REMINDER: COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES, SUMMER DAZE: LAST WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VIP/VOLUNTEERS' DAY!, PTO NOMINEES
REMINDER: COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES
SUMMER DAZE: LAST WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VIP DAY!
PTO NOMINEES
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REMINDER: COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES
Common Ground Speaker Series Presents:
“Are Our Sons At Risk?…
Raising Boys in Today’s World”
with Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Mon, April 30, 7:00PM Tue, May 1, 7:00PM Wed, May 2, 9:00AM
Sacred Heart Preparatory School Hillbrook School A Special Morning Session!
Campbell Theater 300 Marchmont Drive The
Atherton (408) 356-6116 Hillsborough
(650) 322-1928 (650) 348-2272
Join us as Michael Thompson examines the extraordinary challenges boys face today and why so many of them are struggling. He’ll debunk preconceptions about masculinity, talk about the current “culture of cruelty,” and explain the importance of nurturing empathy and communication skills in boys. He will give us all concrete suggestions as to how we can improve the education and emotional well-being of our sons. Michael Thompson is a psychologist, author and consultant specializing in children and families. He has worked with more than
two hundred independent schools across the
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Books may be purchased in advance of the event at Kepler’s or online at www.keplers.com
About Common Ground Speakers…
Common Ground Speaker Series events are open and free of charge to parents and faculty of our 19 member schools. Guests from non-member schools and the community may attend for $20 at the door. Books will be sold and light refreshments served beginning 30 minutes prior to the presentation. Seating is first come, first served. For more information about our future speakers and directions to the locations, please visit www.commongroundspeakerseries.org.
SUMMER DAZE: REMINDER….
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!!!
Add a little learning to your fun!
Enjoy your summer with
and all your Day School friends!
Option 1:
With Mrs. Wagshul
for students entering grades K-3
Hands-on Academic Activities involving
Creative Writing, Math Games,
Language Arts Explorations,
Artistic Expressions,
Field trips and Fun
Option 2: Summer Daze for Upper Grades
for students entering grades 4-8
Week 1: Tech Time with Matt Harris
Spend time learning Computer Animation and Digital Photography
with your favorite Tech Teacher!
Week 2: Let’s Eat! with Ms. Kurzeka
Create a menu, buy the ingredients, and cook your way through
the day with this all-inclusive approach to cooking!
Dates: Session 1: June 18-22
Session 2: June 25-29
Times: Academy 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Morning Care: 8:00 am - 9:00 am*
Afternoon Care: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm*
Registration Forms Attached
*Additional Fees Apply
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
Name of Scholar(s) _________________________ Current Grade:________
_________________________ Current Grade:________
Parents’ Names: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Home _____________________ Work: __________________________
Cell: _____________________ Email: __________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name: _____________________ Phone: ____________________
Doctor: _____________________ Phone: _____________________
Dentist: _____________________ Phone: _____________________
Allergies: _______________________________________________________
My child has permission to go home with the following people:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child(ren) to go on walking fieldtrips with the camp staff Parent Signature: _______________________________________________
SUMMER DAZE ACADEMY REGISTRATION
Quick! Early Bird Registration!
$295/week if paid in full by May 1st!
Week 1: June 18-22
9:00am - 3:00am _________ scholar(s) @ $325.00 per scholar = _____
AM Care: 8:00-9:00 _________ scholar(s) @ $ 35.00 per scholar* = _____
PM Care: 3:00-5:00 _________ scholar(s) @ $ 70.00 per scholar* = _____
Week 2: June 25-29:
9:00am - 3:00am _________ scholar(s) @ $325.00 per scholar = _____
AM Care: 8:00-9:00 _________ scholar(s) @ $ 35.00 per scholar* = _____
PM Care: 3:00-5:00 _________ scholar(s) @ $ 70.00 per scholar* = _____
Total = _______________
Registration due by May 15th
No Refund for Academy after June 1!
*Note: Drop in Gesher available at $8.00/hour
Attach checks made payable to RCWJDS
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VIP/GRANDPARENTS’ DAY!
VIP Day is just around the corner – May 10th!. Volunteers are needed to help serve Hot Lunch and to help with clean-up, beginning at 11:45 am. This is a great and fun way to get CHAI hours!
Please notify Randi Shafton (rshafton@aol.com) or Barbra Losel (blosel@wornickjds.org) if you are able to help.
PTO NOMINEES
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce the nominees for officer positions in next year's PTO:
Co-president:
Co-president: Dana Kornfeld
Vice president: Susan Chortkoff
Vice president:
Treasurer: Jennifer Kardos
Secretary: no current nominees
The election will be held on May 30th.
Thank you to this year's PTO officers, and to all those who have stepped up to volunteer to be officers for next year. Your school community appreciates you :)


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