The Silver Summary, October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018 - Cheshvan 16, 5779

This is a Special Year at The Silver Academy...

75 Years of Exemplary Jewish Education!

Be sure to check out the Peek at the Past section below!

Events at a Glance

Oct 26 - Grandparent/Grandfriend Day
Oct 30 - Picture Day
Nov 6 - 11:40 Dismissal
Nov 6 - 1:00-4:00, Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 7 - 6:00-8:00, Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 9 - Kabbalat Shabbat/Rosh Chodesh
Nov 14 - 11:30, Arthur Goldberg Memorial Lecture
Nov 21 - 11:40 Dismissal
Nov 22-23 - No School, Thanksgiving break

QUICK LINKS:

School Calendar

Lunch Menu - October

Lunch Menu - November

Good things happen every day at The Silver Academy!

Mrs. Debra Freeburn, Head of School

dfreeburn@silveracademypa.org

In honor of Grandparent and Grandfriend Day 2018...I’d like to share a poem written by April Johnson.

I Was Thinking Of Love And You Came To Mind

I was thinking of love, and you came to mind.

I have many memories I would like to rewind.

Do you remember those days I would lie in your lap

As you doodled my ears, I would take a short nap.

I’m remembering the nights that we spent together.

You would scratch my back gently, ever so tender.

As I rewind a bit more, I am seeing much fun.

I’m remembering the fall and all the raking we had done.

So many leaves piled by the tree,

You would cover me up till I couldn’t see.

Those are just a few of the memories I have.

Let’s rewind a bit more to when I was bad.

I’m sorry for the times when I made you cry.

Looking back at the past, I’m not sure I know why.

I know as a child I was stubborn, selfish, and strange,

But look at me now, and how much I’ve changed.

I assume looking back, it’s hard to understand

That today I’m quite normal, I think G-d lent a hand.

The ending is near, I think I’ve said enough!

I could go on forever, but ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

All joking aside, I would be up all night

If I continued this poem and continued to write.

There are just enough words to express all the love

Other than the words written above.

So I thank you!

From the bottom of my heart for loving me no matter what.

Shabbat Shalom...Debra

D'var Torah

D’var Torah for Parshat Vayara

Click Here

to read this week's D'var Torah

Inside the Classroom

Ganeinu

Mrs. Tammy Reid (Morah Tamara)

treid@silveracademypa.org

In Ganeinu we explore the weekly Torah portion in a way that is meaningful to a 4-year-old. Last week, in Parshat Lech L'cha, Hashem told Avram (later to be renamed Avraham) to leave his home and his people and go to a place where G-d would disclose later. In honor of this, we left our class and our school and took a tour of the JCC. Hashem promised Avram that the land of Israel will belong to his children. I promised the Ganeinu children that if they stay active in the community all that the JCC has to offer can belong to them.

7th and 8th Grade Students are Inspired!

Marina Cherepinsky

mcherepinsky@silveracademypa.org

Chanukah may seem like it is far away, but some 7th and 8th grade students have been thinking about it since the second week of school. That is when two students came up with an idea to write and perform their own unique song for our whole-school Celebration of Light and Learning in December. It started with two students, Ben and Josh, spending time in the computer lab during recess writing lyrics, and Moshe joining later. Now, the trio has moved on to practicing and fine tuning the choreography during Mrs. Cherepinsky's music class. Their song is titled "A Latke on Chanukah" and is a mix based on the hit song "In My Feelings", by Drake. The lyrics are being kept under wraps for now, so I guess we will have to wait until December to see their creative performance!

Good News!

to Rabbi Muroff on the celebration of his 25th Anniversary as

Rabbi of Chisuk Emuna Congregation!

We are thankful!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped prepare for a special

Grandparent and Grandfriend Day!

Important Dates and Reminders!

Picture Day is Tuesday, October 30th!

You can place your order online at mylifetouch.com

(use your Picture Day ID: LT418399Q0)

or return the form that was sent home.

Did you sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences?

Please call the office or email silveralerts@silveracademypa.org as soon as possible to sign up for a parent-teacher conference time slot. Conferences will be held November 6, 1:00-4:00 pm, and November 7, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Annual Report is Here!

Our Annual Report is arriving in mailboxes this week. You can also read it online on our website. The annual report shares with you some highlights from The Sliver Academy and is an opportunity for us to thank everyone who supports the students through generous financial contributions. Thank YOU for supporting The Silver Academy!

Click Here to view the Report

Arthur Goldberg Lecture Series

On Wednesday, November 14 , Attorney Elisabeth S. Shuster will be speaking to our middle school students about Law and the Environment as we continue our Arthur Goldberg Memorial Lecture series. Lunch will be served in the Henry Miller at 11:30 followed by Ms. Shuster's presentation at approximately 12:15-1:00. Everyone is invited. Please RSVP to silveralerts@silveracademypa.org or by calling the office at 717-238-8775 .

Take a Peek at the Past!

In honor of the 75th anniversary year, we will occasionally include photos and memories from our archives. You won't want to miss these great memories!

Click this link

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

Order your Challah!

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 .

Super Silver Snapshots!

Students shine in Hebrew Class!

1st and 2nd Graders take the coding challenge!