THE GALA WAS GLORIOUS
SPHDS' 36th anniversary gala was an evening filled with meaningful memories, fabulous food, entertaining emcee, renewed relationships and much more.

A detailed article with pictures from this fabulous event will be in the next issue of the Chai Lights.

A "HOT" FOOTHILL CENTURY
There were more than 400 stalwart cyclists who braved the hot weather to ride in our 4th Foothill Century, this past Sunday. From children to adults they overcame the heat with plenty of hydration and food, and wound up having a terrific ride. The bike ride ended with a delicious BBQ with chicken, hot dogs and the best hamburgers ever.

Many thanks to Lisa Sobel, Development Assistant, for organizing the event, down to the minutest details, and to Development Director, Sharon Dwek, though on maternity leave, she was very involved.

MISHKAN
The 5th garde class finished learning about the construction of the Mishkan in Chumash class. Each student compiled their very own Mishkan book complete with graphics and information about the Mishkan and all its vessels. As a culmination of this project, they had a very special siyum! At this siyum, each child had the opportunity to build an edible Mishkan.

HAR "ARNAVOT"
In honor of Shavuot the Arnavot class (room 5) created a "Har" Sinai out of papier mache. Though it got a little messy they had a lot of fun making their own "Har" Sinai and they were very proud of it.

BBQ, TORAH FAIR, ART EXHIBITION AND PUPPET SHOW, WED, MAY 27 FROM 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Our five senses - sight, sound, touch, taste and smell - will come alive on Wednesday, May 27th when our "triple header" of the Torah Fair. Art Exhibition and Barbecue take place outdoors.

Each year our students bring their Torah studies knowledge alive with creative depictions and explanations of one portion of their Judaic Studies. Their entries will be judged and the winners and the awards will be announced at 6:30.

Their creativity continues in a different vein at the Art exhibit where their art work is purely what is in their imagination; whether it is free form or more classic art. In addition, the third grade will present a puppet show between 5:00 and 6:30. It will be concurrent with all the other activities.

The last of the "triple header" is a great barbecue for all to enjoy. Barbecue burgers will cost $4 per individual with a maximum $15 per family.

LIBRARY NEWS
As the school year comes to a close, we are in the process of having all library materials returned to the school library.

All borrowed library materials must be returned by June 1st. If they are not returned by the deadline, letters will be sent home notifying parents of the overdue library materials and what their replacement costs are. These bills must be cleared before the end of the school year.

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

USED BOOK and MEDIA SALE
The Parents' Association will be holding a Used Book and Media Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3rd and 4th. Drop off your used books, DVDs, and computer games, Hebrew and English, in front of the school office, beginning this Monday, May 11th. Please put items in the appropriately marked boxes, both children and adult books are welcomed. All proceeds will benefit the Parents' Association's activities for the students.

SUMMER BOWLING

For the past few summers, the Palo Alto Bowl has offered a “Kids Bowl Free" program and it is once again being offered this summer. For children to participate, parents must sign-up and their children will be able to play two free games, each day, between now and Labor Day. To register and for detailed information go to: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/sfpen.php.

GAN AVIV HAPPENINGS

Summer Camp at SPHDS

With summer fast approaching it’s time to start thinking about what to do with your preschooler during the long summer break. South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is pleased to offer you, once again, the perfect answer — Gan Aviv Summer Camp. A camp geared specifically for children who will be 3 by December 1st, 2009 and for children who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2009.

Activities will be organized around a weekly theme. Children can look forward to Beach Bonanza, Fun with Food, and activities planned for indoors as well as outdoors. Of course, water will be included in this year's activities, especially on hot days. Specialized enrichment classes are a part of this great summer package.

Due to many requests, we are increasing the after camp hours (day care) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. There are limited spaces available; to ensure your child's placement register now for this great program.

Registration forms are available in the office. You may call Barbara Goldstein at: 408.738.3060 or email her at: ece@sphds.org with any questions

Parent and Child Program at SPHDS
We are pleased to announce a special Parent and Child program at SPHDS this summer. Click here for a detailed flyer. Renee Ben David, the lead teacher for this program, is a teacher in the two year old room. This program is a great way to meet other families. Please contact Barbara Goldstein at 408.738.3060 or ece@sphds.org with any questions.