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Message From The Head of School
 A Week of FRIENDraising; A Lifetime of Fine-tuning
This week was an enjoyable whirlwind. Beginning with our Booster Club/PTO First Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament and Casino Night, which kicked off post-Shabbat on October 17th, the excitement commenced. The evening of "serious fun" was a spirited night of FRIENDraising. Our DKJA family, staff, faculty, Board members, and the community joined together for casino games and refreshments. Booster President Eric Lipson, PTO President Deena Krevans, Associate Head of School Sharon Kamber, and a fabulous team of volunteers made the evening a success. We hope you'll join us at future FRIENDraising events, which will be publicized.
As I transition to another topic, I'd like to make mention of a very important lesson in "fine-tuning" that we all should incorporate into our daily lives. Whether it's working as a team to plan an event, such as Casino Night, or challenging ourselves to become highly effective people, both as individuals, and as a community of learners, character and embracing personal change are imperative.  
Earlier this year, staff and and faculty had the privilege of hearing speaker Michael Bileca, MBA (shown with me, at right) as he presented an informative and "team building" program. Mr. Bileca has come full circle. He is a former student of Middle School Principal Carol Kolsky.
Mr. Bileca guided our groups through a series of interactive exercises focusing on the principles of author Stephen R. Covey, recognized internationally for his approaches to solving personal and professional problems by following a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity. Lessons in personal change are outlined in the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The habits are as follows:
1. Be proactive
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think win / win
5. Seek first to understand / then to be understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the Saw
I highly recommend taking a moment to peruse this book. It reinforces the values we strive to instill in our students at DKJA. We are educating our students in an atmosphere of Jewish Living, Learning, and Academic Achievement, and one in which we work as a "community family." As we end another week, let's take a moment to reflect upon how we can all be effective people, inside and out.
REMINDER...IMPORTANT UPDATE Regarding the 95th Ave. Entrance for All Users of the Federation Campus:
After several years of planning, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will commence the expansion and modernization of the 95th Avenue entrance and guardhouse. The 95th Avenue South entrance WILL BE CLOSED for construction for approximately 8 to 10 weeks beginning Saturday, October 31, 2009. All entrance and exit to/from the campus will only be possible from the Central Park gate.
Attention Parents: Please DO NOT park in the Jewish Family Service (JFS) parking lot when dropping off/picking up your children at school, or when attending school functions/events. Clients of JFS are not able to park when they have appointments. Please respect this request.
Shabbat Shalom,
Karen Feller
Head of School
Development News
Please Join Our Auction Team at the Benefit Ball Kick-off Meeting
Please join us for a unique Donna Klein Jewish Academy Benefit Ball and Auction Meeting in the Middle School Art Room on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. We will begin Painting the Town Red. Even if you only have a limited amount of time to participate, your involvement is vital to our success. We need your time…We need your talent..We need YOU! The Annual Benefit Ball and Auction is DKJA's largest fundraising effort. All proceeds will help us to continue to provide academic excellence and need-based financial assistance.…. For details, to RSVP, or to join the committee please Click here .
DKJA Presents…Sharon Glass, 'The Rachael Ray of South Africa'
Whet your appetite with recipes and generous tastings from Internationally-renowned South African chef Sharon Glass, "The Rachael Ray of South Africa," graciously hosted on Monday, December 7, 2009 by DKJA parent Jill Galel. Two sessions will be presented, one from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and one from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Make your reservations early. Limited Seating. Call Cindy Gray at (561) 852-6042 or e-mail grayc@dkja.org to RSVP.
MAKE A NOTE: The Fourth Annual Tennis Extravaganza has been postponed until January 11, 2010.
Early Dismissal Tuesday (2 p.m.)
Reminder: K-12 students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. For those parents who have their children attend Aftercare on Tuesdays, your child will be picked up at 2 p.m. at no additional charge.
Admissions Update
Community Open House This Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the DKJA Lobby
Does your child have a sibling ready to enter DKJA in August 2010? Siblings of currently enrolled students are given priority whenever possible. However, to take advantage of this special consideration, sibling applications must be submitted no later than November 15, 2009. For more information please call the Admissions Office at (561) 852-6004 or apply online.
Lower School Highlights
By Teacher Sherry Berlin, 3-205
 Third grade has been studying about colonial America. Posing as Pilgrims, we wrote letters to our friends back in England describing our voyage on the Mayflower and our struggles in the New World. After reading about this time in our history, our class was inspired to create their own model of a colonial town (photo at left). Class 3-205 worked diligently on this display. Each student made their own colonial house using a recycled milk carton.
Based on our reading and discussions, our town includes a blacksmith shop, a wigmaker, a tavern, a meetinghouse, a cabinetmaker, etc. This hands-on experience brought to life what the children read about in their books.
First-graders Received the First  Parasha Book of B’reshit
It was a very exciting moment!
Middle School Highlights
 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Thursday, October 29, 2009 , we will show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by allowing Middle School students and staff to wear pink accessories. These may include bracelets, other jewelry, and hair accessories. Full school uniform must still be worn on this day. The National Junior Honor Society will be selling bracelets for $1 each beginning Monday, October 26, 2009 through Thursday, October 29, 2009. All proceeds will be sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. These bracelets will be available during candy sales next week as well as in the main office.
“Red Ribbon Week” at DKJA
Our Middle School art students created exciting posters for National Drug Awareness Week (October 26 through October 30, 2009). Their work is proudly displayed in our main hallway! This curriculum-based project links our Guidance program, special guest speakers, and computer and art classes together for learning and combatting the perils of drug use.
 Our fifth-graders' theme was “Join the Right Crowd,” and they made thumb print creatures doing the right thing. Sixth-graders chose a favorite cartoon character, enlarged the image, and created their own slogan to go with that character. Seventh-graders drew an antique key and used the 2009 slogan on their posters, “Drug-free is the Key.” Eighth-graders learned in computer class how to manipulate their faces into exaggerated designs, and wrote slogans about how drugs can manipulate your life.
High School Highlights
 For their next project, art students will be working on coiled clay vases in the style of British artist Grayson Perry. Recently, two artists visited art classes and demonstrated the technique of coil pottery to students. Alexandra Schwartz (DKJA alumna and daughter of high school art teacher Mrs. Anita Schwartz) and Jasmine Baker showed a presentation of their work to students. Both are ceramic artists and recent University of Central Florida graduates.
Additionally, Rabbi Yehoshua Hartman (Boca Raton Synagogue scholar-in-residence) visited the high school last week. He made a presentation to two of junior and senior classes, and students enjoyed his engaging manner on the topic of Shabbat. Rabbi Hartman is currently Head of the Beit Midrash program at Hasmonean High School in London. He is a recognized expert on the teachings of the Maharal, who is known for his works on Jewish philosophy and Jewish mysticism.
Make A Note...Save The Date
Join the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC-DKJA Instructional Soccer League for ages 4 – 10.
Click here for details.
Upcoming Events at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
Lunch & Learn - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 12:00 noon
Current events and how they affect the Jewish People
Veteran’s Day Shabbat
Featuring Sarah Schechter, the first female rabbi in the U.S. Air Force
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8 p.m.
For more information, please call (561) 391-8900.
B'nai Torah Congregation Rock Shabbat
DKJA families are invited to a light kiddush after the service. Click here for information.
The Leader in Me Program to be Presented Oct. 29, 2009
Lonnie Moore, renowned consultant with the FranklinCovey Corporation, will present an informative program about The Leader in Me for Jewish Day Schools in South Florida on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC (Board Room). CAJE-Miami (The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education) and FranklinCovey (Dr. Covey’s national corporation) have formed a partnership to customize The Leader in Me for Jewish Day Schools in South Florida. This partnership will result in an integrated elementary school practice that weaves Jewish texts into an already proven leadership and character development program.
RSVP to Ebonie Mukasa at (305) 576-4030 ext. 125 or eboniemukasa@caje-miami.org or online at www.caje-miami.org by Thursday, October 22, 2009. Click here for details.
Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day
Friday, February 12, 2010
DKJA's 26th Benefit Ball & Auction
Saturday, March 13, 2010 after sundown at the Polo Club Boca Raton
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