Religious School

Shalom and welcome to the Rabbi Solomon Geld Religious School. We look forward to welcoming new students into our Religious School experience of quality and excellence combined with warmth and creativity.

Please scroll down and check out information about our school. You can contact the Religious School Office at 954-968-4545 x 26 for more information.

Heh Class

Assignments

HEH STUDENTS: CLICK BELOW FOR ASSIGNMENTS:

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Directions for Assignments for Mr. Greene's

"YOU BE THE JUDGE" Class:

1. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT DUE - IN CLASS - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

This assignment is due by Sunday November 15, for Mr. Greene.

Please open both links and print both links out, BRING THEM TO CLASS ON THIS DAY.

The_Ethics_of_Change-Assignment.pdf

The_Ethics_of_Change_November_Reading.pdf

2. NEWEST ASSIGNMENT!!! DUE TO MISS RUTH by WEDNESDAY, December 2.

This assignment is due by Wednesday, December 2, to Miss Ruth.

Please open both links and print both links out,

BRING THEM TO CLASS BEFORE or ON THIS DAY.

Mishnah_Goes_to_the_Movies-Assignment.pdf

Mishnah_Goes_to_the_Movies_-_The_War.pdf

3. This assignment was due by Wednesday OCTOBER 14 for Mr. Greene.

Make it up now, please, if you have not completed it.

Nolan_Ryan_Rookie_Card_Caper.pdf

Nolan_Ryan_Rookie_Card_Caper_2.pdf

Directions for Assignments for

Miss Ruth's Circles: HolocaustClass:

1. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT

DUE - IN CLASS - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

This assignment is due by Sunday November 15, for Miss Ruth.

Please open the link and print the link. BRING IT TO CLASS ON THIS DAY.

Read the story and answer the questions:

Circles_-The_case_Against_Dr_Schmidt.pdf

2. NEWEST ASSIGNMENT!!!

DUE TO MISS RUTH by WEDNESDAY, December 2.

This assignment is due by Wednesday, December 2, to Miss Ruth. Please open the link and print out,

BRING THEM TO CLASS BEFORE or ON THIS DAY.

Read the story and answer the questions:

Circles_-The_Case_Against_Ericka_Stein.pdf

3. This assignment was due by Wednesday October 14 for Miss Ruth.

Please open the link and print it out,

Read the story and answer the questions with appropriate thought and in a neat handwriting.

Make it up now, please, if you have not completed it.

Holocaust_2009_SEP25_Due_in_October.pdf

HOLOCAUST WEBSITE LINKS for Heh students:

Yad Vashem Website: http://www.yadvashem.org/

United States Holocaust Museum Website: http://www.ushmm.org/education/forstudents/

Simon Wiesenthal Center: http://motlc.wiesenthal.com/site/pp.asp?c=gvKVLcMVIuG&b=358201

Facing History Website: http://www.facinghistory.org/home

School Calendar s

Click here for the: 2009-2010 Religious School Calendar

Click here for the:2009-2010 Heh Class Calendar

2009-2010 Shabbat Morning Junior Congregation and Carlebach Service Dates

YOU CAN COME ON ANY DATE BESIDES DATES (LISTED at bottom) that is not listed Students may sit with parents in the main sanctuary, but should check-in with Junior Congregation to receive credit for attendance. On Saturdays, Meet 9:30 AM at the Chapel (except Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur mornings at 10:00 AM)

Fri. Sep. 4 - Daled at Carlebach

Fri. Sep 11- Gimmel at Carlebach

Sat. Sep 12 - All students at Junior Congregation

Sat. Sep. 19 - Rosh HaShanah

Sun. Sep. 20 - Rosh HaShanah

Sun. Eve Sep. 27 – Erev Yom Kippur

Mon. Sep. 28 – Yom Kippur

Sun. Oct. 4 – Sukkot ALL students

Sat. Eve Oct. 10 – Simchat Torah

Fri. Eve Oct 16 – Daled at Carlebach

Fri. Eve Oct 23 – Aleph at Carlebach

Sat. Oct. 24 – Gimmel at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Oct. 30 – Bet at Carlebach

Sat. Oct. 31 – All students at Junior Congregation

Sat. Nov. 7 – Daled at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Nov 13 – Gimmel at Carlebach

Fri. Eve Nov. 20 – Aleph at Carlebach

Sat. Nov 21 – Bet at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Dec. 4 – Gimmel at Carlebach

Sat. Dec. 12 – Daled at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Jan. 8 – Daled at Carlebach

Sat. Jan. 9 – Bet at Junior Congregation

Sat. Jan 23 – Gimmel at Junior Congregation – JNF Go Neutral Lunch

Sat. Jan 30 – Daled at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Feb. 5 – Gimmel at Carlebach

Sat. Feb 6 – Aleph & Bet at Junior Congregation – JNF Go Neutral Lunch

Fri. Eve Feb 19 – Daled at Carlebach

Sat. Feb. 20 – Gimmel at Junior Congregation

Sat. Mar. 6 – Daled at Junior Congregation – JNF Go Neutral Lunch

Fri. Eve Mar 12 – Bet at Carlebach

Sat. Mar 20 – Gimmel at Junior Congregation

Fri. Eve Mar. 26 – Daled at Carlebach

Fri. Eve Apr. 9 – Daled at Carlebach

Sat. Apr. 17 – Gimmel at Junior Congregation

Sat. Apr. 24 – Daled Leads Sanctuary Service

Sat. May 1 – Bet Leads Sanctuary Service

Sat. May 8 – Aleph at Junior Congregation

Sat. May 15 Gimmel Leads Sanctuary Service

School-Wide Photos and Information

Hebrew Reading Program Assignments

Print Home Reading Practice Log

Message from the Rabbi

Life is never static. Indeed, as long as we're alive we're open to experimentation, growth and change. That has always been my philosophy as applied to Temple Beth Am. From the time I first arrived twenty-two years ago, I've always asked the question: "How can we improve on what we are doing?" The answer to that question has caused dramatic changes in our Religious School, our Youth Program, our Family programs, our Synagogue services and our physical plant. I'm happy to say that the process continues even now. We will continue our major emphasis on attendance at Shabbat morning services and the Carlebach/Happy Minyan service which focuses on participatory music which is being taught in our Religious School. The excitement of the melodies is and will continue to inspire our children and parents together on Friday evenings to welcome in Shabbat.

As your children study during the year, you too can join in Jewish learning by attending our Adult Education Programs. Jewish learning is something that begins in youth, but never ends. To experience the joy and spiritual pleasure of Talmud, Torah and Jewish learning is one of the great pleasures in this world. Whether you have a Yeshiva background or have not yet learned an aleph from a bet, we have a class for you. I look forward to seeing and interacting with you and your children through the various programs that we offer in the synagogue and the school.

Sincerely
Rabbi Paul Plotkin

Message from Mr. R., our Principal, about our Philosophy and Offerings

Jack Rosenbaum

We are proud to have won the 2007 International Solomon Schechter SilverAward For Excellence in elementary education from United Synagogue of America. This was the fifth time we have earned a Gold or Silver Award. The Rabbi Solomon Geld Religious School is proud to present its 2009-2010 program.

Our veteran teaching staff has over 120 years of combined teaching experience. Seventy percent of our teachers have been with the school for 5 years or more; Thirty percent for 10 or more years. Much of the program has proven to be successful through the years. I add 35 years of experience in Jewish education to our presentation and work with teacher teams on each grade level in streamlining segments of our curriculum and activities.

The school emphasizes Hebrew reading and knowledge of the recitation and meaning of our prayers to God. Jewish practice in the form of various "mitzvot" are presented and experienced. From Jewish life cycle events & holidays to social action, we cover a full range of experiential activity in and out of the classroom, involving families as the learning experience unfolds on all levels. Ethics and Jewish thought through Torah and Jewish social studies are covered at all levels. The centrality of Israel and our unbreakable bond with our brethren, both in the Diaspora and in the land of Israel, is a common theme experienced by our students.

Beginning 2009-2010 ... Throughout the school, students will be the recipients of the JNF Ambassadors Program. Mr. Rosenbaum and Mrs. Meredith Weinberg were trained along with 30 other pioneers to inject much more "ISRAEL" and relationships to "Sustainable Resources" in the overall school curriculum and class activities. All grades will be utilizing the activities and curriculum in concert with the education department at the Jewish National Fund.

This approach mines from the three pillars of Judaism (Torah, G-d and Israel). It develops by adding the element of the importance of Family. This T.G.I.F. (Torah, G-d, Israel and Family) formula is practiced by our professional staff and presented to students and parents in a friendly, fun and practical way. All school families are encouraged to experience the beauty of our heritage with their children.

We are also proud to be an ETGAR middle school. This is a cutting edge experimental program that is supported by the Jewish Theological Seminary's Melton Research Center and the United Synagogue's education department. We enter our sixth year of the pilot program and have experienced many positive learning opportunities through the presentation of ETGAR.

Our K-3rd grade classes enjoy a program called the Garin (Seedling) program©. Students and their families spend Jewish life cycle and holiday time with other families. This time includes some Jewish holiday activities, Shabbat and social action activities in and out of the synagogue.

Our Heh class students, being of Bar Mitzvah age, are beginning a new phase this year. They will attend Sunday school 12 times and all Wednesday afternoon sessions between September and May. They will be working in Ethics and the study of Israel utilizing assignements that are posted on this website. Students will drop off their work during the week and have discussions about their "on-line" assignemnets each Sunday they are required to attend.

Please read all information and continue to visit the web site. Our T.G.I.F. approach will involve students and their families in a fun and participatory manner.

Jack Rosenbaum M.ED
Principal

About Our Principal

Jack Rosenbaum, M.Ed. is the Education Director at Temple Beth Am. He has over 35 years of experience in the fields of Jewish education, social service and community outreach. He established successful new systems at the renowned Panim: the Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values in Washington DC while serving as Assistant Executive Director. Prior to that he spent five years as the Assistant Executive Director of the Jewish Education Commission of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. While there he revamped the systems of the Southern Region of the March of the Living and established the OTZAR Special Needs Sunday School for children with Autism and other similar diseases. Mr. R., as Mr. Rosenbaum is known to parents and students, is also the current director of the March of the Living - Southern Region, which brings students in 11th and 12th grades to Poland and Israel just after Passover, each year.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey, in Education and his Masters degree in Educational Administration and Supervision, K-12 from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Rosenbaum, who has been successfully involved in the field of Conservative Religious Education, and our very dedicated and experienced Religious School staff see the mission of our school: "To provide our children with the skills, beliefs, values, feelings and experiences necessary to live full Jewish lives."

Religious School Staff

Jack Rosenbaum, Director of Education

Linda Holof, Administrative Assistant

Jerry Muller, Chairperson, Board of Education

Teachers:

Primary K, 1, 2 SHALOM ALEPH & SHALOM BET: Karen Klebenoff, Natalie Godin

Aleph: Elisa Leavitt, Cindy Korshin

Bet: Maya Gabrieli, Ruth Sperber

Gimel: Alysha Erez, Meredith Pressler

Daled: Ellie Abrams, Roneet Edrich

Heh: Steve Greene, Jill Fishgold, Ruth Schreiber-Greene

Junior Congregation: Ruth Schreiber-Greene

School Objectives

Our goal is to provide a sound Jewish religious education that will enable our students to experience the inspiration of Jewish living, and guide them towards maturity as religious, integrated personalities rooted in their faith, in their G-d, in their people and their traditions. Our school curriculum assumes that the students will attend regular classes through the High School years.

Hebrew: We help the student appreciate and value the Hebrew language as our historic tongue; to know it as the language of the Bible, Siddur and land of Israel, linking Jewish communities the world over, binding Jewish generations past, present and future. We emphasize the Hebrew of the Siddur as well as the vocabulary of Jewish Life.

Bible: Through a broad coverage of content we help our pupils gain insights into ethical and religious concepts and ideas which are meaningful to them and will help them build their life's philosophy.

Siddur and Tefilah: We encourage the students to develop a positive feeling toward G-d and the universe. We study selected prayers for meaning, concepts, ideas and beliefs. The reading and chanting of Shabbat, Holiday and daily prayers and services is emphasized. Creative worship activities and experiences are featured.

Jewish Living and Thought: We strive to help develop and reinforce the basic knowledge, ideas, values, skills, habits and attitudes necessary for ethical living, for the practice of the Mitzvot and Traditions of Jewish life and for proper observance of Sabbaths, Festivals and Holydays. Emphasis is placed on both the learning of ritual as well as on the examination of the values and meaning underlying the ritual, and on learning the essential vocabulary of Jewish life.

Social Studies and History: We present the Jewish past and present vividly and concretely in order to kindle the imagination and help the student identify with our people and their eternal hopes and ideals. We help our students understand some of the factors that have molded the Jewish people in earlier times and still influence their current contributions to Jewish and general life. We seek to strengthen the student's identification with and further a sense of responsibility toward local and World Jewry and the State of Israel. We provide an awareness of current events and trends affecting the Jewish people everywhere.

Educational Programs

Our school provides for formal education beginning in kindergarten through the high school years. The curriculum for each grade is based upon the needs, interests and learning styles of the children at that grade level.

Primary Department: Kindergarten, first and second graders meet once a week, experiencing for the first time formal Jewish education. These youngsters learn about being Jewish by way of a "hands-on" approach to the holidays, Torah and Jewish culture. Our second graders also begin the study of the Hebrew alphabet using a primary reading readiness program.

Intermediate Department: Grades 3 through 7 meet two days a week for two and a half and three-hour sessions. This complies with the standards for Jewish education established by the United Synagogue Commission on Jewish Education. Through cumulative study of the Bible, Jewish history, the Hebrew language and prayer, our students attain knowledge of our past and present, along with the skills and knowledge necessary to feel at ease with their own Jewish present and future. Holidays are taught at the intermediate level according to a graded curriculum, thus avoiding repetition while providing our students with the knowledge of ritual observances and placing the holidays which mark our years in the proper historical perspective.

6th and 7th graders will be taking part in the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism's ETGAR (Challenge) Program. This is a cutting edge pilot curriculum that motivates students and parents alike.

Our Heh Class students will be working in Ethics and the study of Israel utilizing assignements that are posted on this website. Students will drop off their work during the week and have discussions about their "on-line" assignemnets each Sunday they are required to attend. Teahers follow-up with students to assure proper work is timely and effective.

Judaica High School: The Northern Branch of the community Jewish High School, administered by the Orloff Central Agency for Jewish Education, provides continuing Jewish education for eighth graders and high school students, in addition to being a valuable social experience. Classes are held one night a week, with times, locations and tuition announced in the spring. The Judaica High School has required courses and electives, along with extracurricular activities, giving students the opportunity to pursue their own interests. Registration materials are available in the spring. Continuation in Judaica High School is strongly encouraged at Temple Beth Am and is required for all students wishing to participate in B'nai Torah Confirmation with Rabbi Plotkin during sophomore year of high school.

B'nai Torah: Those students enrolled in the tenth grade program of the Judaica High School are eligible to participate in the B'nai Torah Confirmation program of Temple Beth Am. The B'nai Torah students have the opportunity to study with Rabbi Plotkin, meeting once a week for one hour. This enlightening class covers Jewish issues of concern to our youth, and the format allows for much informal discussion. Those students completing the program participate in the B'nai Torah Confirmation ceremony around the time of Shavuot. Registration materials are available in the summer.

Additional Educational Programs

Class Family Shabbatot: Classes in the Rabbi Solomon Geld Religious School participate in the Kabbalat Shabbat Carlebach/Happy Minyan service as well as participating in one Temple Shabbat morning service followed by a family Shabbat learning experience.

Breakfast With Rabbi Plotkin: Our Bet-Daled classes participate with their families on selected Sunday mornings in a study, activity and breakfast with Rabbi Paul Plotkin. The Rabbi will lead discussion in curriculum related topics.

Family Education Activities: Families participate in inclusive, friendly educational programs, specifically designed for each grade level. These family activities are unique opportunities for our students and their parents to come together and share in meaningful Jewish study, learning and action.

Youth Department: Our award winning Youth Department is affiliated with the Department of Youth Activities of the United Synagogue of America, and operates within the guidelines of the Conservative Movement and our Temple. Temple Beth Am sponsors three youth programs, Chalutzim for the children in grades 3rd through 5th, Kadima for children in grades 5th through 7th and U.S.Y. (United Synagogue Youth) for those in grades 8 through 12. Temple Beth Am Kadima and U.S.Y. chapters are part of the southeast region and the Arvot sub region. Social, educational, cultural and religious activities are sponsored on the chapter, inter-chapter, sub-regional and regional levels. All three groups are under the supervision of the Youth Commission and are led by a professional staff on all levels.

Camp Ramah: Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia are under the supervision of the Teacher's Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Long recognized as a strong supplement to a child's Jewish education, Camp Ramah provides an opportunity for Jewish boys and girls to explore the relevance of Judaism in today's society. A broad spectrum of activities are offered, including a full program of athletics, dramatics, use of computers, and in all areas of Jewish education. Boys and girls from age 9 (completing 4th grade) through 16-and-a-half (completing 12th grade) are eligible to attend. Scholarship funds are available. We are a strong Ramah school and all inquiries should go to the Education Director.

Tzedakah (Acts of Charity): Students learn the concept and the duty of Jewish citizenship by voluntarily contributing to the daily Keren Kayemet L'Yisrael (Jewish National Fund) Collection and by participating in various fundraising campaigns. Parents are urged to encourage their children in these projects and not to assume that parental donations negate the child's own personal participation in Tzedakah. Tzedakah and JNF Boxes are also available for home use.

Mitzvot - Tools for Living: Accepting the responsibility to be part of the Jewish People means being a fixer. It means working to bring all people peace and prosperity, freedom and dignity and all other things that make life worth living. But fixing takes tools. For us Jews, Mitzvot and Torah values are tools in our world repair kit. Mitzvot are commanded actions through which we repair the world and ourselves. We invite our parents and students to join us in doing Mitzvot, as we act ethically and become fixers - God's partners in repairing the world and completing creation. Our older students participate in varied tikkun olam programs inside and outside of the school.

Student Evaluation

Periodic evaluation of students' progress are important for the student, parents and the school. This mechanism provides our students with a sense of their accomplishments. Parents learn what their children have studied, and our teachers can see their successes in attaining the school goals. Quizzes, reports, projects and other assigned activities are all vehicles for evaluation.

As a way of keeping parents informed of their children's progress, anecdotal reports are issued twice during the school year for all of our students. These are delivered electronically. For questions and concerns, please call the School Office at 954-968-4545. Your child's teacher will return your call as soon as possible. The Director of Education is available for conferences and meetings. Just call the School Office for an appointment or to speak to Mr. Rosenbaum.

Parents are also welcome to visit classes in session provided they make prior arrangements with the Educational Director. To assure class continuity, no one is admitted to any class at any time without the permission of the Educational Director.

Religious School Board

The School Board of the Religious School functions in conjunction with the Professional Educational Staff. They oversee the school, and are always available to listen to questions, suggestions or concerns. Please contact Linda at 954-968-4545 x26.

Parents: Your Role in Our School

Both family and school have a role in the educational, spiritual and ethical development of our children. All parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child's Jewish education. Please, join us for special events, such as our Back to School Morning on Sunday, October 18, 2009, at 9 AM and Shabbat and holiday celebrations. Participation is vital to our success.

Formal communication between the school and parents is done by way of newsletters sent home with students, mailed notices, voice mail and email. At various times, short family Torah and Mitzvah materials will be included.

The family unit is vital to the expression of Judaism. As parents, you can reinforce at home all that is being taught in the school.

Standards for Students

Attendance and School Work Requirements: Regular attendance and completion of assigned work are essential for the continuity and effectiveness of the learning process. Students are expected to attend 75% of all scheduled classes, which means he/she cannot miss more than twelve classes and must complete class work in order to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. Heh Class students must have a 70% attendance record (must not miss more than 12 classes) in order to participate in commencement and receive a diploma. If a child is absent or late, he/she is expected to make up the missed work. Please let the Director of Education know if your child will be absent more than two consecutive sessions. When a pupil is absent, an explanatory, signed note should be presented to the teacher upon the pupil's return.
Preparation for School: Students are expected to come to class prepared to learn. This necessitates having the proper tools available. All students should have their books and a pen or pencil each session. Textbooks are the property of the School and are to be returned in good condition at the end of the school year.
Food: Only kosher food and drink are permitted inside the School and Temple buildings. Students who bring snacks are expected to finish them at the discretion of the teacher, and to dispose of all trash in appropriate receptacles. Kosher snacks are sold to students who attend school on Wednesdays only. This is available by pre-ordering only. Forms are sent out in the parent packet at the start of the school year.
Dress for School: While we do not have rigid dress code, please keep in mind that the children are coming to a synagogue. In addition, all boys must wear a "Kippah" (yarmulka), and it is their responsibility to bring a Kippah to each class session. Clothing should at all times be appropriate for attendance at Temple and Religious School. Neatness, modesty and good taste are expected.
Dress at Student Congregation Service and Temple Services: Students should come attired in their Shabbat "best". Girls are to wear dresses or skirts and blouses; not shorts or slacks. Boys are to wear slacks and collared shirts; not shorts or jeans.
Guests: Students are not permitted to bring guests to class. Our classes are large, our space is limited, and our teachers have considerable responsibilities.
Classroom Discipline: A positive learning environment requires that each student involved in the learning process exercise reasonable self-discipline and curtail disruptive behavior. In the event that a child’s comportment becomes a challenge, he or she will receive a "referral." The original referral is kept on file and a copy is sent home to the parents, to be signed and returned to the school. If there is a second "referral," a parent/teacher conference will take place. If a student receives a third "referral," he or she can be suspended from Religious School for one week (Five and a half hours of class time), and is expected to make up assignments during that week. If the assignment is not completed, the student will remain on suspension. A student who receives four "referrals" will not be allowed to return to school for the balance of the year. The student and parents then have the option of continuing their Jewish education with a tutor, twice weekly, at their expense. In this case the Bar/Bat Mitzvah date will remain as assigned. However, should Jewish education stop, the privilege of a Shabbat (Saturday) morning ceremony will not be extended.
General behavior guidelines for every classroom are as follows:
- Teachers and fellow students are to be treated with respect.
- Students are to remain in their seats unless given permission from the teacher to move.
- Students are to speak according to normal classroom guidelines.
- Good manners and proper respect must be practiced in the school and synagogue.
- Property of others, and of Temple Beth Am, is to be respected and treated accordingly.
Please discuss these rules with your children. We believe that you, as a concerned parent, wish only the best conditions within the school for your child. Thank you for your support in this area.
Early Pick-Up: If your child has to leave class before the regular dismissal time, you must sign him or her out of the School Office. Please do not go directly to your child's classroom. It would be greatly appreciated if you sent a note to your child's teacher if he or she is leaving class early. If the person picking up your child is someone other than a parent, a note stating who is picking your child up or a call to the school office by a parent must occur.
Student Responsibility for School Property: Students will be held responsible for any school furnishings or property damaged or marred. The cost of fixing or replacing the damaged items will be assumed by the student or their family.
Tutoring: In-house tutoring is provided for students who attend regularly and are in need of assistance from time to time. Students who require tutoring due to excessive absence will be charged for these make-up tutoring sessions. In certain cases, the school may require additional remedial private tutoring available through our teachers at reasonable tutoring rates

School Kashrut Policies

As part of Temple Beth Am, the Rabbi Solomon Geld Religious School operates within the guidelines of Conservative Judaism. In accordance with Jewish law, all food served at a school activity or on the school grounds must be kosher.

Kashrut is one of the reasons why our students are not permitted to bring food to school unless it is for a specific school activity. We ask that your children please comply.

When there is a party, or activity within the classrooms for which students are asked to bring in food products, all products must follow the rules below:

All snack foods with the symbols:
(for other symbols, check with Rabbi Plotkin)

All Entenmann products.

Hershey products made in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Fresh Fruit Sodas (without natural fruit flavors)

Hawaiian Punch

Crystal Light

Donuts from Margate Dunkin donuts on State Road 7 or across the street from the synagogue

Please understand that a K is not sufficient. We must know under what supervision the K was authorized. Please check with the School Office in such cases.

We ask for your cooperation as we observe the laws of Kashrut, and teach your children to distinguish between what is kosher and what is not.

If, at any time, you have a question regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Pick-Up Procedures and Dismissal Times

Our thoughts are turned to getting our students in and out of school safely, securely and expeditiously each school day. The following traffic procedures are to be followed, and with your cooperation we will have a very safe school year ahead:

Drop-Off:
Parents may drop their children off in front of the school. Please only do so at the overhang in the front of the school and not from the parking lot. Parents are welcome to walk their children to their classes no earlier than 10 minutes before school begins.

Pick-Up:
Each student will be picked up by parents from their classrooms. Parents must park their cars and come into the school. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the scheduled end of your child's class. Parents will enter the school when the bell rings and retrieve their children from class. Teachers will be at their respective classroom doors to greet you and sign your child out from the classroom. This allows us to efficiently monitor who your children are leaving with.

We will be waiting with you, if you arrive early, and then will allow you entry to pick-up your children. Besides our security video entry system, Temple volunteers will be at the front doors monitoring those who enter and leave. The front roadway of the school building will be blocked by traffic barriers.

PICK-UP AUTHORIZATION - Parents have authorized individuals to pick up their children on the paper registration forms. This section indicates which persons, besides parents, are authorized to pick up your children. In the event you are unable to pick up your child and you send a person not indicated on the form, you must call the school office and let us know the persons name and relationship to you and your children.

Special Circumstances

ON TIME - Please arrive in a timely fashion. Remember, our teachers have family obligations once sessions end. If a parent is 15 minutes late, we will make note of this, the first time. If lateness occurs a second time, we will charge $10 for the first 15 minutes, and $10 for every subsequent part of a quarter hour. Parents who have a consistent challenge in picking up their children on time must let the school office know immediately so a financial arrangement can be made. If you are running late on a particular day, please call the school office at 954-968-4545 extension 26, in a timely fashion. Put this number in your cell phone telephone book.
SPECIAL PICK-UP - Students may not be picked up within 10 minutes of posted dismissal times. If you must pick up before this, parents must please check in with Linda at the school office who will page your children to come up to the office. Parents will remain at the office until the child arrives.
IDENTIFICATION - During the first days, some parents may not be known by our veteran teachers. In this case, you will be asked for identification; even if the child runs to you in recognition.
SEVERE WEATHER - Thunder and lightning storms are a part of our lives here in south Florida. When hard rains occur at dismissal, teachers will remain with the students in their classes and we ask your patience with the realities of sub-tropical weather. If the storm is about to subside we will allow for dismissal to continue and for you to enter the building. The safest place for you during such an event provided by Mother Nature is your car. Your child will be safe and so will you. In the case of continuous hard rain, we will have a visible orange flag placed on the front of the school to indicate that cars may line up for a carpool line. This will be the only time this will take place and will take time to complete. Staff will direct cars to the overhang and as you approach the building, we will get the names and classes of your students and have them out as quickly as possible. Patience is truly appreciated at such events of nature.

DISMISSAL TIMES FOR EACH DAY AND CLASS SITUATION

Sunday for Sunday school children in K-2 - 11:00 AM
Sunday (for 3rd-7th) - 12:00 AM
Sunday (for child-care students) - 12:00 NOON
Wednesday - 7:15 PM

Please make your children aware that he/she will not be brought out to meet you and that you will come to meet them at their rooms and walk with them to the car. Students are never left unattended. If you are going to be late, please call the religious school office at 954-968-4545, extension 26.

SHABBAT SERVICES for RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

JUNIOR CONGREGATION and CARLEBACH FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE GUIDELINES

Attend any combination of Junior Congregation services, High Holiday Services for kids, Junior Congregation Services and Carlebach Friday services in Temple Beth Am and receive the following:

(Note: Main Sanctuary service for a bar mitzvah requires student to sit with parents; students check in at Chapel for credit)

Ten times = Shabbat & Carlebach Service Requirement Met.
Sixteen times = One movie pass.
Twenty-eight times = Another movie pass.
Forty-Five times = An $25 Gift Certificate to the store of your choice.

Heh (7th Grade) students and Pre-Bar Mitzvah Students are expected to attend the Shabbat adult service (6 Saturdays and 6 Friday nights are mandatory.)
Call Rabbi's Office for Further Info (954-968-4545 x 16)

Carlebach Happy Minyan

Every Friday night hundreds of temple members and visitors gather at 6:00PM for our famous Carlebach Happy Minyan. This one-hour service of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv is filled with the ruach (spirit) of Shabbat. Students and their families may attend any evening and still receive credit for attending. But see the School Calendar to find the nights designated for your child's grade level. Students sit with Parents at his service.

Registration Information

General Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is happening now and will be accepted, space allowing, through the school year.

As in the past, it is necessary to limit class size to create an atmosphere for effective learning. The Director determines all decisions concerning class placement. If all your Temple and School membership and enrollment procedures are completed early, you can be reasonably assured that you will receive your first class choice.Primary Department (Sunday only)

Kindergarten-Primary 2	Age 5-7	Grade K-2 Called Shalom Aleph and Shalom Bet

Elementary/Middle School (Sunday/Weekdays)

Aleph	Age 8-9	Grade 3
Bet	Age 9-10	Grade 4
Gimmel	Age 10-11	Grade 5
Daled	Age 11-12	Grade 6
Heh	Age 12-13	Grade 7

Community Judaica High School is for grades 8-12