Dear Parents, 

Happy Spring! We are all excited to see the sun shining. As I walk around the school, it is clear that spring is in the air. There are faculty and students preparing for planting in the school garden, EY has started growing strawberries, and excellent writing pieces about spring!

This week is the Chumash Presentation where second grade students are presented with their own Chumash or Bible, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:30PM. The second graders are very excited to showcase all they’ve learned.

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 we will observe Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).   On this day we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the Israel Defense Force, and those who have lost their lives as victims of terror. We will hold an age appropriate ceremony for our students in grades 2-5 where students will recite prayers, light a candle, and participate in  a peace themed activity in memory of those who have lost their lives.  A special thank you to Rashi Brashevitzky, our Judaic Studies Director, for organizing this very meaningful commemoration service.

As we prepare to celebrate Yom HaAtzma’ut (Israel’s Independence Day) on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the faculty have been planning many spirited events to mark the day.  The early year’s students will take a virtual trip to Israel and in Primary years the students will join together for Israeli themed activities and to celebrate Israel's 75th Birthday!  I thank all the faculty and staff for making this day so special for our students!  

Please remember that school is closed on Friday, May 28, 2023 in order to facilitate meaningful conferences.  These student led/student involved conferences are an opportunity for our students to share their experiences and learning with you.  Please make sure to sign up for a conference time slot in ParentSquare.

Shavuah Tov, wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

Heather Moore

Head of School

Upcoming Dates:

April

4/21 Second Grade Chummash Presentation, 1:30pm

4/25 Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day

4/26 Yom Ha'atmaut, Israel's Independence Day

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4/28 Student Led Conferences, No School (EY Fullcare Closed, PY Camp JCC SDO Closed)

4/30 Israel Fest at the Sandler Family Campus, 12pm - 4pm

5/1 5/5 Teacher Appreciation Week at SIA (Sign up to volunteer.)

5/4 SIA Family Pizza Night, 5pm - 7pm

5/7 SIA's Team Tiger will participate in the JFS Run, Roll and Stroll (more info coming soon!)

5/9 Lag B'Omer, SIA's Field Day

5/11 - 5/12 SGA Elections

5/12 First Grade Siddur Ceremony5/11-

Spring has Sprung at SIA!

SAVE THE DATE

SIA Family Pizza Night - Thursday May 4, 2023

Sign up to run with SIA's Team Tiger on May 7!

runsignup.com/runrollstroll

Today is the last day to register with Team Tiger!

Recently we held our Parent and Faculty Campaign to raise funds for our Annual Donor Fund. The SIA Annual Donor Fund is the primary vehicle for financially supporting Strelitz International Academy (SIA).

SIA depends on support from current and alumni parents and grandparents, faculty, trustees along with friends in the extended community who believe in SIA’s mission, to meet the school’s operating expenses, enrich the student experience, and ensure financial sustainability.

By making a tax-deductible donation to Strelitz International Academy, you will be joining with others to make a difference in the everyday lives of Strelitz’s students and faculty.

To donate online: https://strelitzinternationalacademy.org/support-us/donate/