This Week
What a busy, short week we've had!

Kindergarten geneticists built DNA strands with computational biologist and Wornick mom Lee Lior Hoffman Tuesday morning. After they built a strand and split it, kindergarteners realized that once a DNA sequence is set, it will be replicated exactly the same way throughout their bodies. That's a lot of learning before recess.

After that it was nice to settle down for the beautiful Kindergarten to Second Grade model Seder. There were flowers on the table, children in nice clothes, and beautiful Seder plates that each child had made. Everyone practiced a musical, meaningful and delicious Seder.

Speaking of Seders, look no further than the Fourth Grade Haggadah for all of your Passover rituals. You can find here an originally written Haggadah from class 4A to download and use at your Seder.

Though Passover was the dominant theme of the week, eighth graders looked at the journey from slavery to freedom from a different perspective. They wrapped up their study of the American Civil War with a mock trial in which the South was on trial for treason. Who won? That depends. In one class, the North prevailed and in the other class, it was the South.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful, delicious, safe and Hametz-free Passover break!

Announcements

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.

"Raise the Roof" Film Screening
To mark Yom HaShoah at school, the Eighth Grade will be watching the film "Raise the Roof." This movie details the process of reconstructing a 17th century Polish synagogue for the Polin Jewish Museum of Warsaw. It's a fascinating and moving film, with many implications for the legacy of the Shoah in Europe and for Jews world-wide. The movie will be shown on Thursday, May 5 from 9:00-10:30 am in the Ulam Gadol. Parents are welcome to attend.

Yom Ha'atzmaut Falafel Lunch
Yom Ha'atzmaut is quickly approaching! Wornick hosts a falafel lunch for all of our students and staff and we are looking for volunteers to help serve the lunch. You earn Chai hours and get to enjoy Rachel's outstanding falafel treat. It will be on Thursday, May 12 from approximately 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please email pbodin@wornickjds.org if you are interested in volunteering.

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