PURIM AT SPHDS
This year Purim falls on Friday, March 21st and the school day begins as usual - Grades 1 - 4 at 8:20 a.m. and Grades 5 - 8 at 8:10 a.m. Megillah reading will take place in the MPR at 9:00 a.m. The reading of the Megillah at SPHDS is a unique experience. This is probably the only place in the world where the Megillah is read in the presence of 150 children and one could hear every single word. We are very grateful to Jonathan Novich who will once again be our Megillah reader.
We have a long standing tradition of celebrating Purim at school with a carnival and this year is no different. The carnival will begin after the reading of the Megillah at approximately 10:00 a.m. It’s not Purim without costumes. School policy is that no toy guns, knives, arrows, swords, spears or any similar items are not allowed to be on the school campus, even on Purim.
Parents are invited to join us for both the reading of the Megillah and the carnival. Tickets are needed to play the various carnival games. A string of 20 tickets can be purchased at the office for $5, starting Monday. Refreshments will be available for $1 each. All proceeds from the carnival goes towards our 8th grade graduation trip to Israel. Parents may pick up their children beginning at 11:30 a.m.; dismissal is at 12:00 p.m..
GAN AVIV & KINDERGARTEN PURIM CELEBRATION
Parents and children are encouraged to wear their cowboy/cowgirl, prince/princess, Queen Esther, Superman, Mordechai, and even their Haman costumes to school on Friday, March 21st for their Purim celebration. (If a child or parent does not wish to wear a costume they will still have a great day.) School policy is that no toy guns, knives, arrows, swords, spears, and any similar such articles are not allowed at school.
The festivities will begin at 10:15 a.m., in the tan bark area, where the children will parade around the playground then the celebration will continue in their classrooms. At 10:50 a.m. everyone will go to the MPR to enjoy the Happy Bird show which the Parents’ Association is sponsoring...Todah Rabah Parents’ Association.
There will be no lunch and school will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
PESACH FOOD DRIVE
To paraphrase - was it Byron, Keats, or Shelley? “If Purim comes could Pesach be far behind?” We have had many queries about the beautifully decorated garbage can with pictures of Matzah and wine all over it, in front of the office. This is the time for us to be thinking about the less fortunate people who live in Silicon Valley (they do exist). We are participating in the Jewish Family Services food drive and request the assistance of our parents. Please help us fill our barrel ten times over with Kosher L'Pesach non-perishable items.
A PERSONAL NOTE…
“I would like to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for the honor of being named the school’s “Woman of Distinction” at the Women’s Philanthropy of Silicon Valley Connections Luncheon, this past weekend.
“The incredible energy and dedication of the teachers, staff, and other parents at SPHDS is truly inspiring. Many thanks to all of you for your support. I feel very fortunate to be part of such a wonderful community.”
Holly Mendel
FOOTHILL CENTURY, MAY 18, 2008
The Only Kosher Ride in the West!
 Registration is now open for SPHDS’ 3rd Annual Foothill Century bike ride, Sunday, May 18, 2008. The Foothill Century offers beautiful scenery and a memorable, healthy day for everyone! This year’s ride features our renowned kosher food at all rest stops, improved road markings and concludes with a delicious BBQ (yes, we will have chicken). Choose from our 100K, 50K and 10K Family Fun routes. We will also be adding activities for young children who have not yet mastered the skill of two wheel bicycles. Check out our website for more information by clicking here.
If you have cycling experience or other organized sporting events experience WE NEED YOU, if you don’t ride bikes, WE NEED YOU EVEN MORE.
The Foothill Century is our annual fundraiser which is highly dependent on our parents and community volunteers. It’s a wonderful way to spend the day with family and friends and help the school.
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION NEWS
Save the Date – Annual Book Fair – Volunteers Needed
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming the week of April1st. In addition to the regular Scholastic book selections there will also be a large collection of Hebrew and Judaic books.
Tuesday night, April 1st, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., will be Family Night at the Book Fair! In addition to the books there will be crafts, stories, and other fun activities for the children!
Volunteers are needed to help set-up or work a sales shift at the Book Fair. If you can help, please contact Wendy Allyn at wendy.allyn@hp.com or 650.969.4411, or Rebecca Handwerker at Rebecca@handwerkers.com or 650.424.1492.
Barton’s Candy Winners!
Congratulations to our two top sellers of Barton’s Pesach Candy: the Gofman siblings (Daniel, Shoshana and Elisheva) and the trio of Tzyion Bublil, Chen Elhamias and Dan Koenigsfeld. Each group of sellers will receive a Borders gift card from the Parents’ Association.
Challah Orders
Reminder...challah orders are due each Tuesday for the following Friday.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Bar Yochai Purim Party
Bar Yochai will be having a grand Purim party on Thursday, March 20th at 5:40 p.m. in the MPR. There will be a costume parade, games, songs, and lots of fun. Pizza and drinks (non-alcoholic) will be served. The Megillah will be read at 7:50 p.m., admission is $4.
Kosher L’ Pesach
Rabbi Eidlitz, formerly of SPHDS, will be conducting Kosher L’Pesach tours on Sunday, March 16th in the aisles of:
Mollie Stone, Palo Alto – 11:00 a.m.
Lucky Supermarket, Grant Rd in Los Altos - 2:00 p.m.
Rabbi Eidlitz's input and explanations are fascinating, and he takes the time to explain which products need a hechsher (supervision), which do not and why. Rabbi Eidlitz fields a vast variety of kashrut questions. This is a very worthwhile experience.
Help the Israel Defense Forces
Join women from throughout the Bay Area for a Women’s Concert - A Journey through Music - starring singer and actress Caroline Cohen, star of the London Stage. She is an internationally acclaimed singer and actress.
She will appear on Sunday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m., at the Cubberley Community Center Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. General admission is $35; Seniors: $18; and VIP $180. For tickets call: 650.424.9800. The evening is sponsored by REUT – The Committee for Jewish Unity and Friendship.
Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
JSN Family Purim Party
Join the Jewish Study Network at their annual Purim party on Friday, March 21st. The celebration will include a magic show for children, a festive Moroccan meal, the Megillah reading and, of course, wine!
The Megillah reading will be at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at 12:15 p.m. The party will be at the Recreation Center of the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington, Sunnyvale, 94087. The cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children and a $60 maximum for a family. Reservations contact: www.jsn.info or for more information: info@jsn.info or 650.961.4576.
Children's Purim Celebration at Congregation Kol Emeth
On Thurs., March 20th, erev Purim, Congregation Kol Emeth will be having a children's
Purim program at 6:30 p.m. with a megillah reading followed by a carnival at 7:30 p.m.
There will be fun for all ages, including programs for preschoolers, elementary school and middle school children.
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