May 30, 2019 - Iyar
25, 5779
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- May 30, 7:00 - "Peter Pan Jr." Musical
- June 3, 6:00 - Annual Meeting preceding the Celebration of Learning
- June 3, 6:45 - Celebration of Learning
- June 5, 7:00 pm - Graduation of Silver Academy 8th Grade Students
- June 6 - End of year celebration
- June 7, 11:40 - Early dismissal
- June 10 - No School Shavuot
- June 11 - Snow make up day 11:40 dismissal
- June 12 - Snow make up day 11:40 dismissal
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A Message from the Head of School
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It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the 2019 school year. The year has flown by, for me anyway, and I can honestly say it has been a good year. As I become reflective and look at the year critically, I target areas that we did well and also consider areas where we might be able to improve. Here are some thoughts:
In a poem by Hayim Bialik he describes the role of a Jewish day school as, “The laboratory for the creation of our nation's soul.” The Silver Academy is much like a laboratory that daily, weekly, and monthly, engages its students academically, while at the same time blends together the values of Judaism with a solid, state-of-the-art general studies education. Every day we ignite the spiritual sparks within our students. We foster each of our students' religious growth and Middot (virtues) through the study of Torah, a commitment to Mitzvot and through acts of Chesed (kindness). Our entire school is inculcated with a love for and appreciation of the People of Israel and the State of Israel. We are proud that our graduating students are ready to pursue high school and meet any challenge with knowledge and understanding.
Every parent, every teacher, and every student is a part of the laboratory. But that is only the first step in enabling the Silver Academy student to reach his or her full academic and emotional potential. Our faculty and staff are the best and are deeply committed to this challenge. Our parents and families are amazing and support Silver and their student(s) academically while never hesitating to pitch in and lend a hand. Because of this deep commitment, our students become lifelong learners. Their lives are enhanced and they become active citizens, who are self-assured and personally and professionally fulfilled.
Thank you, again, for being the best cheerleaders and supporting The Silver Academy.
Shabbat Shalom,
Debra
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Good Things Happen Every Day at The Silver Academy
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Race for Education & Lag B'Omer Field Day
Mrs. Lindsay Hameroff
lhameroff@silveracademypa.org
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Last Thursday afternoon, Silver Academy students enjoyed a joint Race for Education and Lag B’Omer program. Students, staff, and families were motivated by upbeat music as they jogged together to raise money for our PTO. We were especially honored to have Mrs. Dalton join our race in her final run before retirement. Thanks so much to all of our sponsors, and to everyone who donated to this great fundraiser!
Afterwards, we celebrated Lag B’Omer with field day activities. Our two teams each represented a special
middah
; the white team was assigned
Hochma
(wisdom), while the blue team embodied
Tzedek
(righteousness). Teams presented cheers and flags that showcased their color and theme in both English and Hebrew. Then they broke out into small groups for competitive games and relays, before ending the day with the fan-favorite game of tug of war, and a sweet treat. The students really enjoyed an afternoon full of
ruach (spirit) and fun...
even the rainy weather couldn't keep us down!
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Math 24 Competition
Mrs. Jane Dalton
jdalton@silveracademypa.org
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Imagine this! Students gave up recess every Monday so they could play Math 24. WOW! Why did they do this? Because they love the math game and to compete in the Math 24 Competition at the end of the year. On May 22nd we had our own Math 24 competition with students competing in their own age groups. Winners of the Division #1 were: Elez Bell, Moshe Schertz, Nadav Sofian, and Adam Brodsky. Winner of the Division #2 was Abie Schertz. Others who participated all year are: Uriel Pavolotzky, Elle Beck, Ariella Jackson, Meital Pavolotzky, Avi Harringer, and Michael Beck. Congratulations to everyone!
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1st and 2nd Grade Special Celebration
Mrs. Alla Fligelman
afligelman@silveracademypa.org
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Mazel Tov to our 1st & 2nd grade students!
We had a very meaningful celebration during this week! Mazel Tov to our 1st grade students on receiving their first Siddur and a big Mazel Tov to 2nd grade students, who were each presented with a Chumash! The celebration was filled with dancing, singing, and theatrical interpretations of three Chumash stories (
b'reshit, lech lechah and
receiving the Torah). Rabbi Muroff and Rabbi Daniela Szuster (mother of 2nd grader, Yael Povolotzky) gave an inspiring D'var Torah. Of course, following this joyful celebration, there was cake and other refreshments. Morah Alla, the parents and all the guests are so proud of every student and their accomplishments! Please congratulate our maturing students!
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Students Perform "Peter Pan Jr." at the Jewish Home
Our Music Theater Club has been practicing and perfecting their performance of "Peter Pan Jr." for months, and last week they finally brought the show to the stage for the first time! Members of the Jewish Home were treated to an afternoon performance, where they truly enjoyed the show and music performed by these talented, energetic young people!
Come tonight at 7:00 to the last performance of "Peter Pan Jr."
...you do not want to miss the adorable fairies, swashbuckling pirates and adventures of the Darling children!
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Students go to the Symphony
Mrs. Marina Cherepinsky
mcherepinsky@silveracademypa.org
Silver Students joined students from throughout the region for the Young Persons' Concert at the Symphony. What a wonderful compliment to their music education. They even saw a Silver alumnus play first violin!
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the hiring of Samara Sofian as the Assistant Head of School for the 2019-2020 school year. Samara will be assuming the responsibilities of the day to day operations of The Silver Academy, along with other duties.
In addition, we are thrilled to welcome Kimberlea Konowitch as the new Director of Development. We all know Kimberlea as parent extraordinaire, but she also has a background in business and finance and will be an asset to The Silver Academy.
Thank you to Samara and Kimberlea for being a part of our Silver Team!!
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D'var Torah for Parshiot Behar/Bechukotai
by Samuel Shvartsman, Silver Alumni
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to Yaakov Reid
for placing first in the 3rd-5th grade category of
The Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation's Art Contest - Connecting Cultures through Art & Education!
and to Joel Burcat, Silver Academy Board member, on the upcoming release of his book, A Drink to Every Beast!
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A BIG thank you to
- Everyone who helped run our Lag Ba'Omer Field Day/Race for Education...it was fun for all!
- Everyone who Donated to our Race for Education fundraiser...total donations are over $4,200! Thanks to Mrs. Dalton for participating in the Race and raising $1,200 herself for our school!
- Nick Fortini for providing fun music for our Race for Education with his sound equipment and DJ expertise!
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Our thoughts are with the family of Morton Spector. Mort was a beloved figure in our community and active in numerous causes throughout his life. Mort's contributions to the Yeshiva/Silver Academy are too numerous to count. In addition to serving as board president, Mort began and ran the Silver Academy Foundation, which has contributed essential funds to the operation of the school over many years. He has been a stalwart board member, fundraiser, and friend of the Silver Academy. Through his challenging year of illness, he continued to promote the Silver Academy to his many friends and visitors. We extend our condolences to his wife, Alyce, and children, Stephen, Harry and Wendy.
Also, we send our condolences to Moises Leiferman and his family on the passing of Moises's mother, Raquel Masri Leiferman.
May the memory of Mort Spector and Raquel Masri Leiferman always be a blessing. May their families be comforted along those who mourn among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Support The Silver Academy!
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Don't Miss These EASY, Fundraising Opportunities that support The Silver Academy!
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is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Silver Academy every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
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, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
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BoxTops 4 Education
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Simply clip the Box Tops symbols and give to The Silver Academy! Coupons can be found on General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker (not Betty Crocker points), Nestle Juicy Juice, Progresso soups and others. Each is worth 10¢ and can redeemed by The Silver Academy for cash — no minimum required! Throughout the year, parent volunteers bundle and mail the BoxTops in groups of fifty to earn money for our school. Please visit the
Box Tops 4 Education
website to view all participating products; to track our annual earnings or; even better, to join Box Tops to earn eBoxTops® for The Silver Academy when you shop online — it's easy and free!
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Giant Gift Cards
can be purchased 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.
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Contributions to The Silver Academy are always appreciated and every dollar makes a difference for our students!
Looking for a way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion? Do you have someone you would like to honor? Do you want to make a donation in memory of a loved one? Consider making a donation to The Silver Academy. We will send them a lovely card to share with them that a gift has been made in their honor.
You may contact the school's office to make a contribution or do so online
here.
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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
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