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Vol 11 • Issue 15 Friday, December 11, 2009 • 24 Kislev 5770 • g"a, ukxf s"f Candle lighting: 5:13 pm

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

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50 Years, 50 QuestionsFind the answer online at lehrmanschool.org/5013. In which grade do students begin

learning individual instruments?

Answer to last week’s question: Q How many current LCDS parents are LCDS alumni? A: 15!

Hanukkah à la ECDPre K Hanukkah Show

Monday, December 14 • 9:00 amNursery Hanukkah Show

Tuesday, December 15 • 9:00 amToddler Hanukkah Show

Wed., December 16 • 9:00 am

PaPa•razzi patrolImages of Life@LCDS (additional photos on lcdsphotogalleries.shutterfly.com)

Matisse in Miami: third graders created paper cutouts based on the work of Henri Matisse (for more on third grade art, see page 2); Tot Shabbat: ECDers celebrated Kabbalat Shabbat with kiddush and candle lighting, followed by the Toddler Clown Parade; Playing with Polymers: fifth graders learn that a fistful of polymers can be fun!; Singing for the Soldiers: LCDS students performed for Yom L’Chayal (IDF Soldier Day), under the able direction of Mr. Day and Morah Ayala Zeev; A Day in Washington, DC: Music & Theater Specialist Michael Day and wife Janice travelled to the nation’s capital to hear daughter Alexia perform at the National Cathedral.

Save the DateLehrman Community Day School’sGolden Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 15, 2010at Temple Beth SholomFurther Details to Follow

LCDS Golden Anniversary Joint PA/Annual Event Committee Meeting

Wed., January 6, 8:30 amEvent Chairs:

Laura Finvarb, lfinvarb@aol.com Jodie Rozencwaig, jodierozen@mac.com

We look forward to your participation!

One Enchanted EveningNew and Early Childhood families gath-ered together for an evening of friend-raising, hosted by Tania and Robert Bassan. It was a wonderful opportunity to enhance the “community” in Lehrman Community Day school.

(Top, from left) Roger Miller, Robert Bassan, Tania Bassan, Rabbi Linfield.

(Bottom, from left) Dara Lieber, Deborah Bien-stock, Abigail Waldman, Nikki Weisburd.

Hanukkah & LCDSKislev brings in Hanukkah, and Hanukkah brings out

exciting activities at LCDS…• Miami Beach Jewish Community

Center Jungle Island Hanukkah: on Sun., Dec 13 our students sing at the city-wide celebration. The event runs from 11:00 am–3:00 pm; LCDS per-forms at 11:45 am.

• Torch Shali’ach: a special emissary from Israel will light the hanukkiyah with our students on Tues., Dec. 15 after tefillah, then conduct activities with grades 3–8.

On the Road with Grade 3Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Alvarez joined our third graders on a trip to the Lowe Art Museum where students viewed “Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Empire,” twelve rarely seen mosaic panels from the sanctuary floor of a Roman pe-riod synagogue. As an added bonus, stu-dents were guided through the museum’s Native American collection, a contempo-rary exhibit by Ricky Bernstein, and the new Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavillion for contemporary glass and studio arts. After a tasty picnic lunch, each student created a personal mosaic. Awesome!

What’s for Lunch?Monday, December 14Cream of broccoli soupFish sandwich • Oven roasted potatoesOranges • Water (M/W/F)

Tuesday, December 15Soup • Salad • Baked ziti • Garlic breadVegetables • Fruit • Milk (T/Th)

Wednesday, December 16Caesar salad • Baked chicken • Brown riceSquash • Apples

Thursday, December 17Corn chowder • Grilled cheese sandwichGreek salad • Sun chips • Watermelon

Friday, December 18 • ouka ,caTurkey sandwiches • Cole slaw • SaladPickles • Chips • Fruit

This week’s Food Trivia Question: Who invented the Graham Cracker?(see our cafeteria door, or visit lcdslunchbox.org)

reminders!Sun, Dec 13: Miami Beach JCC Hanukkah celebration, Jungle Island 11 am–3 pm

Fri, Dec 18: Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Wed, Dec 23: 2:00 pm DISMISSAL

Holiday Closing Dates: Thu, Dec 24–Sun, Jan 3: SCHOOL CLOSED Winter Break Thu, Dec 24: Administrative Office open ‘til 1 pm Fri, Dec 25: Administrative Office closed Mon, Dec 28–Wed, Dec 30: Administrative Office open ‘til 3 pm Thu, Dec 31: Administrative Office open ‘til 1 pm Fri, Jan 1: Administrative Office closed Mon, Jan 4: School Resumes

Wed, Jan 6: PA/Annual Event Meeting

Tons of PA News!Next Meeting: Wednesday January 6 at 8:45 am. Come see what the golden buzz is about... LCDS 50th Anniversary and An-nual Event update! It’s also your chance to win a GOLDEN ticket and walk away with a raffle prize that day! Where else can you go to a meeting to win a prize?!

Israeli Dancing: The Sequel! Please note the following dates for the continuation of our Israeli Dance classes. Participation is FREE (yes, you read that right!). We’d love to see you there! All classes run from 7:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria:

Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12

Insider News! It’s official, our new Book Club selection will be Skeletons at the Feast, by Chris Bohjalian. Book review will take place Thursday, February 11 at 8:30 am. Copies available for $13 in the school office, 20% off store prices!

You will NOT want to miss our upcoming event by the authors of “Good Manners are Contagious.” Mark your calendar for January 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, when Dr. Jodi Stoner and Lori Weiner will lead an interactive presen-tation on Raising Responsible, Resilient and Respectful Children. Tickets $10 ($12 at the door), or $18 includes a copy of the book. Stay tuned for more detailed info coming soon.

Hope your kids enjoyed their chocolate lollilop! Happy Hanukkah!

Questions, comments, requests? Email us at info@lcdspa.org

Able AssistantLCDS has taken a quantum leap in tech support with the appointment of 8th grader Zachary S. as Technology Assistant. Beyond simply wearing an official looking badge, Zach will be assisting teachers with routine printer maintenance and techni-cal issues. This responsibility follows his designation as Official Jr. Middle School Photographer, a title too long to fit on to the aforemention badge.

BasketballUpcoming GamesJV Dec 22, 4:00 pm vs Hillel @LCDSVarsity Jan 7, 4:15 pm vs Greenfield Academy @LCDSFor scores and a schedule, go tolehrmanschool.org/athletics*Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman

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Your kids brought their friends…now it’s your turn.

Thursday, January 7th isBring Your Parent to School Day

for grades K–5!Spend some time in their seats…or at least alongside them…in the classroom and see your students, their teachers, and Core Knowledge in action. Then ‘step up’ with them to explore what the following year has in store.Thu., Jan. 7, 2010 • 8:10-10:00 am

followed by coffee and conversation in the lobby.

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Alumni Council MeetingMonday, January 11 at 8:30 am. RSVP to Renee Steinman atrsteinman@lehrmanschool.org or 305-866-2771 x10

The Perfect Gift for Your Child will Maximize Your Tax Deductions!

With many of you still shopping for gifts for your children, I want to recommend a gift that doesn’t require a trip to the mall or wrapping paper. This gift is your support of Lehrman Community Day School’s (“LCDS’s”) Annual Campaign, Spreading our Wings, which allows LCDS to continue providing your children with an education of excellence and innovative programming in a family ambience. With the end of the year rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to make this gift to your child - and maximize your 2009 tax deductions. Credit cards must be processed, and checks must be in envelopes postmarked by December 31, 2009, to receive a 2009 tax deduction. For your convenience, I will be in my office on Wednesday, December 30th, and Thursday December 31st, to accept end-of-the-year donations, and to answer any questions you may have about Spreading our Wings. You may also call me at 305-866-2771 x 23 to make your gift via the phone. Thank you.Andrea Schleider, Director of Constituent Relations