NORTH CAMPUS | Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

This Week's Forms

Tikkun Adamah Information and Registration Form

Taste of Camp George Registration Form

SEUSSICAL: Ticket Order Form

BLITZ36 Information and Forms

After-care Information and Registration Form

2010-2011 School Dates Calendar

Be Green: Support Jewish CSAs!

Information Session: Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The Cutting Veg Organic Farm is thrilled to offer two Jewish CSAs – the Tikkun Adamah CSA at the Kavanah Garden (Bathurst St. and Rutherford Rd.), and the Pri Adamah CSA at Temple Sinai (Bathurst St. and Wilson Rd.)! A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is a mutually beneficial partnership in which individuals or families receive fresh, local, organically grown produce weekly, while supporting local farmers and sustainable growing practices.

So, why is joining a CSA a “Jewish” thing to do? When God finished creating the world, God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden and commanded Adam, “l’ovdah u’l’shomra,” to serve and protect Creation. When we purchase local organic produce, we are supporting a food system that cares for our natural world, our health, and our community – we are honouring our role as stewards of God’s creation. As well, by participating in a CSA that values social, environmental, personal, and economic health as “the bottom line,” we actively participate in Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Be a part of the over 60 Jewish communities across North America that have committed to putting Jewish purchasing power behind local farmers!

CSAs run from June-October. For more information about the Tikkun Adamah CSA and the Pri Adamah CSA, join us at an information session on Thursday, April 29th at 3:30pm in the Forum. Farmer Daniel Hoffmann and Kavanah Garden Director Risa Alyson Strauss will be available to answer questions, provide additional information, and hand out registration packages. For more information or to register, please contact Daniel Hoffmann (647)388-7444 or daniel@thecuttingveg.com. Space is limited, join today!.

Open your Home and Heart to an Israeli Young Emissary!

We are looking for host families who are willing to open their homes to host our Israeli Young Emissaries. Leo Baeck is proud to be taking part in this program, which brings Israeli high school students to Canada for a year to be informal educators who will serve as living bridge between our students and Israel.

The emissaries are boarded with Canadian families, who introduce them to Canadian life and culture and are introduced to Israeli culture in return. It has been a richly rewarding experience for past host families, and we are hoping that Leo Baeck families will open their homes and hearts to these students.

Next year, the school and Temple Kol Ami will be jointly hosting two talented 18-year-olds, one boy and one girl. The emissaries will be working with both institutions.

Hosting will be divided into three periods:
First host family: 24/8/10-6/12/10
Second host family: 4/1/11-4/4/11
Third host family: 4/4/11-20/6/11
If you would like to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get to know Israel from a different perspective, and need more information, please contact Irith Rosen at irosen@leobaeck.ca.

North Campus After-care Program: May Schedule Available!

Aftercare is available 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm daily except for Fridays, which will end at 5:45 pm. A fun environment for your child, it's run by Leo Baeck Day School staff.

$15 per child per day and $10 per day for each additional sibling. On early dismissal days, the cost is $20 for one child or $35 for two kids. Don’t delay. Download the form and sign up today!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for These Upcoming Events!

Thursday, April 29th: Heads Up to Grade 3 | 7:00 p.m. in the library
Monday, May 3rd: Grade Five Open House | 6:30 -7:00 p.m. in the classrooms
Monday, May 3rd: Heads Up to Middle School | 7:00 -7:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Monday, May 3rd: Rock Climbing Demonstration & Musical Performances | 7:30 -8:00 pm in the gym
Monday, May 3rd: Middle School Showcase | 8:00 - 9:00 in the classrooms (Grade 5 Parents are invited to stay for the entire evening)
Wednesday, May 5th: SK to Grade 4 Open House | 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26th: Heads Up to Grade One & AIM French Program | 7:00 p.m.

A huge thank you to Aleph Bet Judaica!

Many thanks to Moshe Joseph at Aleph Bet Judaica, who donated seven hundred thirty-five Israeli flags for use by Leo Baeck students in the Yom Ha'atzma'ut parade.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

JF&C Workshops for May have been announced. Interested families should visit www.jfandcs.com for more information.

BENY - A TRIBUTE: Please join the Holy Blossom Temple community on Tuesday, May 11th 7.30 p.m. at Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor Street West, for a Gala Concert celebrating Cantor Maissner’s 30 years at Holy Blossom Temple. The evening, produced by David Warrack, will feature many prominent performers, musicians, cantors and choirs. For more information, please visit our website. To purchase tickets, please call Koerner Hall at 416-408-0208 or buy them online on the Royal Conservatory website.