April 18, 2019 - Nisan 13, 5779
|
|
HAPPY PASSOVER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
|
|
A PASSOVER LETTER
This letter was written by Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky, Rosh HaYeshiva (Dean) of "The Yeshiva of Greater Washington"
|
|
- April 18, 11:40 - Early dismissal
- April 19-26 - No School, Passover Break
- May 1 - 7th & 8th Grades Travel to Israel
- May 2 - Yom HaShoah
- May 3, 2:45 - Kabbalat Shabbat
- May 8, 8:15 - Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
- May 9, 8:15 - Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration
- May 14 - Students Return from Israel
- May 17 - Young Person's Concert Field Trip
- May 19 - Hebrew at Hershey Gardens (See info below)
- May 23, afternoon - Lag B'Omer/Field Day & Race for Education
|
|
|
A Message from the Director of Development
|
|
Mrs. Samara Sofian, Director of Development
ssofian@silveracademypa.org
|
|
What’s better than watching First and Second grade students perform the story of Passover in an exciting play in Hebrew? Watching it next to a Kindergarten student who was almost jumping out of her seat with excitement that she will get to do it next year! In awe she said, I can’t wait to speak Hebrew like that!
Tuesday, April 16 was a very special day at The Silver Academy! Every Silver Academy student attended a Model Seder designed to be meaningful for them, facilitated by our outstanding teachers. Our Ganienu and Kindergarten students created their own Haggadot, which they got to use for the first time during their combined Seder. The First through Fourth grade classes joined together for their Seder which included several theatrical student performances, all in Hebrew. The Fifth through Eighth grade students joined together with the JCC’s Senior Club for an intergenerational Model Seder which featured the students assisting Rabbi Gewirtz with leading the Seder.
The celebration of Pesach is a wonderful opportunity to share our traditions from one generation to the next. What made the Silver Academy Model Seders so outstanding, in addition to the delicious food and meaningful student participation, was the intergenerational nature of them. Not only did our oldest students attend an intergenerational Seder, our Kindergarten students were invited to attend a part of the First-Fourth grade Seder where they were welcomed as guests and became very excited about what they get to look forward to as they grow.
On behalf of The Silver Academy, we wish you a wonderful Pesach, filled with opportunities to share stories and traditions among the generations.
Chag Kasher v’Sameach!
|
|
Good Things Happen Every Day at The Silver Academy
|
|
1st and 2nd Grade Judaics
Mrs. Alla Fligelman
afligelman@silveracademypa.org
|
|
Spring is here and there has been so much to do in preparation of Pesach! Our study of Pesach consists of three sections: preparation for the holiday, the symbols at the Seder, and finally,
Maggid
- the story of Pesach.
Students loved setting the Seder table and really know what needs to be on the table. They are ready to help at home! They also learned the song “
Signs of the
Seder
”
, which helped them understand every step of the seder night.
First and Second grades enjoyed learning the
Maggid
in a fun, dramatic fashion. Students worked diligently to prepare a play with songs, music and a lot of action, which they were excited to perform Tuesday during the model seder. This was such a wonderful way for students to strengthen their Hebrew reading, and speaking fluency, syntax, vocabulary and grammar. Most importantly, students were immersed in learning about this fascinating part of our history in Hebrew. As we presented slaves breaking from slavery to freedom, with G-d’s mighty hand, we could almost feel ourselves breaking out of Egypt!
We wish you a happy and kosher Pesach!
|
|
5th and 6th Grade Science
Mrs. Susan Gaughan
sgaughan
@silveracademypa.org
Our fifth and sixth grade Zoologists have been learning about the characteristics and nature of worms. They were very excited to study the earthworm's anatomy by completing the first of two dissections that will take place this year. The segmented body plan of an earthworm makes it easy to study. The students eagerly identified such parts as the brain, heart, crop, and gizzard to name a few. Judging by their enthusiasm, I believe we may have some future surgeons in these classes!
|
|
The past two weeks have been filled with many special events and many wonderful people that made them happen! A BIG thank you to:
- Our teachers for preparing the fabulous Model Seders for all our students
- The volunteers who prepared the food for the Model Seders
- Rabbi Choper for visiting the 5th-8th grade Jewish Ethics class and teaching about his work as a Chaplain in the prison system and the Jewish Home
- The Harrisburg Rotary for giving our students their own dictionaries, and Mr. and Mrs. Rebuck for presenting the books and teaching our 3rd and 4th graders about the work of Rotary
- Our PTO for the lovely Pesach candy for the teachers
- Invariant Investments for hosting an EITC information session, featuring The Silver Academy and Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
|
|
We extend our condolences to the family of Herman Minkoff (z'l).
Hamakom yenachem etchem b'toch shear avlei Tziyon V'Yerushalayim / May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
|
|
Opportunity for Silver Academy Students
to Perform at Community Celebration!
- What? Students will participate in the community Yom HaAtzmaut celebration! They will lead Hatikvah and perform "Or Chadash"Yom HaAtzamaut (at the beginning and end of the celebration)
- When? May 8; Arrive at 5:40 pm for 6:00-7:00 celebration
- Where? JCC, Mary Sachs Auditorium
- What to wear? Jeans and a Silver Academy T-shirt (the gray one from last year's Race for Education)
- Register by April 15th - email at silveralerts@silveracademypa.org or call 717-238-8775
- Also...there will be an Israeli-style food reception following the celebration
|
|
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FILM – COMING SOON
Eva
Screening Event and Panel Discussion
Free and Open to the Public
Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00 pm
@ WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
|
|
Please help us get to Israel!
|
|
Our 7th and 8th grade students are excited to be planning their trip to Israel in the spring! As a way to help fund the trip, they currently have two fundraising opportunities:
|
|
- First, the students will deliver personal notes (Chai Notes) from you to the Holy Land. Click on the link below for the note, which you can print and return to the school office with your donation. Thank you!
|
|
- You can also support us by planting trees in Israel through JNF. Part of the money you donate will go to our Israel trip. How do you do this? Just click on the link below to go to the "Plant Your Way to Israel-JNF" website and donate away!!
|
|
Support The Silver Academy!
|
|
Don't Miss This
EASY, Ongoing Fundraising Opportunity!
|
|
Giant Gift Cards
- Purchase these dollar for dollar in the school 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
|
|
Challah With a Twist
Offers Weekly Challah Order and Delivery To Students and Teachers
- Order your challah by 8:30 pm Thursday evening at challahwithatwist.com. The fresh baked challah will be given to your child to take home on Friday.
- To pay, please send an envelope with your name on it to the school office, including cash, or a check payable to Challah with a Twist, or use Paypal or Venmo.
Challah With a Twist, (a.k.a. Varda Challah), has been providing home baked challah
to
the Harrisburg community for over 2
4
years.
For any questions, please call or text
Varda Gewirtz
at
717-919-1358
.
|
|
Enjoy these pictures from our Seders!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
