NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT SPHDS
The fact that we are looking at a considerable increase in enrollment for next year is no way related to our recent accreditation or the outstanding college acceptances by our graduates of the Class of 2003.
We always give our parents priority but that priority enrollment period has long since passed. We are quickly reaching maximum capacity at all grade levels from Room 1 in preschool through Grade 3 in the elementary school.
We are faced with a similar situation with regard to applications for tuition assistance. While the school feels very strongly that every Jewish child should receive a Jewish education, financial aid is a line item in the budget and eventually the dollars run out. Parents who have not yet done so are asked to please hand in their applications to Nancy Kulka, in the business office.
Our sizeable enrollment has been augmented by a new development. Eitz Chaim Academy is joining forces with SPHDS. Eitz Chaim has been in the San Jose area for the past twelve years and has filled a need in the community. As we have grown and expanded in all areas, it has become clear to both administrations that everyone would gain from being one educational institution. We are therefore very happy to be joining forces and see this as a very positive step. We are looking at an increase of twenty students over and above our original estimate. This means an average of two students per grade.
We are confident that our parents and students will reach out to all our new families and welcome them in the warm and caring way that our SPHDS families are renowned for.
SHABBATON
As part of this welcoming introduction Rabbi and Mrs. Greenberg recently held a middle school Shabbaton, at their Palo Alto home, for both SPHDS and Eitz Chaim Academy girls.
We are very fortunate and grateful to Project Seed, in New York, for sending senior counselors to assist with the Shabbaton programming. The food was delicious, spirits were high, and the schmoozing went on into the wee hours of the morning. But most importantly, the girls discovered that it made no difference which school they were from. Girls are girls, they share common interests and have similar aspirations…and everyone is looking forward to next year.
We are fortunate to have so many faculty members, like the Greenbergs, who go the extra mile for our students. Our thanks to them and to all their neighbors who hosted the girls.
We now look forward to a boys’ Shabbaton in June, in San Jose, organized by Rabbi and Mrs. Greenberg for both the ECA and SPHDS middle school students.
THE FOOTHILL CENTURY IS HERE
 There are only 2 days left for the Foothill Century and it is not too late to join us…either as a cyclist or a volunteer.
To register either call Lynn Osband at 408 981-8422 or just come on Sunday morning.If you want to ride the 100K route come at 6:30 a.m.; for the 50K route arrive at 8:00 a.m. and the for the family fun ride come at 10.00 a.m.
The fee is $40 per person, $40 per family or $80 for tandem riders, for all routes.
To volunteer come to the school and we will be very happy to put you to work.
For the route description, starting times and complete information, click here.
SUMMER “MOMMY AND ME” PROGRAM
Gan Aviv teachers Renee Ben David and Tami Mazor will be leading a Summer “Mommy and Me” program for children 18 – 26 months old, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 and Aug. 2, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., in Room 1. The program will include art, circle time, free play and parent discussions. The cost is $48 and includes materials for all six sessions.
This program is open to young children of SPHDS families as well as young children in our local community.
Space is limited! Call 408 738-3060 or email barbara.goldstein@sphds.org to reserve your space.
LIBRARY NEWS
With the exception of the 8th grade students, all library books are due by Tuesday, May 29th. Since the 8th grade graduates will be on their trip to Israel their books must be returned by May 15th.
All borrowed books and library materials must be returned by the above dates or replacement costs will have to be paid for the outstanding items.
IZZY’S NOW OPEN IN SUNNYVALE
We all know where to get bagels, cream cheese and pizza – Izzy’s Bagels in Palo Alto. Now there is a sister store in Sunnyvale where one can get strictly kosher deli and salads – Izzy’s Brooklyn Deli.
It is a brand new full service kosher deli. Enjoy the delights of a kosher deli located in the Hacienda Shopping Center, 783 E. El Camino, Sunnyvale (El Camino near Wolfe Road).
Remember the phrase about a baseball field in the movie, Field of Dreams, “if they build it we will come”…well…they finally opened a kosher deli and we will come!
MAKE LIFE EASIER…ORGANIZE WITH LABELS
Now that your spring cleaning is over, it's time to get organized!
SPHDS and Gan Aviv are partnering with Mabel's Labels to help make it easier to keep your house in order and make sure children's clothes and other personal items make it back home. Our paperless fundraiser will be open for online shopping. They offer personalized and incredibly long-lasting labels for fabric, plastic, shoes, bags and more, including terrific Kashrut labels for the home.
Whether it's food allergies, going to camp, traveling, household organizing – there are labels to meet all kinds of needs. These labels are high-quality and make great gifts. A generous percentage of any order goes to support Gan Aviv programming, so please log on to the customized website at www.sphds.mabel.ca. Also, please note that the Kashrut labels are only available by phone, don't forget to mention SPHDS when calling!
Please forward this link to any friends or family members who might be interested. Questions? Contact Gan Aviv parent Christine Tachner at ctachner@gmail.com or call at 650-964-7905. Thanks for supporting SPHDS, and happy organizing!
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
New hours for purchasing lunch coupons: Mondays and Tuesdays only between 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., in the school office. Coupon booklets of 5 are $17.50 for complete meals. Booklets of 5 for seconds are $12.50.
GAN AVIV SUMMER CAMP*
Back by popular demand!
After an absence of a number of years we are pleased to announce the return of our summer camp program for preschoolers and kindergartners. Children who will be 3 years old by December 1st, 2007 through children entering Kindergarten this September.
There will be 2 two week sessions, the first from June 25th – July 6th and the second from July 9th – 20th. Camp hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and extended day care will be available from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
It will be an action-packed, fun, summer camping experience with many activities planned. Mr. Dave will be there with Hot Shot Sports; challah baking for Shabbat, water play, art activities, themed weeks and much, much more.
Going by past camp experiences, we know the children will have a “blast.”
Brochures and registration forms are available.
* Please note: there is a waiting list for the 1st session.
CAMPUS TOURS
Tours are open for anyone who is interested in seeing our school.
Please call Rachel at 408 738-3060 to arrange a personal tour. If you know community families who have children of the appropriate ages, please invite them to call Rachel and arrange a school tour. |
