HDS Happenings

HDS to Send Shloach Manot to Israel

2012-02-15T15:13:00.001-08:00

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Dear Friends,

The Hebrew Day School is supporting the Zionist Organization of America to help the Israeli Defense Forces by boosting their Purim spirit by giving them Shloach Manot packages. Each package will contain a selection of different items including a letter written from a child in our school thanking the solders for defending Israel and the people of Israel and everything else they do

To do this we need your help. Cost per package $18.00 each and/or $20.00 for each Water Backpacks. Cash or Checks can be made payable to ZOA.

If you have any questions please call the Hebrew Day School at (845-794-7890).

Sincerely,

Rabbi Menachem Fruchter

Principal

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

2012-01-27T06:31:00.000-08:00

Eretz Yisroel Trip 2012 & Mitzvah Fair 2012

2012-01-10T16:44:00.001-08:00

We are counting the days until we will be leaving for our Eretz Yisroel Experience. Please remember that we are collecting money for the poor in Israel as well as need sponsorship for our students who are going to Israel this year.

Let's reach in our pockets and help! All check should be made out to Hebrew Day School and marked appropriately either "scholarship" or "for the poor".

Also a reminder - the Hebrew Day School's Mitzvah Fair is January 18, 2012 from 10:30 am to noon. Please be sure to mark your calendars. Come and see what amazing projects our students have created. Learn little know facts about the Jewish religion.

Shlock Rocks HDS

2011-12-21T17:42:00.001-08:00

Lenny Solomon and Shlock Rock played a great set. Thank you Lenny for helping HDS raise money for the 2012 Eretz Yisroel Trip. HDS's own Rabbi Litt sat in and plays a mean fiddle.

Thank you to Save-Rite of Liberty for donating the sufganiyot.

Chanukah Updates

2011-12-20T12:28:00.001-08:00

Tonight is the first night of Chanukah. The Chabad of the Catskills will be lighting the Menorah at 5:15 PM tonight at the 4 corners in Fallsburg, by the Overlook! All are invited.

Tomorrow at 4:00 p.m., the Hebrew Day School will be having its Chanukah Party. There will be meat for both our lunch menu and dinner menu as well. No diary is allowed in the building tomorrow so please be sure to check your child’s snacks, drinks, etc.

Shlock Rock will also be coming tomorrow to entertain us at the Hebrew Day School at 4:30 p.m. for our Chanukah Party. They will rock the school. Be sure to be here!

The Hebrew Day School is selling Chanukah gifts, wrapping paper, et al. at $1.00 each. First come, first choice! These will be located in the lobby of the school.

The Hebrew Day School needs your assistance. Our computers are breaking down and we are asking you to look around and ask your friends and neighbors if they have a “working” computer, please donate it to our school for our classrooms. The computer must be in good working order and Windows XP or later.

HDS Goes To Space

2011-11-16T16:06:00.001-08:00

HDS students will visit the distant stars and planets in a portable planetarium

Shlock Rock Is Coming to The Catskills

2011-11-08T16:53:00.000-08:00

Shlock Rock is coming to HDS on December 21st. They will be playing all of their classic hits like "Old Time Torah Scroll", "Rashi", "Under The Chuppah" and many more. To order tickets call 845-794-7890 or buy online here.

All proceeds to benefit the HDS Eretz Yisroel Trip 2012

HDS Wants You To Save Energy

2011-11-04T07:59:00.001-07:00

Girls Night Out Update

2011-11-04T02:58:00.001-07:00

This past Tuesday Night was our First Girls Night Out and it was a huge success. The ladies learnt all about baking Challah and all the laws that pertain to it. There was a comradely among the ladies and we will hope to continue this beautiful rewarding experience in the future.

Congratulations to Michelle Buchman for winning the Ladies Night Out raffle. She won a beautiful velour Challah cover.

To that end, we will be having our next Girl's Night Out on December 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

We will also be having a program for children at the same time, so that parents can enjoy this time as well as the children. Please let us know the ages of the children who will be attending with their Moms so that we can plan accordingly.

Let’s make the next one an even greater success so plan on coming. Mark your calendars.

HDS Is Planning For Eretz Yisroel Trip

2011-09-12T19:05:00.000-07:00

The Hebrew Day School is planning for our Eretz Yisroel Trip for 2012 and spaces are still available. This is an opportunity to walk the path of our forefathers and truly experience Israel. Any person who would like to join us on the truly rewarding and educational experience, should contact Rabbi Menachem Fruchter, Principal of the Hebrew Day School either by e-mail at hebrewdayschool@gmail.com or telephone the Hebrew Day School at 1-845-794-7890.

We are planning to leave on January 23, 2012 and returning on February 2, 2012. We will be spending approximately two (2) weeks touring Israel. Cost per adult will be approximately Four Thousand ($4,000) Dollars. Contact us today!!!!!! Do not let an opportunity like this pass you by!

Rabbi Mordechai Becher To Lecture At HDS

2011-09-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, a senior lecturer at Gateways, will speak at the Hebrew Day School Wednesday Sept. 21 at 7:00. All are welcome free of charge .

Yehuda Green Concert

2011-08-16T16:42:00.001-07:00

There are still tickets available for the Yehuda Green Concert at Kutscher's on Saturday August 20th. Proceeds go to benefit the Hebrew Day School. For tickets click here.

Yehuda Green Concert To Benefit HDS

2011-06-29T18:05:00.000-07:00

Yehuda Green will perform at The Stardust Auditorium in the New Kutscher's Hotel on Motzei Shabbos - August 20, 2011. The doors will open at 10:15pm and the concert starts at 10:45pm

$25 PER TICKET

BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW!

Please bring your receipt with you as proof of ticket purchase.

Proceeds to benefit the Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties.

Hebrew Day School Science/Technology Invention Fair 2011

2011-06-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

Hebrew Day School
Science/Technology Invention Fair 2011
June 21, 2011
Fair starts at 12:30 p.m.

Welcome to the 2011 Annual Hebrew Day School’s Science/Technology Fair.

Science will focus on simple, low cost experiments using common materials; especially recyclables, which demonstrate one or more scientific concepts.
Be prepared to be amazed!

This focus of this year’s Technology Part will be “Our Rube Goldberg machines!”

Instead of making difficult things easy, we made easy things difficult in the true, Rube Goldberg tradition. Using mostly Recycled Materials our students have created planters, water spouts and so much more.Come and see what can be done with ingenuity and recyclables!!!! Also, check out our Cardboard Robots and our PowerPoint Presentation on the World of Robotics!

Shep Nachas Time

2011-05-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents of 2nd – 4th Grade Boys:

With the help of Ha-shem, we have completed the book of Shemos in Chumash. This is a great accomplishment and all of you should be proud. To celebrate this event, a Siymum program will take place Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:45 p.m. at the Hebrew Day School in Room 3. All family and friends are invited to attend. May all the talmidim have continued success and all of you should have nachas from all of your children.

To the parents of Rabbi Litt’s Talmid Class:

We have completed the 3rd Book of Baba Metzia. To celebrate this accomplishment, a Siyum program will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hebrew Day School in the Bais Medrash Room. All family and friends are invited to attend. May all the talmidim have success in learning and Avodas Ha-shem and may all of you have nachas from all of your children.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Litt

Place An Ad In HDS 2011 Yearbook

2011-05-18T18:56:00.000-07:00

Dear friends & families,

The 8th Grade of the Hebrew Day School is compiling their yearbook. They would love to place your ad in their yearbook. The following are the price quotes:

Full page $100

Half page $50

Quarter page $25

Eighth page $15

Business cards $10

For more information please contact any 8th grader at Hebrew Day School, 4718 State Route 42, Kiamesha Lake, New York 12751, Tel: 1-845-794-7890, Fax: 1-845-794-0859, E-mail: HebrewDaySchool@gmail.com

Please have your ads in by June 1, 2011!

Lag Ba' Omer At Chabad of The Catskills

2011-05-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

The Great Parade Lag B'Omer 5771

2011-05-11T17:45:00.000-07:00

If you need a ride to the event, please contact Rabbi Fruchter

HDS Weekly Lunch Menu 5/9-5/13

2011-05-07T18:11:00.000-07:00

Place An Ad In HDS 2011 Yearbook

2011-05-07T18:09:00.000-07:00

Announcements

2011-04-11T11:53:00.000-07:00

Tuesday’s (April 12, 2011) Torah Class will be having Rabbi Grossman as its Guest Speaker so be sure to come tomorrow. See you here!

IMPORTANT: The Hebrew Day School will be having a Matzoh Bakery on April 13th at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars!

There has been a change in the scheduling of the Science/Technology Fair which was to be held on May 3, 2011 (Tuesday.) We realized that this is a scheduling mistake as it is only three (3) days after we reopen from the Pesach break. This will not give our students time to set up and finalize any projects they have started before the break.

Please note and mark you calendars that we will be having the Hebrew Day School’s Science/Technology Fair on June 21, 2011(Tuesday) from 12:30 till 2:00 p.m.

"South of The Border" Wednesday

2011-03-30T16:12:00.000-07:00

Today, HDS students enjoyed Mexican food for lunch. Chef Sofer made burritos with beans, salsa, shredded cheese, corn, and sour cream. It was mucho bueno!

HDS Weekly Lunch Menu 3/28-4/1

2011-03-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

Shushan Purim Carnival

2011-03-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

Despite a snowy first day of Spring, it was a great turnout for the annual Shushan Purim Carnival.

Look at all the wonderful costumes.

Children throw sponges at the evil Haman to earn tickets towards fun prizes.

The amazing Amram Linkov performs dazzling acrobatics

An HDS parent, Miriam Handler, made beautiful shaloch manot at $10 a piece to raise money for the day school.

Rabbi Fruchter Kicks Off Purim

2011-03-19T18:58:00.001-07:00

HDS Weekly Lunch Menu 3/21-3/25

2011-03-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

Weekly Lunch Menu

2011-03-14T08:38:00.000-07:00

HDS is now providing weekly lunch menus to the all parents. If your child does not like what is being served on a certain day, please make sure your child is provided with an alternative lunch. The school is no longer providing secondary choices.

All lunches are served with juice, milk, and water. You will receive the menu via email or can pick up a hard copy at the school.

Purim Carnival

2011-03-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

Bubbies’s Hamantashen Recipe

2011-03-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

12 Cups flour
3 cups sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
7 eggs
1 tablespoon orange rind
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl.

Combine wet ingredients in separate bowl and mix just enough to incorporate all.

Slowly add wet to dry and mix on medium for 2 minutes until a wet dough forms.

Cover and Refrigerate dough for 1/2 hr.

Prepare fillings. Suggested: Prune Lekvar (I like the way it sounds and tastes), Apricot preserves, Nutella, Strawberry preserves, Poppy (very popular in Poland and Central America, but tastes like ground shoeleather).

If jellies are too loose, add some flour to them before filling.

If using jarred fillings, choose preserves over jellies.

Remove 1/4 of the dough and shape into a ball.

Place on floured surface and roll out until 1/4 inch thick.

Using a glass with at least a 2 1/2 inch diameter, cut as many circles from the dough as possible.

Best to use old-fashioned yahrzeit glass but no one need die to make these hamantashen.

Set aside circles onto baking sheets allowing space for dough to expand.

Fill circles with 1 teaspoon of preferred fillings in center.

Lift three sides to center Pinch tightly into three sided hamantashen.

Bake 14 to 18 minutes until just golden.

Repeat with rest of dough.

Makes about 3 to 4 dozen depending on size of glass and how many you eat before putting them away.

Place into a sealed dry container once cooled.

Give the nice-looking ones away for shalach manos. Eat the rest.

Simply Tsfat, Simply TsPhat

2011-03-04T16:59:00.000-08:00

Simply Tsfat

Dancing

Yingeles dancing

Bocher flippin' out

Rabbi Fruchter dances with a future HDS student

Purim Parties In Sullivan County

2011-03-01T15:46:00.000-08:00

Landfield Avenue Synagogue, Monticello

Congregation Ahavath Israel, Liberty

Rabbi Y. Dovid Kaye Talks Torah at HDS

2011-03-01T08:15:00.001-08:00

Rabbi Y. Dovid Kaye of Congregation Ahavath Israel in Liberty talks Torah at the HDS weekly Torah class. The class meets every Tuesday from 8:45am-9:15am in the library.

Did you know that there are 2 kosher foods that come from unkosher animals?

Honey from bees and mother's milk.

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Simply Tsfat Concert March 3rd

2011-02-28T15:14:00.000-08:00

The Hebrew Day School wants you to attend the Simply Tsfat Concert that is being held here at the Hebrew Day School on March 3rd. You and your family will have an amazing time. Our former 8th graders and I were entertained by this group and fun was had by all.

Because you are part of the “HDS Family,” please feel free to contact me is you need assistance with the admission fee. The Hebrew Day School wants to see all the members of our community as well as its’ students, families, friends and staff at this terrific event. Let's fill up the school!

See you here on March 3rd!

Purim Is Coming

2011-02-28T15:11:00.001-08:00

The Purim Bulletin Board
Created by Elana Sterling

Picture Day

2011-02-17T06:20:00.001-08:00

Today, HDS students bring their cute punims for picture day. Say "Miller's cheese."

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Simply Tsfat Concert To Benefit HDS

2011-02-13T15:13:00.000-08:00

Simply Tsfat: A Pre-Purim Concert to Benefit the Hebrew Day School's Students Eretz Yisroel Trip

Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Hebrew Day School.

All are welcome!

All Hebrew Day School students' families will be $10.00 per ticket. All others $18.00 per ticket.

Click here to buy tickets.

Happy Birthday Nevaeh

2011-02-11T07:36:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to our youngest HDS student who just turned 3-years old this past week. The whole school helped celebrate her birthday.

The Mitzvah Fair

2011-02-09T15:34:00.001-08:00

The HDS annual Mitzvah Fair finally took place today after several snow-related cancellations. Each grade had their own table to show how much they know about mitzvahs.

The nursery talked about the mitzvah of observing Shabbos.

A nursery tzaddik

The mitzvah of Kashrus

The mitzvah of the Seder

The PTO made delicious falafel and Israeli salad to raise money for the school.

Principal, Rabbi Fruchter, and teacher, Rabbi Litt, serve lunch to all the aishes chayils, tzaddikim, and mentschen.

No Bullying At HDS

2011-02-03T15:34:00.000-08:00

HDS Texting Alerts

2011-02-03T15:30:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents, Staff, Friends and Families of the Hebrew Day School:

It has been quite a year for inclement weather (i.e. snow, ice, sleet, more snow). It is so important to stay in contact with us here at the Hebrew Day School. As you already know, we have texting alerts from the school to your cell phones whenever there is any information available. We need to keep you informed. In order to accomplish this, please send us the contact cell information where you want your alerts sent. Please e-mail us with your preferred contact number in order to be notified of closings, cancellations, etc.

If the school is open, we have our Torah Program. This is held every Tuesday morning at 8:30 with interesting guest speakers. Please be sure to come so mark your calendars.

Finally, once again, we are scheduling our Mitzvah Fair for Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to noon (12:00 p.m.) Let's hope that this time the weather will cooperate and the Mitzvah Fair will be a huge success. So mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Weather forecasters say it should be a "sunny" day.

Rabbi Menachem Fruchter,
Principal

Tu B'Shvat

2011-01-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents:

Tu B'Shvat-The Fifteenth (15th) Day of Shevat (January 20th, 2011) is designated as the Rosh Hashanah for fruit trees. Most of the rains in Eretz Yisroel have stopped and the fruits on the trees have started to grow. On this day the earth renews it's strength and it is proper for us to daven for good and abundant produce in Israel. In honor of Tu B'Shvat, the PTO is selling beautiful dried fruit and nut platters to share with family and friends. Each platter is Ten ($10) Dollars. Please help support our school by purchasing these platters.

Chanukah Party

2010-12-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

The HDS students enjoyed the sixth day of Chanukah at their annual Chanukah party. Students ate sufganiot, spun dreidels, won prizes, and watched an amazing bubble man perform. May light continue to shine on the little day school in the Catskills. Chag Sameach

School Delays & Closings

2010-12-07T15:57:00.000-08:00

Memorandum

To: All Parents & Staff
From: Rabbi Menachem Fruchter, Principal
Date: Monday, December 06, 2010
Subject: School Delays and Closings

Yes! It is that time of the year again when we have some inclement weather and the school delays, early closings and school closings might occur on any given school day.

We all need to be prepared! If you notice that there are travel advisories, please be sure to turn on your radio. The Hebrew Day School will inform the list of radio stations below of any and all early dismissals, school delays and school closing on the radio first.

I would advise you to make the radio your first line of communication before any telephone calls you might be expecting. We never know when there may be blackouts of communication so never rely on one source of communication. We also try to post the information online on the Hebrew Day School’s Facebook page (http://on.fb.me/HebrewDaySchool), or on Cancellations (http://www.cancellations.com).

The following is a list of the radio stations which carry the Hebrew Day School’s weather-related information:

92.1, 96.1, 98.5, WRWC/99.3, WRWD/107.3, WHUS 1230AM, WKIP
101.5 WPDH, 106.1 WPDA:WPDH
92.7 WRRV, 96.9 WRRB:WRRV
97.7 WCZX:Mix 97.7
94.3 WKXP, 97.3 WZAD:THE WOLF
WSUL/98.3, WVOS/95.9
WHUD 100.7FM, WSPL 104.7FM, WBNR 1260AM & WLNA 1420AM, WXOK 107.1FM, WBPM 92.9FM

Rabbi Fruchter To Celebrate His Bar Mitzvah Year At HDS

2010-11-23T15:45:00.000-08:00

Rabbi Goodman & Rabbi Fruchter

Come to Congregation Ezrath Israel in Ellenville, NY this Sunday, November 28th for a special brunch at 11 am celebrating Rabbi Menachem Fruchter's Bar Mitzvah Year at the Hebrew Day School.

HDS Interviewed By Nachum Segal

2010-11-23T15:25:00.000-08:00

This morning Rabbi Goodman and Rabbi Fruchter were on JM in the AM with Nachum Segal. Check out their interview.

HDS In The AM

2010-11-19T10:00:00.001-08:00

HDS is going to be interviewed my Nachum Siegal of JM IN THE AM on Tuesday November 23rd at 7:27am. Tune your radio dial to 90.1fm and hear what everybody is excited about at the Hebrew Day School.

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Chollent

2010-11-12T11:06:00.000-08:00

HDS Principal Rabbi Fruchter stirs and serves the chollent on short Fridays.

Good Shabbos

New Home For $100

2010-11-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

Parent/Teacher Conferences

2010-11-09T17:02:00.000-08:00

As a reminder, Parent/Teachers Conferences Schedule are being held on Wednesday, November 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please be sure to check the schedule for your individual appointment(s) and be on time. In this way, the conferences will be smooth running and everyone will have the opportunity to speak with his/her child's teacher.

Remember that the students will be dismissed at noon 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Do not forget that Thursday is No School!

Conserving Cups

2010-11-04T15:30:00.000-07:00

Even in a small school like HDS, the students use 1000 plastic cups a month. In an effort to conserve, HDS has purchased reusable plastic cups. Each student was given their own cup to design.

Win a $250, 000 Home for $100

2010-10-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

The Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties is raffling off a $250,00 home in the beautiful Catskills. Click here to enter.

ABOUT THE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL OF SULLIVAN & ULSTER COUNTIES

The financial crisis in yeshivah education has some communities asking: Do we need another yeshivah? In Sullivan and Ulster Counties, the answer is simple.There is only one Hebrew Day School. Many students are in need of scholarships and tuition assistance, and we NEVER turn a student away due to an inability to pay. Surpassing it's 50th anniversary, the Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties continues its commitment to the highest quality English and Hebrew education for all children.

HDS Weekly Torah Program

2010-10-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

The Hebrew Day School is delighted to announce that we will have weekly Torah classes.

This will be held in the Hebrew Day School’s library on Tuesdays, from 8:45 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.

Our first guest speaker will be our own Rabbi Kaye who is the Rabbi at Congregation Ahavath Israel, Liberty, New York.

We will continue to offer Torah studies with different guest speakers every Tuesday. Put it on your calendar and bring a friend. Join us here at the Hebrew Day School and enjoy the Torah way of life.

For more information on the Torah of the week, check out Aish.com

HDS Donate Button

2010-10-14T17:19:00.002-07:00

We have a new donate button on our website. Help a child in need get a Jewish education by donating with one click.

HDS Dress Code

2010-08-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents:

We are getting closer to our new school year and your long awaited Dress Code uniform information is here. Remember that we want our students to "Dress for Success!" Our uniforms are mandatory. If a child comes in without one - we will supply one for them prior to going to class.

I am attaching the dress code brochure from Land's End on how to go to the Hebrew Day School's page and order your child's uniform with our approved items. They are running a sale which will be on through Tuesday - 25% off all uniforms. Remember that the short sleeved shirts are for the boys only.

If you need assistance in purchasing the uniform, please contact Malia Fruchter - 845-434-1756. Parents can check the clearance section at Land's End as long as the item picked is similar to the ones that have been approved.

Rabbi Fruchter, Principal

Vote For HDS IN Kohl's Cares

2010-08-16T19:11:00.000-07:00

Help HDS win $500, 000 by voting in the Kohl's Cares $10 million giveaway.

Sullivan Renaissance Judging At HDS

2010-08-08T14:10:00.000-07:00

This morning parents, students, and Rabbi Fruchter gathered by the new sign to welcome the Sullivan Renaissance judges. The judges came to view the new sign project and plantings. On August 9th, Sullivan Renaissance will be holding its annual award ceremony in Monticello, NY. First prize is $3,000. Wish HDS luck.

Judging

The new sign and plantings.

School Uniform Sale At Old Navy

2010-07-31T18:39:00.000-07:00

This year our students will be Dressing for Success. To that end, we are in process of setting up an account with Land's End for our specified items needed for our student's dress code.

OLD NAVY has a sale now on long and short sleeve (only for boys) polo shirts in white, light blue and cobalt blue. Girls can only wear long sleeves. They are $10.00 per shirt and come in a three pack. This shirt has been approved to be worn as part of the school uniform.

More information to follow.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

HDS PTO

Nursery Remodeling Begins

2010-07-22T17:39:00.001-07:00

The PTO organized and updated the nursery with a little paint and a trip to Ikea. Here is a bookshelf brought back from the dumpster.

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School Uniform Update

2010-07-21T20:38:00.001-07:00

As I am sure you are aware, the Hebrew Day School takes pride in announcing that this school year, we will be requiring all students to have school uniforms. We believe that when a student dresses for success they become successful.

In the near future, I will be sending you a link which will make it easy for you to order your child's school uniform. Be sure to check your email!

Looking forward to the start of another wonderful year at HDS.

From the PTO

Summer Projects

2010-07-14T18:33:00.001-07:00

Today, PTO parents began cleaning out the nursery and are starting to choose new colors for the walls. Within the next two weeks, the nursery will get a new paint job. In August, the PTO plans to tile and renovate the bathrooms.

In a side note, HDS was mentioned in a Jewish Week letter to the editor and Aish.com

Sesame Street Graduation

2010-06-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

The stage is set for the HDS graduation. The theme for the graduation was Sesame Street and the nursery, kindergarten, first graders, and second graders sang a slight variation to the Sesame Street theme song:

Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to the hidden jewel

Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to the Hebrew Day School

Rabbi Fruchter announces the students who graduated.

5 nursery graduated (4 return next year)
6 kindergartners graduated
4 1st graders graduated
4 2nd graders graduated

Mazel Tov to the HDS graduates. Have a wonderful summer. Tomorrow night at 7pm is 3rd thru 8th grade graduation.

Mulch More To Come

2010-06-16T17:57:00.000-07:00

Over the past two months, the PTO has updated and revitalized the nursery playground. As a result of their fund raising efforts, the PTO was able to purchase two new picnic tables, new swings, painting supplies, a new sandbox, and rubber mulch. A wooden jungle gym was donated.

The PTO is doing wonderful things and are excited about HDS's future. This summer, the PTO has more revitalization projects planned.

Thanks to Joe Korff from Solaria Riverdale for the generous donation.

Mulch Ado

2010-06-15T16:23:00.000-07:00

Two tons of rubber mulch was delivered to the nursery playground today. Tomorrow several PTO members will distribute the mulch around the playground.

Nursery Playground Gets Updated

2010-06-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

Before

After

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) members started updating the nursery playground. It’s amazing what a a little paint does to revitalize a space. The children stood at the window giddy with excitement.

Thanks to a generous donation, rubber mulch is being delivered to the school next week.

If you are an HDS parent and would like to get involved please attend the next PTO meeting.

HDS is privately-funded and relies on your generosity to sustain the school. Go to the HDS website to found out how you can give.

HDS Sign Replacement Project Spurs Change

2010-06-10T08:01:00.000-07:00

Before

After
On June 8th, HDS students planted flowers under the new Hebrew Day School welcome sign. This project has helped beautify the school, but, more importantly, it has empowered students, parents, and teachers to ask, "What can we do next?"

This project was made possible by a generous grant from Sullivan Renaissance. Thank you.