.
- Maintain detailed records of event revenues, expenses and budgets.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of senior level development work at a non-profit or independent school
- BA/BS or equivalent degree
- Proven track record of collaboration, teamwork, and effective workplace communication
- Knowledge and experience with development best practices
- Experience with development databases (Blackbaud is a plus)
- Experience planning both major events (i.e. Annual Golf Tournament) and more intimate events
- Knowledge of the Tidewater Area Jewish community, Jewish nonprofits or independent schools is preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Library Media Specialist
Strelitz International Academy, seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced Library Media Specialist. The right candidate will create a Library Media Center that encourages a love for reading, promotes critical thinking, and stimulates intellectual curiosity. The Library Media Specialist must be able to develop and implement lessons based on the school library and technology curriculum and collaborate with teachers to provide integrated lessons that support research and literacy skills. Familiarity with technology resources is required.
The Library Media Specialist is also responsible for maintaining the library budget, ordering books and educational software/online memberships, bringing exciting and relevant programs and author visits to our school, and organizing and running the annual Scholastic Book Fair.
An advanced degree in Library and Information Science is preferred with at least three years of teaching experience. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and educational philosophy to Janet Jenkins, Director of Primary Years. Competitive compensation based on experience and benefits will be offered.
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Additional Ways to Support SIA |
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Harris Teeter will automatically give a percentage to SIA everytime you show and use your VIC Card!
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Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Strelitz International Academy whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
Strelitz International Academy to receive your AmazonSmile donation dollars.
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Join PJ Library in Tidewater as we celebrate Veterans Day with the Military families in our community.
On November 13 at 6:30 pm at the Simon Family JCC, we will have a wonderful Havdalah ceremony lead by Rabbi Yoni Warren and Rabbi Aaron Kleinman, coffee, and discussions with the military families in our community.
The evening will be held outside, weather permitting. We will move indoors to the multipurpose room in the case of rain or cold temperatures.
This event is FREE with registration required. Be sure to register today!
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Sunday Fun Day, November 14 | 2 PM
As Hanukkah is fast approaching, come to the Simon Family JCC to celebrate early with a festival of lights! We will have glow in the dark games, crafts, a Hanukkah trivia relay, and much more!
Parents who are registered for the interactive parenting workshop with Susan G. Groner are invited to drop off their children, ages 2 and up, for Sunday Fun Day activities during the workshop from 2-3 PM. At the conclusion of the workshop, parents and children are invited to stay for Sunday Fun Day.
Sunday Fun Days are FREE and open to Simon Family JCC members, Synagogue members, PJ Library families, SIA families, YAD members, and Camp JCC families.
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Parenting with Sanity and Joy
An Interactive Workshop FOR PARENTS
Sunday, November 14 | 2 PM
Join author and parent educator, Susan Groner for this interactive workshop. Through actionable tips, parenting mentor Sue Groner distills the best parenting wisdom which can also be found in her easy-to-read book, providing simple, fun, and effective guidance.
Parents are invited to drop off their children, ages 2 and up, with Camp JCC Counselors to participate in the Sunday Fun Day Hanukkah funtivities while you attend this free workshop. Coffee, a copy of Susan's new book Parenting with Sanity and Joy, and an armful of new tools for your parenting toolbox will also be provided.
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