October 31, 2011

Random Song: Halloween Style

Word of the week:

Last week was our first full week in a while and it seemed that we quickly got back into rhythm. We now have three weeks until the Thanksgiving break and then we return and exams are upon us in a blink. The next few weeks are a great time for teaching as it is one of the longer periods of the first semester without a break. Once we return from Thanksgiving, exams and exam preparation are on us quickly. I will have a blog post in a couple of weeks outlining the exams schedule, review days and what you can expect from that week.

Last week we had our first Friday Kallah in a while. Mr. Dean's music classes ripped it up for the student body. While students performed student art work from Mr. Murasko's class was shown on the big screen. With musical numbers that ranged from an already classic Adele tune to Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, there was something for everyone. 8th Grader Cy Pacht and 6th Grader Ari Schwartzberg had a guitar battle greater that would rival those from the video game, Guitar Hero. The music days in Kallah are a fun time for the students and it serves as a nice way to end the week and transition into Shabbat.

As we were reminded in seeing the student's art work and watching the them perform on Friday, you all send us some pretty talented kids and we appreciate it. As Dr. Bishop says frequently, thank you for sending us your best.

Have a great week.

Happy birthday to the following students:

Katie Rosenkrantz - Nov 3

Amanda Barsky and Annie Ferdman - Nov 5

There are no Bar or Bat Mitzvahs this week. Seventh graders gets a bit of a break this weekend.

Athletics

Team pictures for all MS teams on Tuesday

Calendar Events

Thursday, Nov. 3 - 12:30 p.m. dismissal for teacher in-service

Week of Nov 7 - Second Interim reports will be emailed home

Nov. 16 - Beginning of final rotation of 6th Grade Fine Arts

Nov 23-25 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Break