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September 3, 2023 / 17 Elul 5783
LS/MS Newsletter
Wow!

What an incredible second week of school. It was so special welcoming parents to the Schultz Rosenberg Campus for an informative and meaningful Back to School Night. We are grateful for our incredible teachers, staff, students and parents. The collaborative spirit and dedication of the AYA community is what makes our school a special place for learning and growth. Your support, involvement and partnership is deeply appreciated. Together, we form a strong foundation for their success. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! — Chaya Kenigsberg + Whitney Hurwitz
Middle School Electives
We are so excited that our Middle School electives kicked off this week! Energy was high among both teachers and students.
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, Sept 4: No School — Labor Day
9:30 pm Sat, Sept 9 — High School Beit Midrash

Congregation Tiferet Israel joins with AYA to invite students, parents, and the greater Dallas Jewish community for a Musical Selichot featuring Rav P'daya Halperin. Join us at 9:30 pm for refreshments followed by Selichot at 10 pm.
Fri, Sept 15: No School — Rosh Hashanah

2:25 pm Mon, Sept 18: Early Dismissal — Tzom Gedalia
7 pm Wed, Sept 20 — Middle School Beit Midrash

All AYA parents are invited to join our Judaic Studies educators for a discussion
of the Jewish month and upcoming holidays. Light refreshments will be served. » RSVP
1st Week Shabbat Assembly
Our first full Kindergarten through 8th Grade Shabbat assembly was such a joyful time for our students and staff in Schultz Family Gymnasium. On Friday, we resumed our regular Shabbat Shebang schedule in the Lower School.
Carpool Reminders
Thank you for an amazing carpool this week! The heat couldn’t stop us from welcoming and dismissing our students with joy and excitement. We appreciate your cooperation with a few important reminders:

  • During afternoon carpool please have your hanging tag with your last name visible for us to see. This will help ensure we get your students out to you quickly and safely!
  • Please do not use your phone during morning and afternoon carpool to ensure the safety of all of our community. 
  • Please use Blue Note form to communicate any changes in carpool for your student(s) by 2:30 pm.
  • LS Pick Up: 3:25 pm M-Th, 2:25 pm Friday  
  • MS Pick Up: 3:45 pm M-Th, 2:25 pm Friday
  • Families whose youngest student is 4th grade and older will pick up at Pollman Hall via Coit Road Service Entrance. (Example: If you have an 8th Grader and a 4th Grader all of your students will dismiss at the 4th-8th Grade carpool line.)
  • Families whose youngest student is 3rd grade and below enter at the Coit Road Carpool Entrance. (Example: If you have a 6th Grader and a 2nd Grader all of your students will dismiss at the ECP-3rd Grade carpool line.)
Calling Class Parents
Will you volunteer to be a class parent for Kindergarten, 3rd, 5th or 7th Grades? Responsibilities include:

  • Creating a parent WhatsApp group and partnering with teacher to support classroom needs  
  • Coordinating grade/class gifts to teachers
  • Occasionally forwarding PTO communications
PTO will follow up with the class parents in the first half of September.
After-School Enrichment
We need a minimum of five students for each of our after-school Discovery programs to ensure an engaging experience for all. Please sign-up for these amazing classes as soon as possible.
OUR COMMUNITY
Host our Bnot Sherut: Please welcome Tamar and Ayelet for Shabbat meals over the Chaggim and Shabbatot during the school year:
For your Shabbat table: Challah may be ordered directly from Ron the Baker (email). Orders will be delivered to your child in their classroom on Friday morning to bring home.
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