ANNOUNCEMENTS
Candlelighting: 5:47 pm - Shabbat Ends: 6:49 pm
Dear Addlestone Families,
Yesterday's school shooting in Parkland, Florida was devastating and horrific. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Parkland community.
Unfortunately, being prepared for such tragedies has become a reality for our schools today, and we are writing to reinforce that Addlestone Hebrew Academy prioritizes safety above all and maintains security protocol for the protection of all our campus families.
As we attempt to grapple with this tragedy, we can only focus on hugging our children and giving them the skills to be resilient and safe. We must continue to work together and reassure our students that they are safe and nurtured. Together, we will continue to raise and reinforce strong young people as they grow into adults and may we never witness another tragedy like the one in Florida yesterday.
Sincerely,
Abby Levine and Ariela Davis
Funny Accessory Days and Purim - Today and tomorrow, February 15th and 16th, are Rosh Chodesh Adar, the Hebrew month that houses Purim. In order to celebrate, we are asking students to wear a funny accessory to school tomorrow, Friday, February 16th.
On Tuesday, February 27th, we are asking students to bring an accessory that has to do with being a king or queen and on Thursday, March 1st, to come in costume for Purim. Please be reminded that March 1st is a NOON DISMISSAL for all students for Purim.
We are looking forward to a very festive month at AHA!
Best of Charleston - Addlestone has been nominated for Best Private School in Charleston City Paper's Best of Charleston competition. Make sure you go to the "Attractions and City Living" section and vote for Addlestone in the Best Private School category! Click here to vote! You have to register an email address to vote (by clicking on the "Login/Register" link in red right above the "Attractions and City Living" title) and can only vote once per email address. Make sure to spread the word and let the world know that Addlestone is the BEST!
9/10 Baseball Team - Parents of students from 2nd through 4th grade who are interested in participating in an Addlestone baseball team through St. Andrews Parks and Rec are asked to email Jessica Bennett at jessica.bennett@addlestone.org. Team formation will be based on sufficient interest.
Annual Spring Gala - Grab your hats, bring on the bowties, and saddle up for Addlestone Hebrew Academy’s “Derby Days” Spring Auction Gala on Sunday, March 11that 6:30 pm at The Citadel’s Holliday Alumni Center. The evening will include silent and live auctions, entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Please join us as we celebrate Addlestone and support our students and programs. To purchase your tickets, please click here! Speech, Language, and Hearing Screenings - Amy Shirley, Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, will be here on February 26th offering speech, language, and hearing screenings during school. The screenings are open to students from EC3 tho 8th Grade and are $7.00 for a Language/speech screening and $7.00 for a hearing screening. You may sign your student up for one type of screening or both. Checks should be made payable to Amy Shirley. SIgn-up forms are available at the front desk.
Sponsor a Day of Learning - In Jewish practice, an important way to honor someone or to elevate one's soul is to learn on their behalf. At Addlestone, you can sponsor a Day of Learning in honor or memory of family and friends in our community beyond. Proceeds benefit the annual Friends of the Academy Campaign and the 8th Grade trip to Israel. For more information on how to sponsor a Day of Learning, please click here!
