Fourth graders finished constructing the City of Ember this week, based on a close reading of the novel by that name. They are studying energy and circuitry, which will enable them to light up the city they've built.

Fifth graders learned about their upcoming artist studies--an inter-disciplinary research, writing and art project that will take several weeks.

And while it may look like the eighth grade science class is playing with Slinkys this week, they are actually studying the physics of waves.

Finally, our science and technology coordinators went back to school themselves on Tuesday. Dr. Adrian Krag from the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) taught them how to use our fabulous new 3D printer! A gift from CIJE, the printer is a wonderful boost for our STEM programs, which students will use for applications in science and engineering. If you want to read more about Wornick's relationship with CIJE, check out this article in the latest issue of the JWeekly newspaper.

Announcements

Chai Excellence Fund
Congratulations to KA, KB, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 5B and 6th grade!!! These 11 classes have each reached 100% participation - bringing in an additional $11,000 for Wornick! We are all so appreciative of this outstanding support. Thank you!

There is still time to give and take advantage of this matching opportunity. Please remember our goal is 100% family participation and at 91% we are so very close. To make a gift online, please click here or email pfeinbloom@wornickjds.org for more information. Once again, many, many thanks to all of the families who have participated so far.

Feast Your Mind
Feast Your Mind is coming on February 27! Please join us for this fabulous evening of delicious food, camaraderie and fascinating special guest speakers all in support of Wornick. Invitations went out last week. For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.feastyourmind.com. Be sure to buy early and ensure your first choice feast!

Tuition Assistance
Applications for Tuition Assistance for the 2016-2017 school year are due February 9. The online application platform, FAST, is available at www.wornickjds.org/tuition-assistance. 

Hot Lunch Ordering is Now Open!
Hot Lunch Ordering is now open to place your order for next semester! Sign up at http://wornickpto.org/hotlunch/. We have added scrambled eggs to the pizza day if you think your child wants more protein - they are delicious!! All current orders expire on January 29. 

We need some servers!  Due to employment changes we have lost some of our servers. We need to get this semester filled up. We have availability to serve on Tuesdays - Wednesdays - Fridays. Please email Pam at pbodin@wornickjds.org and enjoy nice people, a delicious lunch and fulfill your Chai hours.