Dear Parents,

As we prepare to celebrate Sukkot, I wish all our families Chag Sukkot Sameach! Building a sukkah is great fun for children and reminds us of what it was like to build a fort as a child. I hope everyone enjoys building their Sukkah at home. The Campus Sukkah is going up in the next few days and will be decorated by our wonderful SIA students! We are looking forward to enjoying lunch and snack in the Sukkah next week.

Please note: There is no school on Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11 in observance of Sukkot. Fullcare and JCC SDO are open on both of these days. 

Our SIA Donors are invited for Sweets treats in the Sukkah on Thursday, October 13 at 8:00am. As our special guest, you will have the opportunity to shake the lulav and etrog, eat yummy sweets, and grab a cup of coffee to start your day!

Join us for a Parent Breakfast in the Sukkah on Friday, October 14, 2022 sponsored by the SIA Parent Volunteer Organization from 8:15am-9:15am. 

The campus Sukkah is located outside on the white top. Enter through the JCC and walk straight through the rear doors.  

Please mark your calendars for some exciting upcoming events at SIA:

• Early Years Falling into Shabbat, Friday, October 21, 2022, 9:30am - 11:30am
• All School SIA Fall Carnival on Sunday, October 23, 2022, 10:00am - 1:00pm

      Come out and enjoy fall games, food, and treats. Hope to see you there!

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach!

Below you will see some reminders for the week ahead. 

Heather Moore

Head of School

Upcoming Dates:

October

10/10 NO SCHOOL - Sukkot/ Indigenous Peoples Day; EY Fullcare Open and Camp JCC SDO Open

10/11 NO SCHOOL - Sukkot; EY Fullcare Open and Camp JCC SDO Open

10/13 Life and Legacy Breakfast in the Sukkah, 8am

10/14 PVO Parent Breakfast in the Sukkah, 8:15 - 9:15am

10/17 NO SCHOOL - Shemini Atzeret; EY Fullcare Open and Camp JCC SDO Open

10/18 NO SCHOOL - Simchat Torah; EY Fullcare Open and Camp JCC SDO Open

10/21 Early Years Fall into Shabbat Fall Festival, 9:30am - 11:30am

10/23 SIA Fall Carnival, 10am - 1pm

10/31 No School, Professional Development; EY Fullcare Closed, Camp JCC SDO Closed

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Invitations to out of school parties may not be handed out on school property. Please refrain from scheduling parties on Shabbat or Jewish holidays in order to be inclusive of all classmates who may observe Shabbat. 

Due to allergies and dietary restrictions, SIA does not allow outside food and treats to be brought in to school for birthdays. We encourage families to order cupcakes or cookies through the Campus Cardo Cafe. 

1) Please order at least a week in advance. 

2) Confirm the treat date and time with your child's teacher. 

3) Complete the form and payment and give to Linda in the front office.

4) Linda Bridges will deliver the order to your child's classroom at the arranged date and time. 

A Sukkot Celebration with the Shinshinim

Friday, October 14th | 3-5 PM

Join PJ Library in Tidewater and the Shinshinim for a fun afternoon of snacks, games, crafts, books and music in the Simon Family JCC Sukkah.

The event is open to come and go as you please. If you arrive early, you can come play in "the Zone" or on the playground. 

For more information, contact Nofar Trem

For all questions related to JCC Afterschool Activities,

please contact Sarah Cooper, scooper@ujft.org/ 757.321.2306

Israel Club

• Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd
• Time: Mondays from 3:30 - 4:30
• Dates: October 25 - November 14 (4 Weeks)
• Location: The Zone-JCC
• Registration: Front Desk or call 757-321-2338
• Pricing: $55 Members/ $70 Potential Members

Kids Yoga

• Grades: Kindergarten-5th
• Time: Tuesdays (3:30 - 4:30)
• Dates: November 1 - December 6 (6 Weeks)
• Location: The Zone- JCC
• Registration: Front Desk or call 757-321-2338
• Pricing: $82 Members/ $104 Potential Members