Summer

Shalom Friends,

This is the first time we don't have to use a format for blogging and I am glad. I am pretty sure I have no weeks that I don't have camp or that I am traveling. I am going to baseball camp, Minecraft camp, basketball camp and some I can't remember. I hope you have a happy summer.

As Always Stay Cool,

Sam

Soccer

Shalom Friends,

The best thing we did this month was start everyday off with Boys vs. Girls soccer! I liked it because it was a fair game every time, (despite what you would think). Something that happened this month which I am proud of is lighting the candles at Shabbat. I would still like to improve on how I shoot the ball in the goal in soccer. The hardest part of the month was making my Virtual Freedom Trail project. I hope next week so many people don't bother me when I am blogging. I would like to compliment Aidan Kent for letting me be goalie this week.

As Always Stay Cool,
Sam,

My Brother Sam is Dead

Shalom Friends,

The best thing we did this week was finishing the book, My Brother Sam is dead. I liked it because it had a character named Sam.  (And it was a great book.) Something that happened this week which I am   proud of is winning handball at recess. I would still like to improve on how I throw. The hardest part of the week was earning a special treat. I hope that next week I win my 2nd baseball game. I would like to compliment Ryan for giving me a high-five.

As Always Stay Cool,

Sam

Shillman House

Shalom Friends,


The best thing we did this week was going to Shillman House  to sing, it was are first gig this year. =)
I liked it because I love singing. Something that happened this week which I am proud of is I greeted 26 people at Shillman House. I would still like to improve on how I sing. The hardest part of this week was resisting to eat the chocolate chips we were using to make hamantaschen with in school. I hope that next week it will be just as fun a week as this one. I would like to compliment Hamorah Nancy for helping Jonathan, Bryce and me with our science fair project.

As Always Stay Cool,
Sam

My Basketball Game

Shalom Friends,


The best thing I did this weekend was my basketball game. I liked it because (we won but) we always have fun and  got 6 rebounds, 2 points, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Something That happened this weekend which I am proud of is we won by double-digits (14).  I would still like to improve my foul-shot.

The hardest part of the weekend was waking up today. I hope next week i'll wake up easier.

I would like to compliment Benjy my brother for supporting me even though his foot is broken.


As Always Stay Cool,
Sam,

Playground Project

Shalom Friends,

The best thing that happened this week was the playground project.
I liked it because one of the three playground ideas (there is three groups) might be the playground for the school.
Something that happened this week which I am proud of is winning game one of the 3rd super bowl.
(I have talked about it in an earlier blog post.)
The hardest part of the week was measuring part of the playground.
I hope next week I can share my minecraft merchandise.
I would like to compliment Micah for helping me measure.


As always stay cool,
Sam

Super Bowl 2

Shalom Friends,


The best thing that happened this week was winning game 5 of the super bowl. I liked it because I got the winning catch. Something that happened this week which I am proud of is catching the ball. I would still like to improve how I get open. The hardest part of the week was my reading assessment. I hope next week I will finish the assessment. I would like to compliment Bryce for giving me high-fives.


As Always, Stay Cool,
Sam

Super Bowl

Shalom Friends,


The best thing that I did this week was the recess Super Bowl. I liked it because I like playing with my friends. Something that happened this week which I am proud of is winning game 2 of the Super Bowl. I would still like to improve on how I catch the ball. The hardest part of the week was thinking of the hardest part of the week.

As Always, Stay Cool,
Sam

Debate

Shalom Friends,

The best thing we did this week was debate. I liked it because it helps in some situations. Something that happened this which I am proud of is getting a interception in football. I would still like to improve on how I catch the football. The hardest part of the week was writing this post. I hope next week writing this will be easier. I would like to complement Mr. Merlyn for holding the debate club this week.

As Always, Stay Cool,
Sam

What the Week was.

Shalom Friends,

The best thing I did this week was hot lunch. I liked it because there was so many choices to choose from. ( There was pizza! ) Something that happened this week which I am proud of is that I finished my graph in math. I would still like to improve my working pace. The hardest part of the week was doing my graph. I hope that next week I will ace my hebrew test. I would like to compliment Aiden for throwing away my trash.


As Always Stay Cool,
Sam

Our First All-School Tefillah

Dear Friends of Gefen and Tamar,

This morning we had our first all-school Tefillah of the year. We typically have all-school Tefillah on Rosh Chodesh (the first day of a new month); today is the first day of Heshvan. This morning was fun for all MWJDS students, but it was particularly special for our class because five fourth graders read from the torah. All the fourth graders came together to lead the school in Ahavah Rabbah. And third graders led the school in Ashrei.

Third Graders lead Ashrei.

Another shot of the Third Graders leading Ashrei.

Fourth Graders lead Ahavah Rabbah.

Fourth Grade boys lead the school in prayer.

Another shot of the Fourth Graders leading Ahavah Rabbah.

Mother and son:)

Here is a video Hadass reading from the torah! I attempted to take video footage of all the students reading from the torah, but unfortunately, the others did not come out.

Jake helped Rav-Hazzan dress the torah when it was time to put it away. 

 It was fun to have some parents from the Gefen/Tamar class join us to pray this morning. We hope you will all consider joining us for an all-school Tefillah in the future.

Best,
Hamorah Eliza

Hummus with Hazzan

Shalom Friends,

My favorite thing we've done at school is making hummus in Jewish Living with Rav-Hazzan. It was super fun eating it as well. I thought my group's was the best but people have their own opinions.


As Always Stay Cool,
Sam