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The festival is not only fun, but looks, feels and tastes good too!
The sights, sounds, taste, smells and feel of Chanukah were experienced by the Pre 1A students, as their awareness of their senses was heightened at the Chanukah Five Senses Fair. Organized by the seven Pre 1A teachers, students moved from class to class to experience a Chanukah activity that aroused a specific sense. The taste of the donuts, the sight of the menorah, the smell of frying latkes, the clinking sound of Chanukah gelt, and the feel of the spinning dreidel heightened their awareness of their senses of the Chanuka festival. Each student received a Chanukah Five Senses Fun Book to complete their hands-on lesson on the human senses. |
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The Tzivos Hashem administrator brought cheer and inspiration.
On Yud Kislev LEC students were treated to a surprise guest, Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum of the International Tzivos Hashem organization. As the students were patiently waiting for another web rally to begin, it was announced, “The live on-line rally isn’t good enough. Let's welcome Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum!" The students cheered as the very familiar face took the stage and addressed the students. He spoke of how the Rebbe stressed the importance of enrolling and advancing in Tzivos Hashem. Listening to him share his many stories—both personal and inspirational, the students sat mesmerized for close to an hour. He congratulated the LEC for being one of the top 4 bases worldwide, and often #1. |
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Read about the latest activities inside and outside the classroom at Klurman Mesivta. |
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Senator responds to students' kindness.
During the past summer the students of Lubavitch Elementary School were honored with a personal letter from Senator Marco Rubio. Responding to a letter from Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel, in which he described the tremendous kindness of LEC students toward Lazer Galprin, Senator Rubio commends the students for their generosity and compassion. The young Lazer Galprin received catastrophic injuries from a house fire in his homeland Israel. While Lazer was in the U.S. for medical care, the students took it upon themselves to send him get-well cards and a song video. Both Lazer's family and Senator Rubio were deeply moved by the students' kind gestures. Click on the icon to view his letter. |
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New Elementary School program encourages book reading in all grades.
A new Elementary School program launched on November 1st has placed book reading at the top of every student's To-Do list. The brainchild of Mrs. Staci Berry, English/Language Arts Director, "Passport to Read" was created on the belief that children who read often and read a broad range of literature will not only see an increase in vocabulary, comprehension and language skills, but will also become life-long learners. Each student received their own travel document to record their daily reading minutes. Individual students and classes that read the most will be rewarded. Click on the icon for the Approved Reading List. |
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Thousands make a brocha on the Lulav and Esrog.
It is now a yearly tradition at LEC during Sukkos, whereby students visit malls, hospitals, retirement homes to encourage their fellow Jews to do the Mitzvah of Lulav and Esrog. The bar was set high this year to double last year's success of encouraging over 2,500 Jews to perform this holiday mitzvah. All the numbers have not yet been tallied, but the students are coming close to meeting their goal. Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel, who oversees Elementary School holiday projects, expresses deep gratitude to Aspaclaria Judaica for providing the students with their Arba Minim at a very discounted price. |
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It was a beautiful tribute to this year's grads.
The 8th and 11th grade graduates of 2011 were honored at a beautiful gathering, that saw families, friends, community members and educators participate in the milestone event. |
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The Klurman faculty comes together in this final newsletter to share their thoughts on the 2010-2011 school year. Click the icon to read. |
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Both the school and individual students receive awards from Toshiba and Fairchild Tropical Gardens.
Research and scientific investigation recently earned Beis Chana and its students recognition for their accomplishments. Under the guidance and instruction of their science teacher, Mrs. Hannah Ariel, the students submitted proposals and/or projects for a competition sponsored by Toshiba-funded Lemelson-MIT Program and two programs sponsored by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in South Miami. |
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VP was informed of cards and support given to Leizer Galprin.
Lubavitch Elementary School has been honored by yet another letter of encouragement and support from one of our country's officials. Recently the school received a beautiful letter from Vice President Joe Biden, in which he declared, "I am very proud of your hard work and passion for service." His correspondence was in responce to Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel's letters to prominent politicians, describing the students' wonderful acts of kindness on behalf of burn victim Leizer Galprin. |
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A full "dress rehearsal" for the Grand Community Lag B'Omer Parade
The students of Morah Aliza Zilgelbom’s toddler class had the first of the season “bonfire” and Lag B’omer parade—right here in our own school! In preparation for the holiday, the would-be paraders, using their own class-made drums, went singing and drumming down the halls of LEC preschool, visiting classrooms and offices to get everyone in the mood for the upcoming exciting holiday. The paraders were wearing the special hats that they made just for the occasion. We look forward to seeing them and and everyone else at the Grand Lag B'Omer Parade at Gulfstream Park on Sunday. See you there!! |
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Entries were submitted from hundreds of students from 22 Jewish schools worldwide.
Sixth grade student Fruma Gordon brought honor to herself, her family and her school when she earned 3rd place in the annual Jewish Heritage Writing Competion. Judged on originality of thought and quality of writing, Fruma's entry of a moving tale of the Holocaust earned her one of the top honors and a monetary prize. The annual Jewish Heritage Writing Competition presents a creative opportunity for fostering strong Jewish identity among day school students in three categories: Creative Writing, Personal or Family True Story, and Poetry. Congratulations to Fruma's parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi and Rochel Gordon. Click on the icon to read Fruma's winning entry.
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Lubavitch Elementary School was honored with a letter from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. In response to a report that was sent to Mr. Netanyahu by Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel describing the special activities done by the Elementary School students on behalf of their fellow Jews, the Prime Minister's office responded with words of support and encouragement. |
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She brings over 20 years of classroom and administrative experience.
Rabbi Benjy Korf and Mrs. Chaya Sara Dalfin are pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Staci Berry to the Elementary School administration for the 2011-2012 school year. Mrs. Berry will join Mrs. Sharon Mirmelli in overseeing the General Studies program. In her position she will be instrumental in implementing a standards-based approach to learning across the English Language Arts curriculum. Click the icon for more on Mrs. Berry's background. |
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Praises students' involvement in helping others.
Lubavitch Elementary School students were honored with an official letter from the Office of the Governor, signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott. Governor Scott's letter was sent in response to a letter written to him by Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel, describing the many projects our students understake on behalf of their fellow Jews and the members of our community. In particular, Governor Scott praised the students for "enriching the life of Leizer Galprin" when they sent cards and raised money to help him and his family after he suffered serious burns in a fire. Governor Scott wished the students continued success in serving their "fellow man and striving for academic excellence." |
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LEC was privileged to host the Jewish Educational Media group, producers of the popular “My Encounter with the Rebbe” of the Living Torah videos. In South Florida to interview and film individuals who have had special encounters with the Rebbe, the JEM team came to LEC to show the students the behind-the-scenes workings of this special project. The highlight of the program was giving the students the opportunity to stage an actual interview, and to observe as both Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Leibel Schapiro and elementary teacher Mrs. Rifka Mendelsohn shared their stories and memories with the students. Yasher ko'ach to Rabbi and Mrs. Zalman Fellig for sponsoring the program. |
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Story character is source of inspiration.
After the girls in grade 5A finished reading a book about a girl who goes out of her way to help others, they decided they wanted to do the same. After consulting with their teacher, Mrs. Shaindy Reinetz, and Elementary School principal Mrs. Chaya Sara Dalfin, they came upon a plan. They would use their knowledge and skills to assist girls in lower grades in reading comprehension, writing and speaking. In a day-long effort, the girls went from classroom to classroom giving their fellows students personal time and attention in all of these areas. Their kindness towards the young girls impacted them in many ways, and such a successful endeavor will surely be repeated in the future. |
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"Matzoh Bakery 101" arouses anticipation for the seder.
The Pre1A classes in Preschool spent an afternoon re-enacting the Pesach experience. On their first field trip, the classes were bused to a warehouse in Broward, where they participated in an exciting Passover experience that also included a Matzoh Bakery. Upon arrival they were ushered through separate small rooms where different parts of the Passover story were told. In one, they entered into a time capsule and were given tunics to wear. In others they spent time in the desert, or got to enjoy a “real” palace. The highlight however was the crossing of the Red Sea, where they were surrounded by real fish on both sides. What a great way to learn! |
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Largest crowd ever hears Megilah and celebrates with Bobby the Balloon Man
LEC's annual Purim party was a special success as over 300 people—toddlers, children, parents, grandparents—performed the mitzvah of hearing the Megilah. Groggers and freshly baked hamantashen were distributed to the children, and entertainment was provided by Bobby the Balloon Man. The crowd was blown away by his blindfolded balloon creations, and his ultimate feat of blowing himself up inside a balloon! Dressed in costumes of all sorts, the children exchanged shalach manos and had a great time. Much thanks go to Rabbi Abraham Korf for sponsoring the event, to Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel for leading the program and to Rabbi Menachem Tauber for reading the Megilah. |
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Itty Andrusier uses proceeds from selling baked goods go to support LEC program.
Sixth grader Itty Andrusier's desire to use the occasion of her Bas Mitzvah to help others became the springboard for an ongoing chesed project. |
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By Sarah ZadokKeeping the faith in light of the heavier things As a mother, I see myself as a gatekeeper of my children’s innocence. I do my best to protect them, body, mind, and soul. But life has a way of incessantly usurping my control over the content to which they are exposed... More » |
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"They shall make for Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell amidst them" (Exodus 25:8). The verse does not say, "and I will dwell within it," but "and I will dwell within them" -- within each and every one of them. — Shelah (Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz, 1565-1630)
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