Head of School Message
Heather Moore, Head of School
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Dear Parents,
As we all watched the national news, we are mindful of our many students, families, and SIA community members who may live or work in the Washington, D.C. area. Whether you have friends or family that live or work in the Washington D.C. area or you feel impacted by recent events, we are here to support you. SIA provides in school counseling through Jewish Family Services. Please reach out to Debbi Mayer Debbie Mayer or Michelle Fenley if you feel your child may need additional support. As educators, there could not be a more important time in our nation’s history to guide our children towards an understanding of democracy and civil discourse. As an SIA community, we stress that everyone exercise care, concern and safety during these difficult times.
Strelitz International Academy’s Spirit Week and Day of Giving was a huge success! We reached 77% of our goal of 100% participation from our parent community. If you were unable to make a gift last week there is still time, email Carly Glikman, Director of Development, at cglikman@strelitzacademy.org . Pledges payable by June 30th, 2021. Thank you so much to all of our SIA community who participated!
Just a reminder that next Monday, January 18, 2021 is Martin Luther King Day and school and Fullcare is closed for Faculty Professional Development. JCC Schools Day out program is open for primary years students enrolled in the Sundown program.
Below you will see some reminders for next week.
Shavuah Tov, wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Heather Moore
Head of School
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Elyssa Brinn will be SIA's New Early Years Director starting July 1, 2021 |
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This summer, Lorna Orleans our beloved Early Years Director will be retiring. We thank Lorna for all of her years of service and dedication to our school. She will always be part of the SIA community.
We are very fortunate to have a smooth transition of leadership as Elyssa Brinn, SIA Assistant Early Years Director will be promoted to be the Strelitz International Academy Early Years Director on July 1, 2021.
Elyssa Brinn has been in the field of education for over 20 years and has experience with infants through Kindergarten. She is currently the Assistant Director of the Early Years Program at the Strelitz International Academy. She has been a part of the Strelitz International Academy community for 18 years and has served as both a four-year-old lead teacher in the Strelitz Early Childhood Education Center, and a Kindergarten teacher in the Primary Years. Prior to her years at Strelitz, she served as Education Coordinator for eleven childcare sites in a Comprehensive Services Network in Rhode Island and held the position of Director of Children’s Harbor in Suffolk.
Elyssa holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Psychology with a minor in Communication Disorders from Worcester State College in Massachusetts. She is also currently enrolled in Northwestern University to complete her M.S. in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Teacher Leadership. She has served as an accreditor for NAEYC, and a mentor for teachers in their Child Development Certificate program while in Rhode Island.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Elyssa Brinn! We value the opportunity to teach your children and their success is our top priority.
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1/18 MLK Day/ School Closed/ Professional Development/ Fullcare Closed/ JCC School's Day Out Camp Open.
2/15 Presidents' Day/School Closed/ Fullcare Closed/ JCC School's Day Out Camp Open.
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Is your child missing a jacket or coat?
Please send a description to Linda Bridges, and she will be happy to see if the missing item is in our Lost and Found Box!
Please write your child's name in all items.
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Thank you SIA Parents!
Carly Glikman, Development Director
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On behalf of the entire Strelitz community, I would like to extend the most sincere gratitude to all of our families who participated in our Spirit Week and Day of Giving. Everything about last week showcased the power of community. Your children wore huge smiles on their faces as they proudly modeled their silly hats and crazy socks. And you, our devoted parents took a call to action and put forth the act of tzedakah, which we so strongly teach our students.
Your generosity and support makes a world of difference for our school and we thank you for helping us reach 77% of our goal of 100%. Because of you, our school will continue to have the ability to nurture and grow the minds of our future leaders.
If you were unable to participate last week, you still have the opportunity by making a donation today to our annual donor fund. All pledges received are payable via our website and due by June 30, 2021.
Thank you again for joining together, to make a difference for our SIA Family.
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Fifth Graders Send Letters to Israel
Janet Jenkins, Primary Years Director
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Last month, SIA fifth grade students made cards and wrote letters to Israel Defense Force soldiers to wish them a Happy Hanukkah as part of a community service project. The students were so excited to see the pictures and felt so proud that they were able to bring a smile to these soldiers over the holidays. |
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Planning for 2021-2022
Carin Simon, Admissions Director
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Dear Parents,
In addition, reenrollment forms will go out to all currently enrolled families*on February 1. Reenrollment is February 1 - February 15. At that time, you will be notified to reenroll your current student and make your $250 enrollment deposit through Open Apply.
Flexible Tuition or Financial Aid for 2021-2022 is also due by February 15. You are welcome to start that application process now. Families need to complete a new form each year when applying for aid. Please click here to apply for Flexible Tuition or Financial Aid. P
Please feel free to reach out to me with any further questions: 757.424.4327 or csimon@strelitzacademy.org
*Students who are not turning 2 years old by September 30, 2021 will not need to reenroll.
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It is hard to believe that Summer Camp is only 5 months away! If you have not registered your child in SIA's 12 month program and would like to register your child for camp this summer, please click here to register. To check if you have registered for camp 2021, please refer to your tuition statement.
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LUNCH ORDER REMINDERS
Ms. Linda Bridges, Office Manager
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If you order lunch for your child (Toddlers to 5th grade), please order in advance from https://orgsonline.com/. Print the days you ordered so you know when to pack a lunch. Primary students should bring several snacks on the days they order lunch from school. Everyone needs to bring a reusable water bottle.
If you need to cancel or change a lunch, please do before 9:30 a.m. if it is on the day of the order.
Remember: if you wait to order, you may forget.
Lunch instructions are included for anyone who needs to start an account or needs a reminder about the program.
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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.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
January Babies!!
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Students
Stella Dunlap 1/2
Liana Yusufov 1/3
Henry Krupnick 1/5
Henry Schwartz 1/10
Michael Bayer 1/13
Lochlan Hoover 1/16
Marks Belote 1/17
Shai Rubin 1/17
David Ohana 1/18
Zachary Cohen 1/20
Nikolas Balsliemke 1/20
Ariella Brown 1/24
Avi Richlen 1/26
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Faculty and Staff
Carin Simon 1/7
Sylvia Wilson 1/26
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Updated Class Cupcake Order Form Below |
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Ice Pops or Cupcakes can be ordered for Class birthday treats!
For Cupcake, please use the form below and drop off at Cardo Campus Cafe or email to: cardocafe@ujft.org
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For Skills & Drills training at the JCC, Neshard Walker can do one on one or small group.
Individual Sessions:
- 160 for 5 sessions
- $300 for 10 sessions for individual
Small group (3 to 6 players) options:
- $130 per person / 12 sessions
- $99 per person / 8 sessions
- $72 per person / 4 sessions
Contact: Tom Purcell, Wellness Director
Simon Family JCC/Jfit
(757) 321-2310-office
(757) 749-3699-cell
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PJ Library Programs and Events |
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Join us for an author talk with Terri Libenson as she discusses her book...
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Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. Becoming Brianna is the fourth book in the best-selling Emmie & Friends series. The story brings Brianna from Positively Izzy back into the limelight, in a way she never thought possible. She must overcome all kinds of frustrating challenges, all the while trying to answer the biggest question of all: What do I believe?
Terri Libenson is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author and award-winning cartoonist of the syndicated daily comic strip, The Pajama Diaries, which ran from 2006-2020. She was also an award-winning humorous card writer for American Greetings. Terri has three Pajama Diaries book collections: Deja To-Do, Having It All–And No Time To Do It, and Bat-Zilla. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of the middle-grade series, Emmie & Friends (Balzer + Bray). Born and raised in Kingston, PA, Terri lives with her husband and two daughters in Cleveland, OH.
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