August 7th, 2020 | 17th of Av, 5780 | Parashat Eikev
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Dear Beit Rabban Community,
We have missed you all, and we cannot wait to reconvene as a community next month when we open Beit Rabban Ba'Binyan, in the "building." Don't worry, we will keep our weekly Shabbat B'Yachad assemblies online, so you do not need to be in the "binyan" to participate!
Our re-opening team, including the administration, board and COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee, has been working together all summer to plan for a safe and healthy reopening for our students and staff. We are committed to meeting best practices in COVID-19 risk mitigation as well as in supporting our children's return academically and emotionally. We have even added a second location at Kehillat Romemu on 105 Street in order to meet square feet standards per student! You can learn more about our various efforts to open in-person in the Reopening Plan linked below. This is a heavy lift that we are very honored to hold on behalf of the community.
From additional space, to tenting, to rain gear, to technology, to professional development, to new furniture, to PPE and cleaning supplies, it's also a heavy financial lift to open school during a pandemic. The load is lighter when we lift together. Please consider helping us cover some of these new costs as we simultaneously increase tuition assistance. You can click here to sponsor a particular re-opening cost.
I also want to take the opportunity for much deserved hakarat ha'tov, gratitude:
- To our COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee, Dr. Vicki Bengualid, Dr. Lisa Primus, and Dr. Michael Yaker, thank you for your endless hours of wisdom and support.
- To our Board of Trustees, thank you for making our administration and staff feel appreciated.
- To our parent body, thank you for continuing to communicate with generosity and respect even during these very anxious, trying times. We are grateful and honored that you entrust with your magical children.
Wishing all a restful and rejuvenating Shabbat,
Stephanie
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Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet
Ha'Rav Adin Even-Yisrael Steinsaltz
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“It seems it’s better, sometimes, for man, as for humanity, not to know too much about the difficulties and believe more in the possibilities.”
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Teachers are Jewish Communal Frontline Workers
Article by Stephanie Ives & Day School Leaders
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Mazal Tov! Kol Sasson V'Kol Simcha...
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Mazal Tov to one of our new Chativah faculty member, Jessica Jobanek, and her fiance Harold Kingsberg on their recent engagement! Please feel free to reach out to Jessica directly to wish her a mazal tov.
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Beit Rabban Ba'Binyan:
Reopening Plan 2020
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Please make sure to review the Reopening Plan and email admin@beitrabban.org with any questions, or wait to ask them at the next town hall for families.
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Extra Gear Needed this Special Year
Consider purchasing on Amazon Smile and selecting Beit Rabban Day School as your charity of choice!
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GAN: Each Student Will Need:
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3 masks in a sealable bag to remain at school. Students may not wear valve masks as these do NOT meet safety standards.
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2 new masks daily, one worn and one as back up - should comply with CDC standards and fit appropriately, whether that mask is reusable or disposable.
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Rain gear: Sturdy rain suit with hood and rain boots. Rain suits will remain at school.
Kevutzot & Chativah: Each Student Will Need:
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3 masks in a zip-top bag to remain at school. Students may not wear valve masks as these do NOT meet safety standards.
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2 new masks daily, one worn and one as back up - should comply with CDC standards and fit appropriately, whether that mask is reusable or disposable.
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1 waterproof mat, lightweight and easy for your child to cary. Recommended examples: Handimat or Outdoor Blanket. These will be used for outdoor classes and outdoor lunch periods.
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Rain gear: Sturdy rain suit or rain pants & rain jacket and rain boots. Rain suits and rain pants will remain at school.
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What to Expect:
Upcoming Parent Communication & Events
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Next Week:
- Summer Town Hall #2 Monday Evening, August 10 8:00PM OR Tuesday Morning, August 11 9:00AM
- Summer Email #7: Medical Forms; Talking to Your Children; Class and Teacher Assignments; & Tell Us about Your Child Survey (due August 23)
Week of August 17:
- Summer Email #8: Revised Re-Opening Plan, including updated "Section 2: COVID in our Community: Symptoms; When Symptoms Manifest at School; Return to School; Quarantine and Closure"
Week of August 24:
- Town Hall #3: Thursday Evening, August 27 8:00PM
- Teachers return to school for staff in-service
- Online class orientations for Gan, Garinim (K) and Chativah (5-7). See Reopening Plan for details.
- Family school visit schedule shared
Week of August 31:
- Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3: Scheduled Family Classroom Visits
- Thursday, September 3 OR Friday, September 4: Gan & Garinim Class Meet-Ups in the Park. See Reopening Plan for details.
Week of September 7:
- First day of school is Tuesday, September 8 for all students!
- See Reopening Plan for Staggered Start Schedule.
We will share OPT busing information as soon as we receive it.
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