February 21, 2014 / 21 Adar 1, 5774 Candle Lighting Time: 5:10 pm Shabbat Shalom From Our Solomon Schechter Day School 2nd and 3rd Grade Math Club Second- and third-grade students at Solomon Schechter enjoy playing Chocolate Fix as part of a new lunch-time program to develop logical reasoning skills. Chocolate Fix first came to Solomon Schechter through MathCounts. At a national level, the MathCounts Foundation encourages its schools to engage future math superstars early, and to nurture the foundational skills that lead to higher-level math success. Last year, the Bezos Foundation (the charitable foundation of the parents of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) made a grant to educational gaming company ThinkFun to develop new versions of Chocolate Fix that are tailored for academic use. ThinkFun then partnered with MathCounts to get the new games into widespread use, and Schechter participated in the pilot program. Schechter parent Elisa Mitchell is running our new lunchtime program on Thursdays. The students play Chocolate Fix, win prizes, and enjoy time with other students who share their excitement about logic puzzles. Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago Locations, Phone Numbers, and Website Sager Solomon Schechter Day School (K-8) 3210 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847.498.2100 Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center with the Marvell D. and Stanley J. z"l Ginsburg PreK Program 4500 Dempster Road Skokie, IL 60076 847.674.3206 Shabbat Table Talk With Rav Uri An often used strategy in biblical interpretation is semihut parshiyot or juxtaposition of sections. The idea is that two passages that appear consecutively, but not linked in any other way, are in fact connected if you simply look deeper. One of the most famous examples appears in a Rashi from the beginning of parashat Behar where he asks, "Why is the sabbatical year connected explicitly to Mount Sinai? Weren't all of the commandments given on there?" The answer given is that just as the curses associated with the sabbatical year were given on Mount Sinai, so too were all of the curses for all of the commandments. www.schechter.org Honor Someone Special with a leaf on our Tree of Life Purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life is a great way to honor someone special. You can purchase a Gold, Silver or Copper leaf. A very special thank you to our PO for recognizing our teachers with a leaf in honor of their work to make the recent Hagigat Hagan so special! Click here for our Tree of Life form. Return to top Schechter News Another example occurs in this week's parashah, VaYakhel. The parashah opens with the mitzvah to keep Shabbat followed by the order to construct and build the mishkan. Following the principle of semihut parshiyot, many commentators ask what Shabbat and the building of the tabernacle have to do with one another. It seems like a biblical non sequitur?! The most classic answer is that this juxtaposition teaches us about the 39 prohibited types of work on Shabbat, each one derived from the work of building the mishkan. Another response is that Shabbat and the mishkan form a complementary pair of holiness - the holiness in time of Shabbat and the holiness of place in the mishkan. A variation on that is that Shabbat is for God just as the tabernacle is for God. All of these are very good reasons, and of course there are other responses. But they are based on the notion, in some measure, that this is the only place in the Torah where Shabbat and the mishkan are mentioned in immediate succession. In fact this is the second time! The other occurrence was in last week's parashah Ki Tisa. There, however, the building of the mishkan was mentioned before Shabbat. Now our question must shift to address a different question. What is the significance of Shabbat and the mishkan being mentioned together twice, but in different order? Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel of Apt (The Apter Rav, ancestor of the great 20th century theologian and philosopher of the same name) also called the Ohev Yisrael answers this question in the following way: "The mitzvah of Shabbat is for the perfection of each individual Jew. Whereas contributing to [and building] the mishkan is for the general welfare of the nation. Before the sin of the Golden Calf, when the mishkan was needed in order for the presence of God to dwell in the nation, the Torah put the mishkan first. But after the Golden Calf, each individual needed to be repaired. Therefore the Torah put Shabbat first." We still have Shabbat of course but we no longer have communal space that works like the mishkan. In light of that absence I would like to suggest that Shabbat takes on both functions proposed by Heschel. That is, that Shabbat is restorative for the individual and the community! Shabbat gives us the opportunity to rest and recharge from the busy-ness of the week. Shabbat is also a time to reconnect with those we haven't seen in a while -- to pray together as a community, to eat together, and to strengthen the bonds of the Jewish people. May this Shabbat, when we read the second mention of Shabbat and the mishkan together, be restorative for all of us together and for each of us individually. Torah Readers Shabbat Shalom Return to top 4th Grade Vayak'hel 2/20 Schechter Shining Moment by Diane Kushnir Halivni (SSDS '84) 1.) Jacob Arbel 2.) Justin Aronwald 3.) Ari Eisenberg 5th Grade Vayak'hel 2/20 1.) Elie Romanoff 2.) Sarah Wengroff 3.) Micah Stern 6th Grade Vayak'hel 2/20 1.) Jazzi Levy 2.) Evan Squire 3.) Orli Sheffey 7th Grade Vayak'hel 2/20 1.) Micah Shaffer 2.) Kobi Bergson 3.) Yael Bettenhausen Return to Top Announcing a New Solomon Schechter Kosher Cookbook The Solomon Schechter Cookbook Alphabet Soup is a kitchen staple for our Schechter community and beyond! Driving up to the school, I was imagining how I would feel to hear Eliana (pictured center with Rabbi Ben Kramer and her fellow Torah readers) read Torah for the first time in front of her peers. Would laining her parasha "live" differ significantly from the 100 other times she had practiced it for me in the living room, in carpool, and before bed? Now, there will be another kosher cookbook to add to the collection, filled with recipes that are fresh, enticing, delicious, and of course, easy to follow. We are collecting recipes in several categories: Drinks (cocktails, mocktails, juices & smoothies) Appetizers (dairy and pareve) Soups (dairy and pareve) Salads (dairy and pareve) Chicken Fish Meat Vegan Holidays, Everyday family meals Slow cooker meals and more!!! As we sat down in the Beit Knesset, Rabbi Kramer framed the Tefilah session by telling the students that today was immensely special because their grade would run the Torah service from start to finish. After the preparation of trope, after the gabbai part was learned, after the aliyot were assigned - they were now ready to add Torah reading to the list of their acquired skills and be just like the 4-8th graders who do this every week. The build-up mattered for the students, and for me. The tears started to form. The first aliyah wasn't even called up and already I had that feeling, OMG - here we go, on an emotional roller coaster ride that not only included a swelling of pride but somehow on deeper level, a fulfillment of the dictum of the V'ahavta: V'shinantam L'vanecha -- Teach Torah to your children when you lie down and rise up, at home, and when you walk by the way... With the V'ahavta zigzaging across my mind, Eliana came up and chanted her aliyah. I felt like I was standing at Sinai. Thank you, Rabbi Kramer, for not only teaching our children how to read Torah, but for making them feel like angels. With appreciation, Diane Halivni Return to top We also plan to include floral and tablescape ideas so please send those as well. If you have a recipe to submit, please click here and print and complete the attached recipe form and drop off or mail to: Solomon Schechter Day School 3210 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 attention: Cookbook A Conversation with David Wolle, 2013-2014 Development Chair SSDS Board of Directors You may also email recipes to Yvette Stone at the email address below. Note: Although we would like to include all submitted recipes, we may not be able to include everything we receive. Also, please be conscious of copyright and plagiarism infringement. Cookbook Committee Yvette Stone and Robyn-Lee Rabin, Co-Chairs Committee (in formation) Marissa Levy Tobi Perlen Rachel Rubin More information to follow. If you are interested in serving on our cookbook committee, please email ystone@its-academic.com B'tayavon! Return to top Announcing Our New Line of Schechterwear A Must-Have for Every Schechter Student! David Wolle (pictured above with his family) is Development Chair of the SSDS Board of Directors. He and his wife, Jackie, are the proud parents of Henry, a Schechter graduate; Sophie, a current sixth grader; and Isabel, a current second grader. Q. How long has your family been involved with Schechter? A. When we relocated to the Chicago area from Toronto 10 years ago, the first thing we did was google Jewish day schools in Chicago, and we quickly discovered Solomon Schechter. Little did we know then that the Schechter community would become our extended family. Although we knew we would find a community of like-minded families, we never realized how far reaching and meaningful the decision would become for our family. I realize now that our children have internalized their deep connection to Judaism and that Solomon Schechter is playing a huge role in helping them to become knowledgeable Americans and Jews who truly care about the world they live in. Q. What is it that you want to achieve through your role as Development Chair? A. I want to make sure that we are providing compelling reasons for people to recognize and understand the value of Solomon Schechter Day School, not only for their own children and families but also for the greater community. Solomon Schechter is such a tremendous asset to our community -- our graduates are making a significant impact in their high schools, on their college campuses, and in the communities they live in all over the country, in Israel, and around the world. Q. Is there anything that has surprised you in your role? Thanks to Schechter parents Tobi Perlin and Rachel Rubin, we now have a brand new line of Schechter wear with an an assortment of fun and comfortable pieces for boys and girls at a variety of price points. A. I don't know if this is a surprise but one of the greatest benefits of this position for me has been the opportunity to get to know the school, the families, and the faculty and staff more intimately. Our families are so passionate about Solomon Schechter. And to our faculty and staff, working at Solomon Schechter is not just a job, it is a life choice. I have also come to understand how costly it is to provide the quality education that we deliver and to ensure the level of tuition assistance that is necessary for our families. I am truly humbled working in this role. Q. What are you most proud of? A. Our school is not huge by comparison to the public schools that are located throughout the North Shore, yet we have and continue to build such a strong community. We have had to raise significant dollars each year and we have already raised more than $1.4 million this year towards our fundraising goal. This is something that I believe we all should be proud of. We have many different stakeholders who are all working together to ensure that we are well-managed and positioned not only for educational strength but also for financial strength and stability for today and for the future. We are attaching an order form so you can view the entire line of Schechter wear with prices. Click here to print out an order form and view the new line. Q. What do you want people to know about the Annual Campaign? A. I want everyone to feel that they have a stake in the present and the future of Solomon Schechter Day School. While large gifts are important, donations at every level are needed and valued. We want to demonstrate to funders -- like Jewish Federation and others -- that there are so many people that care about the future of Solomon Schechter. We hope that everyone feels a personal connection and responsibility to be a part of Please note that we can only accept cash or checks -- no credit cards. To place your order, simply complete the order form and leave in the administrative office at Sager or the ECC with payment. Your order it should arrive within 6 weeks and the Schechter wear will be placed in your child or grandchild's locker(s). Don't miss this great opportunity to promote Solomon Schechter and earn dollars for our school! Return to top Community News Moriah All-Judaic Art & Jewelry Fair Returns to Northbrook The Moriah All-Judaic Art & Jewelry Fair is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the our Annual Campaign. People may not realize that we have been moving away from lavish events and are really trying to keep our expenses down so that everything that we raise goes directly to education and to tuition assistance. A financial gift to Solomon Schechter is an investment in something that we all care about, with returns that are invaluable to each and every one of us. I want people to know that if you haven't yet donated to this year's campaign, please consider making a gift to the school that is meaningful to you and your family. To make a gift to the 2013-2014 Annual Campaign, please click on the link. Thank you for your support of Solomon Schechter! Return to top Schechter Grandparent Jerry Lidsky Shares His Family's Story of Survival with Sixth Graders Students in Mrs. Eisenman's sixth grade language arts and social studies were privileged to listen to Schechter grandparent Jerry Lidsky tell his family's story of survival during the Holocaust. This event was especially touching because two of Jerry's grandchildren, Jordyn Eisenberg and Noah Strulovitz (pictured below with their grandfather), attended the session. After hearing her grandfather speak Jordyn said, "This was so meaningful. Thank you so much for letting our grandfather tell our family history." biennial show, which has brought one of the finest juried collections of contemporary and traditional Judaic art and jewelry in the country to the North Shore of Chicago highlighting the best work of more than 50 internationally acclaimed artists from North America and Israel, each of whom come to mingle with guests and forge relationships that last wellbeyond the show. This year, the Art Fair is expanding to include cutting-edge clothing fashions by Israeli designers, featuring collections that are both creatively designed and effortlessly chic. The 2014 show will take place on: Saturday, February 22 from 8:00 pm-11:30 pm Sunday, February 23 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm Monday, February 24 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm Parking and a free shuttle bus service will be available at Northbook Court's lower level, east of NeimanMarcus on both Saturday night and Sunday. For more information, contact Karen P. Walanka, Executive Director, at 847.948.5340 or kwalanka@moriahcong.org "Mr. Lidsky described how his mother and father escaped to America from Poland but that his mother's sisters were not as fortunate," said Mrs. Eisenmann. "One of the main points he stressed to the students was that Holocaust survivors are not going to be around much longer, and how they need a voice to tell their story. That voice should come from the children of today. He encouraged the sixth graders to be upstanders and always speak up when something bad is happening to others. He said that silence is the worst thing possible when bearing witness to a terrible event." A very special thank you to Mr. Lidsky for sharing his story and making an impact on our students. Return to top Solomon Schechter ECC Spotlight: Alim Two-Year-Old Program Click here for more information. __________________ Special Purim Costume Sale at the Mayer Kaplan JCC Sunday, February 23 12pm-4pm & Monday, February 24 10am-3pm at Mayer Kaplan JCC, 5050 Church Street, Skokie All items are gently used costumes from JCC Theater productions over the past 10+ years. Come with a creative and open mind and you'll find a great costume. Prices range from $2-$5 per item. Cash or Check preferred. __________________ The Sidney & Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook Invites you to the fourth annual Jack Ogron Memorial Lecture If you want to see our ECC students running, jumping, scooting, rolling, balancing, and playing, you'll find them in The Gross Motor Room (GMR), a special room at the ECC with mats, bean bags, tunnels, scooters, and balls. "The GMR is a well-loved place in the ECC and one that helps our students develop important skills," said Rachel Sonenthal, Alim teacher. "Often, when the teachers explain where we are going, cries of Yes! and Yay the Motor Room! can be heard from the students." "What Can We Do Next?: Special Needs Services in the Jewish Community, Present and Future" Sunday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm Torah Learning Center of Northbrook 2548 Jasper Court Northbrook Introductory Torah thoughts by Rabbi Moshe Katz, Founder and Director of Chicago Torah Network Remarks by panel members: Deni Rosen, Moderator, Founder, Keshet Ma-Amin Program Abbie Weisberg, CEO/Executive Director, Keshet Rabbi Stuart Litwack, Judaics Study Coordinator, Keshet MaAmin Program Rabbi Zelik Moscowitz,Director, Stuart I Raskas Friendship Circle Gayle Malvin, Director,JCC Day Camping Services Brian Rubin, Attorney, Rubin Law Sherri Schneider,Founder, Family Benefits Solutions, Inc. In the GMR the students are working on gross motor skills as well as giving their bodies a chance to move in a way that is not possible in the classrooms. The GMR provides a space for children to engage in more physical play and to learn to navigate their bodies in a safe and productive way while playing in a room with other children. Often, Free and open to the community students help each other by holding hands when jumping or walking. RSVP appreciated 847.272.7255 or info@torahlearningcenter.com For more information www.torahlearningcenter.com Click here for more information. __________________ Mercaz USA- Purim Connection 2014 Return to top MERCAZ USA Joins With The American Zionist Movement's Purim Connection 2014 Bring a Smile to a Child's Face - Build a Bridge to an IDF Soldier - Develop a Connection to Masorti Communities. You can make your presence felt in Israel by supporting Soldiers and children from the Masorti Congregations in Israel, including the Neve Hanna Children's Village in Kiryat Gat and the Mechina Program at Hannaton, the first such program affiliated with the Masorti Movement. Fifth Grade Beginning Band Performs A Winter Progress Concert Parents, grandparents, and guests were delighted, impressed, and very proud of our 5th Grade Beginning Band on Tuesday evening as the students performed a phenomenal Winter Progress Concert. The 44member group performed selections from their lesson book, demonstrating their' amazing musical learning journey so far this year! Help provide brave members of the IDF with a traditional Purim basket. Click here to support this important work. Please respond by March 3, 2014. For more information about the Masorti communities in Israel go to www.masorti.org and American Friends of Neve Hanna www.afnevehanna.org Click here to find out more about MERCAZ USA. In addition, many students went above and beyond by learning and then performing solos and ensembles, such as selections from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, A Waving Flag, Hakuna Matata, and Eleanor Rigby. __________________ The Jewish National Fund Invites You to an Evening of Empowerment And Awareness Explore the Fundamentals of Krav Maga, Israeli Tactical Self-Defense With Lieutenant Kfir Itzhaki, IDF Special Forces Unit Instructor Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:00 pm Hosted by Kim Mor, Krav Maga Instructor The evening concluded with the entire Band performing the song Lovely Evening in a three-part round. Party Fantasy 7150 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 Sips, Snacks and Self Defense! $18 registration fee Open to participants ages 12 and up Wear Comfortable Attire Register at jnf.org/chicagokravmaga or RSVP to 847.656.8880 by February 28, 2014. Sips, Snacks and Self Defense! __________________ United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism presents A Celebration of Our Youth An evening of musical entertainment "This is a very special group of young musicians," said Marsha Rosenson, Band Director. "These wonderful students came together as a community and not only performed beautifully, they also helped and supported each other as they learned and performed. I am very proud of each and every student." Return to top The 2014 Sager School Musical is Almost Here! All "Rapped" Up Sunday, March 9 at 4:30 pm Monday, March 10 at 7:00 pm Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield Sunday, March 9, 2014 7:00 pm Annual Benefit Concert Honoring Dr. David and Suzy Hakimian If you missed the promo on Wednesday, here is one more look! Suzy is a beloved Schechter teacher of 25 years and Suzy and David are proud parents of three Schechter alumni Rebecca '06, Ari '08, and Joshua '11 The concert is being cochaired by Schechter teacher Noreen Ohcana (SSDS '77) and parent of Schechter alumni Maya '07 and Noa '10 Click here for more information. Solomon Schechter Musical Promo! __________________ Calling all Schechter Parents, Faculty and Staff, and Board for the Annual Jewish Day School Night Save the Date! Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Together, we can continue to be one of the most represented Jewish day schools at this important event! Look for an email on Monday with information on how to purchase tickets. Return to top Click here for more information. __________________ Sager Kindergarten Students Celebrate 100 Days of School JUF Offers Programs for Teens Calling all teenagers! On Tuesday, Sager kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school! As part of the festivities, each child brought in a collection of 100 items. The two kindergarten classes came together to measure the collections using a balance. "We recorded which collections were heaviest and had the opportunity to see what everyone had brought," said Kindergarten teachers Daniela Gliksberg and Lucy Kahn. Are you a teen who wants to volunteer? Or grow as a leader? Or research what it means to be a Jewish girl? Or explore the ins and outs of philanthropy? Or learn more about Israel? If you answered "yes" to ANY of those questions, JUF has a program for you! JUF is offering FIVE DISTINCT PROGRAMS in the 2014-2015 school year and we have something for everyone! To learn more and apply for Diller Teen Fellows, Research Training Internship, Voices, Write on for Israel, and Camp TOV, click here. __________________ Please send all Community News to Tami Warshawsky at tami.warshawsky@schechter.org Return to Top The students also brought in 100 pennies for tzedakah and had a chance to practice their skills as they counted the pennies by fives, tens, and ones. They read several 100th day stories and poems, played 100 bingo, searched for the number 100 on a sheet of paper, and more. Later in the morning, they made 100th day hats -- and each hat was adorned with 100 items from foam stickers to thumbprints. "The kindergarteners looked absolutely fabulous in their hats as they paraded around the school," Lucy added. Click the image above to see a short video from the parade There was also a special 100th day Choice Time where students made creations with 100 pieces of different materials - connecting cubes, pattern blocks, Legos and stacking cups. Of course, the celebration wouldn't be complete without food! The students enjoyed a special 100th day snack. They spread fluffernutter on graham crackers and made the number 100 with pretzels. A delicious way to end a jam-packed, fun-filled, and developmentally appropriate day! Return to top Moriah Early Childhood Center Spends the Morning at Solomon Schechter On Thursday, students from Moriah Early Childhood Center spent the morning at Solomon Schechter. From the moment they arrived, they were immersed in fun activities that utilized all of our facilities including the classroom, the gym, and the library. They played Sharks and Minnows in the gym, colored a mural and took part in other art projects, participated in a morning greeting with our kindergarten students, heard wonderful stories, and enjoyed a snack and picnic lunch in our kindergarten classrooms. Click the image below to see a short video of the children getting to know each other. Thanks to Alicia Honan, Bob Kogan, Hollie Rosenberg, Daniela Gliksberg, Lucy Kahn, Deena Kaplan, Julie Shaoul, Rita Meyers, our fabulous maintenance crew, and Lynn Weiss for organizing the visit. Thanks also to everyone at the Moriah Early Childhood Center, led by Director Jill Kantor. Return to top Roller Skating Unit Ends With Smiles, Laughter and Improved Skills by Alicia Honan and Robert Cogan As we complete our skating unit we want to share our excitement of watching the students improve their skills each time they are skating. Many students tried inline skates for the first time! Some of the students wanted to know if we had "tushy" pads. We were happy to welcome many guests to our gym during this unit both as skaters and helpers. A special thank you to the parents that were able to help during kindergarten and first grade skating. Thanks to your help the students were in their skates and gear much quicker. The eighth grade played knockout and roller hockey on skates during this unit and a few of them even hula hooped while skating! Next up: Volleyball for 3rd through 8th grade and volleyball lead up skills and games for Kindergarten through 2nd grade! Return to top Schechter Student Joshua Weisskopf Donates 50 Games to Chai Lifeline One of Solomon Schechter Day School's core values is achrayut (responsibility) and Schechter students learn that we are all responsible for one another. This sense of responsibility begins with, and extends beyond, our SSDS community and includes giving tzedakah and improving our world. To "live" this core value," many of our students, like Joshua Weisskopf below, create meaningful mitzvah projects for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Joshua had several mitzvah projects for his recent Bar Mitzvah, one of which was donating 50 games to Chai Lifeline. Kol Hakavod to Joshua and all of our students for making a difference in our community and our world. Return to top Alumni News Rachel Kesner (SSDS '01) Rachel Kesner (SSDS '01) said she may be one of the few students who begged her parents to send her to Jewish day school when she was in third grade! "I couldn't be happier that I spent five amazing years at Solomon Schechter," she said. "I made life-long friends, developed a deep understanding of my Jewish identity, and created a very strong relationship with Israel." "I always loved learning at my synagogue, NSS Beth El, so when I heard about Solomon Schechter, it seemed like a great opportunity for me to learn more about Jewish values and traditions," she added. "It was tough leaving my friends at public school but I already knew a few students at Schechter and was excited about making the change." After graduating from Schechter, Rachel attended Highland Park High School and then earned a BA in English at the University of Indiana. Rachel is currently Program Director at Shorashim, where she helps young adults and teens travel to Israel and strengthen their connection to the country and the people. Shorashim runs many Israel programs but they are also an educational organization that helps groups plan the logistics and some of the educational components to their trips. A few years ago, Shorashim started working with Schechter on the 7th grade trip to Washington D.C. Rachel said that traveling to Washington D.C. with her class was one of the highlights of her Schechter experience. Now that she works at Shorashim, she will have an opportunity to attend the 7th grade trip with Schechter as the Logistics Coordinator, so she will have the opportunity to relive the experience. Prior to working for Shorashim, Rachel lived in Israel on a program called OTZMA from 2009-2010 and then started working for the Jewish Agency for Israel from 2010-2013, helping North American Jews make Aliyah to Israel. Rachel is currently enrolled in the Master in Jewish Professional Studies Program at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, where she will also receive a Certificate in Israel Education at the iCenter. She said that she has many hobbies, which include photography, hiking, core barre workouts, travelling, and playing at the dog beach with her pup. Rachel said that she wanted to participate in the Spertus MAJPS because she knew that her future and passion is in Jewish community work. "I had been working at the Jewish Agency for Israel for a couple years already and was looking for an academic challenge and an opportunity to network and grow. I found exactly that. I've learned so much in my classes. Each teacher has something new and exciting to offer. I even got to study with my Beth El Rabbi, Rabbi Vernon Kurtz. It was really great to have that opportunity again!" "Out of the seven professionals in my Spertus cohort, three of us are from the same Solomon Schechter class, Class of 2001, including Becky Kupchan and Lia Lehrer," she said. "When I walked into orientation, I was so surprised! I didn't know either of them were signed up but was so happy to reconnect. I realized how unique and special our class must have been." ________________________________________ Looking for Alumni Volunteers! We would love to have alumni involvement in any of the following areas. Please sign up if you are interested. Recruitment Nights - to talk about your Schechter experience Family events - to help the young children with activities Phon-a-thons - to help raise money for the school Volunteer in after-school tutorials, at our Early Childhood Center, helping the Green Team, assisting in the library/learning center or kindergarten classrooms Ushering at the upcoming Sager School Musical __________________________ Calling all members of the Class of 2010! Plans are underway for your class reunion! Do you want to be on the reunion committee? If so, contact Francine.Ephraim@Schechter.org We love to kvell about our alumni! If you have alumni news, email francine.ephraim@schechter.org Return to top Pass it On! We hope you have enjoyed reading about the exciting programs and activities at Solomon Schechter Day School. If you know someone who would enjoy reading about our Schechter community, please forward this to them! Send all comments to tami.warshawsky@schechter.org. A partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Return to top