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The Politz PressParsha : YitroCandle Lighting Time: 5:01 PM
February 1, 2013
How you can help our school, at no extra cost
to you!
Education to the school office.
a $3000 scrip obligation. Stop by the school office to purchase
before your next trip to Shop Rite!
card, please make sure to cred-it it to Politz.
Mazal Tov or condolence card for you for a $10 donation to the
scholarship fund!
and equipment just by shop-ping at Bottom Dollar Foods that just
opened on Rt. 38. Bring your bottom dollar mem-bership card to the
school of-
fice to register it. To View The Politz Press Online, visit
www.politz.org
parent Volunteers Of the WeekAaron Greenberg & Sabrina
Spector
For Chairing the Panoply eventThank you!
Dear Parents,Our middle school students are about
to begin a new and exciting investigative ge-nealogy project. As
the kickoff event, our middle school students traveled to the
Tene-ment Museum in the Lower East Side. At the museum, they were
able to see first-hand how our ancestors, who came from Eastern
Eu-rope, lived when they arrived in New York. The students were
amazed to learn how many family members lived together in one tiny
apartment with no running water, several children piled together
sleeping in one bed, and yes, no bathroom. Even with all the
hardships our ancestors endured, they kept Shabbat, working on
Sunday so they would not lose their jobs. Their hourly wages, which
ranged anywhere from 7 to 10 cents per hour, was always given to
help their fam-ily. As we traveled together through “time” from an
apartment in 1897 to one in 1911, we learned how life had improved
for the immigrants. It was heartwarming to see that now an
apartment had running water, a stove, and a bathroom. In every
apartment there were constant reminders of keeping a Jewish home –
the mezuzah on the doorpost, the Shabbat candlesticks on the
mantle, and the challah ready for their Shabbat meal. Our students’
questions and comments reflected their deep understanding and
commitment to Judaism. As Atara Epstein remarked, “This trip
brought our history to life.”
As this unit unfolds, our students will have the golden
opportunity to learn about his or her own family history. We will
also have an in-depth look at the once vibrant Jewish way of life
in Camden, New Jersey, approximately 100 years ago. We hope the
knowledge our students will gain from this project, will create an
indelible impression upon their lives.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Avraham Glustein, Head of School
Mrs. Marilyn Roth, General Studies Director
Dates to Remember
February 2nd- PANOPLY
February 10th- Becky Udman Parent ProgramKohelet Fellows
February 14th- Presidents’ Day Program - Grades 1 & 3 to
preform
February 15th & 18th - No School- Presidents’ Weekend
February 25th- Purim Carnival
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It is time to enroll for the 2013-2014 school
year at Politz. Please see the attached fly-
ers for all the information about enrollment!
The early bird special ends February 14th.
Come out and show your support for the Politz Pumas, On February
7th
against Torah Academy at 5:00 PM at Torah Academy (742 Argyle
Rd
Lower Merion, PA)
This week’s Parnas Hayom SponsorTuesday, January 29th- In memory
of Zelig ben Shrage Feivel by Harvey & Suzie Mindel &
Family
Volunteer Opportunity
The Shaloch Manot committee needs drivers to do a pick up in
Queens or Brooklyn and Moonachie, NJ. Need to have empty van or
SUV. Call Lynn at 856-745-6486 or email at
[email protected]
Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday Night at
8:00 at the Hotel ML. Tickets will be available at
the door.
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Shaloch Manot 2013 is here… and we need your help!
Computer work - Phone Squad- Picking up products from various
locations in NJ and NY- helping with UPS packing-Delivery on
Pu-
rim day…and more.
It is time to get your Purim orders in! By now everyone should
have received their introduc-tion letter with their username and
password. If you did not get your letter or if you need help,
please call Lynn @856-
667-4234 or Deena @856-482-9882 or email
[email protected]
Paper orders must be returned to the Synagogue or School office
by February 10, 2013.
Online web site orders must be completed by February 12,
2013.Any volunteer time you give for Shalach Manot will be
counted
toward your 10 hour volunteer requirement.
Mrs. Roth Recommends…The Great Friday Cleanup By Sashi
Fridman
This adorable story, perfect for preschool children, tells the
hilarious adventures of a mom clean-ing the house before Shabbos.
Using her trusty vacuum cleaner, mom literally cleans and vacu-ums
everything in the house. Absolutely nothing is spared, from crumbs,
pens, pots and pans, to the couch and coffee table! Now, that the
house is clean, mom is ready to prepare Shabbos dinner. But,
where’s her stove, mixer and kitchen utensils? You guessed it –
everything was in the vacuum cleaner which was just about to
explode! Everything popped out of the vacuum, even a long –lost
Shabbos guest! As Shabbos was about to begin, right in the middle
of the mess, the family celebrated Shabbos in an unusual style,
sitting right on the living room floor. This adventure has taught
the family a valuable lesson. Now, they keep their belongings
better organized and Dad keeps everything nailed down, just to be
safe and secure! The illustrations simply pop off the page done in
magnificent primary colors. What a wonderful way to begin Shabbos
with your children!
Learning about the human body is a highlight in our fourth grade
science curricu-lum. We have learned that the heart is the largest
muscle in our body which allows blood to flow through our veins and
arteries. We con-structed a diagram showing the organs of the
digestive system. We conducted a tasty experiment as we experienced
food going down our esophagus, as we munched on crackers and
cookies.
The students are anxious to tackle chal-lenging math problems as
they strive to solve them working with a partner. Together, they
strategize to find the best methods that will
solve these higher level critical thinking problems. The
students share with their classmates how they arrived at their
solution. Frac-tions, range, median, mode, and mean are just some
of the concepts
that the students are focusing on in class.Now, have you even
thought of Humpty
Dumpty sitting on something besides a wall or perhaps Humpty
Dumpty not having a great fall? The fourth graders were asked to
use their imaginations and revise this familiar nursery rhyme into
a humorous story for all to read. They were so excited to read
their creative masterpieces to their friends during “Afternoon
Meet-ing.” Fourth grade is always eager to learn throughout the
day!
Fourth grade has begun Navi with a bang! After most of the
students got perfect scores on our Eretz C’naan map quiz, we baked
Eretz C’naan cookies. We used blue dough for the river and lakes,
green dough for the land, and yellow for the dessert area. It is
important for us to know the map and land forms of Eretz C’naan
before we learn about the conquering of Eretz C’naan by Yehoshua
and the Jewish nation. Upon the occasion of learning Parshat
Beshalach in Parshat Ha-shavuah, the 4th grade students watched an
amazing movie about scuba divers who dis-covered what may have been
the remains of the Egyptian chariots on the floor of the Yam
Spotlight on Fourth Grade
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Our Week in Photos…
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Politz Day School is pleased to bring back by popular
demand…
Becky Udman A certified “Becoming a Love and Logic
Parent/Teacher” facilitator
Sunday, February 10, 2013 8:00 – 9:30 PM
In the Politz Day School Library
Raising Our Children While Enjoying the Process Part 2*
A Taste of Love and Logic
• Bedtime • Homework • Helping out around the house
• Speaking with Respect • Getting along with Siblings
Come learn simple tools to help instill responsibility while making challenging times enjoyable.
The Love and Logic tools are applicable from a very young age through the teen years,
guaranteed to be a night of laughs and learning!
Reminder: Parents who are Kohelet Fellows must participate in at
least one learning event. Since we had one event already, if you
did
not attend that one, you must attend this one!
This program is open to all parents.
*Attendance at Becky Udman’s Part 1 presentation is not
necessary to enjoy Part 2!
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WANTED: Volunteers to deliver Shalach Manot
Sunday, February 24 , Purim day
Can you give us 30 minutes ? That’s all it takes to raise
funds
for Politz Day School and Sons of Israel !
Packages to be delivered to local homes/
apartments on Thursday
(Packages may not be delivered Saturday night)
Please call me at 856.482.7537 or email
[email protected]
Please provide your home and cell phone num bers as well as your
email address
Thank you in advance!! Menorah Schwartz
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Now is the time to applyto Politz Day School!
Early Bird Discount- Register by February 14, 2013 and
yourregistration fee will be deducted from next year’s tuition.
In order to enroll a new student, please:Submit an
application—applications can be ob-tained at the school office or
downloaded fromour web site, www.politz.org. Applicant must have an
interview and / or readi-
ness assessment - regardless of the applicant’sage. Additional
documentation will be requested in-
cluding recent report cards, teacher evaluationsor
recommendations. For new families only - a parent interview is
also
required.
Please fill out attached and return with registrationfee of $250
per child. Registration will not be accepted without this fee.
Currently enrolled families can register online at
www.politz.org
Don’t forget,for each new family
you refer to Politz (whoenrolls), you will receivea credit of
$500 towards
your tuition. Seeattached flyer for
details.
Please contact Suzy Levenbrown, Director ofAdmissions, for more
information or with anyquestions at 856-667-1013 x108
[email protected]
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Family InformationLast Name:
Father's First Name: Mother's First Name:
Address:
City, State Zip: e-mail:
Home Phone: Father Cell Phone: Mother Cell Phone:
Who is responsible for financial obligations?
Birth Date Entering Grade Hebrew NameWill require childcare
AM*
Will require childcare PM* *
* AM childcare 7:30-8:30 AM (ends at 9:00 for Preschool) **PM
childcare 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Starts at 3:30 for Preschool)
2 Yr olds ___9:00-12:00 M,W,F ___ 9:00-12:00 M-F___ Lunch
12:00-1:00 ___ Enrichment 12:00-3:30
3 Yr olds ___9:00-12:00 M,W,F ___ 9:00-12:00 M-F___ Lunch
12:00-1:00 ___ Enrichment 12:00-3:30
Parent Signature: Parent Name: Date:
In entering into this Contract, I understand that I am acting on
behalf of myself as parent and/or legal guardian of the student(s)
named above, and on behalf of each additional parent and/or legal
guardian of this/these student(s). I represent that I have full
authority to do so.
$250 non-refundable enrollment fee required for each child
listed on this contract.
Rose & Morris Caskey Elementary School Samuel J. Konig
Middle School 720 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Parents are: ___ Married ___ Separated ___ Divorced Custodial
Parent(s)
Mother is: ___ Deceased ___ Remarried Stepfather's Name
Father is: ___ Deceased ___ Remarried Stepmother's Name
Child lives with ________________________________
Relationship
Requested Programs (Please check all that apply)
Program options for 2 yr. olds:
Program options for 3 yr. olds:
For Preschool Students Only
Day School Contract 2013-2014
Children Attending Politz 2012-2013:
Name
Phone: 856-667-1013 Fax: 856-667-2010 www.politz.org
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REFER A FRIEND! Our greatest ambassadors are YOU, the parents!
To thank you for helping us grow, we will apply unlimited $500
tuition discounts to your 2013-2014 tuition bill for every
family you refer to Politz that applies and enrolls.
See back for details
