April 12, 2011

Random Song quote:

I love hearing that you all are reading the blog. The most comments I get are regarding the lyrics that occasionally do not show up. So, in order to keep the masses happy (please recognize my humor there), here is a very random and obscure quote for this week:

“Why’s it never light on my lawn
Why’s it never rain and say good day to the newborn
On the big screen they showed us the sun
But not as bright in life as the real one
You know it’s never quite the same as the real one.”

- Elton John, Grey Seal (off of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973)

Passover is Coming!
This passed Thursday after the Torah Service, the Judaic Studies department played the following YouTube for the students. It is a very clever take on the origin of Passover and Exodus in the digital age.
So, with the break coming and few announcements that cannot wait until afterwards, enjoy the video blog this week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIxToZmJwdI&feature=player_embedded#at=54

Thanks and have a terrific break!


Athletic Events this week:

• Monday –
Girls MS Softball @ John Cooper – 4:15pm

• Tuesday –
Boys MS Baseball @ Holy Spirit – 4:30pm

• Wednesday –
Co-Ed MS Track @ GHAC District Meet – 3pm
Boys MS Baseball @ Westbury Christian – 4:30pm
Girls MS Softball @ Holy Spirit – 4:30pm

• Thursday -

Girls MS Softball v. Fort Bend Baptist – 4pm
Boys MS Baseball @ Pershing – 4:15pm


---------------------------Spring Season Ends--------------------------------


Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating birthdays between now and May 2nd:

• Noah Miller – April 12th
• Jake Stein – April 13th
• Lauren Weinberger – April 14th
• Joey Bursten – April 15th
• Rotem Spivak – April 16th
• Jamie Schneider – April 20th
• Brandon Gomel – April 21st
• Andrew Hirsch – April 22nd
• Liam Faigen – April 30th



Mazel Tov to Greg Holste and Bram Lowenstein who are celebrating their Bar Mitzvahs on Saturday, April 16th.


Kallah and Advisory:
• Monday –

6th – Special Kallah
7th – Advisory
8th - Advisory

• Tuesday

6th – Study Hall
7th – Special Kallah
8th - Advisory

• Wednesday

Kallah - What's in our Suitcase?


• Thursday

Torah Service for Bram Lowenstein and Greg Holste

• Friday

Faculty/8th Grade Annual Volleyball Spectacular

Calendar Event
• Passover Break – April 18-26


Looking Ahead:
• Placements for school year 2011-2012 will be emailed home in mid-May.
Appeal opportunities will be posted at that time.
• US/MS Spring Musical – May 17-19
• May 26-27 – MS Review Days
• Exams – May 31-June 2
• 8th Grade Promotion – Thursday, June 2nd