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Reminder: MATH Exams begin tomorrow

Dear Parents,

Please be reminded that tomorrow will be the first of three math exams, which will continue on Thursday and Friday. The best preparation is having a proper breakfast, being well-rested, and having all supplies ready. Sending a water bottle with your daughter is recommended.

Please encourage your daughter to stay calm and focus on giving the test her best effort.

Morah N.D.

Summer Homework...

Dear Parents,
Please take the time to look through the summer homework sent home. The packet has very clear instructions, as well as many supplies for Math work, and Science Experiments. All sections are optional but heavily recommended, EXCEPT FOR REQUIRED READING. Please see the packet for the book list and complete information. Thank you!! The booklet also describes the rewards that can be earned for the different sections, as well as a way for the children to break up the tasks so that it is not overwhelming.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me... Have a great summer!

Last Day Celebrations - Some Pictures!

After organizing and cleaning our classroom, the last day finally came... We had a double party! We celebrated our last Star Party (which we patiently earned), and celebrated the end of a great year...and the beginning of more growing and learning to come! We did some reflective activities, and then had lots of fun... We decorated summer cooler-cups, and enjoyed fresh popcorn and delicious doughnuts...what more could you ask for? We received award-ribbons for Homework Honor Roll, and presented Rachel with a fantastic trophy for reading 25 books in the Book Challenge and completing all 25 Book Reviews. Hurray for 4th-5th Graders' hard work! We each received a class collage as a memento.

We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the 2nd Grade's Cafe that we joined for lunch - thanks to all the Yeladim in 2nd Grade we enjoyed a hearty Israeli lunch. There were handwritten, colorful menus at each table, quick wait-staff, and all the amenities...Enjoy the pictures:-)

Here's what Morah told us before we left:

Dear Students,

Just a note to say

How much I’ve enjoyed teaching you

Each in your own way

We spent all year together

Week by week, day by day

It seems so strange that now we go

Each on our own way

Each of us, the Sages say,

Is likened to a treasure,

Whose value, depth, and beauty

We can never really measure

I’m sure that you, the treasures

Will positively shine and glow

Sparkling with confidence

As you learn and grow

As we head on into summer

And think of fun and games

Remember all the good times here

And hopefully all you’ve gained!

I hope your summer is fantastic

Healthy, and safe, too

And best wishes for next year

Good luck, so long, I’ll miss you!

Social Studies Presentations Part IV

Our final presentations, by Noah and Adam respectively, were FANTASTIC! Noah presented Spain, and Adam presented Australia! Each project was clear, detailed, and well-presented! We heard the words to the Australian anthem - and we had an interesting discussion comparing the anthem to others we've seen. The students also noticed Britain's flag in the corner of the Australian flag, and we discussed why that is the case... Noah treated us to the music of the The Royal March, because, as he told us, Spain's anthem does not have any words! We really enjoyed that! We then made our two final recipes - Australian coconut biscuits, and Spanish Gazpacho soup...yum! Enjoy the pictures! Hurray for all the great 4th-5th grade researchers, you all did a great job!

Social Studies Part III

Daniel K. and Daniel G. - WOW! You each did FABULOUS work on your countries! Daniel K. gave us a detailed report on Azerbaijan, and Daniel G. gave a detailed report on France! We learned many cool facts, and each presenter held our attention and really knew their country well! Incidentally, both Daniels chose to display their Country's name with the color of the national flag;-) With the help of Morah Jessica (our in-house gourmet chef) we made stuffed grape-leaves (Azerbaijan), and French Napoleon pastries...yum. Enjoy the pictures!

Social Studies Presentations, Part II

Hurray for Ukraine and Russia! Joshua and Rachel presented today, and did a fantastic job sharing what they learned about their countries with us! Job well done! We made Madagascar Coconut Cake (from Freida's report), Russian Jelly Blintzes, and Ukrainian Potato Dumplings...yum! Enjoy the pictures!