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Vol 11 • Issue 11 Friday, November 6, 2009 • 19 Heshvan 5770 • g"a, iuaj y"h Candle lighting: 5:19 pm

This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL Copyright ©2009 Lehrman Community Day School

Dear LCDS Family,Teaching our children is at the core of our moral

experience. In this week’s portion of Va-Yera, God explains expressly why the election of Abraham: “For I have singled him out, that he may instruct his children and his posterity to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is just and right.” (genesis 18:19). Earlier in this week’s portion, when Abraham undertakes to serve his mysterious guests, he includes his servant, i.e., his student, in the grand efforts. (19:7). Later in this week’s reading, when called to the test of the Akedah, or binding, Abraham takes two servant-students with him, so that they can learn directly from him. Abraham doesn’t just say hbbv, Hineni, I’m ready and attentive; rather, through his actions, he teaches his students the substantive content of his commitments.

But Abraham does not forget another learner: he himself. Once Abraham is able to identify the mountain of his greatest trial, he commands his students to “stay here.” He will “go up there” without them, and then return. (22:5). As teachers and as parents, for as much as we work directly with our students/children—in the classrooms, playing fields and at home—there are times when we need to “go up there.” There are issues that we need to struggle with as adults—e.g., mortality and what motivates us as human beings, to name just two—for myriad reasons, from the narrow one of long-term brain health to the grander one of fulfilling our own individual callings within our collective covenants of destiny and fate to…making us more effective teachers and parents.

As we go to press, we are confronted by an Army major, steeped in the creed of never leaving anyone on the battlefield, who instead killed fellow soldiers. Does your child see you merely note this tragedy and quickly move on—or does this moment prompt you to explore our wisdom literature and consult with peers on lessons to be learned?

This issue of The Lehrman Link presents learning opportunities for you, both through the LCDS Family Learning Initiative and through our Parent Association. The children we are charged with raising need to see that, just as Abraham did before us, we are serious about learning—and discerning—as adults. For our children will one day be where we are—and what we model now will still be the example they follow then.

Shabbat Shalom,Seth Linfield, Head of School

PaPa•razzi patrolImages of Life@LCDS (additional photos on lcdsphotogalleries.shutterfly.com)

Life Imitates Art: Ms. Jenny is hard-pressed to distinguish between Pre-K student Gia and Edgar Degas’ sculpture entitled “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer.” Pre-K students learned all about Degas’ sculpture when Ms. Brown introduced “Look at and talk about works of art,” a stage in the Pre-School Core Knowledge sequence; Arghhh!: fourth graders talk the talk and walk the plank upon completion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island; Atomic Art: fifth graders created representations of carbon atoms in Ms. Enea’s Core Knowledge science class; BookWorm: Ms. Erica holds an official Lehrman Book Mark, one of many she distributed at the Sunny Isles Public Library where she led a story hour for PJ Library and spread the word about LCDS. Anatomy of a Song: Mr. Day leads our toddlers in a rousing rendition of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” clearly a favorite among the short set; Lions & Tigers & BEARS!: Ms. Tina and Ms. Veronica host a cave full of teddy bears, then whip up a tasty platter of teddy bear sandwiches, served teddy-bear-picnic style.

50 Years, 50 QuestionsFind the answer online at lehrmanschool.org/5011. Which LCDS grade hosted a Viking

last year?

Answer to last week’s question: Q What major renovation occurred to the building in 1985? A: The third floor was added!

“Reflections of a Frontline Soldier”

Join us for an evening withSgt. Bejamin Anthony (IDF Res.)

who will discuss the realities andmoral challenges faced by IDF soldiers

Monday, November 9 • 7:30 pmHosted by Dara & Oren Lieberat the home of Sue & Jay Enis

To confirm attendance & address details:Andrea Schleider 305.866.2771 x23

aschleider@lehrmanschool.orgMapping Our Families

A question to ponder…How many different countries

are represented by LCDS families?Look for the answer next week…and thank

you for participating in our survey.

Lehrman Community Day School is celebrating our

Golden Anniversary Reach for the Gold and join the

Event Committee, Thurs., November 12, 8:30 am (second floor library).

Please contact Event Chairs, Laura Finvarb, lfinvarb@aol.com or Jodie Rozencwaig,

jodierozen@mac.com to confirm your attendance.

We look forward to your participation!

Holiday BazaarWhat a fabulous Bazaar! Thanks to the unbe-lievable work of co-chairs Amy Siama and Jodie Rozencwaig, this year’s Bazaar was better than ever! The floor plan guided us seamlessly through the halls, the coffee gave us a shopping kick, the toys were great, and all the vendors were amazing!

Thank you to all our volunteers who helped throughout the day, and also to all of you who shopped! Our Nov 4 meeting was a huge success! After our PA update, our speaker Phyl-lis Kahn discussed ways to stay healthy within our families. We all learned a little something about training our kids to eat the best foods and what hard work it can be! Thanks to all who attended.Come dance with us! Join us at our FREE Israeli dance class given by our very own Ariela Hes on Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:30pm at school. Get ready for an amaz-ingly fun workout!Holiday Mitzvah Project: Once again we are joining forces with JAFCO for a Holiday Toy Drive. Look for the flyer coming home soon with details!Next meeting: Wednesday, December 2 8:45am. Ms. Judi Fishkin will discuss our very first Book Club selection, Those Who Save Us, by Jenna Blum. Happy reading, see you then!

NurseryThanksgiving Pow-Wow!

Please join us onWednesday, November 25 at 9:00 amfor Thanksgiving storytime, student sing-along, and hands-on activities for students and guests.

On the Road with Our Middle Schoolby Chantal Tepper

On Wednesday, November 4, our middle school joined middle schoolers from Jacobson Sinai Academy for a trip to The Jewish Museum of Florida.

Once we arrived at the museum, we learned some museum facts— did you know that the Jewish Museum was once a synagogue? After the talk, we were divided into two groups. One went on a scavenger hunt throughout the Museum while the other viewed exhibits; then we switched. We saw amazing art, sculpture, and photography. I felt like we learned even more about our religion and culture.

reminders!

What’s for Lunch?Monday, November 9Lentil soup • Baked chickenBrown rice • Squash • Apples • Water (M/W/F)

Tuesday, November 10Vegetable soup • Pasta primaveraGreek salad • Melon • Milk (T/Th)

Wednesday, November 11 Bring Your Friend to School Day!Mushroom barley soup • HamburgersFrench fries • Corn on the cobWatermelon • Special dessert!

Thursday, November 12Macaroni & cheese • Greek salad • VegetablesPeaches

Friday, November 13 • ouka ,caTossed salad • Beef stew • Egg noodlesBananas

Wed, Nov 11: BYFTSD (Bring Your Friend to School Day) Permission slips are due!

Wed eve, Nov 11: Israeli Dance 7:30 pm

Fri, Nov 13: ParentConnect 8:00 am

Sun, Nov 22: PJ Library@Books & Books

Wed, Nov 25: 2:00 pm Dismisssal

Thu-Fri, Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving-No Classes

View the 09-10 School Calendar online

Student SafetyDuring carpool, please heed the

Wed, November 11 is BYFTSD (Bring Your Friend to School Day)

Be sure to send in your friend’s permission slip!

A Day at the White HouseCongratulations to Alexia, daughter of Janice &

Michael Day (Music & Theater), who will perform with the New World School of the Arts Concert Choir for

the President and his guests on December 6.

LCDS Directories Online!Log in to Parents Only via our home page

and click on LCDS Directory.Download the PDF files: A-Z and By Class plus

parent e-mails. Updates are also available.

Flag Football PLAYOFFS:Junior VarsityLCDS 12 Sinai Academy 18JV ended its season with a heartbreak-ing triple overtime loss to Sinai.VarsityLCDS 12 Greenfield 23An exciting season ended in a Varsity battle with Greenfield.lehrmanschool.org/athletics*Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman

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…and no

texting!

Do You Know a Toddler?Our new class begins January 4 and ends June 10 and is for children eighteen months & older. A half-day option is available till 1:00 pm; a full-day till 3:30 pm Mon–Thu and 2:40 pm Fridays. For additional information and to register, please contact Jodi Bruce 305.866.2771 x25.Spread the Word!