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| The middle school hosted a "Boston Tea Party" for guests from grades K-5. Students who visited were served tea and biscuits and then enjoyed a variety of skits presented to them by the middle school students. Participants learned about the Tea Tax, Boston Tea Party and boycotts that led to the American Revolution. They were also introduced to Asser Levy, a Jewish man of the era. This interactive highly educational program was planned by the students with the help of Miss Lewis. Oh, did you hear? Even Patriot Paul Revere took time out of his busy schedule to attend! |
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| Mazal Tov to LYA’s Aleph bet experts who performed flawlessly on Thursday, January 19 during their Mesibat Aleph Bet. They sang and danced through the Hebrew Alphabet. They looked adorable in their hand painted tie dyed shirts that kindergarten room mother, Chaya Sara Stiefel helped them create. A highlight was receiving their certificates of completion from LYA Dean, Rabbi Dovid Edelman. Smashing the piñata was fun too. A job well done. |
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| The staff participated in an interactive hands on in-service day on Monday, January 16, 2012. Staff reviewed the seven habits and shared Leader in Me success stories. Role playing was fun and insightful, as staff acted out school scenarios in which they are implementing Leader in Me strategies. The highlight of the day was logging onto the Leader in Me website for educators, which is full of wonderful ideas that our staff began exploring together. LYA's leadership journey continues. |
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| Congratulations to Ben Muhlmann on winning the National Geographic Geography Bee held at LYA. Ten class finalists competed on Jan. 12, 2012 and attempted to answer many geography questions. Ben will now take a written test and attempt to make it to the state championship. LYA is proud of all the Geography Bee participants. |
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| LYA welcomed two special guests today, Mr. Harold Grinspoon and Ms. Joanna Ballantine from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. It was so nice for the students to be able to interact with Mr. Grinspoon and to be able to personally thank him for his support of Jewish education in Western Massachussetts. Mr. Grinspoon and Ms. Ballantine met with many classes. The eighth grade students were able to thank him for the wonderful Israel Trip of 2011 and the 6th and 7th grade students shared with Mr. Grinspoon their excitement for their Israel Trip 2013. The middle school presented Mr. Grinspoon with a special book of photos from last year’s trip. In preschool, he was presented with a special cookbo |
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| Almost 120 children and adults enjoyed an afternoon of Chanukah fun at LYA. There were doughnuts to fry, Chanukah cookies to decorate, games to play and crafts to make. It was fun meeting Judah Macabee and acting out the story of Chanukah in front of a live audience. Participants even took time out of their day to knit hats for Knots of Love. Chanukah Wonderland was another hit. |
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| The Chanukah Dinner was a huge success. Over 200 community members attended. The choir was wonderful. Thank you Mrs. Goldman for the great music. Todd Brodeur, the Frisbee Champion helped us spin into Chanukah. A great time was had by all. |
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| Over 80 adults enjoyed a delicious catered meal at the JLI Chanukah Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The magician Jim Sisti amazed the audience with his tricks and amused them with his wit. A great time was had by all. |
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| What a great way to begin Chanukah, lighting a Menorah in Court Square. LYA students, parents, staff and community members enjoyed the festivities organized by Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky. Thank you to Nancy Squires and Chani and Chaya Wolff for helping distribute the Chanukah treats. Special thanks to Springfield Mayor Sarno and the city for their support of this great event. |
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| Cooking with parents II was another great interactive family education program at LYA. Almost 80 parents, grandparents and children enjoyed this hands on Chanukah cooking experience. Whether they were making chocolate gelt, veggie menorahs or baking Chanukah cookies, a grand time was had by all. We can’t wait for Cooking with Parents III. Special thanks to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for their support for this program. |
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