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M A Z E L D A Y S C H O O L

December—Kislev 2010 ISSUE TWO

As we set up our menorahs, pull out those spinning

dreidels, and work up an appetite for some tasty

oily latkes and doughnuts—it’s also a time to re-

member another key message of Chanukah: Edu-

cation. In fact, the Hebrew word for education

has the same root as the name Chanukah! Just as

the Maccabim sacrificed all so that they could

educate and raise their children in the path they

believed in, we strive to do everything we can to

benefit our children’s upbringing.

On that note, we welcome you to the second is-

sue of the monthly Mazel Day School Newsletter

―Parents Page‖. In this Issue you will find Chanukah

inspired weekend activities to do with your chil-

dren and food recipes; conversations with parents

and teachers, as well as our monthly Parenting

Help! column from Chani Okonov.

As previously mentioned, we hope to create a fo-

rum where parents can network, learn new ideas,

laugh and generally gain insights into our collec-

tive parenting experiences. We welcome your

questions and suggestions, which you can email to

the Editorial Team at mazelnewsletter@gmail.com.

Happy Chanukah!

Editorial Team: Anna Ashurov Irene Gabo

Chani Okonov Alla Vasserman

PAGE2: Irene’s December Picks Weekend Activities for the Family

PAGE4: Recipes

PAGE3: Help! I wish my child was

more obedient! – PART 2 Getting him to cooperate takes every

ounce of my energy. There are days

when he absolutely refuses to listen to

anything that I say.

PAGE5: Parent Talk Interview This Month: Dimitriy Goloborodskiy

PAGE6: Teacher Talk Interview This Month: Nursery Class

Center Pull-out Section

PARENTING BOOK OF THE MONTH Raising Children to Care

By: Dr. Miriam Adahan

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Grand Public Menorah Lightings

Every night of Chanukah! F.R.E.E. of Brighton

Beach's Grand Menorah in front of the Chase

Bank on the corner of Brighton Beach and

Coney Island Avenues

Annual Chanukah Lights Benefit Dinner

Sunday 12/5, 6:00pm

School Chanukah Recital Thurs, 12/9, 10:00 am

Winter Break—School Closed Monday, 12/27—

Friday 12/31 (School resumes Mon. 1/3/2011)

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PARENTING IN THE TORAH:

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

―Educate the child according to his [unique]

way, even in his old age he will not turn

away from it.‖ - Proverbs 22:6

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Chanukah Project

The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue, NYC,

212.423.3337 http://www.thejewishmuseum.org

Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11/21/10 - 01/30/11

Ages: 4 & up, Time: During regular Museum hours,

Cost: Free with paid admission

Architect Daniel Libeskind's installation features a selec-

tion of 40 Chanukah lamps from the Museum's re-

nowned collection.

Origami Family Tree

American Museum of Natural History, CPW @ 79th

Street, NYC 212.769.5100

Daily 11/22/10 - 01/02/12, http://www.amnh.org,

Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours; closed

Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Cost: Free with Museum admission

This year's holiday tree, an annual AMNH tradition, fol-

lows a theme of "Discovery" with intricately folded pa-

per ornaments related to a dinosaur dig, the exhibition

Race to the End of the Earth, and the celebration of

the 10th anniversary of the Rose Center for Earth and

Space.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers

Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane, NYC,

800.982.2787

http://www.FKB.com, Ages: 5 & up

Time: Show times and dates vary; check website. Daily

except Mon, Tue 07/22/10 -01/09/11

The award-winning Flying Karamazov Brothers bust out

an unforgettable spectacle of music, comedy, dance,

theater and juggling. 100 minutes of cleverness and

comedy go by in a flash.

'The Wizard of Oz'

Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street,

NYC, 212-721-1223

Date: September 25, 2010 through December 31, 2010

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-7pm

Ages: Pre-school & younger , Young elementary,

Tween, Price: $10; $7 seniors

In this exhibit, which is based on the beloved classic

movie, kids can create a tornado in Dorothy's bed-

room, explore Munchkin houses, visit the Emerald City,

and meet Dorothy's friends the Scarecrow, Cowardly

Lion, and Tin Man.

Chanukah Menorah Craft (individual

candle holders)

Please visit http://kveller.com/

activities/Holidays/hanukkah-menorah

-craft.shtml

for more details.

Latkes and Applesauce: A Chanukah Musical

Review

Merkin Concert Hall, 167 West 67th Street, NYC, 212-501-

3331

Date: December 05, 2010, Hours: 11am, Ages: Young

elementary, Price: $20 www.kaufman-center.com

This musical play includes songs and scenes from some

of New York's funniest comedy writers, as evident by a

Chanukah version of "A Christmas Carol" and a Chanu-

kah-inspired parody of Harry Potter and American Idol.

Performed by the Poppy Seed

Players.

Mazel Day School’s Chanukah Recital

F.R.E.E. of Brighton 2915 Brighton Beach Avenue, at the

shul

Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

School wide event with performances from all classes,

as well as a concert from our special entertainer,

Chaim Fogelman. All parents and grandparents are

welcome. After the recital and concert we will have

pizza and doughnuts.

The Pushcart Players

The Jewish Museum of New York, 1109 Fifth Avenue at

92nd Street, NYC

December 12, 2010, Hours: 2pm, Ages: Young elemen-

tary, Tween

Price: $16 adult; $11 children

Enjoy this classic tale of Peter and the Wolf featuring

Peter and his animal friends with the award-winning

Pushcart Players. This classic musical celebrates friend-

ship and courage, and is fun for both kids and parents.

I R E N E ’ S W E E K E N D P I C K S Compiled by Irene Gabo

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I believe very strongly that the goal of

a parent should be to actually teach

the child HOW to behave appropri-

ately, to hold them responsible for

their actions and to help them

achieve success, even after they may

have failed. When a child receives a

consequence that matches what

they did wrong, it makes sense in their

mind, and they can actually under-

stand what it is that you want them to do and why. It also

communicates the way in which they can make things

better and ―redeem‖ themselves.

There are actually three types of logical consequences—

each of which are given out matter-of-factly, without

drama: 1. You break it, you fix it: This means that if your

child made a mistake, they need to simply go and fix it. If

they spilled something, they wipe it. If they left their coat

on the floor, they need to pick it up. If they hurt someone’s

feelings, they need to make them feel better. 2. Loss of

privilege: Depending on the situation, the child might lose

a privilege associated with the mis-behavior. If they didn’t

clean up their toys in time, they might not be able to go

outside to play. If they threw something, they will not be

able to have that object anymore and it will be taken

away. If they were hitting other children, they will not be

able to be in the same space as them. 3. Time-out: This is

for when the child is overworked and needs to relax. For

example, a parent might say: I see that you need to take

a break. Please go to your room and I will check on you

in five minutes to see if you are ready to come out. When

the parent sees that the child is ready (not when the child

says that he/she is), the parent asks: Are you ready now to

behave calmly? If the child does not follow through, they

can be sent back into time-out.

Positive Reinforcement A very important component of all

this is that after the child has received their consequence,

you want to try to turn the experience into a ―success ex-

perience‖ by giving them positive reinforcement as soon

as they start to comply with your expectations. The best

and most effective positive reinforcement is a specific

compliment that points out exactly what the child is doing

well. For example, say: ―Wow! You are putting the blocks

away so neatly.‖, not just ―Wow! You’re such a good

boy.‖ I don’t know about you, but I know that I will keep

on doing those things that people tell me that I’ve done

well. It’s the ultimate motivator. Especially for a child who

is being difficult, and getting too much negative attention,

the more you praise the child for the small things they are

doing well, the more they respond in turn positively.

To conclude, in Judaism, the ―process‖ of growth is viewed

as a valuable journey in and of itself. No change happens

overnight. Our responsibility is to begin the process and

then ask Hashem for success in small steps over time.

Chani Okonov, Educational Director

Chani: At the conclusion of last month’s column, we dis-

cussed the importance of building credibility in the eyes of

our children. Do our children really believe that they will be

held accountable to do what we ask of them? Though

there are many things that parents can do to encourage

children to be more cooperative, there will still be times

when your child will test you. ―Testing‖ is a natural and actu-

ally intelligent way that all humans learn what is true. Your

child wants to know what are the "true rules": what's really

expected of them and what they can get away with. The

goal, of course, is to pass your child’s tests as many times as

possible! This is where consequences play a role.

Logical Consequences The best type of consequence is

one that is logical and makes sense to the child. Referred to

in Hebrew as Midah K’neged Midah (measure for measure),

a logical consequence emphasizes that every action has a

natural and corresponding effect that will happen as a di-

rect result. In the Torah, any time G-d gives a ―punishment‖

to someone, it is an exact match to what the person did

wrong. For example, the water in Egypt turned to blood in

retribution for Pharaoh bathing in the blood of Jewish babies

(a ―remedy‖ that he thought would heal his leprosy). Logi-

cal consequences can be framed in a sentence such as: ―If

I ____, then I will have to _____, because _____‖. We speak in

these terms naturally when it comes to cleaning up. Our

children know that if they spill something, they need to wipe

it up because it’s not okay to leave a puddle on the floor for

someone to step in. Now, imagine that your child writes on

the wall with his new markers. (Don’t you hate when they do

that?) You can say: Since you wrote on the wall, you will

not be able to use the markers for a while, because you

need to show me that you can use them responsibly.

This is very different than just ―punishing‖ the child. Very of-

ten, the goal of a parent punishing their child is to forcefully

impress upon them to never, ever ―dare‖ try to do a particu-

lar behavior ―again!‖. This approach may work for some

children, but for most, after a certain point, the fear factor is

overused and is no longer effective in inspiring cooperative

behavior. Also, ―punishments‖ are often random, without

necessarily any connection to the misbehavior (ex: You did-

n’t listen to me when I told you to do something, so no TV for

a week!). Sometimes, parents overload the punishments in

order to emphasize just how much they ―mean it‖ (ex: That’s

it! Now there’s no TV for a week, no more computer, no

dessert for dinner, and we’re not going to the playground).

I wish my child was more obedient! PART 2 My son seems to be adjusting nicely to school. The

teachers say he plays well with other children and

pays attention to learning. At home, though, it’s a

whole different story. Getting him to cooperate takes

every ounce of my energy. There are days when he

absolutely refuses to listen to anything that I say. He

will completely ignore my instructions, says “No!”, and

walks off to do his own thing. I am exhausted!

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K I D S ’ F A V O R I T E S Compiled by Alla Vasserman

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Jewish Red Lentil Soup Dr. Perricone, better known for his high

end beauty line, listed lentils as #4 on

his list of SuperFoods and said that red

lentils were more nutritious than the

other lentils. They are a great source of

protein, high in fiber and antioxidants,

and low in fat. There is a legend that

Moses gave his people lentils to help

them survive their long exodus from

Egypt.

Ingredients:

1 large onion, coarse or finely

chopped

2 sticks celery cut in small pieces

1 cup carrots cut in small slices

2 cups red lentils – you can use the

whole or split

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper depend-

ing how spicy you like your soup

9 1/2 cups meat, chicken or vegeta-

ble broth – If you use water then add

one bullion cube per cup.

(Most boullion has MSG in it. )

1 teaspoon turmeric or cumin

juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon

Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

Directions:

In a soup pot put the onion, celery,

carrots, lentils, liquid, salt and pepper.

Simmer 1/2 hour, or until the lentils are

very soft. Add water if you see that the

soup needs thinning. Stir in turmeric or

cumin, lemon juice after 20 minutes.

Add seasoning to taste. Place the

olive oil on the table so that people

can drizzle some on their soup.

Serves 6 to 8 people

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Traditional Chanukah Latkas

(Parve) Fried food is traditionally eaten on

Chanukah in commemoration of the

oil that miraculously burned for eight

days when the Maccabees purified

and rededicated the holy Temple in

Jerusalem. Fried Potato Pancakes

(called Latkes in Yiddish and Levivot in

Hebrew) are the hands-down, mouth-

open holiday favorite.

Ingredients:

5 potatoes

2 onions

3 eggs

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

betw. 1/4 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

oil for frying (canola is recommended)

Directions:

Peel potatoes. Place in a bowl of cold

water so they won’t turn brown. When

ready to prepare the latkas, drain the

potatoes. Place potatoes and onions

in a food processor fitted with a knife

blade. Pulse until smooth. Drain mix-

ture well. Pour potato mixture into a

large bowl. Add beaten eggs. Add

salt and pepper. Add enough flour so

that the mixture holds together. Pour 1

inch of oil into a large, deep frying

pan. Heat the oil over medium-high

heat. Carefully drop 1/4 cup of the

potato mixture into the hot oil. Flatten

the pancake slightly so the center will

cook. Fry for several minutes on each

side until golden brown and cooked

through.

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Dear Parents,

Each issue of the Mazel Day School Parent Page will post

an interview with a parent from Mazel, so we can get to

know each other better. This issue features Dimitriy Golo-

borodskiy, a parent of two kids at Mazel and an active

Board Member at school. If you wish to be featured in

the next issue of the Newsletter, please email mazel-

newsletter@gmail.com. Anna Ashurov

DIMITRIY GOLOBORODSKIY is a native of Kiev, Ukraine,

having emigrated in 1991 and currently residing in Brigh-

ton area of Brooklyn with his wife, Irina and their two kids,

Jacklyn (8) and Ariella (5). Dimitriy jokes that all his kids

go to Mazel, including his wife, who attends the

―graduating class‖. He received his Bachelor’s Degree

from Pace University and is currently a Partner with

KPMG.

How did you choose your profession? I never chose to

be an accountant or a business consultant or a partner

at KPMG. That was never my idea of a perfect job. Ac-

tually, I wanted to be a pilot and I am still mesmerized by

pilots every time I fly and I fly a lot for my work. So,

maybe some day I'll learn how to fly but for now I need

to do what I do...

What is your favorite hobby? I read a lot of books but

unfortunately I forget them as fast as I read them. I love

reading, this is how I get away from everyday stuff.

What are some recent books you read? Some of the

recent books that I read and would recommend are:

―The Pigeon and the Boy” by Meir Shalev, ―The Outliers”

by Malcolm Gladwell, ―Golda” by Elinor Burkett, and

―The Big Short” by Michael Lewis.

What is your guilty pleasure? I plead the 5th… but once

in a while I just like to do nothing, no appointments, no to

do lists, just absolutely nothing. Unfortunately, I can't re-

member last time I got to do just that…

Now, let’s talk a little about Mazel. How did you hear

about the School and why did you choose Mazel? I

heard about Mazel through my university friend, Milana

Lieberman. Her kids were basically the founders of

Mazel. So, I convinced my wife that we at least have to

go and see this place. She was very hesitant. And now I

can't get her away from the place. She spends more

time at Mazel, talking about Mazel and doing things for

Mazel then with me!!

What do your kids like about the school? Everything. But

most importantly, they like the intimate home-like envi-

ronment. Both of my kids are like homing pigeons so it is

very important for them to feel comfortable and they do

so at Mazel. Of course, they are very

excited about their programs, their

trips, their projects and many other

things that they do at Mazel. It has

truly became a second home to our

family.

How do you see it as different from

other schools? Have you tried other

schools? We reviewed many Russian

day cares and none of them even

came close in comparison to Mazel. Russian day cares

provide babysitting services and kids are bored. They

run them just like they used to run them in Russia. And I

don't know any people from USSR who actually enjoyed

their day care experience - I certainly didn't. As far as

the Mazel Day School is concerned - it is very unique in

terms of what it can offer. Let's be honest, most of the

Russian Jews, especially of our generation, aspire to

Jewish culture, traditions but by no means are commit-

ted. We don't like to be judged and we certainly don't

like to be forced to do anything. Mazel was created

and tailored for people like us. They don't judge, they

don't push; they just simply educate our kids. They pro-

vide excellent secular education and terrific Jewish

education. I want my kids to have the tools, to know

where they come from, what it means to be Jewish,

and decide for themselves. I want my kids to know and

understand the world they live in, why we are here and

to have a much bigger perspective on things than I had

growing up. Jewish education can provide all of that.

To put it simply, it will give my kids an ability to deal with

life.

As a parent, what do you value most in Mazel

education? Balanced approach to Jewish and secular

subjects. Russian language is a big plus for our family.

We want the kids not only to speak and understand but

be fully proficient. Chani Okonov is an amazing educa-

tor, she was born with that talent - it is a big privilege to

have her run Mazel and be committed to its success.

Food for thought/ advice to other parents: 10 minutes of

quality time with your kids is better than a day of multi-

tasking between your blackberry, work, phone, friends,

cleaning, cooking, etc. Drop everything and be there

for them. If you tell a story, be in the story, become part

of the story. If you read a book, be in the book. If you

play a game, become a kid all over again and play a

game. You don't need to do this for days or even hours,

just allocate some really quality time and be there with

them. You will enjoy it so much more and will get so

much more satisfaction out of it. Whenever I make an

effort and drop all outside things, I am just so much hap-

pier and get so much more out of it. Try it, you'll enjoy it.

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Dear Parents,

What makes Mazel our Mazel is its Morahs. They are

among the most influential people in the lives of our chil-

dren. They know our children very well and often spend

more time with them then we do. It felt only natural to

take this opportunity and learn more about Mazel's

Morahs. We also hoped to pick up a few tips on how we

as parents should participate in the learning process for

our children's best experience at school. With this in

mind let us introduce the Morahs of the month…

CHANA CALMANSON is the Nursery Lead Teacher at

Mazel Day School. Morah Chana has been teaching

Preschool for 9 years. After receiving her teachers train-

ing in Israel, she spent 3 years teaching in a Montessori

based preschool in South Carolina where she developed

professional skills in childhood development and educa-

tion working hands on with an in-house childhood devel-

opment specialist. Since then, she has taught in pre-

schools in England and New York.

I became a teacher because... I loved to watch children

discover the world around them, discover new things

and become independent. By becoming a teacher I

am able to facilitate these discoveries and help a child

grow.

My vision for our children... is that they should enjoy their

day in school. They should feel confident and safe in

their surroundings thus enabling them to learn and grow

each in their own special way.

I joined Mazel because... when I came to the look at the

school and met Morah Chani, I saw how supportive she

was of the teachers and how she cared for each child. I

saw that each classroom was set up and lessons were

conducted in a child-friendly and developmentally ap-

propriate way.

My favorite memory from being a student ... was when I

was about 2 yrs old. We were making a project book en-

titled ―All About Me‖ in class. We were painting our hand

and feet prints to put inside our book. We each put our

feet inside a bucket of gooey paint and then stamped

our feet on a paper. Since I was the last child in the class

to have my feet painted, my teacher let me splash

around in the paint for a few minutes. It was so much

fun!! She then lifted us each into the sink and washed our

feet and toes. I remember how it tickled.

The most difficult part about teaching 3-4 year olds is...

Their need for independence. They want to make their

own choices and don’t always want to listen to an adult.

At this age, finding the balance between giving your

child rules versus choices is challenging.

Some tricks that I use in my class-

room to help the children succeed

socially are…using puppets to role

play different scenarios that come

up. Also, when one child bothers an-

other I will ask them to look at the

other child and say ―Look at him/her.

Is he happy or sad? Does he looked

bothered?‖ The child becomes

aware of the other child’s emotion

and can learn to differentiate be-

tween things that their friends like or don’t like.

The way I like to teach is by… using visual cues, puppets

and acting out different story characters that we are

learning about. For each unit we learn, we use count-

ing, music and movement, art, tactile activities, baking

or cooking, reading books and outdoor ―adventures‖

where we go for a walk & observe the world around us.

To raise a child who loves to learn new things, parents

should ... interact and talk to your child when you are

doing ordinary tasks; let them help you with these ordi-

nary tasks.. E.g Take your child shopping, let them help

you cook. When doing these tasks with them introduce

them to foods or items in the store that start with differ-

ent letters. Show them how to measure and pour ingre-

dients, have them count the correct amount of eggs

you need to make a cake etc.

If I could teach my student only one thing, it would be...

how to share and care about others. To take other

people’s feelings and needs into consideration.

If I would not become a teacher, I would become… an

interior designer. I love color and design, and always

aim to bring a little of this into my classroom. It’s impor-

tant to create a place where children feel content,

warm and happy in the correct environment.

To help kids adjust to the school environment, deal with

separation anxiety and help them to form new friends I

recommend… that parents send a picture of them-

selves with their child to school, this way your child feels

close to you the whole day. When your child comes

home from school, sit with them and show them the

class blog. Talk to them about their day and the things

they did. If your child is having a difficult time in school

this would be a good time for you to discuss it with

them, and for them to tell you how they feel in school

and who their friends are. Make play dates with your

child and stay nearby while your child plays with their

friend. This way you are able to see if your child need

help making new friends. Most important….. stay in

contact and work with your child’s teacher to help your

child have the best and most successful year!

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ETI HANUKAEV is the Nursery Assistant Teacher at Mazel

Day School.

I became a teacher because… I love to be around chil-

dren. It’s amazing to see the positive change in them

after all the effort you invested. Plus, it’s impossible to be

bored or stagnant with a job as challenging as teaching.

My brain is constantly engaged in creative ways as I

work to solve a multitude of daily problems.

My vision for our children… is to excel in school, to have

confidence in themselves that will let them learn and

explore new things all the time.

I joined Mazel because... I love children; I love their curi-

osity, their imagination, their enthusiasm, and their laugh-

ter and I equally love the atmosphere at the school, the

warmth and the traditional education based on Jewish

values. As a member of the staff I look forward to con-

tributing.

My favorite memory from being a student ... Is finishing

my class work and being able to use the reading kit. The

reading kit had stories with different levels coded by col-

ors. It was fun selecting stories to read, completing the

activities and then earning the next level "up". I remem-

ber enjoying reading in my own quiet place and travel-

ing the world through the stories while at my desk.

The most difficult part about teaching 3-4 - year olds is...

That they have a mind of their own at this age, and

sometimes you have to be very creative to help them

listen or participate with the others.

To raise a caring, considerate of others child, we should...

be a role model for them. Let them see us always treat

other people and things with respect and they will al-

ways respect other people and us.

To raise a child who loves to learn new things, parents

should ... read to their child every day to foster his/her

intelligence. Let the child draw and use his creativity.

If I could teach my student only one thing, it would be...

that things may not always go your way. It doesn't nec-

essarily mean it's a failure.

If I would not become a teacher, I would become… a

service provider. I love people as much as children and

in this field I can exhaust all I have to offer as well.

To help kids adjust to the school environment, deal with

separation anxiety and help them to form new friends I

recommend… to check who the child bonds with and to

facilitate play dates with that child. You as a parent

could be more involved in his life, to

ask him every day about his actions

and what’s going on in his class or

―Who did you play with?‖

A trick that I use in the classroom… If

a child is upset, I ask him or her: ―Do

you want a hug?‖ and sometimes I

just give them a kiss. Then they sit on

my lap until they calm down and are

ready to go and play.

Outside of school, I like to… exercise, walk by the sea

and enjoy the fresh air. I also like to read books.

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Phone: 718-368-4490

E-mail:

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CHANTS AND SLOGANS Special note of appreciation to those parents who made gift

donations to school over the past month. Thanks to… Roza Niya-

zov and Vitaly Ganopolsky for sponsoring an overhead projector

and cart for the 4th/5th Grade… Anna Kimmelfeld for donating

a new book to the 3rd Grade in honor of Miriam Golda’s birth-

day…. the Vasserman family for the beautiful wall hanging from

Israel for PreK class…. And the Verkhovsky family for a new lego

set and race car track for

the PreK class in honor of

Alan’s 4th birthday. Thank

you! Thank you! Thank

you! Whether you want to

give a gift to your child's

class in honor of his/her

birthday or just because...

check out your class's

online wish list of selected

items that will be greatly

appreciated and used by

your child's teachers.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

The Fall Parent Social was a blast.

Marc Salem’s mentalist perform-

ance was unbelievable, but best

of all was the fun competition we

had coming up with slogans/

chants for the school. Here are

some that we came up with:

~ Mazel Day School—That’s

where we’re from; Lots of laughs,

our learning’s fun; Science, soc-

cer, math to drum; We are so

lucky to be #1.

~ Don’t be a Shlemazel; Come to

Mazel!

~ Infinite possibilities + future =

Mazel Day School

~ Mazel Starts Here!

~ One boutique school offering a

million bright possibilities.