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SMITHSONIAN/NATIONAL
ARCHIVE & SPY MUSEUMS
DUCK TOURS
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
BLUE MAN GROUP
ZIPLINING AND
PIRATE SHIP CRUISE
January 13, 2011
8 Shevat 5771
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
We are thrilled to inform you that we have an exciting and memorable trip
planned for the 8th Grade class to Washington D.C.
The trip will take place on Tuesday, March 29th – Thursday, March 31st, 2011.
We will be flying to Washington D.C. on the first flight out on March 29th (flight
details and times to follow) and will be staying at the Pearlstone Retreat Center in
Reisterstown, Maryland for the duration of the trip.
The itinerary includes tours of Washington D.C.’s historic sites on land and at
sea, a visit to the National Holocaust Museum, a theatre performance, zip lining
and a boat cruise in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor as well as activities at the campsite
we are staying at.
We have gone to great lengths to plan a sensational trip while keeping the trip at
a reasonable cost. The trip cost will be $800: which includes, flight,
transportation, food and all activities.
In order to reserve affordable flights, we are asking for a non-refundable
deposit in the amount of $250 by Monday, January 31st.
The balance will be due two weeks prior to the trip on Monday, March 14.
Scholarships are available upon request. Please fill out the attached scholarship
request form and return them to the Student Life Office along with the deposit no
later than Monday, January, 31st.
If you have any questions please feel free to email Rabbi Spodek at
spodek@ehillel.com or call the school at 305-931-2831 ext. 127
Sincerely,
Rabbi Josh Spodek
Director of Student Life
Rachel Dweck
Assistant Director of Student Life
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DEAR 6 Grade PARENTS
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It is our pleasure to invite all our 6th grade students to attend our Hillel Middle School, 6th grade Shabbaton on
Fri. Jan. 7 to Sun. Jan. 9, 2011. The Student Life Department at Hillel has put together a fun, exciting and
enriching program for the 6th grade group that will complement and integrate the formal classroom program of
studies.
Our Shabbaton gives our students the opportunity to take what is learned in the classroom and help make it
come alive. Through a series of fun and stimulating programs and activities, the students learn, engage, debate
and question – all while having fun. The Shabbaton also allows our students to develop a rapport as a grade – to
nurture friendships and to create new ones. The students also learn a sense of independence and responsibility
– with the help and capable supervision of an outstanding team of young educators and chaperones from the
school. The Shabbat component will be particularly memorable as our 6th grade group enjoys a beautiful
Shabbat experience together.
We look forward to welcoming your child on our program and assure him/her a unique experience.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Rabbi Spodek at 305-931-2831 ext 127 or via email at
spodek@ehillel.com
Sincerely,
Nick Hinrichsen
Middle/Upper School Principal
Rabbi Josh Spodek
Director of Student Life
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHABBATON
1. COST: The cost of the Shabbaton is $300. Please pay by check (to be made out to Hillel Community Day
School). Forms, together with payment, must be handed in to Linda Miller by Monday, January 3rd.
2. FINANCIAL AID: We would like all the students in 6th grade to benefit from this exciting and
educational experience. If finances are a difficulty, please contact Rabbi Spodek, director of student
life. All applications for financial aid are dealt with the utmost privacy.
3. APPLICATION FORMS CLOSING DATE: Please hand the application form in to Linda Miller in the student
life office by no later than Monday, January 3rd. There is limited space – so acceptance to the
Shabbaton will be on a first come, first serve basis.
4. FOOD: A delicious menu has been prepared for the duration of the Shabbaton and the students will be
well fed. Please make sure to detail on the application form, any special dietary requirements. When
sending snacks with your children, please make sure to send snacks that are kosher. All the prepared
food will be prepared with the necessary hashgacha and Kashrut supervision.
5. TRANSPORT: The students will be transported to the Shabbaton site by coach bus. We ask parents to
please limit the size of the luggage. A packing list of what the students should pack for the weekend is
attached. Students will leave for Shabbaton after Tefillah on Friday and must be picked up from the
school on Sunday at 8:00 pm. We will contact you when we are in transit back from Orlando.
6. LOCATION: The students will be sleeping at Florida Lions Camp in Lake Wales, 1 hour south of Orlando.
This amazing site has wonderful facilities and amenities (such as volleyball, basketball, soccer field,
dining hall, modern cabins, a beautiful lake with canoeing and much more) which will ensure our
students have the best Shabbaton experience.
7. RULE AND REGULATIONS: Please make sure to read the stipulated Shabbaton rules and regulations
with your child and make sure all the page of the application form are completed.
8. SPONSOR A CHILD – MAKE A DONATION: No child should be denied this wonderful opportunity because
of financial difficulties. If you are able to sponsor a child or would even like to make a donation –
please send a separate check together with your child’s form. Your donation will be tax deductable and
will go a long way to ensuring that all your children’s friends are able to attend this remarkable
program.
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Student’s Last Name: ……………………………………………
Student’s First Name: ………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Student’s Cell phone: ……………………………………………
Home Phone number: …………………………………………………….
Father’s name: ……………………………………………………………… Mother’s name: …………………………………………………………....
Father’s Cell phone number: ………………………………………. Mother’s cell phone number: ……………………………………….
Do you have any special dietary requirements? (Vegetarian, vegan etc) ……………………………………………………………….
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(This section is to be completed and signed by the Parent/Legal Guardian only)
Is your child allergic to any medication? …….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Is your child prone to any illnesses or conditions? ….……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Is there any medical information concerning your child that we should know? ……………………………………………………
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Medical Insurance Information
Name of Insurance Company: …………………………………………………………
Name of Insured: ……………………………………….
Policy number: ………………………………………………………………………………
Group Number: …………………………………………
Please make sure to fill all the above details in full. Parents will be notified in case of a medical emergency.
If your child requires any special medication, please detail in the form above and send an adequate amount in a sealed
container labeled with your child’s name; time to be administered and the dosage.
The excitement and lack of sleep may sometimes cause tension resulting in headaches. A headache may interfere with the
enjoyment of the trip, which can be relieved by an over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol or Advil. If this should
occur, permission is needed to dispense such medication. Please sign below to allow us to dispense such medication.
Parent / Legal Guardian Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The following rules and regulations apply for the full duration of the trip:
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The students are expected to behave at all times in a manner that is fitting for a Hillel student.
Students are expected to be at all the planned activities and programs that have been scheduled on the trip. This
includes tefillah, all meals and all the activities.
There is a zero tolerance policy to bullying and abuse. Students are to treat one another with respect and dignity.
This includes respect for other personal property and privacy.
There is a zero tolerance policy for any substance abuse.
There is a zero tolerance policy for any vandalism of any kind.
Students are to listen to and respect any faculty member or counselor on the trip.
We ask students not to bring cell-phones with on the trip. Cell-phones are expensive and can easily lost or broken.
It also disrupts the trip as if a student is ill or upset, the leadership is unable to deal with it effectively as students
use it as a lifeline to call home before we are able to help. The trip leadership or the school will be able to
contact you should the need arise.
Please note: All rules and regulations outlined in the 2010-2011 student parent handbook apply to the trip as well
as all school sponsored activities.
The trip leadership, in consultation with the school administration, reserve the right to send home any child whose behavior
is deemed inappropriate or against the rules and regulations of that have been detailed above. The students will be sent
home at the parent’s expense and the parents will be responsible for collecting their child.
I have read the above rules and expectations and agree to abide by them:
Student Signature: ………………………………………………………
Parent/Legal Guardian: ……………………………………………….
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March 29 through Thursday, March 31, 2011.
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3. I would like to sponsor a full trip for a child in need of financial aid: Yes
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Please pack the following items:
1. Enough clothes for 3 days (please see attached dress code policy)
2. Toiletries
3. Boys – kippot or baseball caps
4. Tefillin
5. Any medication that is needed
6. Some (Kosher) snacks for the flight
7. Flashlight
8. Towel
9. Knapsack or small back pack that will be used while travelling around town during the day
10. Some warm clothes (the nights can get cold) – Sweatshirts, Sweatpants
11. A small amount of cash (somewhere between $25-$50 is more than sufficient) in a wallet or purse
12. A smile and a whole bag of excitement and enthusiasm
We encourage students not to bring any I-pods, DVD players, jewelry or other expensive items of value that
could get lost or broken.
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Dress Code Policy
Hillel’s dress code policy helps sustain a safe campus and represents students’ commitment to learning and
school pride, as well as their respect for each other and the school. The foundation of the dress code is the
recognition of Hillel as a place in which people pray and study Torah daily. Hillel provides a serious, mature
environment so students may concentrate on academics and personal development.
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Kippot or Baseball Caps at all times
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Jeans or Shorts
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No Tank Tops
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Skirts or Shorts below knees
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Pants – Jeans or Sweatpants (no leggings, spandex or tight fitting pants)
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Shirts – uniform standard sleeve length (no capped sleeves) and neck line (no
v-neck) and loose fitting
Hillel’s school wide dress code symbolizes an educational environment respectful of all and a Jewish academic
institution of excellence.
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Program Payment
Scholarship Form
Today’s Date ___________________
Student’s Name __________________________
Event __________________________________
Charge per student: _______________
Amount you can afford to pay: ______________
Total Scholarship Request: ______________
Payment Plan Requested (list dates and amounts):
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$_____/ /
$_____/ /_____
Reason for Requesting Scholarship:
Student’s Signature: _____________________
Parent’s Signature: ______________________
Daytime Telephone Number: _______________
Please return to Rabbi Spodek as soon as possible.
You will be notified as to the determination of your request.