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Vol 10 • Issue 25 Friday, February 27, 2009 • 3 Adar 5769 • y"xa, rst 'd Candle lighting: 6:03 pm

This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL Copyright ©2009 Lehrman Community Day School

PaPa•razzi patrolImages of Life@LCDS. More at the Parent Portal on our web site.

Community Helpers Visit ECD; A Thing of Beauty

(Left) Tal’s father visited Ms. Ana’s nursery class for a lesson in anatomy; (center) ECD students met with Miami Beach firefighters and their very large fire truck; (right) Nursery students find time to freshen up despite their busy schedule.

Lemonade Break; Hoopsters

(Left) Ms. Erica’s students serve freshly squeezed lemonade to playground weary toddlers; (right) Fifty-one years after its invention, the hula hoop is still spinning around the hips—and necks—of kindergarteners.

Be an LCDS ProspectorSpread the word, keep an eye out

for potential families.The magic performed each day on

Lehrman Drive is not a sleight of hand. It is a faculty and staff of dedicated

professionals responding to the needs of your child. It is education at its best,

in a caring, thoughtful, consciously Jewish environment.

What it must not be is a secret!Spread the word.

Your words from your mouth are our most effective marketing. Stop by, call, or e-mail for our Plant-a-Seed Packet: fliers for your condo mailroom or your son’s karate buddies; postcards for your gym or dentist’s office; or just volunteer to call one inquiring family— our Packet and your prospecting will help us grow. Keep in touch!Linda K. Schaffzin, Dir. of Admissions

305.866.2771 x21lschaffzin@lehrmanschool.org AyalaZeevRecognizedfor

Excellence&CreativitySeven teachers in Jewish educational institutions in Greater Miami have been awarded the Teacher Excellence and Creativity Award for 2008, includ-ing our own Ayala Zeev, Chair, Hebrew Language and Literature, World Languages, and NETA.

In presenting the award, CAJE, who admin-isters the award for Targum Shlishi, described Mrs. Zeev as “a highly respected, innovative educator who collaborates with her colleagues in all departments to integrate Hebrew language throughout the school…”

It is an honor for us at LCDS to have Ayala as our colleague. Yasher Koach and Mazal Tov on this recognition.

TheOtherBigEventintheNation’sCapitalSeventh graders are counting down the days (29!) till they board a flight for Washington, DC and set off for four education-packed days—from March 29 through April 1—of touring Capitol Hill, studying at the Smith-sonian Institution and the U.S. Holocaust Museum, and visiting the National World War II Memorial, among other activities. The Link will carry all the highlights.

ECDPurimParade!Tue, March 10 @9:15 a.m.

All parents & grandparents invited!

Be Happy, It’s Adar…Purim is coming!Mon, Tue,Mar 9 , 10

Kindergarten students parade in costume.

BibleQ&AFive middle schoolers represented LCDS at a local H. idon Tanakh, a Bible Contest, held Thursday at Jacobson Sinai Academy, and when the last student was left standing it was…7th grader Sabina; runner-up was Rachel. Ayala Zeev, our chair of Hebrew Language & Literature, served as a judge; Davd Hazan, LCDS Jewish Studies teacher prepared the students for the competition.

Students representing LCDS at the Bible Quiz.

This week’s words…In Kindergarten we learned

the letter n mehm, and the words…

lkn MEH-lekh • king (m)

vfkn mahl-KAH • queen (f )

…and just in time for Purim!

Chalav u’DvashWordsoftheWeek:

Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

a monthly social network for LCDS parents. Schmooze with old & new friends on Wed, March 25 • 8-9:00 a.m.

in the school lobby.A continental breakfast will be served.

ParentConnect

PA Meeting: Thu, Mar 5, 8:45 am @LCDS

UpcomingEvents• Purim Carnival: Fri,March13

Calling all dads…give us a hand!• Family Fun Day: NewDate!

Sun,April53-5 p.m. Volunteers needed!• ShopTarget?SupportLCDS!

See the PA web page for details.

PABoardpositions open for 09-10. Contact Amy or Joi for information.

Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-PresidentsVisit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org

Community WelfareMazal Tov to:• Dawn Wechsler (LCDS

School Counselor) and Dr. Daniel Feinberg, on the birth of Kai Moses, born Feb. 18 at 3:36 a.m., 7 lbs 14 oz.

What’sforLunch?To download a refrigerator-ready menu, visit us online…lehrmanlunchbox.orgMonday,March2Caesar salad • Tomato soupFilet of fish sandwich • French fries • CornOranges • Water (served M/W/F)Tuesday,March3Cream of asparagus soup • Cheese quesadillasMexican rice • Black beans • BananasMilk (served T/Th)Wednesday,March4Mushroom barley soup • MeatloafMashed potatoes • Carrots • Cantaloupe melonThursday,March5Broccoli & cheese soup • Greek saladPasta & marinara sauce • Garlic bread • PuddingFriday,March6•ouka ,caVegetable soup • Hot dogs • Potato knisheCole slaw • Watermelon

LCDSBasketballBoysVarsityFeb. 23: LCDS 58, Hochberg 12Mar 5, 4:00 vs. Charter on the Beach @ LCDS GirlsVarsityFeb. 23: LCDS 18, Hochberg Prep 7 Feb. 26: LCDS 9, Charter on the Beach 9 Mar 3, 4:00 vs. Charter on the Beach @ LCDSJuniorVarsityMar 3, 4:00 vs. Hebrew Academy @ HAComplete updated schedule onlinelehrmanschool.org/athletics

*Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman

CourtofDreamsBasketballGame

Mon,March2at2:00p.m.American Airlines Arena

LCDSvs.HochbergPrepfollowed by

Miami Heat vs. Cleveland CavaliersQuestions? Contact Coach Aaron

acorliss@lehrmanschool.org or 305.866.2771 x26

Super CampNewSummerCamp2009ProgramsBallet/CreativeArtsStudioRequirements: Open to children entering Toddlers and Nursery. Under the supervi-sion of Ms. Gigi, campers will be taught the beginning steps of ballet. Other activities will include: Yoga, Art, Water Play, and daily theme based activities. There is an additional fee of $300.00 for a session, or $500.00 for 6 weeks. Space is limited and open to the first 12 campers.

SportsCampRequirements: Child must be entering Nursery or Pre-K. Campers will be taught the fundamentals of Soccer, T-ball, and Basketball. Coach Aaron will be instructing and supervising on a daily basis. Additional fee of $350 for 6 weeks. Pre-K Campers enrolled in sports camp will not be able to participate in Jr. Adventure Camp. Space is limited and open to the first 12 campers

InstructionalSwimAcademyRequirements: Child must be entering Pre-K or K. Instructional swim by certified swim instructors on a daily basis. Campers will also be participating in all the activites that Junior Adventure Camp offers. There is an additional $300.00 per session or $500.00 for 6 weeks. Space is limited and open to the first 12 campers.

Questions? Already currently enrolled and want to participate in Super Camp? Please call Jennifer Reiz, ext 25 or email jreiz@lehrmanschool.org

Spreading Our Wings!LCDS Annual Campaign

New 2008-09 Leadership Society Members*MentorIrwin & Laura TauberScholarsMichael D. & Marilyn T. Winer Foundation

*Since February 18, 2009.

FancyFootworkToddlers tramped through a bunch of grapes on the way to juice (wine?), a truly “feet-on” experience.

Quote,UnquoteIn an article in The Jewish Journal, ECD art teacher Ms. Ceci reflected an LCDS frame of mind, reacting to a community lecture by Bev Bos, world reknown early childhood educator, who said “children must have a childhood.” Added Ceci: “We grow up with sayings such as ‘you’re going to spoil the child,’ (but) being fair is giving each child what they need.”

Middle School Car Wash Wed, March 4 to raise money for our Washington, DC trip!

Proceeds also will be used to begin a scholarship fund for our rising 7th

graders’ trip to Washington next year!

HebrewUlpan:Level1No prior knowledge necessary!

Learn Hebrew with David Hazan.First class begins Thursday, March 12.

Watch for the flier.