January 30, 2025

From our community, Kol Hakavod to:

• All the seniors for making it this far into our high school journey 💯
• Mr. Legallet, Mr. Brownstone, Dr. Roy, & Señora Fradejas for organizing and creating such a fun week of K-Term 🎨☀️
• All the Trivia Heartwork Kids 🧠❤️

Ram's Eye View

See what our Rams have been up to this week! 🐏✨

K-Term Immersive Fair



On Monday, January 27, our Rams proudly showcased their projects and results at the K-Term Immersive Fair. Stay tuned for a deeper look at K-Term coming soon!

Updates and Announcements

Reminder: Medication & Passports for Educational Travel



If your student is participating in our educational travel program this year, please read the email “IMPORTANT: Medications & Passports” for crucial instructions on ensuring their safe travel and return.

Important Events and Dates

Connecting on Their Level: Parenting Teens

Friday, January 31 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM

Upstairs Conference Room

Facilitated by Naama Lugasi, MSW and Zohar Keissar, ASW, the session provides practical tools for supportive parenting, helping to nurture strong family relationships. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

Learn how to balance advice with letting go, foster open dialogue, and establish clear boundaries while showing empathy.

🤝 Mobile Museum of Tolerance (Student Programming)

Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 7

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is bringing its interactive exhibit to Kehillah next week, offering students a powerful opportunity to engage with history and learn about the importance of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The museum provides a hands-on experience that encourages reflection and dialogue about tolerance and empathy.

🤝 Justice Vanguard (Student Programming)

Monday, February 3 during Assembly

Justice Vanguard is returning to Kehillah on Monday, when they will lead a dynamic discussion on youth advocacy and social justice. Their mission is to empower students to be active participants in creating positive change in their communities through education and leadership.

🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration (Student Programming)

Tuesday, February 4 during Lunch

💻 Alumni Panel (Student Programming - 11th-graders Only)

Wednesday, February 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Virtual Zoom Event

11th-graders, join a Q&A panel with current 12th-graders and alumni who have navigated the college application process and completed their first semester of college. The session will be recorded if you can't attend.

Zoom Information:

Meeting ID: 895 433 7958

Passcode: College

💻 My Body to Love: Talking to Young People about Healthy Relationships & Sexuality (Common Ground Speaker Series)

Wednesday, February 5 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM

Virtual Zoom Event

Join the Common Ground Speaker Series for a virtual screening of My Body to Love, a PBS documentary by EMMY award-winning producer/director Preeti Deb, exploring young people's experiences with their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. Following the film, sex health educator Ivy Chen will provide practical tools for parents to facilitate open conversations about healthy relationships, sexual identity, and decision-making with their children.

👥 Justice Vanguard Small-Group Conversation (Student Programming)

Thursday, February 6 from 12:30 to 1:15 PM

After each school-wide presentation from Justice Vanguard, students will return for an exclusive small-group conversation with their peers. This session will dive deeper into the presentation topic and provide an opportunity to explore ways to get more involved with Justice Vanguard and social justice.

KPA Corner

🎉 We Hope You Had Fun at the Birthday Gala! Last Chance to Bid on Auction Items ‼️

Thank you to everyone who attended the Gala on Saturday! If for any reason you missed the amazing Kehillah Birthday Gala, you still have the opportunity to bid on and win the unclaimed auction items—and put your name on the list for some great subscription parties!

Items still available include teeth whitening, a pedicure, a collector's item, and tennis lessons. Parties feature pickleball, interesting lectures, lunch at an art gallery, and golf! All proceeds from the auction will go back to our Kehillah educators to support their ongoing education. Even if you weren’t at the Gala, you can still purchase any of these items until Tuesday, February 4.