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Message from the Head of School
 At DKJA, we often find ourselves referring our amazing school as a "Leadership Academy." Day after day, we hear of outstanding examples of our students who excel as true leaders, even though they have not yet entered the "real world." This reaffirms my pride in the superior quality education we provide, and the knowledge that we really are preparing our students for success when they leave our campus for opportunities in higher education and eventually in the ever-competitive work force.
 Today, a dynamic group of future leaders (photo at left) participated in the Administrator for a Day program, an offering we make available every year to allow lower and middle school students to see what it's like to perform duties of the Head of School, principals, and librarian. These young leaders never cease to amaze me. Great things lie ahead for them!
Our high school students continue to make me kvell on a daily basis, with leadership qualities beyond belief. I recently learned that senior Alexander Zafran has been accepted into the George Washington University Honors Program. In order to be selected for admission, applicants must be ranked in the top 5 to 10 percent of their high school class, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and have shown a desire to engage with their teachers and challenge themselves. Alexander is member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council, a co-founder of SPOT (Students’ Political Organization of Today), and a writer for the financial blog Wallstreetreviewer.com, among too many other accomplishments to list. He has already demonstrated his interest in global education as well as leadership.
Senior Emily Swire, an accomplished singer and actor, has a long resume of theatrical achievements to her credit. She recently was presented with three scholarship awards: a Palm Beach Post 2009 Pathfinder Award (third place) in the Music/Vocal category, The Delray Beach Playhouse Ernest G. Simon Scholarship Award for Performance, and a Relgalf Music Scholarship Fund Award. Emily will continue her studies next year at Florida State University in the Theatre Program.
Senior Dana Kandel was accepted into a one-year Yeshiva program called Machon Ma’ayan in Israel as she defers her acceptance to Brandeis University for one year. It is an intense Jewish learning program that puts emphasis on leadership and internship.
Please join me in congratulating our outstanding students!
Shabbat Shalom,
Karen Feller
Head of School
Important Aftercare & Clubs Program Information
Exciting News! DKJA will be taking over the Aftercare Program from the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC for the 2009-2010 academic year. Staffing will remain the same.
Additionally, we will be offering a wide array of after-school programs, including many club and sports options. Information about these programs will soon be available.
The Aftercare and After-schools Clubs will be available until 6 p.m.
The Aftercare program will begin the first day of classes for the 2009-2010 school year.
Clubs will begin the Monday following the first week of school
A "Club Plus' option, where students participate in an after-school club and then transfer to Aftercare until 6p.m., will be offered.
A "Drop In" option on a day-to-day basis also will be available for Aftercare.
A brochure will be sent to you by mail, so please look for it soon.
Congratulations to Student of the Month
 Congratulations to the Derech Eretz "Student of the Month" Award recipient for April, Ben Grabelsky. Ben was nominated for this award by his teacher, who described him as "a person who performs Mitzvot all the time." He has a positive attitude about everything. Mazel Tov, Ben!
Make A Note...Save The Date
Join the Booster Club at Jewish Heritage Day Marlins Game
Join the DKJA Eagles Athletics Booster Club at Jewish Heritage Day On Sunday, May 24, 2009 to see the Marlins vs. Tampa Bay.Tailgating starts at 11:00 a.m. (stadium location TBD) .Order tickets: www.DKJAstore.com. Dietary Laws Observed.
Konnichiwa Gallery Set to Open
The fourth-graders welcome the community to tour their Konnichiwa Japan Museum, which will be open to the public May 19 through May 22, 2009. The exhibit will be located inside the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery in the Sandler Center on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, off Glades Road at 95th Avenue in Boca Raton. The gallery is the culmination of the students’ intensive six-month immersion into the Japanese way of life. The students have used this knowledge in the creation of their gallery and will escort visitors through fascinating exhibits that present a comprehensive lo ok at Japan. The theme for this year’s gallery is “Bata Bata 24/7: Japanese Students on the Go.” Under the direction of lower school art teacher Gale Lowy, students created themed artwork, which will be showcased at the Konnichiwa Japan Museum.
The public is invited to tour the Konnichiwa Japan Gallery as follows:
• Tuesday, May 19 - Thursday, May 21 during the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. AND 1 to 3 p.m.
• Friday, May 22 during the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. AND 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Photo Caption: In preparation for Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s much-anticipated annual Konnichiwa Japan Museum Gallery, fourth-graders have been diligently working on their artistic creations. Shown here are (left to right) Romy Miller, lower school art teacher Gale Lowy, and Adam Rubinstein.
Sports Recognition Night
Invitations were sent home...the new date for the the event is Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. Mark your calendar!
PTO News
Please start going through your closets! The PTO needs your clean and gently used DKJA uniforms for a used Uniform Sale on May 27th and May 28th outside of the Shuk. All items will cost $2 a piece. The sale will run May 27th from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and on May 28th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Please launder and fold your clothing donations prior to dropping them off at the Shuk in the Cultural Arts Building. We are ready to accept clothing donations now! To volunteer to help sort clothes and get ready for this event please contact Sara Adler: hnsadler@comcast.net. Sorting and set up will begin on Thursday, May 21st. We will also need volunteers the day of the event! In addition, the annual 10% discount Sale on New Uniforms will begin on May 27th in the Shuk. This applies to in-stock merchandise only. All new uniform items purchased in the Shuk will receive a 10% discount. This sale will extend to the last day of school. Once school is on Summer break, orders placed online at www.dkjastore.com BY JULY 15TH will receive a 10% discount using coupon code PREORDER10.
Future Hoops Camp
Basketball Camps will be held at Saint Andrews School this summer. Rgistration and information is available at www.futurehoopstars.com
Camps are for boys and girls ages 4-14 and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at a cost of $250 a week, $200 for multiple weeks and siblings or $60 for a day. Snack, Lunch and an official ball are included! After care is available until 5:45 p.m.
Sessions:
June 15-19
June 22-26
July 27-31
August 3-7
August 10-14
Yearbooks Will Arrive at the End of the Month!
Click here for the Yearbook Order Form.
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