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News from the Classrooms
Annual Grades 7 and 8 Science Fair Congratulations to all of the participants for their hard work and to Mr. Girolamo for guiding the students. Our thanks to Mr. David Girolamo, Mrs. Darice Clark, and Dr. David Papermaster for serving as the judges. Students explained their work and answered questions posed by the judges. The following four projects will be entered for competition in the CT State Science Fair:
Your mother was right--wash your hands! by Rachel Rosenblatt, Grade 8
The effect of x-rays on yeast growth by Jason Stein, Grade 8
Which baseball statistic is the best predictor for run production by Uri Bilmes, Grade 8 Which substance killed the most bacteria? by Josh Benadiva and David Pearl, Grade 7
Michael Fox (SSDS class of 1997) is a researcher for the Sierra Club in California. Michael graduated from Hall High School and Emory University. His graduate degree is from the Monterey Institute of International Studies where he received an M.A. in International Environmental Policy. Michael is engaged to be married this coming summer, and we wish Mazal Tov to his parents Judye and Fred Fox.
A Poet in our Midst Kol HaKavod to seventh grader Sara Schulwolf whose poem has been accepted for publication in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans.
Yishar koach to Schechter graduate and Newington High School sophomore Ben Fiedler for making the Honor Roll this past semester.
Please share news about SSDS alumni! Information can be provided to the office for inclusion in the newsletter. Please let us know about the things happening in your life and the life of your family so we can share them with the community.
Mitzvah/Community Service Projects
Pre-School Pals Program is sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Please consider volunteering for ½ hour per week (within the time frames of 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 3:30-5:00 p.m.) Read with preschool children in Bloomfield from April-June You can make a huge difference! 2½ hour training session in the evening on March 4, 2008 Please call Gale Shapiro at the Hartford Jewish Coalition for Literacy to sign up for this training session and volunteer this spring. Gale can be reached at 860/236-7323 or email: HJCL@Jewishhartford.org.
Please continue to bring non-perishable grocery items to the front lobby. Middle School students go to the House of Bread on the first Wednesday of each month to serve lunch and deliver the donations. We have been doing this for over 17 years...longer than any other group, according to the House of Bread!
Parents and Friends of SSDS: We have designed special donation cards that the office will send out for each acknowledgement of $10.00 or greater. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the school as well as honor, send a message of sympathy, or recognize special milestones for friends and loved ones. If you are interested in making this type of donation please contact Mary Reynolds at 561-0700, 151. You may also send your check and the information to: SSDS, 26 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 Please include the name and address of the recipient, the nature of the donation or message ( in honor of ) and your name and address.
Did you know that SSDS could benefit from your IRA or Will? There are many ways to provide financial security for the school in the future. In the spring, SSDS will host a grandparents day and Endowment reception on Leaving A Jewish Legacy. Please provide your child's granparents information to the office. There will be no solicitation funds at this event.
Our FOSS Campaign (Friends of Solomon Schechter) began in mid-December and will run through June 30th. Everyone is encouraged to support FOSS as it is the annual campaign that supports our operating fund as well as scholarship, technology, music, art, and theater programs, our library/computer center and many other additional programs that enrich our Judaic and General Studies curriculum. This year, SSDS has a special opportunity to raise significant dollars for FOSS as there is a special dollar for dollar match up to $10,000 provided by a few anonymous donors for new gifts of $100.00 or greater and increases to last year's gift by a minimum of $100.00.These gifts must be received by February 15, 2008. Parents should refer to their SHARE Program for 2007-2008 for FOSS guidelines.
Just a Reminder!....
The Commission on Jewish Education is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. If you are interested in making an impact on Jewish Education in our area by nominating someone or by volunteering your candidacy, please contact Karen Trager, Director of CJE at ktrager@jewishhartford.org.
Invite the Israeli Young Emissaries to Dinner or a Family Fun Day! Our Emissary, Emily, would love to get to know you and your family. If you would like to invite her for dinner or a fun outing with your family, please contact Anna Elfenbaum at aelfenbaum@jewishhartford.org or 860.727.6136.
PLEASE....remember to notify the school office if your child will NOT be in school for ANY reason. You must call the office even if you have already or also spoken with his/her teacher. If a child is absent and the school office is not notified, the nurse will contact you to determine why your child is not in school. As a reminder....please do not send sick children to school, especially if they have a fever, persistent cough, or are so congested that they are uncomfortable.