| |  |  |  | This Week
Welcome back! Wornick is in full swing and we are so happy to be together again. Middle School had a chance to bond and play at the challenge course on Wednesday, while our younger students became acquainted with their new teachers and classrooms. Kindergarteners learned a new alphabet dance, first grade considered their hopes and dreams for this year, and second grade worked on a "math about me" project. The third grade wrote personal goals, and connected them like a puzzle to create classroom goals. Fourth grade completed a school-wide scavenger hunt. Fifth grade tackled the first of many STEM challenges, sixth graders picked out their new lockers, and seventh grade considered all the different kinds of scientific study. Eighth grade scientists watched Ms. Haire blow up a gummy bear, and we all had our hair checked for lice. Our new Judaic Studies Principal Mr. Abramovitz led the first all-school T'filah on Thursday, which included a Bar Mitzvah! | | | Announcements Hot Lunch service begins on August 31
If you would like to view the menus or place an order please log in to http://wornickpto.org/hotlunch/login.php. You can order as many days a week that you want and the semester does not end until January 30, 2016. We are looking for a few more parents to help serve lunch and are always happy to add your names onto our sublist to do drop ins. We have immediate needs for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday full or part time servers!! Great chance to watch your kids in action, make life long friends and enjoy a delicious lunch. Please email Pam at pbodin@wornickjds.org. Thanks!! New Wornick Website
You may have noticed our beautiful newly-designed Wornick website. We are busy filling it with more information and photographs, but in the meantime we want you to know where to find some critical information. Athletics schedules, the PTO page, and hot lunch sign-ups can now be found in the section called "For Our Families." | Todah and Mazel Tov - Mazel Tov to Ben L. on his recent Bar Mitzvah, Mrs. Wagshul on the marriage of her son and to our our teachers Mrs. Fox and Morah Lihi, and the Yanovsky's (new Kindergarten family) on their births of their new babies!
- Mazel Tov to Jacob C. who was profiled in August issue of the Turtle Island Restoration Network eNews for his contribution as part of last year's 7th grade Tzedakah Project!
- Mazel to Roz L., Anna B. and Adam B. who were featured on Telemundo Bay Area TV for opening a lemonade and cookie stand to help a friend's nanny with housing costs.
Words of Wisdom Dr. Gereboff's Head Notes
Many people think that teaching is a pretty “easy” job – afterall teachers only work ten months of the year. The reality is that most teachers don’t turn off their work during the summer, and our Wornick teachers definitely “work” throughout the summer. Some teachers were in and out of our building during the summer, others participated in professional growth opportunities. Read More
Principal's Proud Moments from Nicole Haire
As I was thinking about what to write this year to welcome everyone, I looked back at last year’s letter and felt as though the poem that always resonated with me before, still does and I’m happy to share it with you – again! Read More
Welcome from Beth Bonfiglio, Principal K-3
This will be an exciting year for all of us as we get to know each other. As the new lower school principal, I'm looking forward to getting to know the students, parents and staff over the next few months. Our staff is deeply committed to designing learning experiences that will engage students in their work, while providing an environment where all children feel safe and happy. Read More
Welcome from Joel Abramovitz, Judaic Studies Principal
Bruchim HaBaim to the new school year! I am thrilled to welcome you and your children into a year of meaningful Jewish learning and community. After four years of teaching Judaic Studies in our middle school, I step into this new role of Judaic Studies Principal with pride and anticipation for this year. Read More
Welcome from Michal Braker, Hebrew Language Principal
Shalom/ שלום! I am so pleased to be joining Wornick’s family as your Hebrew Language Principal. The teachers, staff and I look forward to creating a community that cares, understands and is committed to Hebrew and Judaic studies as well as science, math and sports. For thousands of years, we as a people have been making connections/ קשר speaking Hebrew. Read More
| | Upcoming Events Wednesday, September 2
Rabbi's Roundtable Discussion
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Monday, September 7
Labor Day - No School Tuesday, September 8
Middle School Back to School Night
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Friday, September 11
Community Shabbat Dinner
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesday, September 16
K-5 Back to School Night
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | | Community News JFCS High Holiday Food Drive Friendship Circle's Magical Family Event | | | | | | |
