LECTURE: KEEPING PRE-SCHOOLERS SAFE
Once again, Gan Aviv is presenting a series of lectures in parenting skills. Our first in this year’s series focuses on keeping pre-schoolers safe.
With adult guidance children can learn to develop basic safety skills that can assist them to stay safe with strangers as well as with people they know. These basic skills are the foundation of personal safety habits that can be of use for the rest of their lives.
Join us on Thursday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Multi-purpose room.
For more information click here.
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE/ICE CREAM SOCIAL
On Sunday afternoon, October 28th, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. the school will have a Kindergarten Open House/Ice Cream Social for parents and their families who have children entering Kindergarten in September 2008.
This is the opportunitiy to learn about our exceptional Kindergarten program; meet the teachers who lead this dynamic introduction to learning; and experience a "hands-on" presentation of the integrated curriculum that SPHDS offers - including science, math, Hebrew, music and Jewish Studies. Parents will also tour the campus visiting the library and the Benhamou Computer Center.
Socialize with other prospective parents who are looking for excellence in education for their youngsters and enjoy the ice cream desserts.
To RSVP please call Rachel, in the office, at 738-3060.
SCIENCE CLUB
The science club has been broken down into three groups - first and second grades, third and fourth grades and fifth - eighth grades.
Grades 1 and 2 meet on Tuesday afternoons except for November 20th; Grades 3 and 4 meet on Thursday afternoons except for October 25th. The Middle School meets monthly on Sunday mornings between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. The first Middle School session will take place this Sunday, October 14th.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Kindergarten – Grade 8 students will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, October 24th and Gan Aviv will have their pictures taken on Thursday, October 25th.
Order forms will be distributed shortly. Please contact the school office with any queries.
SPHDS MOVIE NIGHT AT THE SAN JOSE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Book a babysitter or come with a friend and join parents and faculty for the screening of the Israeli Oscar winning movie “Aviva My Love,” at the San Jose Jewish Film Festival at the Camera 12 Theater in San Jose, on October 24th @ 7:30 p.m.
Following the movie we will gather for coffee, cake and conversation at Starbucks (details to follow).
To join us, please order tickets ($12 including coffee and cake) through Sharon Dwek at: Sharon.dwek@sphds.org by Thursday October 18th or order the tickets at the Tuesday morning coffee, October 16th.
PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Preschool and Kindergarten enrichment classes for students have begun. Judging by the smiles of both students and parents the classes are a big hit.
Classes offered include cooking, dancing, creating with clay, Hot Shot Sports, martial arts, music makers, art, and creative movement.
SUKKOT
 Sukkot was celebrated traditionally by our students eating in their own sukkahs. The pre-kindergarten children joined the rest of the school by eating in the large school sukkah while rooms 1 – 3 ate their snacks in their own sukkahs.
 
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please send us the e-mail addresses of your children’s grandparents who would like to keep up with SPHDS’ happenings by receiving the Chai Lights.
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION NEWS
 Coffees in the Sukkah
It was wonderful to see so many moms and dads in the sukkah last week for “Donuts with Dad” and “Muffins with Mom.” A good time was had by all.
Many thanks to Joelle, Andy and Aaron Pluemer for preparing the delicious fruit platters.
Board Meeting
The next Parents’ Association board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 30th at 8:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. Please note that Parents’ Association meetings take place in the mornings.
Challah Orders
Now that the chagim are over, regular weekly challah deliveries will continue on Fridays. Our special thanks to David Mendel, Rebecca and Martin Handwerker for picking up the challah orders on the various weekday mornings, during the past few weeks.
Postponed
The Sally Foster gift wrap fundraiser has been postponed until the week of October 22nd; watch for details soon!
Tuesday Morning Coffees
The Tuesday morning coffees continue to be a special time for parents, staff and board members to socialize.
We do need volunteers to share the job of picking up bagels either from Izzy’s in Palo Alto or Izzy’s in Sunnyvale. It will be easy if parents alternate pick-ups and then submit the bill for reimbursement.
Please contact Holly Mendel at 408 245-3144 or email: Holly@TheMendels.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
Congregation Beth David, in Saratoga , will be having family Shabbat services and dinner on Friday, October 19th, November 2nd and November 30th. For more information, please contact Angie Jaggars at 408 257-3333.
|
