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GOOD THINGS HAPPEN EVERY DAY AT
THE SILVER ACADEMY!
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From Rachel Zilbering, Principal
If you were in the halls of The Silver Academy during the mornings this week, you would have noticed that the school was unusually quiet. This has been a different week for students, as grades 3-8 took part in Terra Nova testing. The Terra Nova testing includes Mathematics, Reading, Language, Science and Social Studies. Standardized testing is important to identify strengths and weaknesses in an objective manner and also to show academic change from year to year.
I am happy to report that testing went smoothly. All students were in attendance and on time, and the schedule ran like clockwork.
Additionally, the spring weather cooperated, and students enjoyed a well-deserved break outdoors after testing. Thank you to the teachers who proctored and were flexible with their time.
I hope that everyone has a good week and that your preparations for Pesach are going well.
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D'VAR TORAH
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D'Var Torah
for Parshat Vayikra
by Rabbi Gewirtz
to read
this week's
D'var Torah
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INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
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2nd Grade General Studies
Mrs. Brandy Hurley
In second grade we have immersed ourselves into the rain forest habitat. Our classroom has literally been turned into the rain forest, complete with a tree and vines! Students used their knowledge of plant and animal life to create representations of a tropical rain forest. Through research, each student became an experts on one animal from this habitat. As part of our studies, we discovered how important rain forests are and why they should be protected.
Middle School Talmud
Rabbi Moshe Yosef Gewirtz
A visitor walking by room 223 recently might have been puzzled by the discussion taking place inside the classroom. The students were enthusiastically discussing the kind of naps shepherds should be allowed to take during a long day out in the field with the flocks. They expressed amazement that shepherds were allowed to leave the sheep under minimal care for short breaks "in town", and that according to the Talmudic sage Raba, even professional shepherds could take these breaks, but only on a certain schedule. Students were gratified to learn that another Talmudic sage, Abaye, shared their incredulous opinion that Raba could allow paid shepherds to take these breaks.
Most importantly, the middle school students saw how principles derived from verses in the 3300 year old Torah text were applied to shepherds in the 1500 year old Gemara text through a process that they could employ today. They practiced objectivity as they identified with and then critically analyzed each of the opposing arguments in turn. They developed the sensitivity to detect whether a proof texts is supportive or hostile to a stated view. They employed intellectual acuity to appreciate the distinctions offered to defend a stated view from a threatening proof text.
The great Harvard medievalist Harry Austryn Wolfson described Talmudic study as "the application of the scientific method to the study of texts" because hypotheses are continually being formulated and either successfully defended or rejected. And when they are done, there is no need to wash lab equipment.
Talmudic Debate by K. Stein
Our own version of
Talmudic Debate
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SCHOOL NOTES AND REMINDERS
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Kesher Israel Congregation
Presents
Silver Academy
Shabbaton
April 8 -
Pre-Pesach Meal CLICK HERE for info about the menu, cost, and registering |
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CATCHING UP WITH CLASSMATES
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If you want to share your story, recent event or just send a shout out, please email us at [email protected]
JoAnn Ellenberger
A Student from 1963
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A Peak at the Past
1999 - 5th Grade
Front Row: Ethan Ellenberger, Joshua Ettinger, Felix Fisher, Donna Henig, Megan Feinberg. Top Row: Mrs. Skaist, Rebecca Doctrow, Arielle Salkin, Avi Gordon, Hillel Mindlin, Robert Samuels, Mrs. Gutierrez.
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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 SNAPSHOTS
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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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