Dear Kehillah,
Thank you to all those that attended our virtual Town Hall to discuss the AIM Survey results and to Randy Ribay for hosting the discussion. For those that were unable to attend the 2/8/22 event, we have the recording of the evening available along with a link to the slideshow.
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Our Friday Kab Shab was full of a variety of exciting announcements including information about upcoming theater shows such as the Salon's BFF play that we have shared below, as well as a special, Theater 2 Shakespeare event. The roaming show will be a series of monologues presented throughout various spaces of Kehillah. For a fun, quick afternoon of inspiring performances, join us on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 3:15PM - 3:35PM.
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9th and 10th Grade College Information Night
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
6:00PM - 7:30PM
The College Counseling Office at Kehillah Jewish High School cordially invites you to a virtual informational meeting.
Co-Directors of College Counseling, Stacey Ho and Susan McGuire, will give an introduction to college admissions, focusing their discussion on what freshmen and sophomores can do now to position themselves later for a successful college application process. After the presentation, we will be welcoming two Directors of Admission for a guided conversation. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the program.
The program is designed for 9th and 10th grade parents, but students are welcome to attend. Register below.
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Class of 2022
On the question of the SAT School Day Exam Administration at Kehillah.
Due to ongoing COVID mitigation measures and the delay of class trips, we will not be able to offer the 2022 School Day SAT Examination this spring.
If the College Board offers a School Day SAT in October, 2022, Kehillah is committed to administering the exam at school and in an environment that is familiar to our students. We will communicate information about fall test dates when it is released by the College Board this summer.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. Patti Carbery, Assistant Head of School.
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Class of 2022
Get Your Grad Gear Today
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Parents of the graduating class of 2022 should have received a message from Talia Anders, Director of Health and Safety/Academic Operations Manager, regarding caps, gowns, and more! To ensure timely delivery of your graduation gear, please make sure to fill in the form and purchase your grad gear ASAP. Use the link below to get the gear. |
TWOS-DAY TRIVIA!
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Whether you're a trivia buff or not, the TWOS-DAY TRIVIA event is sure to be a blast! A variety of games will be available to play along with snacks, music, and friends! Starting after school in the MPR it'll be TOO terrific to miss out on.
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Trip Info Updated & More to Come
If you're as excited as we are about the upcoming excursions then be sure to fill in the form shared in a recent email from Dr. Krug. This opts you in to Kehillah purchasing the student ticket and ensuring your spot in the group flight. Tickets will be purchased soon and you can check back on this page for more updates as information becomes available.
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2022-2023 Calendar
We have our key dates for the
22-23 school year
School Start Date: August 22, 2022
End of Semester 1: December 22, 2022
Start of Semester 2: January 9, 2023
Passover Break: April 5-14, 2023
End of Semester 2: June 9, 2023
Graduation: June 11, 2023
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Olivia S ('23) Rolls Out the Bagels
With an idea supported by Sarah Lesser, Kehillah Counselor, Olivia set out to make the week wrap up with delicious Izzy's bagels for our community. Today was her first pop-up bagel stand and she, along with her helpers, SOLD OUT!
The efforts are not expected to turn a profit but if they do, the proceeds would go to charity. Kol Hakavod to this enterprising student.
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Next week is National Random Acts of Kindness Week
The Kindness Club has been planning countless activities for Kehillah students and staff to enjoy! This year, RAOK Week is from February 13-19, 2022. To start RAOK Week off strong, we encourage you to give a compliment to a friend, write a card for a neighbor, or drop off a thoughtful gift to brighten up someone else’s day. There is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put into the world, but we need your help! So please participate and make the world a kinder place! - The Kindness Club
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Athletics Update:
Read All About it on the NEW KJHS Sports Page!
By: Coach Greenfield
Another busy week for the Kehillah basketball teams! We started the week on Sunday with our annual rivalry games against JCHS in the Golden Tallis games. It was a great atmosphere at Kezar Pavilion, and while all three were close at points, unfortunately, the Wolves were able to pull away for the victory in all three games.
After an off night on Monday, the girls and boys varsity teams were back at it against Design Tech. The girls started the evening with a thrilling back and forth game. With about 90 seconds to go, Kehillah looked to take the lead, but the ball hit everything but the net. It was a game to remember, and a career high in points by Yaara B. (15 points), and a stellar performance by Ariella S. (12 points). The girls ultimately lost 42-28.
The boys followed with another excellent game that was similarly just as close, and even went to overtime. The varsity boys were led by Zach B. (23 points), and had huge contributions from Bodhi G. (12 points) and Sam B. (11 points). The boys lost a heartbreaker 64-59.
Read more at the link below:
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Upcoming Performance:
BFF: March 2, 3, and 6, 2022
The Salon's next production -- BFF, by Anna Ziegler -- Ziegler's insightful drama explores the complex relationship between two best friends.
In BFF, the playwright suggests that a frequent ingredient in the complex relationship between girls is guilt. It's a valuable insight -- and one that Ziegler probes keenly in her fine 90-minute play. This play explores sensitive topics.
More info and details to come.
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Towards Dignity and "Drippiness"
Parsha Tetzaveh
By Dr. Josh Krug
The other day, when I was subbing for one of the sections of Reflective Practice Walking, we started the experience by doing a one-word check-in. One student shared the word, “happy,” another shared the word, “tired,” and still another said, “calm.” Towards the end of the circle, one of the students shared the word, “drippy.”
On that day, before a wonderful walk filled with blue skies and the sounds of chirping birds, as well as Kehillah students rapt in conversations, I learned that the word, drippy, in contemporary teen slang, means “fashionable,” or “stylish.”
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Kehillah Theatre Presents:
The Addams Family
Save the date(s):
April 3, 4, 5, and 6, 2022
Details to come.
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Order Challah For Next Shabbat
Getting your challah ordered here means your bread is fresh and your money goes to a good cause. Use the order form below to get yours for next week. Orders due Wednesday at noon.
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Your Gift Has a Big Impact on Our Community
The K-Fund campaign has a goal of 100% parent participation, and we are currently just above 70%. There is still time to make your contribution, and join well over half of our community that has already supported this vital effort.
If you haven't had a chance to make your gift (or pledge), we encourage you to add your name to the donor list below by making a donation to the 2021-22 Kehillah Fund.
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Tuesday, February 15
@7:00PM
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HUNT, GATHER, PARENT
Raising Kind Humans
Featuring Kasley Killam, MPH
What can we learn from other cultures to help us raise kind humans? Leveraging her time spent researching three of the world’s most venerable communities - Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania, Dr. Doucleff observed that these cultures don’t have the same challenges with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a relationship with their children that is vastly different from the one many Western parents develop—built on cooperation instead of control, trust instead of fear, and personalized needs instead of standardized development milestones. In this talk she will share practical tips learned from other cultures for building calm, confident and conflict-free parent-child relationships. MORE HERE.
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First Fridays:
Friday, March 4
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8:15AM - 9:15AM
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Kikar Coffee
Join Daisy Pellant and other faculty for morning beverages and light snacks in the kikar.
This casual time together is a great way to get to know fellow parents and staff outside in the fresh air.
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