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TheLehrmanLinkA weekly publication of

lehrman community day schoolcontaining time-sensitive information for members of the school community

Vol 10 • Issue 10 Fri, October 31, 2008 • 2 H.eshvan 5769 • j"xa, iuaj 'c Candle lighting 6:22 pm

Tuesday, November 11BYFTSD is a wonderful way to showcase LCDS. Encourage your students to invite a friend…and invite your friends to our

upcoming ECD Open House, Tue, Nov 18.

This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL Copyright ©2008 Lehrman Community Day School

Kindergarteners posed with their gum drop tree (right) which, according to scientists, blooms once a year just prior to the first Tuesday in November.

More images at lcdsphotos.org

Election 2008LCDS hosts major party representatives

Letter to the Editor:(received after Judy Blume’s talk)

Fresh on the high from the event this morning (and what’s a few extra minutes when I’m already 2 hours late to work!), I stopped off at my house so that I could write to you immediately to let you know how privileged and proud I feel to be part of a school that would engage our school community in such a lively and meaningful exercise (and no, it is not just because I happen to share the same views as today’s speakers!)

To learn from an author with whom many of us spent countless nights of our childhood was inspirational. To learn from advisors that can report the front line facts was educational and essential, not to mention a valuable lesson in the role of fact versus propaganda. I will look forward to tomorrow’s event as well. For, as Rabbi Linfield pointed out, debate and the opportunity to learn with open ears are values in which we, as Jews, take pride.

Thank you to all of you for bringing me, personally, and the school community such an informative and moving opportunity. I am proud to be a leader in a school that values alternative sources of education.

Nikki WeisburdParent and Board member

Rabbi Linfield greets Sen. Joseph Lieberman.

Judy Blume met with our students and discussed creative writing.

Civics Coordinator Linda Lubow reviews posters in anticipation of our mock election on Tuesday.

Red Ribbon Week activities… more at lcdsphotos.org

Flag FootballOctober 27: Boys’ Varsity 6, Jacobson Sinai 20Boys’ JV 6, Jacobson Sinai 0 Schedules online at lehrmanschool.org/sports

*Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman

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On October 26, celebrated Author Judy Blume came to LCDS to discuss why this is the most important election of her lifetime

and why she is voting for Sen. Barack Obama. Eric Lynn, Middle East Policy Advisor for the Obama Campaign, and former Rep.

Peter Deutsch (D-FL), also spoke.

On October 27, Senator Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT) was here to discuss

issues of importance to the Jewish community and why he is

supporting Sen. John McCain.

Sen. Lieberman answered questions from our students.

Ms. Blume lunched with ECD students.

January Toddler ClassClass begins January 5, 2009. Half day option. Enrollment is open to children 18 months of age and older. Enrollment is limited!! Contact Jennifer Reiz 305.866.2771 x25.

Students: December 1–15Abraham Osman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/1Liam Dondisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/2Sarina Abramowitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5Noah Reines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5Jordan Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/6Harrison Lieber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/12Lily Schmutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/12Theresa Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13Julian Rubinovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13Leah Stein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/14 Faculty & Staff: December 1–15Karen Alvarez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/2Linda Lubow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/7Sofia Calvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/9Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us!mybirthday@lcdswebsite.org

Birthdays!

reminders!

What’s for Lunch?To download a refrigerator- ready menu, visit us online…lehrmanlunchbox.orgMonday, November 3Greek salad • Vegetable cutletParmigiana with ziti • ApplesMilkTuesday, November 4Cream of mushroom soup • Tossed saladPizza • Pudding • Milk (served Tues & Thurs)Wednesday, November 5Vegetable soup • Beef fajitas • Tossed saladMexican rice • BananasWater (served Mon/Wed/Fri)Thursday, November 6Greek salad • Angel hair pasta & broccoliGarlic bread • Peaches • MilkFriday, November 7 • ouka ,caIsraeli salad • Chicken vegetable soupChicken teriyaki • Noodles • Fruit • Water

ASP: No ASP Fri, Oct 31 due to 2:00 pm dismissal; No ASP Fri, Nov 7 (begin DST) until Friday ASP returns March 20.Speaking of DST: Remember it’s FALL back an hour now, and SPRING forward an hour in March. Be sure to set your clocks BACK one hour on Sunday, November 2. Enjoy the extra sleep!

Speaking of FALL: Our ECD students painted their vision of FALL…

listen carefully and you can hear the sounds of leaves crunching under your feet.Speaking of ECD:

Baby University@LCDS continues into November with four more exciting offerings.

Thu, Nov 13 Playful Parenting with Michelle Manlaci at 9:45 am Tue, Nov 18 Babies & Toddlers: Growing & Learning at 9:30 am Thu, Nov 20 “Spices for Kids” with chef Elizabeth Guerra of Relish at 7:00 pm • RSVP required!Hands-on, interactive cooking course that will allow you to explore great new recipes and ideas for children of all ages…including infants! Wed, Nov 26 Baby Fair! at 10:00 am

And in addition…

Fourth graders perform for Red Ribbon Week.

Fifth graders create for Red Ribbon Week.

Students compose and rehearse their new rap song “This Red Ribbon” with Mr. Day.

The kindergarten dressed in red for what could be mistaken as a nod to the Phillies.

Lots more photos online: lcdsphotos.org

Next Course…Wed, Nov 5

Bringing Up Baby in a

Jewish Familywith Rabbi Ed Farber

of Beth Torah9:30 am

on the LCDS campusRabbi Farber will discuss

enhancing your Jewish family experience.

He will touch on Brit Milah/Simh. at Bat,

Naming, Mitzvot and Jewish Values, Holidays and Shabbat.

For parents with children of all ages.

lehrmanschool.org/BUor pick up a brochure in the school office

Community WelfareMazal Tov to:• Irene & David Bozdogan on the birth

of a son, born Oct. 24, 7 lbs., 20 in. Sister Isabel is in Ms. Erica’s Pre-K and sister Vanessa is in Ms. Sofia’s Toddlers.

• Lisa & Andy Feldman on the birth of a son, Max Benjamin, born Oct. 28, 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Sister Sydney is in Ms. Sofia’s Toddlers.

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Tzedakah in Action

Lexi continues her efforts on behalf of breast cancer awareness, raising an additional $1000.

Her total for the year is $24,000!

2008-2009 LCDS Directory now available online & in print

lehrmanschool.org click on Parents Only

Thank you to Tamar Oppenheimer and Reesa Greenstein for hosting an

AMAZING GIRLS NIGHT OUT!Upcoming events…

Thu., Nov 13: Holiday Bazaar PA Meeting: Thu, Nov 6, 8:45 am @LCDS

Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-PresidentsVisit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org

DAANS Spelling BeeDaniella Lanes, Mollie Lipkowitz, Hannah Moret, and Natasha Weiner will be participating in the first annual DAANS (Dade Assoc. of Academic Non-Public Schools) Spelling Bee to be held Thursday, November 6th. Maia Cattan is our alternate for the event. Good luck! Watch for the results—and photos—in next week’s Link.