PTBE Bar & Bat Mitzvah Celebrations

Dear Parents,

 

Peninsula Temple Beth El is organizing its calendar for Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Anyone who is potentially interested in having a B'nei Mitzvah at this congregation should contact the synagogue.

 

I hope you are enjoying the last few days of your summer!

 

Susan

 

 

Susan Weintrob

Head of School

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School

800 Foster City Boulevard

Foster City, CA 94404

650-378-2600

Roof Repair

Hi All,

I hope that you are having a great summer! Rich and I have to do some roof repair and possible roof replacement and we were wondering if any of you have any roofers that you love (or hate!). We really appreciate your help.

 

Have a wonderful 4^th of July holiday!

 

Best,

Susie

 

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From: Grade-4B-owner@lists.wornickjds.org [mailto:Grade-4B-owner@lists.wornickjds.org] On Behalf Of Kaylee Frager
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 12:49 AM
To: Grade-4A
Cc: Grade-4B
Subject: TGIF?

 

Hi Parents,

Can we roll back the clock?  Can we just freeze tomorrow,  since it came too quickly anyways?

Only yesterday we were doing virtual Havdallah under the stars,  dressing up as Ushpizin in our Succah

(thanks, Ray!),    getting ready for chanukah,  for TuB'Shevat,   for Purim,   presenting  (yummy)  family traditions ..and tomorrow is the final assembly!

Where did the year fly?  Our fourth graders,  most of whom I've been with since 3rd grade,  are ready to step up as next year's Tefillah leaders,  with self confidence and know-how.  They have learned to read between-the-lines when they study Torah and discuss issues and ideas. 

 

Thank you for your support,  your involvement,  your enthusiasm and your love.  I feel that we worked together to build a foundation of trust for the children so that they are secure and happy with who they are.

 

The gift certificate is a beautiful bonus to the wonderful year I had with the 4th graders.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

 

For now,  best wishes for a safe and happy summer,  Shabbat Shalom,  and wow.

 

Morah Kaylee

6.13.08

Dear Parents,

The end of the year is always a difficult time for a teacher.  We begin fresh every year, teach our curriculum and watch the students blossom and grow.  By the end of the year we’ve given them all that we have of ourselves and, like the fabled phoenix, we burn ourselves out in a fiery display of last minute projects, report card comments, and class parties.  In the summer we are reborn and ready to do it all over again.

However, this year as I finish writing report cards, grading last minute projects, eat the rest of the ice cream from the parties, I know that I will not be back in the classroom to do it all again.  And, as with any transition, this leaves me with conflicting feelings of dread and hope.  Looking forward I know that I am ready to move on to my new positions, but looking back makes me recognize how much I love my chosen profession.

I loved working with your children – watching them take on new challenges, push their minds to accept new ideas and blossom into responsible individuals.  Each and every one of the students in my class this year has taught me something.  Leora taught me how to challenge myself academically, and not to settle for the simple task.  Jordan taught me that good things happen when you are patient and nurturing. Shayna and Talia taught me to respect friendships and reminded me of the power you feel when you know someone likes you for yourself.  Drew taught me that friendship can continue even across mountains. Lizzy taught me that there is more to a person than what you see at first glance.  Ben taught me how to laugh and Ari taught me how to smile.  Josh taught me how to connect literature to my own life.  Amit taught me how to enjoy telling stories – especially about my family.  Jillian taught me how to check every word I write to make sure all the “i’s” are dotted and the “t’s” are crossed. Danya taught me that age doesn’t matter – heart does.  Jacob taught me how to be a quiet, positive force in a group of individuals.  Sam taught me how to sing.  David taught me to observe others.  And Jules taught me how to enjoy the world around me.

I have taught many students over the years.  Some years stick in your memory, and some are just a blur of time.  I know that this year and these students will remain with me forever.  Thank you for entrusting them in my care for the last ten months.  I know they will do well in the future, and I hope they will remember this year with fondness.

All my best,

Debbi Seligman

TGIF?

Hi Parents,

Can we roll back the clock?  Can we just freeze tomorrow,  since it came too quickly anyways?

Only yesterday we were doing virtual Havdallah under the stars,  dressing up as Ushpizin in our Succah

(thanks, Ray!),    getting ready for chanukah,  for TuB'Shevat,   for Purim,   presenting  (yummy)  family traditions ..and tomorrow is the final assembly!

Where did the year fly?  Our fourth graders,  most of whom I've been with since 3rd grade,  are ready to step up as next year's Tefillah leaders,  with self confidence and know-how.  They have learned to read between-the-lines when they study Torah and discuss issues and ideas. 

 

Thank you for your support,  your involvement,  your enthusiasm and your love.  I feel that we worked together to build a foundation of trust for the children so that they are secure and happy with who they are.

 

The gift certificate is a beautiful bonus to the wonderful year I had with the 4th graders.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

 

For now,  best wishes for a safe and happy summer,  Shabbat Shalom,  and wow.

 

Morah Kaylee

FW: summer reading

Dear Parents of Incoming 5th Graders
and Incoming 5th Graders,

Attached please find the summer reading books and assignment.

We hope you¹ll enjoy reading these books as much as this year¹s 5th graders
did.

We will make our best effort to get into the 4th grade classrooms tomorrow
to discuss this assignment with the students.

We¹ve heard much about next year¹s 5th graders and are looking forward to
the 2008 ­ 09 school year.

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, peaceful summer.

Ms. Banke
(Robin Raphael-Simke and Michele Ban)