Aaron Weinstein is once again prepared to don his chef’s hat for this wonderful event!
Everyone is Welcome-
parents, grandparents, etc …
*If you earn a free turkey at your supermarket, please choose an Empire frozen turkey and bring it to the school to be stored in the freezer.
*Unfortunately, we are not able to redeem the coupons without the individual’s store bonus card, so you will need to bring the kosher turkey itself to the school.
*Don’t forget- Please call the office to reserve your place by Monday, November 17, 2014.
*Volunteers are needed-
please contact the office as soon as possible if you can help.
EITC Campaign
EITC Program- Save the Date!
EITC Informational Program
Sunday, December 7, 2014
6:00 pm
Join Rabbi Budow and his wife Susan at their home on Sunday, December 7, 2014 for delicious desserts from Lakewood, NJ!!
Meet with Elliot Holtz, a representative from Philadelphia Jewish Federation, and Yana Kesler, a CPA, to answer your questions about participating in the EITC program-
Help the school while gaining a tax benefit for your PA- based business!
This is a great time to apply to participate in EITC, since the State of PA has an additional $20M to distribute for this year.
There is still time for you to apply immediately, or else find out how to apply for the next cohort when applications are open on July 1, 2015.
Bring yourselves, your accountant, CFO, or other potential participants with you on December 7-
For the past two weeks Abrams students’ attention was focused on election season. Posters papered hallway walls, candidates campaigned feverishly. On Monday afternoon, November 10th, the 4th-8th grade student body gathered to hear wonderful speeches delivered by the candidates.
Every candidate gave it his/her all, putting tremendous drive and enthusiasm into the races. They should all be congratulated for their effort.
On Wednesday morning the 12th, students cast their ballots to select the Abrams Hebrew Academy Student Government for 2014-2015:
President — Benjamin Doshna
Vice President — Ethan Schuman
Treasurer — Alyssa Simmens
Secretary — Emma Gobora
Publicity Coordinator — Yair Berzofsky
8th Grade Representative — Naomi Shifman
7th Grade Representative — Eric Dolitsky
6th Grade Representative — Moriah Eley
5th Grade Representatives — David Goldfarb and Sam Sherman
Congratulations to Everyone!
Thanksgiving Concert
Thanksgiving Concert
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
10:30 am
Grades K-5
All are Welcome!
Nursery Thanksgiving Celebration
Friday, November 21, 2014
Mrs. Wisnoff- 9:45 am- Classroom #101
Mrs. Shore- 10:00 am in lunchroom
Both classes will eat a Thanksgiving snack together in the lunchroom
Special Program with IDF Soldiers
Special Presentation by IDF Officers
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Abrams is happy to present a very special and unique opportunity for our students and AHA families to attend a presentation by a special delegation of IDF officers who served most recently in the conflict in Gaza, Operation Suk Eitan.
The officers will describe the conflict faced by Israel this summer, discussing the conflicts of soldiers in the battlefield and the struggle Israel continues to face in world opinion.
These brave soldiers represent all aspects of the Israeli military including ground forces, air force and the Israeli navy. They have all been awarded symbols of recognition of valor in battle, risking their lives to save others and making critical decisions under fire to organize and succeed in intense battles.
*Attendance by 7th and 8th grade students is mandatory. Students will share a light dinner with the soldiers at 5 pm, followed by a presentation by the IDF officers.
The presentation is open to the entire AHA community.
**Parents must arrange to pick up their children promptly at 7:00 pm!
Connect in a Flash-Jewish
Abrams students are invited to “Like” the site “Connect in a Flash-Jewish” on Facebook and participate in themed photography with other Jewish teens from around the world.
Connect in a Flash is an on-line site created by Peri Feldstein, a Princeton high school student, to enable Jewish teens to share photos, Jewish experiences, and friendship no matter where they live.
All parents should use the front door to enter the school with key cards and not the back doors. Parent swipe cards only work at front door.
Please do not ask students to open any doors- parents must report to the front office and check-in before entering the school.
No student or other person should use the lunchroom doors other than for dismissal or emergency purposes.
These rules are for our children’s safety.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Car Pool Rules
All Parents who Car Pool:
Please note that the car pool line is for grades N and K only. All other students are to be dropped off in the front of the building.
Parents who use the back for drop off should follow the directions of the teachers in the parking lot. They are there to assist students and maintain a safe environment.
Under no circumstances are parents to park their cars in the middle of the line and leave them unattended to walk students into the building.
** We ask that parents refrain from cellphone use in the parking areas while dropping off and picking up their children.
Abrams Notes
Birthday Celebrations at School
When sending birthday treats into school to celebrate that special day for your child, please consider sending in a healthy treat, such as frozen fruit bars, rice cakes, fruit salad or cups, sugar free pudding snacks, yogurt cake or pie, cheese sticks, light popcorn or air popped popcorn (when age appropriate), pretzels, carrots/celery (when age appropriate).Please avoid nuts because of allergies.
In order to maintain a consistent kashrut policy and to avoid confusion, ALL orders for birthday cakes/cupcakes MUST be ordered from Cramer’s Bakery, 16 E. Afton Avenue, Yardley. Cramer’s will deliver the order to the school at a discounted price.
Please call Kim Pierce at 215-321-5707 to place your cake/ cupcake order.
Celebrate Your Simcha at Abrams
Abrams Hebrew Academy is a perfect choice to host your family or social affair, business meeting or athletic event. Whether you’re looking for an inviting space to celebrate a special occasion; a meeting area with state-of-the art technology; a fun, safe environment for a child’s birthday; or a gym or athletic field for a sporting event, Abrams can accommodate your needs and your budget. For more information on room rentals at Abrams Hebrew Academy, call (215) 493-1800 or e-mail info@abramsonline.org.
Check Your Child’s Assignments with Homework Now
Parents- all homework will be posted on-line by all teachers grades K-8 by Sunday evening each week.
Instructions for use of homeworknow.com:
Click on homeworknow.com
Click on Parent and Student
Click on find school
Click on Pennsylvania
Click on Abrams Hebrew Academy
Click on your child’s teacher
View homework assignments
Share Abrams News With Others
Is there a family member (such as a grandparent) or friend who would be interested in hearing about everything going on at Abrams? Sign them up for our e-mail list today! Please contact the Main Office.
Information about the Extra
Please submit any information to be considered for inclusion in the Extra to Dale Sattin, Director of Development & Communications: dsattin@abramsonline.org. (215) 493-1800 ext. 22 by