Dear Parents,

1. URGENT:

   If your Mishloach Manot contained Pennysticks Brand Stick Pretzels please be aware that it was inadvertently purchased and is not pas Yisroel.

   We wish to thank the PTA Presidents, Mesdames Fish and Feig, for all their hard work and dedication creating the amazing Purim Mishloach Manot. We thank them and the volunteer parents for spending much time packing them.

2. We are creating a postcard to advertise our school. A photographer will be coming to The Hebrew Academy on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, and Wednesday, March 19, 2014, to photograph some of the children for the postcard. Should you wish your child/ren not to be on the postcard please contact the office by Monday, March 17, 2014 or contact Diane at (845) 634-0951

Please make sure your child is wearing clean clothes and in accord with the dress code.

Wishing you a most joyous Purim!

REMINDER!!!!

Just a reminder to send in your Mishloach Manot contributions.

All money must be in by Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Please attach a note letting us know how you would like your name to appear on the Mishloach Manot.

Thank you.

What Does PTA do for your children?

PTA's goal is to enhance your children's school year by keeping school fun and exciting.

PTA offers a variety of events, projects, gifts and goodies otherwise not available within a typical educational budget.

Sample Activities

• Back to school presents
• Coffee, Tea, Conversation Get Together
• Rosh Chodesh Treats & Activities
• Yom Tov Crafts
• Chanukah Special
• Chessed Committee
• Tu B'Shvat Brachos Party
• Lag B'Omer Activity
• Shavuos Ice Cream Truck
• Box Top Prizes

Main Events

• Family Dinner
• Chanuka/Pesach Boutique
• Family Tag Sale
• End of Year Bar-B-Q
• Women's Concert
• Book Fair
• Shavuos Sale

For our Devoted Teachers

• Chanukah Bonuses
• Mishloach Manos
• Teacher Appreciation Day

Giving Back

• Box Top reward checks
• Fund Raising such as Cake Decorating, Challah making, Cooking classes
• Classroom enhancing gifts (indoor recess games, outdoor recess equipment, projectors, LCD screens, student clickers, color printer, etc.)

Communication

We will keep you informed ~ E-mails, flyers & upcoming school newsletter will be sent home. Class mothers will be reaching out to you about PTA events

Please be involved! Volunteer to be a part of your children's special school activities!

The school choir will be performing for Chanukah at:

• Friedwald Home for the Elderly on Tuesday morning, December 3, 2013
• Sunrise Assisted Living on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2013
• Chanukah Fair on Thursday morning, December 5, 2013 at 10:25 am.

Chanukah Fair:

The Chanukah Fair will be held during school hours on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 10:40 am - 11:40 am. No charge.

Parents, families and friends are invited to attend. Please RSVP if you or other family members will be attending so that we can order extra donuts for our guests.

Dear Parents:

On Monday, November 25, 2013 Parent Teacher Conferences will be held for Grades Kindergarten 1st to 4th.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Parent Teacher Conferences will be held for Grades Toddler, Nursery, Pre-K, 5th to 8th.

The conferences will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Please call the office 845-634-0951 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to make an appointment to see your child/children's teachers.

Thank you.
Mrs. Vaspol

Dear Parents,

Meet the Teacher Night has been postponed.

Meet the Teacher Night will be held on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2013, for Preschool (Toddler, Nursery and Pre K), Kindergarten and Grades 5 - 8 at 7:00 pm in their respective classrooms.

Wishing you and your family a good Yom Tov.

Dear Parents,

Meet the Teacher Night will be held this Wednesday evening, September 11, 2013, for Grades 1 - 4 at 7:00 pm in their respective classrooms.

Meet the Teacher Night will be held on Monday evening, September 16, 2013, for Preschool (Toddler, Nursery and Pre K), Kindergarten and Grades 5 - 8 at 7:00 pm in their respective classrooms.

Wishing you and your family a G'mar chatima tova - shana tova u'metuka. May you be sealed for a year overflowing with blessings.

Dear CECC Parents,

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in one week, on Wednesday everning, November 28, 2012, from 6:30 pm. Although many parents talk with the teachers every day, the Parent Teacher Conferences are more involved. Your child's teacher will discuss different areas pertaining to your child's development in areas such as self care, social development, emotional growth, work habits, Language and Writing skills in both Judaic and Secular Studies, Math skills, Science and Social Studies knowledge and fine and gross motor development.

Appointments will be for 10 minute increments. Please reply to this email or call the school office to make your appointment as soon as possible. Should you not be able to contact the front office, please leave a message on my extension at 845-634-0951 x109

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Mrs. Perline
Director

Dear Parents:

We are looking for volunteers for each class to be a class parent. It does not entail a large time commitment. However, the class parents' time and effort are greatly appreciated by the children, teachers and other parents and improves the school community for all.  The role of the class parent does not extend to issues relating to teaching or issues with individual students.

Class Parent Responsibilities:

Each class has at least one class parent. The class parent serves as a liaison between the classroom teachers and the parents. The responsibilities include:

1. Assisting your grade-level teacher. This may include volunteering for or finding volunteers for field trips, planning and arranging school social events (i.e. year-end picnic, etc.)
2. Supporting school events, such as the Family BBQ, Purim Baskets, etc. by volunteering or finding volunteers from your class.
3. Assist with implementing teacher's token of appreciation and teacher's gift (as appropriate).

If you would like to become a class parent, please send an email or call the school office at 845-634-0951.

Thank you for your support of our children.

Dear Parents,

As you are aware, our students took the Terra Nova tests in June. Terra Nova's are standardized tests which are given to students all across the country.  We are extremely proud to advise you that not only did our students obtain scores one year above their grade level, but in many cases we had students whose scores are 3 to 4 grade levels above.

For example:

The Grade Mean Equivalent for Third Grade:

The Grade Mean Equivalent for Fifth Grade:

The Grade Mean Equivalent for Seventh Grade:

As a private school, it is our goal to provide outstanding education.  The caliber of our teaching staff together with the implementation of innovative new educational programs and technology have helped our students achieve success; and we feel that the Terra Nova scores confirm this. We are very proud of their accomplishments. The actual Terra Nova tests will be sent to you under separate cover.

The last day of school for ALL GRADES (Toddler - 8th Grade) is Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

Dismissal for CECC - Toddler, Nursery and Pre K - is at 1:15 pm sharp.

Dismissal for Kindergarten - 8th Grade is at 1:30 pm sharp. Busses will transport the children at 1:30 pm.

On Wednesday night, February 29,  at 7:30 p.m. we will be assembling the Mishloach Manot baskets.  If you haven’t already done so and are interested in participating in this greeting, it is imperative that you contact Mrs. Vaspol via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by this Tuesday, February 28 advising her how you would like to have your family listed.  Please submit $36.00 for these baskets as soon as possible.

We also need volunteers to help with the assembling of these baskets.   Please come join us in this endeavor.

NOTE: Students will be excused from doing homework if their parent volunteers to help assemble the Mishloach Manot baskets.

Optional Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012, from 6:30 pm. Appointments will only be arranged upon request by either the teacher or the parent. Conferences can either be in person or by phone. Should you wish to meet with a particular child's teacher, please contact the office by Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Dear The Hebrew Academy Parents,

As part of our commitment to continuously improve our customers’ experiences, we have developed a custom online shopping experience for The Hebrew Academy Ohr Menachem Chabad. Provided at no cost, the custom site will provide an easier, tailored shopping experience showing only products and colors approved by your school.

This online custom shopping experience for The Hebrew Academy Ohr Menachem Chabad is now live and ready for parents to begin shopping!

Attached is a flier that about the big announcement and letting you know how to order. Shopping for school uniforms has never been easier!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Erin Hinderman
Lands' End School Uniforms

PS you can visit the custom site at http://www.landsend.com/ix/school-uniforms/index.html?tab=13&seq=1&page=1&pageSize=12&store=le&schoolStoreNum=900118084

Dear Parents - specifically the menfolk!

Is there a father (or grandfather!) who would like to volunteer to dress up in our Judah Maccabee costume for the Chanukah Fair this Tuesday evening? The Fair is from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Judah Maccabee may be requested to be in a photo at the 'Kotel' wall. Judah will also be going around and giving out dreidels to the children.

If you can help out, please contact Mrs. Perline at 845 634 0951 ext. 109

Thank you and a Happy Chanukah!

~~ Bring your friends and family to the Chanukah Fair, Tues eve Dec 27 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm!! ~~