Head of School Message
Heather Moore, Head of School
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Dear Parents,
As we all continue to follow the guidance and recommendations from the CDC and VDOE to reduce viral transmission and keep our children and school personnel healthy and safe at school, please take a moment to review our Exposure Policy:
In the event a student or staff member has a known exposure to COVID-19, they must remain out of school and quarantine for 14 days following the exposure and may return on day 15, if they do not develop any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. In the event signs or symptoms develop during the 14 days, the exposed child or staff member must remain in isolation for at least 10 additional days from the day of the first symptom and until they have had no fever for 24 hours without medication and have no new symptoms.
SIA will follow guidance from the VDH regarding situations of exposure to COVID-19. Exposure will be defined by: “Close to someone with COVID-19” : being within 6 feet of someone with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes or having exposure to the person’s respiratory secretions (for example, coughed or sneezed on; shared a drinking glass or utensils; kissing) while they were contagious.
A person with COVID-19 is considered to be contagious starting from 2 days before they became sick, or 2 days before they tested positive if they never had symptoms. Contacts of COVID-19 must quarantine, which means stay at home to limit community exposure to illness and to see if symptoms develop. For details see FAQ Section Isolation / Quarantine / Movement Restrictions / Public Health Monitoring.
There is NO TESTING OUT OF QUARANTINE FOR KNOWN EXPOSURE TO COVID-19.
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SIA Spirit Wear
SIA Pop Up Store is open now through November 6.
Orders will be shipped straight to your home.
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I hope to see you at our next Primary Years Virtual School Shabbat Singalong this Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 1:30pm.
Shavuah Tov, wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
Below you will see some reminders for next week.
Heather Mooref S
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Mazel Tov to our 2020-2021 Student Government Officers!
We look forward to the year ahead with our Student Leadership team.
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Standing Right to Left:
President – Ben Amitay
VP- Amelia Portnoy
Treasurer- Ari Simon
Secretary- Effie Blair
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10/21 "Unmasking IB" Parent Information Session at 12pm or 7pm.
11/3 Fullcare and Sundown Close at 4pm for Election Day
11/11 Veteran's Day/ No School/ IB PYP Professional Development/ Fullcare Closed/ JCC Holiday Camp Open until 6pm
11/20 Beyond Early Years- Virtual Open House for all SIA Parents interested in learning more about the Primary Years Program at SIA.
11/25 NOON Dismissal (Fullcare and JCC Holiday Camp Closes at 12pm)
11/26 and 12/27 NO SCHOOL/ Fullcare and JCC Holiday Camp Closed.
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PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL OF YOUR CHILD'S ITEMS FOR SCHOOL SO THAT THEY DO NOT END UP IN THE LOST AND FOUND. |
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Third Grade Students Learn about Businesses |
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SIA third grade students were learning the IB theme, How the World Works and began discussing lines of inquiry such as the "coolest stores" at malls, online commerce and entrepreneurs with small businesses and how to market their company. The project concluded with the students creating their own "Virtual Mini-Mall" and learned many important business concepts along the way.
Students asked the following questions:
How are stores online different than in person?
How is money handled differently?
What do stores do with unsold goods? (ex: liquidation sales and auctions).
How do stores lead people in? Specials? Billboards? Social Media ads?
Students crafted an attractive physical store "front" using a cardboard flat, colored paper, pictures and art, and students try to drive business to their stores.
Students created online store using Google Slides, with front page being store front, and following pages feature items for sale with sale prices, deals, specials, discounts, etc. To keep it simple, everything was priced by the $100's, with max price $1,000.
Using pretend credit cards with $3,500 balance, students shopped each other's stores online (via Google slides/sharing) and purchased and sold items, recorded all transactions in order to figure out balances on credit cards.
Lastly, the students had a whole-class auction to try to sell off any products that didn't sell! This is how the world works now, and these kids understand supply & demand!
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Celebrating Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan (The New Month)
By Rashi Brashevitzky, PY Judaic Studies Director
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Monday was Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, the first day in the Jewish month, Cheshvan. Primary Years students gathered via Google Meet to celebrate. Mrs. B. introduced the new month to the students and spoke about rain being a blessing. Students then used their hands to create rain sounds in their classrooms and used Playdoh to create things which we need rain for. Teachers shared photos of their students’ Playdoh creations, and all of the students were able to watch the photo feed which was displayed on the screen. A wonderful time was had by all!
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International Baccalaureate Corner |
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Parent Volunteer Organization |
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Dear SIA Parents,
We would love for you to get involved! Just like our students, we know that each of you have so much to contribute to our school in different ways. There are many ways to get involved in our Parent Volunteer Organization. Even if you don't have a lot of time to contribute, it's a great way to connect with other parents at SIA!
Teacher Appreciation:
Our teachers are working extra hard this year, and we would love to find ways to show our appreciation. This committee will also coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
SIA Parent Ambassadors:
Parent Ambassadors work the Admissions team to help to promote SIA, Speak to prospective families and attend Open House events.
Fundraising:
Work with our Development Team to coordinate fundraising initiatives for SO.
Community Building Events:
We miss seeing our SIA families at school! Events look a little different this year, and we would love your help with ideas and coordination for "Covid" appropriate events which will for the most part be virtual.
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Make a Donation to SIA in Honor of Someone |
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Did you know that you can make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one as a meaningful way to contribute to the Strelitz International Academy?
Whether you choose to wish a Mazel Tov, Get Well or Memorial, your tribute gift is a compassionate gesture that provides infinite benefits for our students and faculty.
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Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact on our school?
Please consider making a gift to SIA's Annual Fund. Our goal is to receive 100% participation from our current parents. All unrestricted gifts benefit every child at SIA by allowing us to provide an outstanding educational experience.
or visit our website, to make your impact today.
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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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SEPTEMBER
Charles Claudius
Meirav Warren
Luke Kingsland
Gavin Blanks
Benjamin Thornton
Marije Navarre
Hyrum Burrows
Felix Sallach
Marleen Repoki
Hazel Mitzner
Amelia Portnoy
Reagan Freihofer
Ari Smith
Simon Moesgaard
Ariella Mor
Emmaline Genova
Max Hollander
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OCTOBER
Jan Hodicky
Ephraim Blair
Annabelle Anderson
Max Steerman
Morrison Flax
Benji Bangel
Samantha Rooney
Flora Cardon
Rohin Taank
Rafael Fried
Yonatan Fried
Zane Uduaghan
Alexander McCloud
Talia Sheffy
Olivia Alofer
Ari Paterson
Quinn Margulies
Lillian Mize
Margot Hawkins
Shadan Rahimzadeh
Eliya Nidam
Pearl Mitzner
Kadie Kenyon
Adam Amitay
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Show your SIA Pride on Wear it Wednesday at SIA! Every Wednesday, our students and faculty show their school pride by wearing a Strelitz International Academy t-shirt.
We have adult and child sized SIA T-shirts and onesies for sale for $15 each. Please place your order, and items will be delivered to your child's classroom.
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Cardo Cafe through the Simon Family JCC |
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** Please remember to order or cancel your child's lunch order by 9am** |
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The program is ready to take orders now. Please sign-up or check your Orgsonline school lunch account to make sure it is active. Early Years lunches are $3.30 and Primary Years lunches are $5.50. Once you have completed your ordering, print and post at home so you remember which days you ordered. Click here for current menu options.
The lunch program is not offered to infants & wobblers.
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Challah is available for $5 (cash only) at the JCC front desk during morning drop off on Fridays. |
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Birthday cupcakes or cookies can be ordered through the Cardo Cafe on campus. Please use this form and attach payment and cupcakes will be delivered to your child's classroom. Parents can send form and payment in at student drop off or take directly to Cardo Cafe at the JCC.
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LATKEPALOOZA featuring The Ninth Night of Hanukkah with author, Erica Perl AMAZON LINK
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Erica Perl will share her new book, The Ninth Night of Hanukkah with us and will lead us in song and movement activities that will get the whole family up and moving.
It’s Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family’s new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night.
Asteroid Goldberg: Passover in Outer Space with author, Brianna Kaplan Sayres AMAZON LINK
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6:00 PM
An out-of-this-world Passover fantasy! When Asteroid and her parents get stuck for Passover, Asteroid plans a Passover seder for herself and her family that is truly out-of-this-world. With Jupiter's moons for matzoh balls, the Big Dipper for a ladle and horseradish from Jupiter's red spot, you've never seen a Passover seder like this one!
Sadie’s Shabbat Stories with author, Melissa Stoller AMAZON LINK
Tuesday, June 3, 2021, 6:00 PM
Sadie loves listening to Nana’s tales about their ancestors, especially her stories about the traveling candlesticks, Kiddush cup, and challah cover they use every Friday night for Shabbat. Sadie wonders if she will ever find her own voice, and tell special stories, just like Nana.
For SIA Alumni
(this one is best for High School and up)
Sunday, November 15, 6:00 PM
For the Jews of Eastern Europe, demons are everywhere: dancing on the rooftops in the darkness of midnight, congregating in the trees, harrowing the dead, even reaching out to try and steal away the living. When the Angel of Death comes strolling through the little shtetl of Tupik one night, two young people will be sent spinning off on a journey through the Far Country where they will declare war on Death himself, and maybe-- just maybe--find a way to make it back alive.
(this one is best for middle school – has been listed as an Amazon #1 pick and is a part of the popular Emmie & Friends Series)
Becoming Brianna, with author Terri Libenson AMAZON LINK
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something 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? This book is perfect for anyone who loves humor, heart, and of course, funny drawings to highlight all of it!
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