First Grade: Improving the World Mitzvah by Mitzvah
This week, we started class by reading Maddie the Mitzvah Clown. We talked about a few different mitzvot in the story, and why it’s important to do mitzvot. Then, we played a quick game of Barvaz, Barvaz, Chatul. After Hebrew Through Movement, the students drew something that they wanted to do to make the world a better place.
Question to ask at home:
- How do you want to make the world a better place? (Allison’s Class)
Tzachi’s Class
This Shabbat we had a very exciting class. We started with a discussion about personal hygiene and when we should wash our hands, and where to cough or sneeze when we need to. Then, after kiddush, we had two activities. The main activity focused on Hebrew Through Movement, and we had a wheelbarrow race while reciting the first five months of the Hebrew calendar. Afterward, we continued to write and draw a birthday card to the trees, as a part of our Tu B’Shevat learning.
I recommend you keep practicing the Hebrew calendar with your kids as preparation for next Shabbat.
Question to ask at home:
- What are the first five months of the Hebrew calendar? (Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet, Shevat)
Announcements
1.Tu B’Shevat Dinner! 2/7
We are excited for a Yachad-wide (all families K – 12) Tu B’Shevat Shabbat dinner on 2/7, 6 – 8pm. We’ll celebrate the birthday of the trees with dinner, singing, and special activities. We will also be joined by 6 Points Creative Arts Academy Camp Director, Jo-Ellen Unger for info and activities about camp.
Click here for some background info on the holiday of Tu B’Shevat. Registration now closed.
2. Register, K-2 Family Havdalah Pool Party, Feb 29, 3-5pm
We are excited to invite you to a K-2 Family Havdalah Pool Party! The event will include a brief havdalah ceremony, free time to swim in the CBE pool, a small craft, and pizza dinner. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Yachad families and we hope to see you all there!
Parents are encouraged to swim as well, and are required to be in the water with any children who cannot swim on their own. The event is $10 for adults and $8 for children. Please RSVP here by Monday February 24th (updated deadline).
3. Upcoming Closure: Yachad will be closed Feb 15-22nd for Presidents Week.