YES Press - Yeshiva Elementary School

Volume 10,
Issue 1
20 Elul, 5775
September 4, 2015
Parshas
Ki Savo
Candle Lighting:
7:18
EMERGENCY CARDS AND MEDICAL FORMS!
It is extremely important for every child to have his or her
emergency card and medical forms on file. We require you to fill out
a separate emergency card for each student, even if you sent them
in last year. If you have not sent one in yet, please send them in
immediately! Thanks!
Your dedication here!
Call the office at
(305) 867-3322
SCHEDULE REMINDER!
Sunday, September 6:
Selichos begin. School begins at 9:30
Monday, September 7:
Labor Day, 12:00 Dismissal for all students. Welcome Back Picnic for all YES
families. Please see enclosed flyer for details! See you there!
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D’VAR TORAH
By: Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Janowski, Principal
As we approach the
Yomim Noraim, we need
to examine the right
approach
to
these
awesome days. On one hand, they are
truly fearful and awesome. As we say in
the Unesaneh tokef . . .”ki hu ayom
venorah . . . mi yichyeh umi yamus.
Hashem judges us on this day. On the
other hand, Chazal tell us “Imru lifanai
malchios kedai shetamlichuni alaichem”
– say before me pesukim of Malchiyos in
order to coronate me as your King. We
always perceive the inauguration of a
ruler as happy time, a time of trumpets,
music and happiness. The Rambam in
hilchos Chanukah says the reason we
don’t say Hallel on Rosh Hashana is “lefi
shehem yemei teshuva veyirah vafachad
lo yemei simcha yesaira – they are days
of teshuva and trepidation, not days of
unbridled simcha. How do we understand that the Rambam only says that
there is no unbridled simcha but regular
happiness and joy are in order?!
Also, we find that the days leading up to
Rosh Hashana are the days of Elul.
Chazal tell us that Elul stands for Ani
Ledodi Vedodi Li – I am to my beloved
as my beloved is to me. Chazal are
telling us that we must perceive
Hashem’s love towards us during these
days. When one feels loved and appreciated, there is a sense of calm, not of
nervousness and fear. How can these
feelings be reconciled?
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In the Medresh Rabbah, we find Chazal
telling us when the posuk in Parshas
Emor concerning the korbanos of Rosh
Hashana says, After Adam Ha’rishon
was judged, Hashem said to him, “Let
this be sign for your children. Just as
you were judged on this day and you
came out with a soft judgment, so too
your children every year will be judged
and will come through with a tempered
judgment.
Hashem is our Father. He has only our
good and what’s best for us in mind. As
parents we know if we want our
children to grow to be responsible and
focused on spiritual growth we need to
hold them responsible for their actions.
We do not punish our children in a
punitive manner but rather to show
them that all their actions have
consequences. So too with Hashem.
We need to feel privileged that Hashem
is so focused on us that He cares about
our growth and wants so much to
guide us to become close to Him. As
the posuk states, “Ka’asher ye’yaser ish
es beno, Hashem Elokecha meyasrecha
“ – just as a father reproves a child, so
does Hashem reprove you. Our attitude
for the Yomim Noraim needs to be that,
yes, we are afraid of the consequences
that might befall us but we must
understand that this is Hashem’s love
tap. It is because He is Avinu Malkenu,
our Father our King that He so cares
about us. Is there not a better reason
for simcha from our perspective? There
is nothing more that Hashem would
love than to give us a
KESIVA VACHASIMA TOVA.
Ah Gutten Shabbos!!!
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We are very excited for our fifth annual Yeshiva
Elementary School Bake Sale/ Side Dish sale! The
previous Bake Sale/Side Dish sales were an incredible
success. We thank Mrs. Margalit Saka for hosting the
event this year and opening up her home. Not only
will there be a tremendous amount of delicious
desserts and tasty side dishes for sale; there will also
be many vendors selling clothing, gifts, accessories, makeup and more! If you
would like to make something for the Bake Sale/Side Dish sale, please call Wendy at 305-867-3322 or 786-262-6438
ALL CLEAR!
The entire school was checked to make sure the students
here are lice and nit free! Thank you to Magic Lice Removal
for your services.
Although the full list of participants is not yet available, it is
already clear that our Summer Hasmadah Program was a
terrific success! An impressive number of students participated, paving the way for another great year of learning and
growth! Participant list to follow...
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Our Preschool Division officially kicked off the
year this week, as our cutest students filled the
hallways and classrooms with their smiles and infectious excitement for learning
this Wednesday at the Preschool Orientation.
Ever since then, their classrooms have been
The Preschool will be ordering smocks and mats during the coming week. If you
would like to order through the Preschool, please make sure to get your order in by
Monday so that it will be included in our order.
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Back To School Night Sets The Tone
The new school year has just begun, and Yeshiva
Elementary School is already full of excitement and learning. A peek into any of our classrooms will reveal students hard at work striving for the stars, under the able
guidance of their Rebbeim, Moros and Teachers. ‫בעזרת‬
‫השם‬, we anticipate a year of tremendous growth and
accomplishment for all of our children.
Rabbi Friedman set the tone for the new year at Back To School Night this Tuesday. Drawing
as from wellspring of the Torah, the Director of Development spoke about the proper approach towards the Yamim HaNoraim in particular, and Avodas Hashem in
general. A Central theme of Rosh Hashana is the concept of Zichronos—remembering. In the
Tefillos, we refer to Rosh Hashana as Yom Hazikaron, and the simple understanding of the
Zichronos is that Hashem sits in judgment and "remembers" all of our actions from the
previous year. The Pesukim which Chazal chose for Tefillas Mussaf, however, focus on the
Zikaron of all the Chessed and Mesiras Nefesh that Klal Yisroel has exhibited in our history,
and the closeness that HaKadosh Baruch Hu feels towards each of us. The important lesson
Chazal are teaching us is that while it is appropriate for a person to do to Teshuva and serve
Hashem from a sense of fear and trepidation, the highest and most ideal relationship with Hashem is one that is based on from Ahava.
Yeshiva Elementary School is guided by this vision. We are dedicated to providing an
enjoyable and stimulating learning experience in an atmosphere permeated with love and respect, while broadcasting to our students the immutable and eternal standards of Torah.
Rabbi Friedman then introduced several important additions to the Y.E.S. team.
Mrs. Andrea Gluck joins us as the Fourth Grade boys’ General Studies teacher. Yael Zweig is
teaching Second Grade girls General Studies. Orly Tabaria will be doing Social Work in the
Girls’ School, as well as PE. Alicia Benzaquen, Chana Brooke, Toby Strauss, and Judith
Saka have also come aboard as assistant teachers.
In the Preschool, we are joined by Atara Burns, Michal Amselem, Orna Chocron, Joannie
Benzauen, Risa Berkowitz, Chaya Fried, Leba Goldstein, Orit Kaiser,
Rochel Leah Matz, and Malka Zweig.
Following the welcome address, the parents joined their childrens’
Rebbeim, Moros and Teachers in the classrooms for a presentation on
the curriculum and
operation of each
class. While not a
night for individualized Parent-Teacher
consultation, Back To
School Night set the
tone for a year of communication and teamwork on the part of both parents and teachers, towards the goal of success on the part of the crown jewel of the Y.E.S. family: Your children.
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We would like to remind all parents that it is against school policy
for parents to knock on classroom doors in order to speak to their
children. If you need to see your Elementary School child, or
deliver something to him or her during school, simply ask the
office to call your child to the office. At dismissal time as well,
unless it is after 4:00, parents must wait at the office instead of going to the classrooms.
It is worthy to note the importance of bringing your child to school on time. Punctuality is a
strong indicator for student success in learning. Your son or daughter will have greater
success in learning by coming to school on time.
Any student arriving after 8:45 will need to be signed in by a responsible adult. This will entail parking and physically accompanying the child into school.
Bli ayin hora, with the growth of our school, comes an increase of cars on the carpool line.
As there are many cars with dozens of small children entering and exiting them, it is of critical
importance to be aware of your surroundings while on the carpool line, so
as to protect the safety of our students. It is also important to follow crew
member instructions when on the carpool line, so that the carpool process can run efficiently and expeditiously.
Also of crucial importance is not to leave any cars unattended when
coming into school. This is a great hazard, and it is bothersome to the neighbors. Please
make sure you park legally before coming into the school. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and towed.
We thank you for your cooperation.
PEANUTS? NOT HERE!
Recognizing the strong allergies that some children have for peanuts, Y.E.S. continues to be
completely “peanut-free”.
Please be sure to
check your child’s snack, as many are processed
on equipment that processes peanuts, and can contain traces of
peanuts. The administration and teachers have been carefully
inspecting snacks and lunches to make sure our school is a safe
environment for every child. We thank you all for your complete cooperation in maintaining this extremely vital policy.
Please note that under no circumstances may electronic devices such as
cellphones, iPods, or the like be brought to school by any child. If such
devices are found in school, they will immediately be confiscated and may not
be returned.
Help us Raise Money!
Box Tops for Education’ coupons can be clipped off and
brought in to school instead of going in the garbage!
Please collect and bring them to the front office!
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Mr. & Mrs. Max & Eny Aquinin on the birth of
their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Tzvi & Malka Blejer on the
birth of their son
Mr. & Mrs. Tzvi & Sara Bogomilsky on the
marriage of their daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel & Ruth Burns on the marriage
of their daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Noam & Nicole Cohen on the birth of
their son
Mr. & Mrs. Matias & Gaby Cohen on the birth of their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Ezriel & Deena Dzialoszynski on the birth of their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe & Janet Goldberg on the birth of their grandson
Mr. & Mrs. Yona & Suri Lunger on the marriage of their son
Mr. & Mrs. Chaim and Hudis Meisels on the engagement of their daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Yehuda & Elena Nevarez on the birth of their daughter
Mrs. Michal Oziel on the marriage of her daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Diana Rabins on the Bar Mitzva of their son
Mr. & Mrs. Salomon & Becky Reines on the marriage of their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Moti & Rivky Rosenberg on the Bar Mitzva of their son
Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Eva Salzhauer on the Bar Mitzva of their son
Mr. & Mrs. Boruch & Esther Leah Sandhaus on the engagement of their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Aharon Dovid & Sarah Singer on the birth of their daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Dov & Chaya Sostchin on the Bar Mitzva of their son
Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Shani Stein on the birth of their daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Ira & Elana Teicher on the Bar Mitzva of their son
Rabbi & Mrs. Yonah & Rivky Victor on the birth of their son. Mazel Tov to the
grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Yisroel Moshe & Yehudis Janowski.
Rabbi Yaakov & Mrs. Gittel Wincelberg on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov
to the great-grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Yochanan & Rifkah Zweig
Rabbi Yitzy & Mrs. Sharon Zweig on the marriage of their daughter. Mazel Tov to
the grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Yochanan & Rifkah Zweig
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Yeshiva Elementary School
WELCOMES our NEW STUDENTS!
Pre-School
Playgroup:
Ephraim Kahn
Noam Baruh
Ronnie Kibel
Roni Berabi
Sady Aquinin
Chaya Kravetz
Yoshiyahu Berabi
Shira Bendel
Uri Marder
Menachem Blejer
Rivka Boas
Rachel Moreno
David Cohen
Naomi Chocron
Ruchama Silver
Moshe Cohen
Rivka Cojab
Yehuda Tabaria
Dovid Fish
Batsheva Elmaleh
Victoria Tolstano
Shalom Klein
Racheli Halberthal
Yehudit Zafrany
Yaakov Klein-Weberman
Eliezer Klein
Elimelech Kornfeld
Shlomo Kutwak
Pre-K:
Yehuda Lapchinsky
Aryeh Mally
Esti Ausch
Yinon Melamed
Dovid Medresh
Yosef Kutwak
Eliayahu Rosenberg
Meir Miller
David Saban
Yakov Sosnow
Miriam Nevarez
Dovid Strauss
Yehuda Zweig
Girls School:
Kindergarten:
Gadit Berabi
Nursery:
David Harari
Rina Cohen
Osher Arod
Aliza Markowitz
Emmy Gewirtz
Dena Brown
Rivky Markowitz
Chana Harari
Sarah Nechama Burstyn
Sarah Neiss
Yael Harari-Raful
Ilanit Cohen
Gavriel Oumanski
Adina Kaiser
Naomie Cohen
Gershon Sostchin
Aliza Kaiser
Ruchama Dahan
Bracha Eliana Stern
Sari Klein
Pinchas Ephrati
Rivka Levy
Yocheved Feldbrand
Boys School:
Hana Masin
Miriam Gluck
Dvir Achial
Shilat Moreno
Batsheva Rus Glucksman
Harel Achial
Miri Neustadt
Yehudit Harari
Shlomo Alfassy
Yocheved Kaganoff
Nehory Amiry
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YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S P.T.A.
ANNUAL TEACHER
SHANA TOVA APPRECIATION
Dear Parents,
We would like to wish our devoted rebbeim,
teachers and staff a happy and healthy new
year.
Please send in a suggested amount of $18,
$36, or $54 so we can give them a small
token of our appreciation and our warmest
wishes.
Please send in the money by Wednesday,
September 9 so we can add your name to
the card.
Please clip and send in the form below in an envelope with the money enclosed.
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Y.E.S. PTA Teacher Shana Tova Appreciation
Name ……………………………………………………………………… amount enclosed…$……………………
Chagim are on the way
So don’t delay…
Refresh your sheitel
With a wash and set
TODAY!
Racheli Sharbani
786-216-5107
$20