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PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM Mrs. Turoff's Kitah Aleph wearing beautiful crowns in honor of
learning their very first Posuk in Chumash!!
12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 Luach
Friday, May 1
Candle Lighting Time: 7:29 pm
Shabbos, May 2
Parshas Acharei-Mos/Kedoshim
Sof Z’man Kriyas Shema: 9:17 a.m.
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 4
Pesach Sheini
7th Grade L.A. students compare and contrast Cinderella stories
from around the world after reading the Chinese Cinderella memoir
Tuesday, May 5
7B Springfield Trip
7G Trip to Bigdei Yisrael
5B Trip to The Grove
Thursday, May 7
Lag B’Omer Picnic
Tuesday, May 19
7G Springfield Trip
Fri, May 22-Sun., May 24
No School—Shavuos/Memorial Day
Friday, May 29
Tuesday, June 2
3G Birchas Yaakov Presentation-9:15
Morah Eleanor's Kindergarden Hebrew Resource
Hot Lunches:
Mon.,
May 4 Mac ‘n Cheese Lunch
Tues.,
May 5 Hamburger Lunch
Wed.,
May 6 Pizza Lunch
Fri.,
May 8 8th Grade Pizza
Make-up Lunch
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School is affiliated with the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago, a partner in serving our Jewish
Community supported by the JUF/Jewish Federation of Chicago.
PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM 12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 2nd Grade Hachnosas
Orchim!
PTA Event
We’re having a ball!
were so pleased that Mrs. Kirsche was able to come
and share her stories. Thank you to Michal Rosen for
This past Wednesday night the
PTA hosted a wonderful event
This
week
in
Rabbi
featuring Mrs. Lynn Kirsche
Goldwag's 2nd grade,
Shapiro, who shared with us
the boys were learning
samples
how Avraham Aveinu
of
exemplified
the
delicious
recipes
mitzvah of Hachnosas
and
Orchim.
The
boys
stories
acted this out churning
from her
their own butter. They
also got to taste delicious tongue that was served award
winning cookbook, “Food Family and Tradition”. Thank
after they were done with the milk and butter.
you Mrs. Shapiro for a wonderful and delicious night. We
By Mrs. Jedd
We are having a
great time during our
volleyball unit in
GYM class! Grades 58 are practicing the
individual skills of
bumping/digging,
setting/volleying, and
serving the ball. As a
class we are working on
teamwork to get the ball
over the net with three
people hitting the ball on
each side, as well as
learning proper rotation
and basic rules of the
game. Grades 3-4 are also
practicing volleyball hitting
skills with a lighter ball. They play a lead-up game
called Newcomb which involves throwing and
catching the ball over the net, three contacts on a
side. They also learn to rotate so each gets a turn to
serve just like the real game. Grades 1-2 are working
in stations on basic skills ranging from jumping rope,
balance boards, scoops, beanbags, etc. One station is
throwing/hitting beachballs over the volleyball net
trying to keep the ball from hitting the floor. It is
wonderful to see the skill progression from week to
week! Mrs. Jedd
opening your beautiful home to us. And thank you to the
committee of Tamar Mishkin, Rochie Porush, Avigail
Schechter, and Rafi Stern for coordinating such a lovely
evening. The cookbook makes a wonderful gift and is
available for purchase in the office through this week for
$35.00 with a percentage of the profit being generously
donated to the school.
4th Grade News
By Dena Simon-Hakalir and Yael Kolsky
This week in Mrs. Dubovick’s 4th grade class, we skipped
all the way from Ivrit cards #16 to #21 because the poem
that goes with it is about Lag B’omer. We are so excited
about Lag B’omer coming up! We began learning Az
Yashir in Chumash. We are also enjoying learning Az
Yashir songs with the other class. We are also going to
learn Az Yashir and add it to davening. We are making
special machberot for our Az Yashir songs and note
packet. We are moving along nicely in Dikduk. We are
getting ready for our Navi Test. We hope everyone will do
spectaculary on it next week! Have a good Shabbos!
By Meital Gutnicki and Kira Strick
Last week in Mrs. Whisler's class, we started to learn about
the states. We had so
much
fun
on
Yom
Ha'Atzmaut! We started
to collect seeds to use in
an experiment for our unit
in science. We hung up
our North, South, East and
West signs that we had
colored, putting them in
the correct directions in
our classroom. In Mrs.
Whisler's
and
Mrs.
Camras's classes, we are reading books about China. In
Mrs. Reiss's class, we are watching a video, "From Outside
the Camp."
PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM Save the Date‐ Sunday, June 21, 2015: ACHDS invites you to an Evening of Hakaras Hatov at our 68th Anniversary Banquet. Join us at the Wes n O'Hare as we recognize Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven and Miriam Levinson and Mr. and Mrs. Joey and Becky Zim‐
merman for their selfless commitment to molding gen‐
era ons of our children. Share in this special evening as we thank them for their years of devo on and pay tribute to Rabbi Levinson as he leaves the ACHDS class‐
room. If you have memorabilia/pictures from over the years with Rabbi Levinson or Mrs. Zimmerman, we would love to incorporate these into this evening. Please contact us at 847‐982‐9191 ext. 613 Or smedow@ariecrown.org. 12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 Sponsor-a-Day
Thank you to Shaya and Tamara Avner, Rachel and Ari
Polsky, Julie and Josh Nankin, and Leah and David Sweet for
sponsoring Sunday’s learning in loving memory of Ellen
Avner, Elka Bryna bas Ovadiah HaLevi, z”l, on the occasion of
her 17th yahrtzeit on Zayin Iyar.
Thank you to Mrs. Margit Kirsche and Tova, Michael, Julie,
Ariella, Zachary, Alex and Shira Perl for sponsoring Tuesday’s
learning in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of their beloved
grandfather and great-grandfather, Mr. Sandor Kirsche, z”l.
Thank you to Schuyler, Sarah, Chana, Tzvi, Eliana and Yehuda
Abrams for sponsoring Thursday’s learning in loving memory
of their Baubie and Baubie-Baubie, Golda Leah bas Shlomo
Zalman, Mrs. Goldie Abrams, z”l.
To sponsor a day of learning, please contact Sam Medow
in the business office. Thank you.
Educator of the Year Help our school while you shop. Link your Amazon account to
Amazon Smile and select Arie Crown Hebrew Day School as
your charity or go directly to our school's special link : http://
smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2129620. With every purchase, a
percentage goes back to our school. Thank you in advance for
your participation!
EXTENDED DEADLINE! Only two weeks left to nominate the ATT
day school teacher who has made a lasting impact on your
child! The ATT is pleased to announce that the deadline for
nominations for the Hartman Family Foundation Educator of the
Year Awards has been extended two weeks to Friday, May 22nd.
One award of $18,000 & 2 awards of $6,000 will be presented to
outstanding classroom teachers. Nomination packets are
available at the ATT office or online at www.att.org. Info: call
ATT 773-973-2828.
Lost and Found
Special Event: 2nd Midwest Holocaust Symposium
Please check the lost and found located in the bench near the east entrance. Labeled items are located in the front office. Mr. Rudolph Tessler/The Hartman Family Foundation/The Illinois
Holocaust Museum & Education Center/Associated Talmud
Torahs present the 2nd Midwest Holocaust Symposium
on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
Includes pre-event activities starting at 5:30 pm – guided tours
of the Permanent Exhibit and a pre-event conversation, How
Shall We Teach Our Children by Rabbi Avrohom S. Moller.
Keynote Speaker, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi of
Israel, child survivor of Buchenwald, will follow at 7 pm. This
program commemorates the 70th anniversary since the 1945
liberation of Jewish prisoners by Allied troops. General
admission $18. No reservations required. For program details/
questions: Visit http://www.att.org or call 773-973-2828.
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Writers Workshop
By Mrs. Zuckerman
Well, we finally made it! After brainstorming and editing,
proofreading and illustrating, the day has finally arrived!
The boys have one more important step before the book
goes to print. Can anyone guess what it is? It’s designing
the cover to our class book, of course! Unlike the pages to
our book where every student received their own writing
and illustration page, for our cover, the whole class worked
together to design a cover like no other! It was teamwork
at its best in room 304!
When David is 7, his mother is 4 times as old as
he. Her father is, at the same time, twice as old
as she. How old was David's grandfather when
David was born?
Please submit your solution to this week's Think
Math! challenge to Mrs. Brandell in the office no
later than Tuesday, May 5th.
Answer to last week's Think Math!: There are a total of 83 cats. Kudos to Zoe Matanky and Molly
Heifetz for submitting an answer to last week's
challenge. PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM Yom Ha’atzmaut at Arie Crown!
1st and 2nd Grade
By Morah Margaret Matanky
“My best day ever” was what one of the 1st
graders said to her Morah after the special
activity for 1st and 2nd graders on Yom
Ha’atzmaut. Every child came with his own
Teudat Zehut (Israeli identity card) which
he had filled out earlier in the week. Then
they traveled from place to place in
“Israel” seeing the sights and
gathering
souvenirs.
In
Yerushalayim, they toured the
Israel Museum, stopped in the “Gift
Shop” for a Hatikva bookmark, and
helped design a big Israeli flag.
They made Israeli flags out of
marshmallows at the Knesset and hung up their
notes on the Kotel where they also received a
Yerushalyim sticker. At Latrun (the Israel Tank
Museum), they went through an obstacle course
and added dog tags and a Tzahal badge magnet
to their souvenirs. This year our tourists traveled
to both Kever Rachel and to M’orat HaMachpeila
where they answered questions about the Avot and Imahot and
got special Kever Rachel red string bracelets and M’orat
HaMachpeila tealights. The students traveled all the way down to
Eilat to visit the Underground Aquarium and then each got to
take home a special fish! Our thirsty travelers stopped at the
Kiosk to get a drink of water and a Yisrael visor to protect them
from the sun. Now was also a good time to stop at the Ta Tzilum
(Photo booth) and get a picture taken! Continuing up from Eilat,
they stopped at the popcorn factory on Kibbutz Saad where they
played an Israel memory game and tasted samples of “Popli”
popcorn right from the factory. At the Doar (post office), they
played an Israeli map game and got their own map keychains.
The “beach” in Tel Aviv was the next stop in their travels. They
dug in the sand, translated Hebrew words into English, and
added a seashell to their souvenirs. Going up the coast, they
headed to Haifa—just in time for the boat races! They even got
their own boat to bring back to America. The final stop was all
the way up North in Tzefat where they stopped at an artist colony
and designed their own Israeli flag picture with an artistic twist!
Before traveling back to their classrooms, each of our travelers
received an Israeli flag and a Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut bookmark.
What a great Yom Ha’atzmaut!
A special thank you to:  Rabbi Cohen’s 8th grade boys and to the 1st and 2nd grade Moros and Rebbe for running all the sta ons. You are wonderful tour guides!  Avery Amster, Shua Aronson, Doni Miretzky, Ezra Schreiber and Yaakov Stein for staying at school un l 6:30 to help set up.  Yocheved Goldwag and Shoshie Neikrug for their computer help.  Claudio and Jus nio for se ng up the tables.  Mrs. Leibenstein, Mrs. Richtman and Mrs. Russell for their exper se in helping to clean up!  Rabbi Kirshner and Rabbi Samber for allowing us to keep doing these wonderful programs. 12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 Gan Yeladaim
Dressed in the special t-shirts painted by the yeladim, with the
Israeli Flag on the front and their Hebrew names and 67 on the
back, Gan Yeladim 5775 began its journey to celebrate Yom
Haatzmaut. The yeladim spent the morning with hands-on
learning to promote an appreciation for our special homeland,
Eretz Yisrael. The yeladim were each given a different part of the
map of Israel to decorate with the appropriate landscape such as
the Negev Desert, the waters of Eilat, the greenery of the Golan.
Visors were made with the degel Yisrael, the flag of Israel. The
yeladim “planted” pipe cleaner p’rachim, flowers, to keep Israel a
healthy and flourishing land. Each child added blue and white
pieces to create a giant degel Yisrael, Israeli flag, which proudly
hangs in Arie Crown. They felt as if they were in a real gan as
they played Alef Beis catch and ate aruchat eser, a snack of Bissli
and meetz tapuzim, orange juice. The yeladim heard the story,
The Waiting Wall, about the last remaining wall that stood
around the Beis Hamikdash, the Kotel. We know that we are all
waiting for Mashiach to come and we are all waiting for the 3rd
and final Beis Hamikdash to be built. The yeladim had such
beautiful ideas of tefillot that we might say when we go to the
Kotel. The yeladim wrote and drew their special tefillot on bricks
which were used to “build” a kotel in Arie Crown’s hallway. The
yeladim learned an Israeli dance using blue and white streamers.
They played the Israeli version of “Hot Potato” of course with
Israeli music! Each class participated in a vigorous “army training”
exercise with relay races and calisthenics. They received a sticker
for completing their training. We all know that Yom Haatzmaut
in Arie Crown means – camel rides! What a bumpy fun ride
although it was not exactly desert – like weather! The yeladim
also enjoyed a moon bounce which added to the fun celebration!
A birthday party needs a birthday treat and so we thank Dr. and
Mrs. Lipshitz for the yummy blue and white donuts! Yom
Huledet Sameach Yisrael! Happy 67th birthday Israel!
PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM 12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 8th Grade
Yom Ha’atz
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Camel Ride
Gathering outside for HaTivkah
Program
aut Shmitta
h Shir
ts!
Everyone enjoyed the yummy blue and white donuts!
Even the camel! Thank you to Dr. Sam and Rita
Lipshitz for sponsoring our yummy treat!
Boys Israel Map Game
Shemittah
PARSHAS ACHAREI‐MOS/KEDOSHIM The Arie Crown Family would like to extend a Mazel Tov to:
Births
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Pinsky on the birth of their grandson
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Klein on the birth of their grandson
Bar/Bas Mitzvahs
Mr. and Mrs. Yanky Feiler on the Bas Mitzvah of their daughter,
Sarala
Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Schwimmer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Yitzy
Condolences
The Arie Crown Family would like to extend condolences to Mr.
Martin Vilchis on the loss of his brother, Marie Vilchis. May he and
his family be comforted and know of no further bereavement
Community Announcements
NEW TO THE PUBLIC!!!!!!! Make your Bat Mitzvah that much more
meaningful with lessons by Rivki Reiss. Explore the women who
impacted our history, followed by a very real hands on interactive
program. Please call 732-966-1112.
Wishing hatzlacha to Kesher Stam on their Annual Pre-Shavuos
Kabbalas HaTorah Sale! Starting Lag Ba’Omer through Shavuos,
receive 10% off on Hebrew Seforim, as well as 30% off on Artscroll
Sets! – The Schur family.
It’s time to stock up on snacks at snacks2go! Herrs, Jays, Stella Doras,
Wise, we have it all! Always with great prices! To place an order or for
more information, please email snacks2go.kosher@gmail.com or call
773-965-3204.
Sign up is now open for Camp Sunshine backyard camp in WRP! A
fun-filled camp for boys ages 4 and 5; full 8-week program from June
22-August 14. Hours are 9:30-2:00 PM. $75/week. Please call Chana
Miriam Dubovick at 312-241-5138 or Nechama Segal at 929-242-1789.
The YU Torah MItzion Kollel Presents: Irving Weiss A"H Youth
Learning Division programming. "Parsha and Pizza" for 2nd-4th grade
boys and girls, every Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45pm, at Congregation Or
Torah (3800 Dempster, Skokie). "Mishna to the Max" for 5th-7th grade
boys every Wednesday, 7:45pm-8:30pm at Cong. KINS, 2800 W.
North Shore Ave. For more information please contact the Kollel office
at 773-973-6557 or info@chicagotorah.org.
Shavuos Recipes with Chef Laura Frankel!Come join us
on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00pm at Young Israel Of Skokie, 8746
East Prairie Road, Skokie. The cost is $15 per person. Seats are limited.
R.S.V.P by Wednesday May 6th. Morahtami1211@yahoo.com. Men
and women are welcome to attend
Dasi Brown from Brooklyn, NY will be in town for 2 days only - selling
Beautiful Costume Jewelry! THIS SUNDAY, May 3 from 11am-5pm & 710pm & MONDAY, May 4 from 12-4pm & 7-10pm at the GROSS's
home -3014 West Chase Ave. everything is $2 - $40! Something for
Everyone! Stock up on Gifts! Think Mothers Day, Shavuot, Graduation,
Bat Mitzvah & more! TRENDY, CLASSIC & TRADITIONAL STYLES!
loads of kids jewelry too! necklaces, earrings/clip-ons, pins, bracelets/
bangles, men's cufflinks for more info: 917-748-2768 or
info@DreamBigJewelry.com
Don’t miss Chicago’s Jewish Women’s event of the year – the Ilene C.
Leon Spa Day for Your Soul! On May 17th, join hundreds of Jewish
women of all backgrounds at CTN for a unique day of learning,
growth, and community, by women for women. Choose from
workshops on Jewish thought & inspiration, Torah textual study,
healthy living, a special music and dance performance. Preregistration discount ends May 10th. Schedule, info & registration
at www.torahnetwork.org/ccjw.htm 773-761-0400x207.
First time in Chicago! Midwest NCSY's 4G Girls Only program invites
the women of the community to participate in a morning of
inspiration with Mrs. Charlene Aminoff, founder of Gali's Couture
Wigs. Come hear her speak about the miracle of her daughter Gali,
and her life-changing experience which led her to becoming a proud
Torah-observant Jew. All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win
$500 off a new Gali wig! 10am on Sunday May 3 at Agudah of West
Rogers Park. $10 entrance fee, proceeds to benefit the 4G scholarship
fund. Email strulowitza@ncsy.org or call 773-398-8372 for more info.
12 Iyar 5775 May 1, 2015 We are making Aliyah this summer and are looking for a family to
sublease our fully loaded 2013 Nissan Quest minivan starting on June
22. Includes Navigation, leather seats, sunroof, moonroof and DVD and
only has 7,400 miles on it. There are 18 low monthly payments left of
$386/month and have 31,000 miles left to put on it. Contact Orpaz
Levy for more info- 847-571-3222/orpazlevy@gmail.com.
Richard’s has 5 convenient locations! Locations on Touhy, Lawrence,
Grand, North & Northwest Hwy. Free pick up and delivery. Our goal is
to give you an affordable body and mechanical repair. We are certified
and recommended by many car manufacturers. I guarantee to beat
any competitor’s price! Call me directly at 773-569-6438 David. 24
hour towing.
Have your child experience an awesome summer. Learn new skills &
develop talents with sewing, drama, yoga, sports, art, science, rocketry,
dance, cooking, magic, woodcraft, self-defense, computer
programming & more. Make new friends. Visit new places. Go to
www.att.org, view the Nathan & Shirley Rothner ATT Summer Program
brochure & register online. Questions, call Susan Feuer/Shelley Stopek
at 773-973-2828.
The GREAT JEWISH FAMILY FESTIVAL, Lag B’omer,Thursday, May
7, 4:00-9:00 pm at Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie. Fun and celebration
for the entire family. Fair with rides, games, and hands-on activities. All
you can eat food court. Shows and concerts. Evening Bonfire
experience with Yoel Sharabi.
Info and advance discounted
admission www.JewishFamilyFest.com 773-262-2770. Brought to you
by Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois and your local Chabad center.
Come and join the entire community as we bring Meron to Chicago!
The Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed invites the community to
participate in our annual Lag B’Omer Hadlaka. It will take
place Wednesday, May 6th. Maariv at 8:25. Mesiba and hadlaka
at 8:45 PM at 3135 West Devon. Don’t miss out on this annual event as
the entire community enjoys music, dancing and refreshments in honor
of R’ Shimon bar Yochai. For more info, please call 773-761-4005.
CALLING ALL STUDENTS elementary through high school: Enter the
Mizrachi-Religious Zionists of Chicago Yom Yerushalayim 5775 ART
CONTEST sponsored in memory of Howard D. Geller, z”l, and Sheldon
Robinson, z”l. Artwork theme: Simchu Et Yerushalayim V’gilu Vah Kol
Ohaveha, Rejoice with Yerushalayim and be glad with her, all you that love
her.” Three divisions: Grades 3-5; 6-7; 9-12. Entries must be original:
developed and completed by the student in one of three categories: handmade art; computer-aided art; and sculpture. First place prizes range from
$100-$500. Entries exhibited and awards presented at RZC Yom
Yerushalayim celebration, May 17, at Cong. Or Torah. For full contest rules,
deadlines and entry form, visit: artcontest.rzc.us
You read the emails, you saw the articles. You understand the importance
of your vote, of every vote, for the Religious Zionist Slate in the World
Zionist Congress elections. If you have not done so already, do not put it
off anymore. VOTE TORAH NOW. www.votetorah.org. Please don't assume
that everyone you know who is eligible has voted. Spread the word. The
time for action is now. Voting closes on April 30. Questions, concerns: call
847-674-9733 email: office@rzc.us
Bnei Akiva this Shabbat for 2nd-6th graders, Skokie: 5:00-6:30 at the lishkah
WRP: 4:00-5:30 at Yeshurun. Bnei Akiva Minyanim: 9:15‐ Or Torah Bnei Akiva minyan @ the lishka WRP: 9:15-K.I.N.S. Chevraya Alef: Sun, May 3rd: Sports &
pizza event for boys Zumba, nails & pizza event for girls Sun., May 10th: End of the year event‐ scavenger hunt at navy pier! $9 mas, $12 non mas. For more info/
sign up mail chicagobneiakiva@gmail.com. Chevraya Zach (7/8th graders): May
10th: End of the year event. Chevraya Tam (9th graders): Leadership
training, May 3rd, 2nd session, 6:30-8:00 at the Neuman family, 3826 Enfield
Ave, Skokie. May 10th, 3rd session, 6:30-8:00. at the Trubnick family, 3905 four winds way, Skokie Chevraya Bet (10-12th graders): May 6th, Lag baomer bonfire at the lishka May 24th: Leil shavuot limud June 15th: End of the year BBQ at Tsadoks
May 29th: IDP shabbaton for 9‐12th graders
Looking for a new or gently used sheital? Look no further, MOPS is in
Chicago for One day only. May 17th, 2015 from Noon – 10 pm. At the
home of Brittney Worch, 2636 West Estes Ave. Email with any
questions or special requests to brittneyworch@gmail.com or
mopswigs@gmail.com. **Free wig grip with sheital purchase.
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Where Middos and Learning are Linked Together
May 2015 12 Iyar 5775 - 13 Sivan 5775
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
12 IYAR
1
Acharei Mos Kedoshim
Sof Z'man Kriyas
Shema: 9:17 AM
7:29
8G Trip to Bigdei
Yisrael
14 IYAR
3
Pesach Sheini
4
15 IYAR
Macaroni and Cheese
Lunch
21 IYAR
10
11
22 IYAR
Bagel with CC/Tuna
Lunch
28 IYAR
17
Yom Yerushalayim
6 SIVAN
24
Shavuos - Day 1
No School
31
13 SIVAN
18
29 IYAR
French Toast Lunch
25
Shavuos - Day 2
Memorial Day
No School
7 SIVAN
5
16 IYAR
Hamburger Lunch
7B Springfield Trip
7G Trip to Bigdei
Yisrael
5B Trip to The Grove
12
23 IYAR
Schnitzel Lunch
19
17 IYAR
Pizza Lunch
13
7
18 IYAR
Lag B'Omer
Lag B'Omer Picnic
PN/N Trip to Emily
Oaks
K Trip to Jump Zone
24 IYAR
14
25 IYAR
Pizza Lunch
1 SIVAN
Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Chicken Nuggets Lunch
7G Springfield Trip
26
6
8 SIVAN
Turkey Sub Lunch
20
7:37
8th Grade Pizza
Make-Up Day from
Washington Trip
15
26 IYAR
2 SIVAN
21
3 SIVAN
22
4 SIVAN
Pizza Lunch
1B Trip to Emily Oaks
5G Trip to The Grove
28
10 SIVAN
1G Trip to Emily Oaks
29
7:57
8th Academic
Challenge
Emor
Sof Z'man Kriyas
Shema: 9:12 AM
27 IYAR
16
5 SIVAN
23
Bamidbar
Sof Z'man Kriyas
Shema: 9:06 AM
7:51
9 SIVAN
20 IYAR
9
Behar - Bechukosai
Shabbos Mevorchim
Sof Z'man Kriyas
Shema: 9:09 AM
7:44
Pizza Lunch
27
19 IYAR
8
13 IYAR
2
11 SIVAN
30
12 SIVAN
Nasso
Sof Z'man Kriyas
Shema: 9:04 AM
The Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago is proud to announce the
6th Annual
Hartman Family Foundation
Educator of the Year Awards
recognizing excellence in teaching, dedication, commitment to lifelong learning, and creativity
and to honor and thank all of our community’s educators
One award of $18,000 will be presented to a single outstanding educator
and
Two awards of $6,000 each will be presented to two outstanding educators
Eligibility
 Nominee is a current full-time day school classroom teacher in a school operating
under the auspices of the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago.
 Nominee has completed 4 full years of teaching in the above capacity by September 2014.
 Nominations can be made by a fellow educator, administrator, parent, or student. No
family or self-nominations.
Selection Criteria for Educator Award
 Exceptional instructional skills in a nurturing environment
 Commitment to his/her students’ success
 Positive role model
 Superior communication skills with parents, students, and peers
 Commitment to continued professional development
 Contributes to the school’s learning community
Nomination forms will be available at www.att.org or in
the ATT office beginning February 2, 2015.
Submission deadline is Friday, May 8, 2015, by 1:00 p.m.
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Selection Committee
2015 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
An impartial panel consisting of educational consultants
and community members will make the evaluations.
No Foundation members will participate.
Site visits will occur in the Fall of 2015. The formal
presentation of award winners will be made at the
2015 ATT Banquet.
The Hartman Family Foundation
Educator of the Year Awards
of the Associated Talmud Torahs
2015 NOMINATION FORM
Step I:
Complete the information below:
Nominee Information, the Teacher
Nominee’s Name: ___________________________________ Title (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Rabbi): _________
School where nominee teaches: ________________________ Grade and/or Subject: __________________
Teacher’s home address: ______________________________ City, State, Zip:_________________________
Telephone: (Day) ____________________________________ Email, if available: ______________________
Type of service:
 Secular Educator
 Judaic Educator
*Remember: Nominee must be a current classroom teacher and have taught a minimum of 4 full school
years in an ATT school. Principals, guidance counselors, etc. may not be nominated.
Information about Person Nominating, the Nominator
Nominator’s Name: __________________________________ Your relationship to Nominee: ___________
Telephone: (Day) ____________________________________ Email, if available: ______________________
Step II:
On a separate page, please write why you think your nominee should receive the Educator of
the Year Award. Maximum length: one type-written page.
Step III:
Submit ALL information to the ATT office by Friday, May 8, 2015, 1:00 pm in ONE envelope to:
Selection Committee
Educator of the Year Awards
Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Hartman Family Foundation 2015 Educator of the Year Submission Checklist
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Step I:
Completed Nomination Form (above)
Step II: Nominator’s page explaining choice of nominee
Step III: Submit all the above in one envelope to the ATT office by Friday, May 8, 2015, 1:00 pm.
Thank you for helping us honor exceptional educators in our community.