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Vol 13 • Issue 3 Friday, September 9, 2011 • 10 Elul 5771 • t"ga, kukt 'h Candle lighting: 7:14 pm

Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to divine a purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: that we are for the sake of each other, above all, for those upon whose smile and well being our own happiness depends, and also for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Albert EinsteinDear Parents,Most of us remember where we were when we were struck incredulous with the news of what we now simply call 9/11. None of our students have those memories, yet as the tenth anniversary approaches this Sunday they may be bombarded with potentially frightening images and the retelling of those incomprehensible events. What do we teach? How much to explain?

The complexity of the issues leaves us no facile answers; however, a few things have been made clear by experts: younger children should be assured of their safety, older children need clear explanations to their questions. Rabbi Joy Levitt, in paraphrasing a popular Hebrew song, wrote a poem about the importance of resisting fear. Here is an excerpt:

Kol ha-olam kulo gesher tzar m’odV’ha-ikar lo l’fachayd klal

the whole world is a narrow bridge.And the ikar—and the essential thing—

is not to be afraid at all.Because a greater danger than everything that

lies around usand beneath us is the fear that paralyzes us,

that causes usto stop in our tracks, unable to go back,

afraid to go forward.I was also moved by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,

Jewish chaplain of the New York City Fire Department at the time of the attacks, which occurred just before Rosh ha-Shanah. As responders worked around the clock, he knew some of his constituents would not leave to go to morning services, missing the sound of the shofar—so he brought the shofar to them. As he walked through the rubble, Jews and non-Jews alike stopped to listen to the blasts of the shofar. Perhaps that is what Einstein meant. I remember the intense feelings of community, of selflessness in the face of adversity, and how they helped dispel the fear. Perhaps that is what we should try to recreate for our children as they ask questions ten years later. Isn’t that what Jewish memory is about—building upon tradition to build a better future?

Linda K. Schaffzin, Director of Admissions

Copyright ©2011 Lehrman Community Day School

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Daily Decibals: the month of Elul, which precedes Rosh ha-Shanah, is when we hear the sounds of the shofar in anticipation of the high holidays; Musical Treat: highly acclaimed vocalist Galeet Dardashti—who was recently showcased in her Monajat tour— performed for our students following t’fillah; Oh, Canada!: resident Canadian Neil Bienstock spoke with third graders about his land of origin—and enhanced his talk by using a SMART Board!; Mr. Days’ Day: Nursery students turned the tables on Mr. Day when they sang to him on his birthday; The Light of Day: Mrs. Brown shed new light on the ancient paintings in the Lehrman Caves, believed to be the work of first graders; Sweet!: ECDers created Shanah Tovah cards to be delivered to The Jewish Home, while elementary students participated in JCS’s annual Milk & Honey Campaign, when their artwork will accompany food baskets for the homebound Jewish elderly; Lehrman at Lehrman: third graders performed at the opening of the Jewish Museum of Florida’s exhibit: Rabbi Irving Lehrman: His Life & Art; a reception followed in the Museum, a former South Beach synagogue (it’s online! alturl.com/xxeaw).

What’s for Lunch?Monday, Sept 12Vegetable soup • Caesar salad • Turkey sandwiches • Sun chips • Oranges • Water

Tuesday, Sept 13Chicken vegetable soup • Tossed salad • Roasted chicken • Peas • Mashed potato • Honey dew melon • Water

Wednesday, Sept 14Beef barley soup • Tossed salad • Tacos • Brown rice • Black beans • Pineapple Chunks • Water

Thursday, Sept 15Vegetable soup • Tossed salad • Manicotti • Green beans • Garlic bread • Cantaloupe • Milk

Friday, Sept 16ouka ,caShabbat ShalomCream of mushroom soup • Greek salad • Cheese quesadillas • Guacomole • Mandarin oranges • Milk

The World Around UsAccording to Shea Polokow, Science Specialist

As we concluded our study on Classification of Living

Things, the fifth grade classwas able to venture out on a scavenger hunt in search of both vertebrates and invertebrates. From the tiniest of creatures, to creepy, crawly crabs, to a huge splashing school of fish, the students searched for living things that had certain characteristics. Feathers, fins, and fur were on their list!

It was so much fun to see the students search for their creatures and then discuss and debate their classification. From stingrays, to jelly fish, to our always smiling and helpful security mammal, (aka Harry!), we had a pleasant—and productive—morning!

Notebooks in hand, fifth graders venture out into the world of vertebrates and invertebrates.

Parashat ha-ShavuaThis week’s Torah Portion:

Ki Teitzei tm, hf

NEWS:Keep your eyes out for the High Holiday Chocolate Sale Brochure and Order Form. This year we are partnering with Le Chocolatier to bring you a fabulous selection of delectables. Information is in your local backpack.Thank You to Traci Waserstein for hosting our upcoming Girls Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 22nd at 7:30 pm. Please stop by the lobby, or check your e-mail, to sign up for what you want to bring along.Next PA Meeting: Thu, Oct 6.

Questions? info@lcdspa.orgMelanie Greenwald & Michelle Mavorah

Co-Presidents

reminders!Mon, Sept 12: “School’s Open” K-5

Mon-Tue, Sept 19-20: Speech/Hearing Screening

Thu, Sept 22: PA Girls Night Out

Fri, Sept 23: “Family Matters” (see below)

Wed-Fri, Sept 28-30: Rosh ha-Shanah NO SCHOOL

Thu, Oct 6: PA Meeting

Fri, Oct 7: Erev Yom Kippur NO SCHOOL

Wed, Oct 12: Erev Sukkot 1pm Dismissal

Thu-Fri, Oct 13-14: Sukkot NO SCHOOL

Tue, Oct 18: Dinner in the Sukkah

Wed, Oct 19: Erev Shemini Atzeret 1pm Dismissal

Thu-Fri, Oct 20-21: Simchat Torah NO SCHOOLMore dates online: lehrmanschool.org/calendar

Flag football season opener: 4th grade: Lehrman 0, Sinai 0 (called for rain)5th grade: rained outView the entire schedule online:lehrmanschool.org/sportsNEEDED: photographers/videographers to document our games. Contact: acorliss@lehrmanschool.org

ESPL: Exceptional Sports Program @Lehrman

…and what matters to you, matters to us beginning on Friday, Sept. 23 at 10:00 am when Renegade Lifestyle presents

“Nutrition and Cleansing” with world re-nowned fitness expert Lisa Gaylord: “Why do we gain weight and what can we do about it?”

“Family Matters” is a joint undertaking of Lehrman and our PA.

We’re online! lehrmanschool.org/menus

Served Daily: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrot or Celery Sticks, Hummus, Jelly Sandwiches. Meat Days: Egg Salad. Dairy Days: Tuna Fish.

Five times during the school year, we open our doors and our K-5 classrooms for parents and other interested families to visit and see our teachers and your students in action. These dates are marked on your PA Calendar as Parent Open Houses K-5. The first of these is Monday September 12, 2011 when school will be open to you from 8:10 until noon. Class schedules will go home with students so you can plan your morning. We hope to see you when School’s Open!

School’s Open!

Community WelfareMazal Tov to• Alana and Jonathan Rapp and the entire

Rapp clan on the birth of twins Maxi and Milo on Sept. 2nd. New father Jonathan (Lehrman alum) certainly has his hands full!

• Juliana and Marc Seitles and big brother Sammy (Toddlers) on the birth of Sebastian on Sept. 2nd.

• Abie Shaoul (grade 4) on winning the USTA Ten and Under Tennis Tournament in a tie-breaker, 7-1!

Condolences to• Carrie, Jason, Chloe (grade 3) and

Maxwell (grade 1) Wiesenfeld on the death of Carrie’s grandmother, Paula Myers, on Sept. 1st.

of,t ojbh ouenv/ohkaurhu iuhm hkct rta lu,cMay God comfort you among

the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

10th Anniversary of 9/11On Monday Septemer 12th, 3rd -5th grade students will view a video and discuss the events of 9/11. In preparation for that lesson, you may want to have a discussion with your child and/or preview the video: alturl.com/pqktg