Spotlight on Grade 2

The second grade class has almost completed our tour of Israel. We recently visited Masada where we discussed the history of the Israel as a Roman province. We also conducted an experiment to show why and how we can float in the Dead Sea. In the next few weeks, we will visit the Negev and Eilat which will conclude our tour. Throughout the year, we have learned many things about Israel, from the language to the games: Taki is a class favorite and for some family fun, visit Jewpardy on the Babaganewz website (http://www.babaganewz.com/games/jewpardy/).

- Erin Peters, Ehud Borovoy, Second Grade instructors

Update from BOTY

BOTY will be holding elections for the board on May 17 during Religious School. All high school students are encouraged to participate. Also, if you are interested in running for a position on the board please talk to Erin Peters or Niki DeShurko.

In addition, BOTY will be hosting an end of year event after Religious School on May 17. More information to come.

TBO's Confirmation Class of 2009

We are pleased to announce the Confirmation Class of 2009, 5769! After 11 years of Religious school study and attendance at Temple Beth Or they are ready to move from students to teachers.

Corrine Bressler
Emily Briskin
Chad Chessin
Michael Jacobs
Madeline Lehrner
Michael Spaeth
Ali Vanderburgh
Brandon Williams
Arien Wolf-Knight

will lead us in Shavuot worship on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. It will be a Service you will not soon forget. Watch and see who is a Survivor, who wins immunity, and who (if anyone), gets voted out of the Tribe! Please plan to join them and their parents for a festive evening.

Thanks,

Rabbi Judy Chessin

BOTY Canned Food Drive

Bring in any type of canned or non-perishable food item and the class that raises the most canned food wins a pizza party from BOTY. Bring in your donations between April 26 and May 10.

Pre-registration is coming!

May 3, 10 and 17 are pre-registration days for next year's Religious School and Hebrew School. (Religious School begins on September 13, 2009, by the way!)

To kick it up a notch, this year's forms are pre-printed with all your student's information. You need only to verify nothing has changed, make any corrections necessary and sign. Easy!

Pre-planning for next year's classes is very important to us. Please help us by stopping by the registration tables in the lobby during one of these mornings and registering your students now for the 2009-2010 school year.

Grade Four Culimination Project

Parents and students are invited to view fourth grade students' culimination project display in the hallway opposite the courtyard on May 10, from 11:45 to 12:30 pm.

Come join us!