This Week
Kindergarten is exploring all of the human body's major systems. This week they tackled the digestive system, which lead to lots of fun conversation about where your food goes when you swallow. Kindergarteners constructed a wearable diagram of their digestive system to deepen their understanding.

In Language Arts, third grade is learning about onomatopoeia -- so many vowels in that word! It is any word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as meow, splash, bang, shhhh, and mooo. Then they went on a listening walk around Wornick, and made their own onomatopoeia from the sounds of a fan, construction noises, feet on the stairs, airplanes and cars and many more.

Passover is two weeks away, but our Jewish studies classes are hard at work preparing for a meaningful holiday. Fourth grade is writing its own Haggadah, and first grade learned a dance called the Afikomen Mambo. Fifth grade received a visit from Dr. Bruce Feldstein, director of the Jewish Chaplaincy at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Feldstein spoke with the students about the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, or visiting the sick, and the students made special Passover gift bags and cards for hospital patients.

Sixth graders touted their knowledge of Ancient China at Chinese Culture Day on Monday. They shared their expertise at different learning stations on calligraphy, tea, clothing, food, recreation and music.

Seventh graders wowed us with their slam poetry. Topics ranged from outer space to Disneyland and homelessness. The performances were powerful and heartfelt, and the slam poetry winners were Aaron J., Lily B., Hayley F., Grant W. and Melissa M.

Middle Schoolers finished the week with an inspirational talk by former San Francisco 49ers running back Delvin Williams. Mr. Williams had many of the best individual performances in the franchise's history. He set the team's single-game rushing record of 194 yards, which stood for the next 22 years. After leaving the NFL, he became the executive director and founder of "Pros for Kids," which works to curb substance abuse among young people.

Announcements

News from Mercaz Ivrit/Hebrew Center
מועדון הסרט Moadon HaSeret: Toy Story movie in Hebrew in our “Movie Theatre/Ulam Gadol". Sunday, April 10 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. This K-3rd Hebrew movie event is run by parents.There is no cost and RSVPs are not required. This is a family event (not a drop-off) and siblings are welcome to join the fun with you. Coffee/tea and popcorn/fruit will be provided. Feel free to wear pajamas and bring favorite pillows and stuffed animals to snuggle and enjoy the movie.

מרכז עברית/ Merkaz Ivrit monthly meetings: Our next Merkaz Ivrit (Hebrew advisory) meetings will be held Monday, April 11 and May 9, at 8:00 pm at PJCC conference room A. You do not need to join in order to attend.

להתנדב/ L’Heetnadev/To Volunteer:
1. Help speak Hebrew and serve hot lunch on Wednesdays. This can be done as often as you prefer. 
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2. Promote Hebrew during lunch activities. We already have facilitators, we just need speakers for Mondays – Games and Thursdays and Fridays – Art. Please email Michal at mbraker@wornickjds.org for more information.

7th Grade Tzedakah Fundraisers
Sunday, April 10 from 9:00 am-12 Noon – A garage sale benefiting the Tzedakah Project will be held at the home of a Wornick family (see Monday Memo for address).

Gift Card Orders
We're placing another gift card order soon. This is an easy gift-giving idea, and a great way to shop at your favorite stores and earn money for our school. Please complete and return the order form to the office by April 20.

Sunscreen Reminder
Things are heating up!  Please remember to apply sunscreen to your children in the morning so they are protected for their time in the sun. If you want them to re-apply at lunch, send them with sunscreen to keep in their classrooms or lockers. Children have different sunscreen sensitivities so we like them to have a proven brand for themselves. Hats are also a good idea – please make sure that they are labeled with their name.

Mad Science Eco-explorers Spring Camp at PJCC
April 25 – 28 (no camp 4/29) • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • $345 Members / $390 Public
(fees are per week; daily registration and extended care is NOT available; enrollment minimum is 12 campers)
Young biologists explore the natural world and the adaptations that allow birds and beasts to thrive. Have fun finding and magnifying nature’s smallest creatures, engineer animal habitats, pour plaster casts of animal tracks, make recycled paper, and build a water filter! Discover what owls eat and identify the bones they leave behind! Create your own blob of “Mad Mucus” and learn about cilia, cells and circulation! 
Register at www.campkeff.org. Call 650.378-2704 with questions.

Turn Matzah into Mitzvah: Fill a Seder Sack for People in Need!
Join Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) in our community-wide mitzvah project to provide Passover food to hundreds of our neighbors in need. A gift of $18 fills a Seder Sack with matzot, gefilte fish, macaroons, soup, and other foods that JFCS volunteers will deliver to homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and families in crisis in our community. For many recipients, this is their only opportunity to celebrate Passover and feel remembered at this time. See the attached flyer, or go to www.jfcs.org/sedersacks for more information.

JDS5K Registration is Now Open
On Sunday, May 15, Wornick, along with our friends from the Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, will be hosting the 3rd annual JDS5K (Jewish Day School 5K Race). This is a great community event. Perfect for every member of the family. Whether you set a record time, or just enjoy the walk, it is a fun time for everyone. Strollers are welcome. This year the race fee has dropped to $15. Register prior to April 15th to guarantee a tee shirt in your size.

For complete details (time/location) check out the links below:
JDS5K Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thejds5k
Registration Link: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=61938