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Good Things Happen Every Day
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The Silver Academy
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Rachel Zilbering, Principal
rzilbering@silveracademypa.org
I think it's fair to say that in 2017, we all spend a fair amount of time with our electronic devices. My smartphone provides resources, organization and the ability to work from almost anywhere. If you're like me, you also use it for games, social media and other extra-time activities that could be considered "wasting time".
Recently, I have a renewed interest in looking for more educational and productive uses of my electronic devices to fill this time. Here are a couple of ideas.
- Free books from the public library. With a library card and the app "OverDrive" you can check out thousands of books.
- I recently started a trial of "Kindle Unlimited". There are millions of books included and many that kids find enjoyable with current characters (Pokemon, Star Wars, etc).
- A number of our classes use spelling city, it's always a good way to spend 10 minutes.
- Check out Khan Academy for math. There are lessons for every grade and interactive problems.
- Our students have taken an interest in coding. Here is a link with 7 good options. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/7-apps-teaching-children-coding-anna-adam
I hope this list gives you some fresh ideas. Shabbat shalom.
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Inside the Classroom
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Kindergarten General Studies
Mrs. Kate Carpenter
kcarpenter@silveracademypa.org
As January draws to a close, Kindergarten students are looking forward to celebrating the 100th Day of School. We have been faithfully building numbers to 100 ever since the first day of school, using 100's charts, 10 frames, and popsicle sticks. On February 2, we'll watch
"The Mouse and the Motorcycle" and have a super fun 100's party!
Since early December we have had interactive phonics lessons several times a week, and students have mastered 40 sight words! On Tuesdays and Wednesdays we put these skills together during our "Kid Writing" sessions. We are very fortunate to have five dedicated volunteers who come to our class each week to help us publish original fiction and nonfiction stories! Our Drawing & Writing Books will be on display during the Open House on February 9.
Morah Alla Fligelman
afligelman@silveracademypa.org
In middle school Hebrew class, students have become hotel managers! They have learned all about hotels...the facilities, locations, what services they offer, as well as conversations from the viewpoint of the managers and guests. Their learning was through a variety of fun activities. They practiced phone conversations, such as making reservations as a guest and answering questions as a manager. As a project, they created a brochure advertising their "own" hotel located in Israel. Then each student's hotel was reviewed "on line" by their peers. Finally, each student presented their hotel before a "board of investors", (the students named this group "sharks"). After a question and answer session, the board decided if the hotel was a worthy investment. Wow, what a fun project with so much new Hebrew vocabulary!
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School Notes and Reminders
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Open House & Student Showcase
We invite parents, community members,
and prospective families to join us as we celebrate
our school and students' work!
Thursday, February 9 -
7
:00-8:00 pm
The Silver Academy,
Wolfson Cafeteria
Hear from students, parents, and faculty as we showcase every aspect of our school and open our doors to the community.
Please RSVP by Febraury 5th to Adam Grobman at agrobman@silveracademypa.org, or register online here:
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Shabbat Across Harrisburg
Please join us for a series of
Shabbat
programs
at our local synogogues!
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Your next opportunity to attend is
TOMORROW
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Friday, January 27th at Chisuk Emuna
5:45 Family Service
with Rabbi Ron Muroff
6:30 Dinner
Cost: $15 per Adult, $5 per child/
$36 per family
(Checks Payable to Chisuk Emuna)
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- Learn ways to respond to your child's writing that will inspire them to continue creating and sharing their work. The Writing Workshop method was popularized by Columbia University's Teachers College
- Presented by Brandy Hurley and Jessica Wenzelberger
- Open to Silver Academy parents and community members
- RSVP by Feb 21 to Amy at The Silver Academy: aroberts@silveracademypa.org or 717-238-8775
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JCC HBG Basketball
Come Support Our Basketball Players!
See you at the game!
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Catching up with Classmates
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Bradley Foreman
A 60's Student
to read Bradley's Remarks about his days
at The Silver Academy.
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to the following past students of The Silver Academy...
Max and Sophia Liskovich on the birth of their son, and to grandparents,
Alexander and Irina Liskovich of Clayton, CA, and Dr. Allan and Karen Zarembski of Pikesville!
Arielle Frankston-Morris on being promoted by OU Advocacy Center's Teach Advocacy Network as the Pennsylvania Director for Teach PA!
Adam Goldsmith
on being promoted to Vice President at J.P. Morgan!
Double Mazel Tov to
Shira Burcat Safarti
on moving to New York City with her husband David and starting a new job
as Director of Foundation Relations for Avodah. "Sparking Jewish Leaders, Igniting Social Change." Avodah recruits young adults, ages 21-26 to spend a year in its Jewish Service Corps working at nonprofits across the US. "The Corps Members live together and learn together in a supportive, pluralistic community at the crossroads of social activism and Jewish life."
Do you love hearing what's going on with friends and classmates from your past years here at The Silver Academy?
If you are interested in sharing "your story", recent engagement, wedding, baby, graduation, new jobs, or other news, please email Shari Dym at sdym@silveracademypa.org.
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Order Your Challah Here
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Challah With a Twist
Offers Weekly Order and Delivery To Students and Teachers
- Order your challah by Thursday at this website: challahwithatwist.com. It will be delivered to school on Friday.
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Send check to school, payable to Challah with a Twist
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"Challah With a Twist", (a.k.a. Varda Challah), has been providing home baked challah for the Harrisburg community for over 20 years.
Varda Gewirtz, 717-919-1358 |
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Silver Snapshot
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Silver Summary is for Grandparents too!
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Don't Miss These
EASY, Ongoing Fundraising Opportunities!
Clip BoxTops 4 Education symbols on General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nestle Juicy Juice, Progresso soups and others. Each is worth 10ยข and can be redeemed by The Silver Academy for cash! Please visit the
Box Tops 4 Education
website for more details.
Giant Gift Cards
Purchase these dollar for dollar in the school's office, and then spend them the same as cash. The Silver Academy earns 5% - that's $50 earned for every $1,000 sold! You may also purchase by calling Susan at 717-608-0190.
SHOPAROO
This is how it works...Download the free Shoparoo App on your phone and use the code VuG13074. You will then complete a profile and pick The Rabbi David L. Silver Yeshiva Academy. Then after you complete a shopping trip, take a picture of the receipt using the camera on your phone with the app open. It is that easy! Once a year, Shoparoo sends the school a check from the percentages!
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