Alef Bet Montessori School

This Week's Updates

  • Shavuot Celebration: Tuesday, June 11th

    The students had lessons about the names of the holiday, the story of Megilat Ruth, the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah), and the tradition of eating dairy foods.

    To mark the special occasion of Shavuot, each class will prepare a dairy meal on Tuesday, June 11th:

    - Elementary: Pizza

    - Primary: Cheesecake

    - Toddler: Vegetable Quiche

    Matan Torah Project:

    -Primary: The students will color Luchot Ha’Brit (Tablets of the Covenant) and attach sticks to hold them.

    -Elementary: Shibolim (wheat stalks). Elementary students received a lesson on the various names of the holiday, including Chag Ha’Katzir (Festival of Harvest). They will make a craft featuring Shibolim.

    Read About Shavuot
  • Tuesday, June 11th: Half Day with a Noon Dismissal (12:15PM)

    Tuesday, June 11th will be a half day with a noon dismissal for the entire school in observence of Shavuot.

  • Wednesday, June 12th to Friday, June 14th: Camp Closure

    The camp will be closed from Wednesday, June 12th to Friday, June 14th. We will resume activities on Monday, June 17th with a big smile and a warm welcome for your children.

  • Water Days

    Starting next week, we will hold Water Days twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday. The children will enjoy a water slide on the hill and various water activities to have fun in the sun and stay refreshed.

    Reminders:

    - Please send bathing suits with your children on these days.

    - If your child does not have sunscreen at school, kindly send one with them.

  • Upcoming Renovation: office will be closed starting July 31st

    We are excited to announce the upcoming renovation of our floors in the classrooms and the office, planned for the end of July and early August. Please note that our office will be closed starting July 31st.

  • Ice Cream Party at Aish HaTorah for the Whole Family!


Last Week's Updates

  • Tuesday, May 14th: Yom Ha'atzmaut Party and Kindergarten Graduation

    We invite the whole family to join us for a morning of celebration! Begin by dropping off your child between 8:15-8:30 AM and then park on Tuckerman Lane. Join us for light refreshments until 8:45 AM at the backyard. The graduation ceremony will commence promptly at 8:45 AM. Please ensure your child is dressed in blue and white attire. Additionally, for a special activity called The Wall of Hope, please send a shirt that can be stained with colors that cannot be removed, with your child's name written on it.

  • Thursday, May 23rd: Lag Baomer Bonfire Party

      - Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

    Mark your calendars for our Lag Baomer Bonfire Party at school! More details will be sent in the invitation next week.


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