The Hebrew Academy - A Yeshiva Day School serving Toddler through Eighth Grade

Pursuant to the Department of Health’s Interim Guidance for In-Person Instruction at Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, The Hebrew Academy (THA)has developed an individual plan for reopening and operating during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Our school services 80 students ages 18 months through 5^th grade. Our 35,000 square foot facility has 17 classrooms, a synagogue and multi-purpose room, gymnasium, art, computer, music and science labs, 2 large multi-sport courts and play fields on 4 acres of land.

Our educational program encompasses religious and general studies, and therefore most of our 25 member staff are part-timers. Our classrooms range between 500-600 sq. ft., and with an average of 8 students per grade, we should be able to easily social distance in and out of the classroom.

The many steps that need to take place before reopening are being reviewed by our administration and  our consultants in preparation for this exciting and eagerly anticipated moment. We will be guided by the following principles in our reopening; safety, ongoing consultations with experts, educational needs, the need for fluidity and flexibility, and our campus’ physical realities.

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder that the Book Fair starts after lunch, this Monday, December 15th and will continue until Wednesday, December 24th. It will be located in the student lounge outside of the gym.

Parent volunteers are needed to help with our Book Fair. Please reply to this email if you are available to volunteer any hours during the day. It is my hope that the fair will be open throughout the course of the school day.

On Tuesday evening, December 23rd, we will also need a significant number of parent volunteers at the Chanukah Expo, because books will be for sale throughout the night.

Please think about purchasing books from the Book Fair for Chanukah, because books make an excellent gift. There will be other types of chotkas for sale as well.

Thank you.

Nechama Fish
PTA

Dear Parents,

As Chanukah draws near, please join us in showing Hakarat Hatov to our teachers in thanks for their hard work in caring for our children by contributing to the Chanukah Gift Drive. Please understand that this money will be given directly to the teachers, divided evenly, and is not a donation to the school. The recommended donation amount is $36 per child. This amount will include administration, Secular, Judaic and any specialty teachers that the children have on a regular basis – Physical Education, Music, Computers and Art.

Please send in the money by Friday, Dec. 12 so PTA will have enough time to organize distribution before Chanukah. Please write your child's name on the envelope together with “Chanukah Gifts for Teachers” and indicate your child(ren)’s grade. You may also want to email us to notify us that you are sending in the money and we will ask your child for it, so there won’t be any mix-ups! Please put Chanukah Gift in subject box.

Thank you for your support of our children.

Best wishes for a very Happy Chanukah.

Kind Regards,

Nechama Fish and Corrinne Morlevi
The Hebrew Academy PTA Co-Presidents

Dear Parents,

Mark your calendars so that you will not miss our Scholastic Book Fair. This book fair will be conducted from Monday, December 15th through Wednesday, December 24th.

Our book fair gives you and your child the opportunity to buy carefully selected, quality books and products. You'll enjoy all of the excitement; plus, our book fair serves as a fundraiser for our school.

A brief book list was given to your child/ren that gives you a preview of some of the books offered at our fair. In addition to secular books, there will also be a collection of Judaic books.

Since this is such an exciting event, there will be several opportunities for parents and children to look over the selection of books and make purchases. Over the course of the 8 days, each class will have the opportunity to come to the display and purchase books. As parents drop off and pick up their children, they are welcome to come in and make purchases.

On Tuesday, December 23rd, at the Chanukah Expo, you will also have an opportunity to review and purchase books.

At our book fair, we are offering you the chance to give the gift of reading. You can help your child's classroom increase its library with the "Classroom Wish List" program. Just look for the "Classroom Wish List" display.

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be a great event for everyone. We invite to attend and look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Patti Vaspol

Dear Parents,

Life at The Hebrew Academy continues to be alive and vibrant with the excitement of learning in and out of the classroom. We are sure that if you have spoken to your child/ren, walked through the halls of the school, or attended any school activities you have witnessed this excitement first-hand.

This learning could not take place without the dedication, commitment and patience of our devoted teachers and administration. We are continually impressed with their skills, selflessness, and commitment to our children. They instill in our students a deep sense of learning and truly fulfill our vision of Torah learning, helping them successfully engage the world through the prism of Torah. We are confident you are as thankful as we are that our children spend their days with such knowledgeable and compassionate professionals.

As Chanukah draws near, please join us in showing Hakarat Hatov to our teachers in thanks for their hard work in caring for our children by contributing to the Chanukah Gift Drive. Please understand that this money will be given directly to the teachers, divided evenly, and is not a donation to the school. The recommended donation amount is $36 per child. This amount will include administration, Secular, Judaic and any specialty teachers that the children have on a regular basis – Physical Education, Music, Computers and Art.

Please send in the money by Friday, Dec. 12 so PTA will have enough time to organize distribution before Chanukah. Please write your child's name on the envelope together with “Chanukah Gifts for Teachers” and indicate your child(ren)’s grade. You may also want to email us to notify us that you are sending in the money and we will ask your child for it, so there won’t be any mix-ups! Please put Chanukah Gift in subject box. If you are sending in a check, please make it out to The Hebrew Academy.

Thank you for your support of our children.

Best wishes for a very Happy Chanukah.

Kind Regards,

Nechama Fish and Corrinne Morlevi,
The Hebrew Academy PTA Co-Presidents

Dear Families,

You are cordially invited to join Chabad of Rockland for two Purim events.

Wednesday March 4th | 6:30 pm
Grand Purim Festival
Megillah Reading, Multimedia Slideshow, Refreshments and Treats, Prizes and Raffles!
Free Event - Click for more info

Thursday March 5th | 5 pm - Megillah Reading, 5:30 pm - Fiesta
Mexican Purim Fiesta
All-you-can-eat Mexican Buffet, Circus Stunt Show and Workshop by The Incredible Larry, Haman Pinata, Make your own Maraca Gragger, design Sombrero Cookies and more!
For ticket info and to RSVP - Click Here
Hurry to get discounted rates before March 2nd.

Wishing everyone a Happy Purim!

Dear Parents:

Believe it or not, more snow is predicted for Tuesday evening, March 3rd, which is the night that Math Night is scheduled to be held. It is also the night before the Fast of Esther.

The new date for Math Night will be Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Vaspol

Dear Parents,

For the past twenty-nine years, Day Schools throughout the United States, Canada and Australia have assisted a well-known organization, Od Yosef Chai, in a pre-Purim campaign to raise funds which are distributed to the poor in Jerusalem on Purim day.

As you know, one of the requirements of the holiday of Purim is "Matanot L'evyonim" (gifts for the poor) whereby we are to give monetary gifts to at least two poor people. Many of us are not personally acquainted with people in dire need to whom we can give these gifts on Purim day; however, we now have the opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah by supporting this endeavor.

Od Yosef Chai is committed to helping the poor in a manner that does not compromise the recipient's dignity and self-respect. Much thought and effort is given to the achievement of this goal.

Torah educators have hailed this project for its great educational value. We have received a beautiful, educational magazine from Od Yosef Chai, which teaches important Jewish values and inspires to assist those who are in need.

Through exercising our responsibility toward those who are less fortunate, we can make the world a better place for us all.

Please lend this project your full support and send in your generous donation with your child. You will have helped further your child's Torah education, fulfilled one of the great mitzvot of the day of Purim and brightened the lives of many poor in Holy Land.

Sincerely yours,
The Hebrew Academy

Dear Parents,

Due to the many lost snow days, the Parent-Teacher Conferences are being rescheduled as follows:

Grades K-4 - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 6:30 pm

Grades 5-7 - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm

Pre-School Conferences will be held as scheduled on February 24, 2015 at 6:30 pm.

Conferences are arranged at 10 minute intervals. If, after the conference, you wish to discuss further, please let your child's teacher know so that she can arrange more time to discuss with you in a face to face or telephone conference later in the week.

There are still some time slots available. Please call the office asap at 845 634 0951 to book your time..

We are implementing a new report card system. You will be advised as to when they will be emailed out.

Math night will remain as scheduled on March 3, 2015 at 7 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (845) 634-0951.

Thank you.