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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Lights! Camera! Book Fair! The SPHDS annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming the week of March 2nd – 6th.
The fair will contain a selection of general interest books for all ages – students through adults! There will be a variety of special events during the week focused on families and students.
Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and preparations NOW, as well as volunteers who will work the week of the book fair. If you are interested in volunteering in any way, please contact Wendy Allyn at wendy.allyn92@gmail or at 408.718.9919.
The book fair is fun, it promotes excitement about reading, and it raises funds for our school. We need your help to make it a success!
SIDDUR PARTY
Say those magic words "Siddur Party" or "Chagigat Ha Siddur" ”and watch the eyes of every past, present and future SPHDS student light up. To paraphrase the words of the sages those who have not seen the joy at the SPHDS siddur party have never seen joy in their life. This year was no exception. Whether it be the children’s costumes, the stage, the MPR or the cake everything was perfect. Could anyone present forget the songs and dances, the tefillot of the children for peace and mashiach; but above all, the exuberance.
 
None of this could have happened without our dedicated band of grade one teachers:- Morah Tammy, Morah Etti, Morah Sarah, Morah Chani and Mrs. Orosco. We are fortunate to have found a music teacher of the caliber of Batyah Chazanchuk and Karina who worked wonders with our dance troupes. To all the parents who assisted both before and after the performance we thank you for your efforts; and, also, for the opportunity that you give us each and every day to assist you in educating your wonderful children.
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To relive the experience see u-tube.
OHLONE NATIVE AMERICANS
Last Thursday the third grade students had a special visitor, Mary Berger, Park Interpreter, from the Santa Clara County Parks who spoke to them about the Ohlone Native Americans.
They learned that the Ohlones occupied the land from San Francisco to Monterey. Her presentation began with a slide show that showed what the habitat of the Ohlones looked like (Tule Huts) and how they survived in the land.
She divided the students into two groups and took  one group to show them, through hands-on experience, the artifacts and resources of the Ohlones; the students loved doing this. The second group of students had a chance to create and play a game called staves. This game consists of colored sticks and throwing them on the ground to earn points (reminds one of today’s version of pick-up sticks).
The students were excited to have their special guest at SPHDS and enjoyed every moment of her excellent presentation.
CURRICULUM NIGHT
On Wednesday night, March 11th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Academic Dean, Melissa Lee, will lead a Curriculum Night for all parents in the MPR. She will discuss new developments in the K-8 General Studies curriculum. This program is for parents only. Please click here for flyer. To attend, please RSVP to: office@SPHDS.org.
TECH MUSEUM
Last week the third and fourth grades had a wonderful trip to the Tech Museum in San Jose. They engaged in many hands on activities relating to genetics, space travel, earthquakes and the growing  capabilities of the internet. The Imax film “Wild California” was shown which highlighted the natural wonders of our state. As student Toiba Jacobs said, “I had a lot of fun and there was a robot that can draw your face. After it draws your face, you get your picture! Will my teachers let me go again? I do not know if they will, but maybe I can take my family!!”
Thank you to the chaperones and everyone that made this a successful day of learning and fun.
JEWISH BOOKS AND MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
The PJ Library provides children ages 6 months to 5½ years free books and music Through the PJ Library, parents can create a special time with their children to learn and appreciate their Jewish heritage through Jewish stories and songs that will enrich your family’s life.
The library was created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, generously funded by the Jim Joseph Foundation, and brought to families by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties; and the Silicon Valley Federation.
The children will receive a free book or CD in the mail, each month. For more information about the PJ Library or to sign-up online visit the national website at: www.pjlibrary.org.
PESACH IS COMING
Project Noah - No One Abandoned Here
The Hagaddah says... All who are hungry-come and eat. All who are needy come and join the Passover celebration" Help JFS collect and distribute Pesach food to families and seniors in our community. The Barrel in front of the office is for your contribution and will be available from March 2 through March 30th. be Contributions of the following items wrapped Kosher for Passover would be greatly appreciated:-. Gefilte fish, horseradish, jam, candies, honey, latke mix, potato starch, grape juice, matzoh ball soup in a jar, matzoh, macaroons, cookies, matzoh meal, cake meal, and tea.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Simcha Fair
The Addison-Penzak JCC will be holding a Simcha Fair on Sunday, March 1st, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.
The Fair’s vendors will assist in planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah; Bris; anniversary; wedding; birthday or other milestone events. They will help with invitations, flowers, kosher caterers, music and much more. There will be a rabbi and an event planner to answer any questions and there will be activities to entertain the children while parents visit the booths. Proceeds from the fair will benefit the JCC.
For more information, contact Naomi Salowe at chocfountain@comcast.net
"A Light for Greytowers"
The first northern California showing of “A Light for Greytowers” will be shown on Sunday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m., at Cubberley Community Center Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The film is about a Jewish girl who fights to keep her faith. It is for women and girls eight years and older.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 650.424.9880. The movie is sponsored by REUT.
"Purim at Congregation Kol Emeth"
On Monday, March 9th Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, will celebrate Purim beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Purim service and Megillah reading at 7:00 p.m. For Pre-Kindergarten families there will be a Purim program and puppet show, also beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Purim carnival and food concession opens at 7:30 p.m., don’t forget your costumes.
Family Purim Party
The Jewish Study Network and Bar Yochai Minyan are co-sponsoring a Family Purim bash. Live music, bbq, costumes, Mincha, Megillah reading and much more on Tuesday, March 10th, beginning at 4:15 p.m. The celebration will take place at Bar Yochai; 1030 Astoria Drive, Sunnyvale.
Admission is $14 per adult (age 13+) and $10 per child (ages 3 – 12). Please RSVP to: info@jsn.info by Fri., March 6th. Please click here for flyer.
STEPHANIE SUSSMAN MEMORIAL PROGRAM
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 7:45 PM, CONGREGATION KOL EMETH
Professor Deborah Lipstadt will be the featured speaker at the second annual Stephanie Sussman Memorial Program..
The topic of the Professor Lipsdat's talk is: "In Every Generation They Wish to Destroy Us": Holocaust Denial, Antisemetism and anti-Israelism as factors in Jewish Identity.
Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt is Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies at Emory University in Atlanta. Her book HISTORY ON TRIAL: MY DAY IN COURT WITH A HOLOCAUST DENIER (Ecco/HarperCollins, 2005) is the story of her libel trial in London against David Irving. The judge found David Irving to be a Holocaust denier, a falsifier of history, a racist, an anti-Semite, and a liar. Her legal battle with Irving lasted approximately five years.
She has received numerous teaching awards for her courses on modern Jewish and Holocaust studies, and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from Ohio Wesleyan, Yeshiva University, Bar Ilan University, and Hebrew Union College.
The Stephanie Sussman Memorial Fund was established at Congregation Emek Beracha by Steffi's family and friends to honor her legacy of passionate community involvement and her commitment to enriching Jewish life in the Bay Area. This talk is the second of a series of annual educational and cultural events open to the entire community to further perpetuate and honor her memory.
"Purim in Mexico!"
Chabad of the Greater South Bay will celebrate Purim in "Mexico" on Tuesday, March 10th beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Purim Feast at 5:30 p.m. The festivities will be held in the Social Hall of Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City.
Come in your favorite Mexican costume, eat delicious Mexican food, see the children's parade and enjoy entertainment by Sandy Wolshin.
Reservations must be made before March 2nd: Adults $45, children (11 and younger) $22; after March 2nd Adults $50, children $27. Discounts available. For reservations or information, please call 650.424.9800 or email: www.chabadgsb.com
Connections 2009
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley will hold its annual dinner, Connections 2009, at the Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, on Thursday, March 12th. The dinner and program will begin at 6:30 p.m. (minimum gift of $180 to Annual Campaign). The couvert is $72 per person.
In addition to this year’s recipient of the Janet Berg Award, Eleanor Dickman, the honorees at this dinner are “ALL WOMEN.”
Guest speaker is Iris Krasnow, author, writer and journalism professor at American University. She has been seen and heard on many national television and radio programs including Today, Good Morning America, Oprah and CNN. Her writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Parade, The Washington Post, and she has been a New York Times bestselling author.
This year’s recipient of the Janet Berg Award is active volunteer Eleanor Dickman. A Cupertino resident, Eleanor has given of her talents to many organizations: Hillel of Silicon Valley, Yavneh, Jewish Family Services, Women’s Philanthropy, the Jewish Studies program at San Jose University, and she tutors ESL to Iranian and Iraqi immigrants. Eleanor Dickman has served the community well.
If you are interested in attending and honoring Eleanor, please contact Barbara Goldstein at school, 408.738.3060 or email her at barbara.goldstein@sphds.org
She will be happy to seat you at one of the school’s tables.
Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle of the Peninsula/South Bay will be hosting an Open House for Jewish families who have a child with special needs. Parents will have the opportunity to come and observe a Sunday Circle program in action, meet the staff and therapists, speak to current Friendship Circle parents, and observe how the trained teen volunteers interact with the children.
The Open House will be held on Sunday, March 15th from 11:45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m., at Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto.
To RSVP, have any questions and/or need more information, please call 650.858.6990
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