ב“ ה2012-2013 ● Issue 18● Torah Day School ● (713)777-2000 fax (713)777-3600 Calendar You can view the full calendar with daily updates on our website at www.tdshouston.org Thurs, Jan. 10th—TODAY - 4:30 pm Basketball game vs. Trafton at Chancellor’s 6535 Dumfries Mon, Jan. 14th - 4:00 pm Basketball Practice Wed, Jan. 16th - 5:00 pm Basketball game vs. Trafton at Chancellor’s 6535 Dumfries Thurs, Jan. 17th - 3:00 pm Spelling Bee Sun, Jan. 20th - 3:30 pm Track team practice at Stein Family Park Mon, Feb. 11th - Rosh Chodesh Pizza Lunch for all grades Mon, Feb. 18th - NO SCHOOL - President’s Day January 10, 2013 28 Teves, 5773 Parshas Va’eira 5:23 pm Candle Lighting Time Thursday Thunder We had another successful spaghetti lunch. Thank you to the chefs who come at night to prepare -- Danny and Menachem Fishman and Arnoldo and Daniel Frydman . Thank you to the parents of the 8th graders who come to serve the lunches. The Basketball team has two last games. Come cheer the Titans at Chancellors vs. Trafton today at 4:30 and at 5 pm on Wed., Jan. 16. The boys won their game in December against Trafton and were a "hair's breath" away from a win on Wednes- day night. Afterschool classes started this week, ballet for the girls in grades pre K to Kindergarten and art for girls in grades 3-8. Students enjoy the experiences that expand their interests. Students in grades 2-8 are studying diligently for the upcoming school spelling bee on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 pm. Dr. David Bell will officiate. The winner of the Bee competes in the city-wide spelling bee and that winner goes on to compete at the State level. Good luck to everyone who participates. At a mother-daughter shabbaton this past shabbos in Rohr Bais Chaya Academy in Coral Springs, Florida, 3 high school students were asked to present a D’var Torah to the mothers and guests. It was no coincidence that the 3 girls chosen out of 70 girls were none other than 3 Torah Day School graduates: Sima Goldstein, Chani Traxler and Miriam Feigenson. Go Torah Day School! As part of a midos unit on gratitude, the 4th grade made gratitude cards for their parents and for various teachers and staff members. The notes expressed gratitude for things that we often take for granted, but shouldn't. The unit emphasizes that when we take the time to show appreciation, we actually become happier people ourselves. During the vacation, Torah Day School's third grade, under the direction of their teacher Amy Shannon, performed at HEB for customers. The students learn geography, science, and social studies units through poems and songs. Mrs. Shannon writes the material to motivate the students as they learn the curriculum. They are always eager to show their knowledge of the capitals of the US, the countries of the world, the bones in the skeleton, the weather formations, the water cycle, the solar system and much more. Thank you to Dr. Stephen Joel Weiss for screening the students for scoliosis. Thank you again to Mrs. Miriam Fishman for conducting the hearing screening for the students in October. Mazel Tov to… The Zaklikofsky family on the birth of a baby girl! Rabbi Vidal on the engagement of his sister.
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2012-2013 ● Issue 18● Torah Day School ● (713)777-2000 fax (713)777-3600
Calendar
You can view the full calendar with daily updates on our website at
www.tdshouston.org
Thurs, Jan. 10th—TODAY - 4:30 pm Basketball game vs. Trafton at Chancellor’s 6535 Dumfries
Mon, Jan. 14th - 4:00 pm Basketball Practice
Wed, Jan. 16th - 5:00 pm Basketball game vs. Trafton at Chancellor’s 6535 Dumfries
Thurs, Jan. 17th - 3:00 pm Spelling Bee
Sun, Jan. 20th - 3:30 pm Track team practice at Stein Family Park
Mon, Feb. 11th - Rosh Chodesh Pizza Lunch for all grades
Mon, Feb. 18th - NO SCHOOL - President’s Day
January 10, 2013 28 Teves, 5773 Parshas Va’eira 5:23 pm Candle Lighting Time
Thursday Thunder
We had another successful spaghetti lunch. Thank you to the chefs who come at night to prepare -- Danny and Menachem Fishman and Arnoldo and Daniel Frydman . Thank you to the parents of the 8th graders who come to serve the lunches.
The Basketball team has two last games. Come cheer the Titans at Chancellors vs. Trafton today at 4:30 and at 5 pm on Wed., Jan. 16. The boys won their game in December against Trafton and were a "hair's breath" away from a win on Wednes-day night.
Afterschool classes started this week, ballet for the girls in grades pre K to Kindergarten and art for girls in grades 3-8. Students enjoy the experiences that expand their interests.
Students in grades 2-8 are studying diligently for the upcoming school spelling bee on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 pm. Dr. David Bell will officiate. The winner of the Bee competes in the city-wide spelling bee and that winner goes on to compete at the State level. Good luck to everyone who participates.
At a mother-daughter shabbaton this past shabbos in Rohr Bais Chaya Academy in Coral Springs, Florida, 3 high school students were asked to present a D’var Torah to the mothers and guests. It was no coincidence that the 3 girls chosen out of 70 girls were none other than 3 Torah Day School graduates: Sima Goldstein, Chani Traxler and Miriam Feigenson. Go Torah Day School!
As part of a midos unit on gratitude, the 4th grade made gratitude cards for their parents and for various teachers and staff members. The notes expressed gratitude for things that we often take for granted, but shouldn't. The unit emphasizes that when we take the time to show appreciation, we actually become happier people ourselves.
During the vacation, Torah Day School's third grade, under the direction of their teacher Amy Shannon, performed at HEB for customers. The students learn geography, science, and social studies units through poems and songs. Mrs. Shannon writes the material to motivate the students as they learn the curriculum. They are always eager to show their knowledge of the capitals of the US, the countries of the world, the bones in the skeleton, the weather formations, the water cycle, the solar system and much more.
Thank you to Dr. Stephen Joel Weiss for screening the students for scoliosis.
Thank you again to Mrs. Miriam Fishman for conducting the hearing screening for the students in October.
Mazel Tov to… The Zaklikofsky family on the birth of a baby girl! Rabbi Vidal on the engagement of his sister.
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Rabbi Vidal’s Corner check here weekly for updates
Chayolei Tzivos Hashem Program Hundreds of missions were entered into the database in preparation for our next medal award ceremony. Stay tuned for
more details. I am still missing missions and I would like to give everyone a chance to receive the awards that they deserve. Please bring your old missions back to base.
If you have any questions you may email me [email protected] or call (713)935-6645 Your base commander, Rabbi Y. Vidal
Father and Son Learning
Father & Son Learning will take place tonight 28 Teves 5773 / January 10th from 7-7:45 for all fathers and sons from grades 1-8. It is a wonderful opportunity for fathers to connect and spend quality time with their sons by learning some Torah together. Light refreshments to be served. Thank you to our anonymous sponsor for making this program possible. Raffle to take place next week IY"H.
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The Early Minyan Group Last raffle was held before the winter break. Mazal Tov to Menachem Fishman upon winning the Sefer Garments of the Soul (Vayishlach Yehoshua). This Sefer is part of the Chassidic Heritage Series and a perfect guide to how to control one's thought speech and action.
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Join the TDS track and duathlon team!
Coached by Sharon Ruben who has completed over 30 races!
Register your middle school child today!
Practices every Sunday from 3:30 to 4:15 Practices held at Stein Family Park 9601 Braes Bayou Drive Separate Boys and Girls teams First practice starts Sunday, January 20th $75.00 for 12 training sessions, includes race day registration
First race on Sunday, April 14, 2013 “Run for the Rose”
(Funding brain cancer research) TDS Titans will be running the timed 5k *First Duathlon (run/cycling) will be in October
Benefits of running and competing in a race: Improved health - Prevents disease - Boosts confidence - Relieves stress - Helps maintain healthy weight - Team building
Register your Middle Schooler by Friday, January 18th by sending in a check for $75.00 made out to Torah Day School.
From the Principal’s Desk…
Manners and Etiquette for Children
Manners and etiquette for children is ranked as the most important quality to nurture in the family home. Instilling good manners in some teens will feel like an almost impossible task. But don’t despair, just keep at it. You will be surprised how much of your pushing and nagging about being well mannered stays with them. Good Manners are essential for every child’s self confidence and success in life.
In the family home - this is where it starts, where the “manners seed” is planted and nurtured. This is where your children learn not only good manners, but also core values and ethics. This is the haven where your children learn to be considerate, tolerant and respectful.
They learn to share and to respect the space of all other family members. This is the place where your children put into practice the foundation of all the social etiquette they will need to carry them through life. There are several different styles of parenting, no one is perfect! Believe us there is no such thing as perfect parent. What is important though is that you do have a style or “method of parenting.”
Although there are many others, there are ten manners that are very important to teach to children:
Waiting their turn and not interrupting other people when they are speaking. No name calling Always greet someone whey they come over to your house. Say “please” and “Thank you” Clean up after yourself Good sportsmanship Take compliments courteously Opening doors for others Exiting/Entering etiquette. Elevators - allow others to exit before entering Respect differences. Teach to respect diversity in culture, race and religion
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