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Message from the Head of School
 As you read this, Shabbat will soon be upon us. The glow of the Shabbat candles will have even more special significance to me tonight after having been a part of our annual Chumash presentation to second-graders yesterday. During this milestone event, second-graders receive their first Chumash, the first book of the Tora h. As part of a DKJA tradition, students demonstrate their Torah knowledge in an entertaining show, incorporating stories form the scriptures acted out in lively productions by each class. As the grandmother of a Chumash recipient, the event held even more significance for me. Now, I am the proud grandmother of a proud second-grader who is eager to continue his Torah studies. In the photo at left, you can see a few of our very accomplished students and their teachers as they prepared for the ceremony.
Many more milestone moments lie ahead in the upcoming days. Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day is next Friday, February 12, 2010, and we look forward to seeing our extended DKJA family there.
Make A Note: Every parent has received a "Parent Satisfaction Survey" via e-mail. The surveys will help us as we write our Strategic Plan. We hope that we have 100% participation. Although it appears long, it will only take 10-15 minutes of your time. We need everyone’s input as we continue the DKJA journey. Please fill yours out today!
Shabbat Shalom,
Karen Feller
Head of School
Development News
 Paint the Town Red… a la Cirque
Invitations to the DKJA Benefit Ball & Auction are in the mail! Please plan on joining us. It will be an enchanting evening. Head of School Karen Feller will be presented with the Linda R. Kaminow Visionary Leadership Award. If you would like to honor her by supporting the Karen Feller Scholarship Fund through a donation, please do so by filling out the form/RSVP card enclosed with your invitation.
All donors to this fund will be listed on a special page in the event program, in the 2009-2010 DKJA Annual Report, and on a Karen Feller Scholarship Fund plaque in the DKJA Lobby. This is a very special year as we celebrate our school, our leader, and 30 Years of Strength!
At the Auction…
Bid on some new and exciting Teacher Time donations at the silent auction. Items include artwork, salon & spa services, sports memorabilia, synagogue memberships, theater, comedy club, and sports tickets, portrait sessions, and more. The Class-themed baskets that our parents are putting together are going to be very exciting. Children’s Art Projects at the Live Auction are always a hit!
Paint Me In Class Baskets
Parent participation for signing up for the class baskets for the auction has been fantastic. Please start delivering your donations to the school. Signs are posted around the classrooms for grade level drop off locations, or your child can bring the item(s) to Cindy Gray in the Development Office. Keep the items coming! There will be something for everyone to bid on.
DKJA Tribute Cards
Show a friend or loved one that you care by sending a DKJA Tribute Card. DKJA Tribute Cards are the ideal way to send an expression of sympathy, or a get-well message; recognize a birthday, anniversary, bar or bat mitzvah, or birth; and to honor a teacher or acknowledge another special occasion while supporting DKJA. For Tributes, call (561) 852-5007 or e-mail Janet Epstein at epsteinj@dkja.org. Please note: a minimum gift of $18 is suggested. For your convenience, the Development Office will gladly bill you quarterly.
Tributes for January 1 through January 31, 2010
In Honor of Isaac Azoalos
Leah and Rebecca Wiser
In Honor of Rose Bernstein
Elinor Rosenthal
In Honor of Jesse Blogg
Leah and Rebecca Wiser
In Memory of Jeffrey Chason
Tracy and Michael Barnett
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Business Office Updates
Enrollment Contracts
Please be informed that the 2010-2011 Enrollment Contracts will be mailed on February 12, 2010.
Please Contribute Toiletries for the Needy
Click here for details.
Lower School Highlights
Third Grade Bible Play
 The third grade students presented their annual Bible Play called “Scenes from the Torah,” which is based on the Chumash context taught in the classrooms. Students portrayed their knowledge of the biblical text; moreover, they displayed an understanding of the lessons, morals, and values which were drawn from the Torah. This dynamic play was expressed through the different Art mediums such as Israeli dance, a modern (hip hop style) dance, singing, and humor. In addition, two violinists and one cello player contributed their talents to the play, as well as the musicians from seventh-grade, adding excitement and ruach. The play was presented under the direction of Mrs. Nitza Hartung and Mrs. Shelley Katz.
M usic Students Show Their Artistic Talents
Two DKJA students have entered the Plank Road Publishing 18th Annual “Draw A Cover for Music K-8 Magazine” contest. The winning entry will be printed on the cover of the May/June 2010 issue of the magazine. The winners will receive a check for $200. Daniela Abbo and Shaina Goodis, both second-graders in Mrs. Hartman’s class, each demonstrated their artistic skills by creating colorful drawings. Best of luck!
One Hundred Days of Learning
The kindergarten classes celebrated the 100th day of school with fun, educational activities!
Middle School Highlights
Time for Tu B’Shevat!
By Emily Azoalos, Fifth-grade Student
Last Friday, a celebration of a Tu B’Shevat Seder took place in fifth grade.
During the seder, we tried most of the fruits in the Shevat Haminim (the seven kinds that Israel was blessed with). We said the prayers and had a fun time. Tu B’shevat is a holiday to celebrate the trees. We should all appreciate what plants give and do for us. No matter how old or young you are you must still plant trees for the future.
JNF Speaker Visits Sixth Grade
On Monday, Mr. Bernstein from the Jewish National Fund (JNF) talked to the sixth-grade students about Kibbutz Yahar in the Negev. The JNF was established more than 100 years ago. The JNF plants trees, creates parks, and does other significant things for Israel. The JNF was instrumental in helping settlements grow and develop in the Negev through the Blueprint Negev initiative.
One of the signature crops grown in Kibbutz Yahar is the pomelo fruit, which originated in Southeast Asia. Mr. Bernstein brought one in, cut it, and let the students taste it. The sixth grade enjoyed the presentation and became better aware of the significant efforts that the JNF is undertaking in Israel.
High School Highlights
The High School at Donna Klein Jewish Academy hosted its first annual Dodgeball Tournament, presented by the Student Council. Eight teams consisting of five boys and girls, including one faculty team, participated to win the brand new trophy and have their team name engraved into the plaque. Competitive excitement and fun ensued in the afternoon as the teams gave their whole-hearted efforts and made a huge splash for the high school's new event. In the end, it was Wally's Whopping Wallabies, comprised of Captain Grayson Lapayover, Kevin Moore, Michael Bank, Samantha Peitzer, and Alyssa Zukowsky, who were victorious.
Make A Note...Save The Date
Order DKJA Bill (Play Bill) Ads for Wizard Of Oz Program
Visit the Eagles' Net to purchase ads in honor of our fantastic performers and production crew.
Order Yearbooks Early To Receive Savings
Order your yearbooks by March 31, 2010 to receive a cost savings! Reminder...ad salutations are no longer available. Please click here for the yearbook order form.
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.
Free H1N1 Vaccines Offered at Federation on February 8, 2010
The Palm Beach County Health Department in partnership with the Jewish Federation of S.P.B.C. will be giving the H1N1 INFLUENZA “SWINE FLU” Vaccine FREE OF CHARGE at the Jewish Federation of S.P.B.C. (Cultural Arts Bldg. - Jerusalem Room) on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents must be present for children 18 and under. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to event. For further information, call the Palm Beach County Health Department Flu Information Line toll-free at 1- 888- 411- 4FLU (4358) or consult our website at www.FightFluFlorida.com. E-mail BONNIEG@BOCAFED.ORG if you are interested in participating.
Adolph & Rose Levis JCC
Special Needs Department Buddies Program...
Here's a great opportunity to enrich the lives of children and teens in your community (8-week community service commitment). Click here for the application.
JCC Sandler Center Sage-ing™ Institute presents an Intuitive Arts Festival on Monday, February 15, 2010. Palm Reading ~ Astrology ~ Handwriting Analysis ~ Intuitives ~ Psychics ~ Feng Shui ~ Reflexology ~ Reiki ~ Numerology ~ Tarot ~Free Lectures ~ Vendors. *Free Admission* Call Kathy Slutsky at (561) 558-2504 to register. Click here for details.
Congregation B'nai Israel Purim Carnival February 28, 2010
Click here for details.
Congregation Shaarei Kodesh to Host 'Swing The Night Away with CSK' February 20, 2010
The event takes place at 8 p.m. at the Elaine Baker Galleries, 608 Banyan Trail in Boca Raton. Guests will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as they tour the gallery featuring Israeli and Jewish art. Dancing to swing music and a live three-piece band will be a highlight of the evening, as well as a silent auction. Call (561) 852-6555 or visit www.shaareikodesh.org for details.
Future Hoops Afterschool Instructional League
League begins the week of February 22, 2010, continuing through the spring at Saint Andrew's School (8 one-hour sessions in all).One day each week is devoted to an age group . Classes are from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.,and the cost is $150.
Visit www.futurehoopstars.com or click here for further information.
Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award Dinner
Aleh Negev-Nahalat Eran, founded by General Doron Almog, provides groundbreaking innovative care for Israel’s children with disabilities. Support Aleh Negev and Israel through JNF Now by attending the Tree of Life Award Dinner on March 16, 2010 at the Design Center of the Americas, Dania Beach. Aleh Negev-Nahalat Eran founded by General Doron Almog, provides groundbreaking innovative care for Israel’s children with disabilities. Click on the YouTube link to see a short video highlighting General Doron Almog's life including the Yom Kippur War, Entebbe and Aleh Negev. YouTube - A Special Man on A Special Mission <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/%3Fv%3DVhO-yoAtV8E&ct=ga&cd=o5JGXpW71v4&usg=AFQjCNHSxIy9VdsSdKXbQyCztcIE6HSrIA>
Master of Ceremonies will be actor and comedian Paul Reiser. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC series, Mad about You, Mr. Reiser’s successes include his book Couplehood, which sold over 2 million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times bestseller list, and Babyhood, which also made The New York Times bestseller list. Call the JNF Boca Raton office at (561) 447-9733 to make a reservation.
Opportunity To Support Kosher Bakery at Publix
The closing of Albertson's is devastating to those who count on the store for kosher breads and cakes for birthdays and other occasions. Publix in the Garden Shops (Palmetto Park Road and Powerline Road) will be remodeling the store this year. If you are interested in letting Publix know that you'd like to see a kosher bakery included in the remodeling, contact customer service by filling out the customer service form at this address: http://www.publix.com/contact/SendUsAMessage.do
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