21 MAY 2020
At today's Live Tefillah, we heard from our wonderful teachers about why they love their jobs, who influenced and inspired them to become teachers, and how students "rock their world"! Many of our teachers admitted that in reality, they are still students and that one of the best things about attending school each day - for kids and adults alike - is that you never stop learning!
We're in the final countdown to the end of the school year! From special celebrations to housekeeping - check the calendar and your inbox for more info!
5/25: MONDAY - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day 5/26-5/28: Housekeeping Day at School - see details below 5/28: Live Zoom Tefillah - Volunteer Appreciation! 5/29: FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL - Shavuot 6/1: What's Brewing - Coffee w/ Peg 6/3: Game Day & Variety Show 6/4: Live Zoom Tefillah - 8th grade/Tikkun Olam Kindness Award 6/4 & 6/5: P/T conferences (no regular classes*) - check your inbox! *special activities available with Arie! see details below 6/8: 5th Grade Promotion 6/9: Live - 8th Grade Speeches - details to come! 6/10: GRADUATION - details to come - Happy Summer!
See you next week for a live ZOOM TEFILLAH when we appreciate our volunteers and YOU - our amazing parent community! Tune in Thursday with your family at 8:05am:
Meeting ID: 360 428 8483 Password: 188073
Let's get together for another What's Brewing with Peg on Monday, June 1st at 8:15am. We'll say hello to our NEW FAMILIES and hear about some of the plans for our teachers and campus as we begin preparing for the next school year.
Meeting ID: 360 428 8483 Password: 188073 Monday, June 1st at 8:15am It's a new kind of talent show - and we want YOU to give us what you've got! Submit your videos (2 minutes max - appropriate for all ages!) to Lisa Roberts no later than next Thursday, May 28th.
WHAT: Housekeeping Days at Brandeis! It's time to pick up your students' art work and projects from school! Your dedicated teachers have personally (and safely) bagged up the items that were left in lockers, desks, and cubbies. Please stop by the school on your designated day to wave hello and pick up your bag - and don't forget to bring library books to return!!
WHEN: Next Week!
HOW: Pull up to the curb in front of Rodef Sholom - just like dismissal -and we will be there to greet you and put your bags in your trunk. Questions? Email Bev at bboorman@brandeismarin.org This year we're offering special end-of-year Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, June 4th and Friday, June 5th. Yesterday you received your invitation to sign up for your conference via Pick-a-Time. Here's some additional helpful information:
Lower School Conferences:
Middle School Conferences
In addition, Jenn Franklin and Trish Tillman are asking that each 8th grader sign up for a conference with them to rehearse their graduation speech.
AND NOW - SOMETHING FUN FOR THE KIDS!
On Friday, June 5th, we are offering 4(!!) fun Zoom activities for different grades, with Arie! Games, magic, music, trivia....check it out:
Questions? Send Arie an email at afinkelstein@brandeismarin.org.
For all of Arie's activities, use the following Zoom information: ZOOM LINK: Fun and Games with ARIE Meeting ID: 5540782517
Ready for some good news? PRIZMAH, a national organization for Jewish Day Schools, recently featured Brandeis Marin (specifically our talented Tefillah song leader and PM teacher, Arie Finkelstein, singing an original song) in the first of their #dynamicdayschools video series! Check it out HERE! Todah Rabah!
Want a refresher on Romeo and Juliet? Here's a quick lesson courtesy of our fabulous middle school English teachers, Jenn Franklin and Trish Tillman.
Are your K-5th graders begging for some after school fun? Arie and Alissa to the rescue! For details, email Arie or Alissa today - you'll be glad you did!
Arie has two MAGIC GATHERINGS now! Wed & Thurs: Zoom Meeting CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 554 078 2517 Password: 944661
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! 6th graders will have their very own MONDAY TRIVIA TIME on June 1st and 8th from 3-4pm. Right on!
Questions? Send Arie an email at afinkelstein@brandeismarin.org.
AMAZONSMILE...If Not Now, When?
The Jewish Community Federation has created an extensive source list for those in need (as well as those who are able to give) during this pandemic. For the big picture of the JCF Covid-19 resources, visit the home page by clicking the banner above, or check out the short list of support resources below:
Get Support
Bay Area Jewish Healing Center is responding to this pandemic by creating spiritual care resources that can be accessed from home or phone to address the current situation. Additional assistance lines: Parents – call 415.359.2443
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, body wash and deodorant • feminine hygiene products • detergent or bags of quarters • toilet paper • cereal • gift cards from Safeway or Target • gloves and masks • paper and plastic bags to use for distribution • new or gently used school and art • supplies • new or gently used children's books
Questions? Email moji@rodefsholom.org
Other organizations that are serving families in need:
Anything you can do to help is extremely appreciated.
Calling all parents! This is the perfect time to catch up on the latest fiction. It's also the perfect time to set a date to finish a book (hurray for deadlines and structure!) and get together with friends. So, whether you're a regular in the Brandeis Parents Book Club, or you've never been - pick up The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (winner of The Booker Prize and sequel to The Handmaid's Tale) and pencil in MAY 27 to discuss the book with your buddies (meeting deets TBD). Why not buy it on AMAZON SMILE and support your school while you're at it!
Need some ideas and inspiration for your new job as an at-home Teaching Assistant? Need a smile or some new tunes? Looking for a voice of reason to help calm the worries? Here are some links and resources to help get you through the days ahead.
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