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Learning the lesson of "L'chatchla Ariber"
The teaching of the Rebbe Shmuel that from the very beginning we should go over obstacles, rather than confront them, was taken to new "heights." A "Climbing Palm Tree" was set up in the school yard, giving students the opportunity to actually overcome its imposing presence. This is a symbolic reward for over 120 students who made the actual effort to "overcome any obstacles" in fulfilling their Tzivos Hashem missions and attaining certain ranks according to their grade level. They also received a jump rope to give further impact to the message that leaping over obstacles is the most effective way to attain one's goals. |
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Please enjoy Klurman's 3rd newsletter, appropriately named “Connection”—as it is important for our school and our families to stay closely connected. We invite you to peek into our classrooms, hear from our staff, share our events and learn about our programs. Your feedback is always welcome! |
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Staff and students join together to help families for Pesach.
You need a job done? Look no further than the 4th grade girls. Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Nechama Tauber, the double class of girls demonstrated that they’ve got what it takes to organize almost anything. In this case, it was a Chinese auction to raise money for Ma’os Chitim. Unified and focused, the girls took charge of planning and executing the event, including fundraising, purchasing prizes, setting up the auction, selling tickets and running the auction itself. Participation in the auction was open to the entire school and staff. In the end there were 24 winners, over $5000 raised, and 50 families who received $100 gift cards for Pesach. Thank you 4th grade girls! |
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Who knew there was such a wealth of talent at LEC?!
This year's Purim celebration brought out a side of our students we've had yet to see. Dressed in costumes representing a broad variety of creatures and celebrities, the students demonstrated their special talents in areas never thought of. Acrobatics, comedy, sign language were but a few of the talents exhibited at the competition. The winner, 3rd grader Mendy Rubinstein, perfectly recited Mishnayos while hopping on a pogo stick—a feat never before done at LEC! At the end of the program, the classes that had the best costumes and the most talent were announced—Grand prize of a class pizza party-Boys 4A, 2nd prize-Boys 2B, 3rd prize-Boys 1A. It was a rockin' and rollin' Purim! |
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Hard work pays off in big dividends.
Elementary students were serious about their preparations for the chassidic holiday of Yud Shevat. Guidelines for learning Mishnayos and memorizing lines of Tanya were established by Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel. Students were then rewarded with "Rebbe Dollars" as they successfully completed the various levels of learning. Their preparations were rewarded not only by the knowledge and memorization skills they acquired, but the students were able to use their "currency" to purchase special prizes on "Store Day." Yasher ko'ach to our hard working students, and to the many mothers who gave generously of their time to assist in the sales. |
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Fourth grade boys observe caterpillars evolve into a butterflies.
It was a hands-on lesson for Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel's 4th grade boys, in acquiring an appreciation for the gift of life. After purchasing live caterpillars on line, Rabbi Garfinkel and his students waited a number of weeks for the butterflies to emerge from their cocoons. The miraculous evolution from caterpillar to butterfly left an impression on all the students—a reminder of Hashem's love for His creatures and the greatness of the gift of life. |
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Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Director of the
Merkos Chinuch Office, paid an official visit to Lubavitch Educational Center. Representing the Merkos National Accreditation Board, Rabbi Kaplan was on a trip to visit six schools as part of the initial accreditation process. Upon his return to New York, Rabbi Kaplan, in a letter to Rabbi Benjy Korf, stated that LEC has been "granted pre-accreditation (eligibility) status." The entire accreditation process is expected to take a year and a half. |
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A series of activites marked the significance of the day.
Yud Shevat was a very special Yom Tov at LEC, where much of the day was dedicated to chassidic customs and farbrengens. Activity stations were set up in six classrooms where students participated in projects relevant to Yud Shevat. Classes spent 20 minutes at each activity, which included viewing a video of the Rebbe, writing a Pidyon Nefesh, participating in a farbrengen, doing a coloring project on the chain of the Chabad Rebbeim, and decorating cupcakes like a flower from Hashem's Garden—a reference to the famous chassidic discourse Basi L'gani. |
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Enjoy the 2nd issue of their informative newsletter.
Stay informed with the interesting, exciting and inspiring day-to-day happenings at Klurman Mesivta. |
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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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Elementary classes a highlight a wide variety of topics.
The annual General Studies production focused on the wide range of Social
Studies topics in the class presentations and in individual student projects. |
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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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We are your people, and you are our G-d; we are your children, and you are our father; we are your servants, and you are our master; we are your congregation, and you are our portion; we are your heritage, and you are our lot; we are your flock, and you are our shepherd; we are your vineyard, and you are our keeper; we are your handiwork, and you are our creator; we are your spouse, and you are our lover... — High Holiday prayers |
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