SAR CALENDAR 2015-2016
5776 תשע״ו
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
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Welcome Back! Chag Sameach!We need you!We have lots of opportunities for volunteers. To learn more and get involved, email [email protected] or [email protected].
Lunch Program Academy — www.saracademy.org/lunchMonday & Thursday: Dairy
Tuesday & Wednesday: Meat
Friday: BYOL
High School — www.sarhighschool.org/lunchStudents can:1. BYOL
2. Purchase lunch in the cafe where food, including a salad bar, is provided by Riverdale Kosher Market.
3. Purchase lunch at one of the local eateries (many provide student discounts).
August/September 2015
11 12109876
18 191716151413
25 262423222120
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August S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31
October S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
First Day of SchoolAC Lice Check
ELC Orientation
ELC OrientationAC Orientations (Grades 1, 6-8)AC Mini-Mall Sale
8:30 AM–12:30 PMAC Staff In-Service
HS Freshman OrientationHS Schedule, Locker,
Book Distribution Nitzavim7:52 PM
28 Elul
15 Elul
22 Elul
6:50 PM 29 Elul
7 Tishrei
6:26 PM 14 Tishrei
7:23 PM16 Tishrei 17 Tishrei
After 7:25 PM 15 Tishrei
8 Tishrei6:35 PM 9 Tishrei
7:33 PM10 Tishrei 11 Tishrei
6:30 PM 12 Tishrei
Ha’azinu7:28 PM
13 Tishrei
After 7:49 PM 1 Tishrei
7:47 PM2 Tishrei 3 Tishrei 4 Tishrei
6:41 PM 5 Tishrei
Vayeilech Shabbat Shuvah
7:40 PM6 Tishrei
16 Elul 17 Elul 18 Elul 19 Elul7:05 PM
20 Elul
24 Elul23 Elul 25 Elul 26 Elul6:53 PM
27 Elul
Rosh Hashana–No Sessions Rosh Hashana–No Sessions
Tshuva Sparks at Home for Children (Online
with Morah Sarah)Erev Yom Kippur–No Sessions
AC New Staff In-ServiceHS Staff In-Service
AC Staff In-ServiceHS Staff In-Service
AC Staff In-ServiceHS Staff In-Service
AC New Family Orientation
AC Staff In-ServiceHS Staff In-Service
4 53213130
Labor Day
Ki Tavo8:04 PM
21 Elul
Chol Hamoed Sukkot 3:15 PM Dismissal
Grades 5-8HS No Sessions
HS ACT TestErev Rosh Hashana
Tzom Gedalia3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5-8
HS 2:30 PM DismissalJJ Greenberg z”l
Yom Iyun Program
HS Open School Night
ELC Welcome Back Event
Open School Night (ELC, Grades 6-8)
Yom Kippur–No Sessions
Erev Sukkot Sukkot–No Sessions Sukkot–No Sessions
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
October 2015
2 31
9 1087654
16 171514131211
23 242221201918
31302928272625
September S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30
November S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
6:15 PM 21 Tishrei
28 Tishrei
5 Cheshvan
12 Cheshvan
6 Cheshvan 7 Cheshvan
14 Cheshvan
8 Cheshvan
15 Cheshvan
9 Cheshvan
16 Cheshvan
5:45 PM 10 Cheshvan
5:36 PM 17 Cheshvan
Lech-Lecha6:44 PM
11 Cheshvan
Vayera6:35 PM
18 Cheshvan13 Cheshvan
29 Tishrei 30 Tishrei 1 Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan5:55 PM
3 Cheshvan
Noach6:54 PM
4 Cheshvan
After 7:13 PM 22 Tishrei
7:12 PM23 Tishrei 25 Tishrei24 Tishrei
Bereshit7:05 PM
27 Tishrei
18 Tishrei6:18 PM
19 Tishrei
6:06 PM 26 Tishrei
7:17 PM20 Tishrei
Chol Hamoed Sukkot3:15 PM Dismissal
Grades 5-8HS No Sessions
Chol Hamoed SukkotHS No Sessions
Support SAR While Shopping!For information on how to benefit SAR when shopping at Target, Amazon, and Stop & Shop, go to www.saracademy.org/shopforSAR.
2nd Grade Shabbat Sparks (PM)
Open House for Prospective 9th Grade Students & Parents
9:30 AM–12:30 PMSAT & Subject Tests
(SAR will not be a test site)
Columbus DayNo NYC Board of Ed or
New Rochelle District Busing
Rosh Chodesh CheshvanAC Wear Blue & White;
After Schools Session I Begins6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah
Program 6:30 PM7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
8th Grade Picture Day
9th Grade Parent/Student/ Advisor Conferences
AC Prospective Parent Open House 7:00 PM
8th Grade ACT Aspire Exam (AM)
ACT Test AC Faculty MeetingNo After Schools
3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5-8
HS Faculty Meeting 3:30 PM Dismissal
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Hoshana Rabba Shmini Atzeret–No Sessions Simchat Torah–No Sessions Classes Resume Open School Night (Grades 1-5)
Rosh Chodesh CheshvanPSATs for
10th & 11th Graders
HS New Parent Breakfast
HS Parent Fall Social Event
SAR Family Fun Day @ MetLife Stadium #SARLIFENovember 1
8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sign Up Today!
www.crowdrise.com/SARFamilyFunDay
For more information contact [email protected]
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
November 2015
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October S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31
December S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31
26 Cheshvan
3 Kislev
10 Kislev
AC Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30 AM–5 PM
AC Book Fair8th Grade BJE Esam
8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 PM Dismissal
Noon DismissalNo Sessions for 8th Grade
17 Kislev
11 Kislev 12 Kislev 13 Kislev 14 Kislev4:11 PM 15 Kislev
Vayishlach5:11 PM16 Kislev
18 Kislev
4 Kislev 5 Kislev 6 Kislev 7 Kislev4:15 PM 8 Kislev
Vayetzei5:15 PM 9 Kislev
27 Cheshvan 28 Cheshvan 30 Cheshvan29 Cheshvan
Toldot5:20 PM2 Kislev
Thanksgiving Break–No Sessions Thanksgiving Break–No Sessions
23 Cheshvan19 Cheshvan 20 Cheshvan 21 Cheshvan 22 Cheshvan4:28 PM
24 Cheshvan
4:21 PM 1 Kislev
Chayei Sarah5:27 PM
25 Cheshvan
Veterans DayAC No Sessions
AC Staff In-Service11th Grade College
Planning Evening for Students & Parents
Picture Day ELC & 1st Grade AC Book Fair
HS Parent/Teacher Conferences HS 4:30 PM Dismissal
SAR Adult EducationWe have classes for adults too—SAR faculty teach a wide variety of topics. See the course schedule at www.sarhighschool.org/adulted. Open to all community members.
SAvE THE DATE!SAR Anniversary Dinner, Motzaei Shabbat, January 30Respond to the SAR Dinner invitation early and guess what? We will remove your email address from future Dinner mailings!
AC Prospective Parent Information Session 8:30 AM
9th Grade Parent Evening PACT Program
HS Blood Drive
ELC Night
SAT & Subject Tests
8:30 AM–1:30 PM
AC Coffee with the Principal 8:00 AM
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:30 PM
7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
Rosh Chodesh KislevAC Wear Blue & White
5th Grade Evening Melave Malka
Picture Day Grades 2-7AC Book Fair
HS Israel Night
AC Book FairHS 9:00 AM Delayed Opening
8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
AC Book Fair
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
“ Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” —Golda Meir
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
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December 2015
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November S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
January S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
24 KislevChanukah 1st Candle (PM)
1 TevetChanukah 8th Candle (PM)
8 Tevet
15 Tevet
9 Tevet 10 Tevet 11 Tevet 12 Tevet4:14 PM 13 Tevet
Vayechi5:16 PM14 Tevet
16 Tevet 17 Tevet 18 Tevet 19 Tevet
2 Tevet 3 Tevet 4 Tevet 5 Tevet4:11 PM
6 Tevet
Vayigash5:12 PM
7 Tevet
25 KislevChanukah 2nd Candle (PM)
26 KislevChanukah 3rd Candle (PM)
28 KislevChanukah 5th Candle (PM)
27 KislevChanukah 4th Candle (PM)
Chanukah 7th Candle (PM)Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Miketz5:10 PM30 Kislev
Winter Break–No Sessions
Winter Break–No SessionsWinter Break–No SessionsWinter Break–No SessionsWinter Break–No Sessions
Winter Break–No Sessions
21 Kislev19 Kislev 20 Kislev4:09 PM 22 Kislev
4:09 PM 29 Kislev
Chanukah 6th Candle (PM)
Vayeshev5:10 PM23 Kislev
Change in Email or Address?Please email Debra Eis at [email protected] or Dahlia Goldbrenner at [email protected] with your updates.
AC Prospective Parent Information Session 8:30 AM6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah
Program 6:30 PM7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
HS Coffee with the Principal 8:00 AM
HS Faculty Meeting 3:30 PM Dismissal
7th Grade Yachad Shabbaton 7th Grade Yachad Shabbaton
SAT & Subject Tests
Rosh Chodesh TevetACT Test
8th Grade Extended Family Day 12:15 PM
12th Grade Parent Evening PACT Program
AC Faculty Meeting3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5-8
No After Schools
10th Grade Orientation to College Process for Students & Parents
4th Grade Navi Celebration 6:00 PM
PTC Paint Night
Asara B’Tevet 3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After SchoolsHS 2:30 PM Dismissal
SAR’s 47th Anniversary Dinner— Motzaei Shabbat, January 30www.sardinner.orgJoin us for a beautiful SAR celebration. Support all we do for the students and our community. Ads are due Monday, January 18.Call them at 718.548.1717 ext. 1275, email [email protected], or submit your ad online at www.sardinner.org!
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
January 2016
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15 161413121110
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December S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31
February S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
22 Tevet
29 Tevet
7 Sh’vat
14 Sh’vat
Martin Luther King Day– No Sessions
AC Staff In-Service
21 Sh’vat
8 Sh’vat 9 Sh’vat 10 Sh’vat 11 Sh’vat4:42 PM 12 Sh’vat
Beshalach5:43 PM13 Sh’vat
15 Sh’vat 16 Sh’vat 17 Sh’vat 18 Sh’vat4:50 PM 19 Sh’vat
Yitro5:52 PM20 Sh’vat
1 Sh’vat 2 Sh’vat 3 Sh’vat 4 Sh’vat4:33 PM 5 Sh’vat
Bo5:35 PM6 Sh’vat
23 Tevet 24 Tevet 26 Tevet25 Tevet
Vaera5:27 PM28 Tevet
SAR Anniversary Dinner
4:20 PM 20 Tevet
4:26 PM 27 Tevet
Shemot5:21 PM21 Tevet
Winter Break–No Sessions
Classes ResumeAC Lice Check
Stay in Touch @ SAR•HS sports schedules:www.sarhighschool.org/hssports
•AC sports schedules:www.saracademy.org/acsports
• HS student-run website: www.stingsportsupdate.blogspot.com
•HS Blog:www.sarhighschool.blogspot.com
•HS You Tube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/sarhschool
•AC You Tube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/saracademy
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:30 PM
7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
End of First Semester, 12th Grade
Rosh Chodesh Sh’vatAC Wear Blue & White
AC Prospective Parent Information Session 8:30 AMCollege Financial Planning for
Parents of Grades 9–12
End of First Semester, Grades 9–11
10th Grade Parent Evening PACT Program
6th Grade Shabbaton at SAR 6th Grade Shabbaton at SAR 1st Grade Siddur Sparks (PM)
SAT & Subject Tests Tu B’Shvat11th Grade Parent &
Student Evening PACT Program
1st Grade Siddur Play 9:15 AM
www.sardinner.orgJoinustocelebrateSAR’s 47th Anniversary Dinner,MotzaeiShabbat,January30.Cheeronourhonoreesandschmoozewithfacultyandfriends.
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
February 2016
5 64321
12 131110987
19 201817161514
26 272524232221
2928
January S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
March S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
28 Sh’vat
5 Adar I
12 Adar I
19 Adar I
13 Adar I 14 Adar I 15 Adar I 16 Adar I5:24 PM 17 Adar I
Ki Tisa6:26 PM18 Adar I
20 Adar I
6 Adar I 7 Adar I 8 Adar I 9 Adar I5:16 PM 10 Adar I
Tetzaveh6:18 PM11 Adar I
29 Sh’vat 30 Sh’vat 2 Adar I1 Adar I
Terumah6:09 PM4 Adar I
25 Sh’vat22 Sh’vat 23 Sh’vat 24 Sh’vat4:59 PM 26 Sh’vat
5:07 PM 3 Adar I
Mishpatim6:01 PM27 Sh’vat
Rosh Chodesh Adar IMid-Winter Break–No Sessions
Mid-Winter Break–No SessionsACT Test (NJ & CT Only)
Mid-Winter Break–No Sessions Mid-Winter Break–No Sessions Mid-Winter Break–No Sessions
Presidents DayMid-Winter Break–No Sessions
Classes Resume
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:30 PM
7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
4th Grade Colonial Day 9:15 AM AC After Schools Session I Ends
AC Faculty Meeting3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
After Schools Session II BeginsHS Chumash Final
HS Student/Teacher Conferences for Grades 9–11
HS Early Dismissal
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:30 PM
3rd Grade Wacky Wax Museum 6:00 PM
HS 9th Grade Parent Social Evening 7:30 PM
2nd Grade Chumash Play 9:15 AM
“Bee” Ready for Sting SpringAn un-BEE-lievable selection of “Stingwear” is available online at www.saracademy/spiritwear. Stop by the Academy Business Office or the High School Administrative Office to purchase your spirit-wear.
SAR’s Open Kitchen: A Fresh Approach to Cooking KosherOrder your copy today. Great for gifts and menu planning! Visit www.openkitchencookbook.com to order.
“ Kindness, I’ve discovered, is everything in life.” —Isaac Bashevis Singer
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
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March 2016
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February S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
April S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
26 Adar I
3 Adar II
10 Adar II
Taanit Esther AC Power of Words Day
HS Megillah Reading & Program3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
AC No After SchoolsHS 2:30 PM Dismissal
17 Adar II
11 Adar II 12 Adar II 13 Adar II 14 Adar II6:55 PM
15 Adar II
Tzav7:57 PM
16 Adar II
18 Adar II 19 Adar II 20 Adar II 21 Adar II
4 Adar II 5 Adar II 6 Adar II 7 Adar II6:48 PM 8 Adar II
VayikraShabbat Zachor
7:49 PM9 Adar II
27 Adar I 28 Adar I 30 Adar I29 Adar I
Pekudei6:42 PM2 Adar II
PurimAC Megillah Reading & Program
AC 11:30 AM Dismissal No After Schools
AC Parent/Teacher Conferences3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After Schools
23 Adar I21 Adar I 22 Adar 5:32 PM 24 Adar I
5:40 PM 1 Adar II
VayakhelShabbat Shekalim
6:34 PM25 Adar I
HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 PM Dismissal
Rosh Chodesh Adar II
HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 PM Dismissal
Spring Ahead
Chag Purim Sameach! Celebrate with SAR
• HS - Megillah reading, Purim night, March 23• AC - Megillah reading, Purim morning, March 24
AC Coffee with the Principal 8:00 AM
New SAT Test 1st Grade Math Fair 5:30 PM 6th Grade Boys’ Pre-Bar Mitzvah Night
HS Blood Drive
Rosh Chodesh Adar IIAC Wear Blue & White
AC Faculty Meeting3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After Schools6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah
Program 6:30 PM7th Grade Bar Mitzvah & Beyond Program 7:00 PM
HS 9:00 AM Delayed Opening AC Carnival, Topsy-Turvy Day
HS Girls’ Pre-Purim Program Shushan Purim No NYC Board of Ed or
New Rochelle District Busing
HS Coffee with the Principal 8:00 AM
AC Names, Not Numbers 6:00 PM
Order SAR Haggadot for PesachSAR High School has published four volumes— Megillat Esther, Sefer Yonah, Megillat Ruth, and Haggadah Shel Pesach, all with original artwork by students. To order, visit www.sarhighschool.org/sarpublications.
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
April 2016
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March S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
May S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
24 Adar II
2 Nisan
9 Nisan
8:27 PM 2 Omer (PM)
16 Nisan
10 Nisan 11 Nisan 12 Nisan 13 Nisan7:25 PM 14 Nisan
7:32 PM 7 Omer (PM)
21 Nisan
After 8:26 PM 1 Omer (PM)
15 Nisan
3 Omer (PM)17 Nisan
4 Omer (PM)18 Nisan
5 Omer (PM)19 Nisan
7:31 PM 6 Omer (PM)
20 Nisan
3 Nisan 4 Nisan 5 Nisan 6 Nisan7:17 PM 7 Nisan
MetzoraShabbat HaGadol
8:19 PM8 Nisan
8:33 PM 8 Omer (PM)
22 Nisan
25 Adar II 26 Adar II 28 Adar II27 Adar II
TazriaShabbat HaChodesh
8:11 PM1 Nisan
Pesach Break Begins–No Sessions
Chol Hamoed Pesach–No Sessions Chol Hamoed Pesach–No Sessions Chol Hamoed Pesach–No Sessions Chol Hamoed Pesach–No Sessions Pesach–No Sessions
Erev Pesach–No Sessions Pesach
Pesach
7:02 PM 22 Adar II
7:10 PM 29 Adar II
Shmini Shabbat Parah
8:04 PM23 Adar II
AC Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After Schools
Tribute Cards–“In Honor of” or “In Memory of” For your gift of $18, SAR will immediately send out a beautifully designed tribute card with your personal message to the recipient. Visit www.saracademy.org/donate.
HS Schoolwide Shabbaton HS Schoolwide Shabbaton
HS 11th Grade Parent Social Evening 7:30 PM
ACT Test 5th Grade Girls’ Pre-Bat Mitzvah Night
AC Faculty Meeting3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After Schools6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah
Program 6:30 PM
7th Grade Boston Trip HS Faculty Meeting 3:30 PM Dismissal
7th Grade Boston Trip
Pesach
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Witness Theater, May 4–Order Tickets at sarhighschool.org/witnesstheaterThis unique theatrical production, produced in conjunction with UJA, Selfhelp, and the Claims Conference, pairs survivors with HS students for the year, culminating in a stirring performance. Get your tickets early—sell-out crowd expected!
SAR HS’s Super Shabbaton–the country’s largest school-wide Shabbaton!Students, staff, and alumni share an amazing and memorable Shabbat together. Be sure to submit forms early!
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
May 2016
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April S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
June S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
30 Nisan16 Omer (PM)
7 Iyyar23 Omer (PM)
14 Iyyar30 Omer (PM)
21 Iyyar37 Omer (PM)
15 Iyyar31 Omer (PM)
16 Iyyar32 Omer (PM)
17 Iyyar33 Omer (PM)
18 Iyyar34 Omer (PM)
7:59 PM 19 Iyyar
35 Omer (PM)
Behar9:00 PM20 Iyyar
36 Omer (PM)
22 Iyyar38 Omer (PM)
23 Iyyar39 Omer (PM)
8 Iyyar24 Omer (PM)
9 Iyyar25 Omer (PM)
10 Iyyar26 Omer (PM)
11 Iyyar27 Omer (PM)
7:53 PM 12 Iyyar
28 Omer (PM)
Emor8:54 PM13 Iyyar
29 Omer (PM)
1 Iyyar17 Omer (PM)
2 Iyyar18 Omer (PM)
4 Iyyar20 Omer (PM)
3 Iyyar19 Omer (PM)
Kedoshim8:48 PM
6 Iyyar22 Omer (PM)
Memorial Day–No Sessions
27 Nisan13 Omer (PM)
24 Nisan10 Omer (PM)
23 Nisan9 Omer (PM)
25 Nisan11 Omer (PM)
26 Nisan12 Omer (PM)
7:39 PM 28 Nisan
14 Omer (PM)
7:46 PM 5 Iyyar
21 Omer (PM)
Achrei Mot8:41 PM29 Nisan
15 Omer (PM)
Classes Resume HS Friday 2:30 PM Dismissal Begins
Rosh Chodesh IyarMother’s Day
SAT & Subject Tests
Yom HaZikaron Yom HaAtzmautAC 3:15 PM Dismissal
Grades 5–8No After Schools
HS 3:15 PM Dismissal
ALUMNI: Stay Connected
•Keepupwithfellowalumnion Facebook (www.facebook.com/SARalumni), Twitter (twitter@SARalumni), and LinkedIn (SAR Alumni Association).
•Watchforopportunitiestolearnandsocialize back at SAR: Bogrim, Alumni Day of Learning, and the Five-Year Reunion, all coming up in June. Read “The Buzz,” the alumni e-newsletter, published twice a year.
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:30 PM
Rosh Chodesh IyarAC Wear Blue & White
HS AP Exams Begin
5th Grade Intergenerational Day 9:30 AM
Inside the College Admissions Process for 11th Graders & Parents
(PM)
AC Coffee with the Principal 8:00 AM
AC Faculty Meeting3:15 PM Dismissal Grades 5–8
No After Schools
8th Grade Trip 8th Grade Trip 8th Grade Trip
8th Grade Trip 5th Grade Camping Trip Lag Ba’Omer5th Grade Camping Trip
HS Night of Art & Music
8th Grade Last Day of Regular Classes
6th Grade Matan Bat Mitzvah Program 6:00 PM
Witness Theater Yom HashoahWitness Theater
“ How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before beginning to improve the world.” —Anne Frank
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
ShabbatFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday MondaySunday
June 2016
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May S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
July S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3031
28 Iyyar44 Omer (PM)
After 9:10 PM 6 Sivan
13 Sivan
Father’s Day ACT Test
AC Staff In-Service8th Grade Graduation Party
AC Staff In-ServiceHS View & Review
9:00 AM–12:00 PMHS Staff In-Service
20 Sivan
14 Sivan 15 Sivan 16 Sivan 17 Sivan8:13 PM 18 Sivan
Beha’alotcha9:13 PM19 Sivan
21 Sivan 22 Sivan 23 Sivan 24 Sivan
9:10 PM 7 Sivan 8 Sivan 9 Sivan 10 Sivan
8:11 PM 11 Sivan
Nasso9:12 PM12 Sivan
29 Iyyar45 Omer (PM)
1 Sivan46 Omer (PM)
3 Sivan48 Omer (PM)
2 Sivan47 Omer (PM)
After 9:09 PM Bamidbar
5 Sivan
HS Staff In-Service
25 Iyyar41 Omer (PM)
24 Iyyar40 Omer (PM)
8:04 PM 26 Iyyar
42 Omer (PM)
8:08 PM 4 Sivan
49 Omer (PM)
Bechukotai9:05 PM27 Iyyar
43 Omer (PM)
HS Last Day of Classes
AC Siyyum Tanakh
12th Grade Graduation 7:30 PM 8th Grade Graduation 7:00 PMAC After School Session II Ends
AC Last Day of SchoolNoon Dismissal All Grades
Shavuot- No SessionsShavuot
Count and “Bee” Counted—the SAR Shavuot Appeal Coming Your Way!Participate in SAR’s final fundraiser of the year, the SAR Shavuot Appeal. Your contributions ensure scholarships for eligible families and enhance programs for all our students! Visit www.Bee4SAR.org to donate.
8th Grade Finals Begin Welcome Event for New ELC Families 7:00 PM
Yom YerushalayimSAT & Subject Tests
HS Finals Begin Rosh Chodesh SivanAC Wear Blue & White
6th Grade Trip
2nd Grade Celebration of Reading 5:30 PM
6th Grade Trip
3rd Grade Rashi Breakfast 9:15 AM Erev Shavuot
AC Staff In-ServiceHS Last Day of Final Exams
Incoming Class of 2020 Parent Dinner 7:00 PM
Mazal TovClass of 2016
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Pinchas8:55 PM
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Balak9:02 PM
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Korach9:11 PM 3 Tamuz
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Sh’lach9:13 PM26 Sivan
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“Bee” InvolvedRemember to daven, learn Torah, and be involved in acts of chesed. We are in the office preparing for another great year. If you have a question, please call us at 718-548-1717 x1201 (Business Office main line) .
Enjoy yourSUMMER
Shiva Asar B’Tamuz
High School (HS) Academy (AC) and High School (HS)Academy (AC)
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“See You in September...”Please review summer reading and supply lists, and don’t forget to relax!
We look forward to welcoming you back at school!
Reminder: Changes in your contact information? Call 718-548-1717 x1202
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Did You Know?Medical forms need to be updated every year. Submit forms using the Parent Portal.
Please direct health-related questions to [email protected] or [email protected].
SAR General Information
SAR AcademyJesselson Campus655 West 254th StreetRiverdale, NY 10471tel: 718-548-1717fax: 718-601-0082www.saracademy.org
Facebook.com/SARAcademyRiverdale
@SARriverdale or @SARacademy
www.youtube.com/user/saracademy
SAR High SchoolDedicated to the Memory of JJ Greenberg z”l503 West 259th StreetRiverdale, NY 10471tel: 718-548-2727fax: 718-548-4400www.sarhighschool.org
Facebook.com/SARHighSchool
@SARHighSchool
www.sarhighschool.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/user/sarhschool
Weather and TripInformation Hotline718-518-2977Hotline information is also sent via email.
Please note: All dates are subject to change
School Hours
* We encourage all students to participate in Maariv when possible.
AC: 4:35 PM (November–February)HS: 5:15 PM (November–February)
Academy and ELC Friday Dismissal TimesNursery & Kindergarten 1:15 PMGrades 1-8 1:30 PM
High School Friday Dismissal TimesSeptember 11–April 15 1:40 PMMay 6–End of School 2:30 PM
Full Day Nursery & Kindergarten 8:30 AM–3:00 PMGrades 1-4 8:23 AM–3:15 PMGrade 5 8:23 AM–4:25 PMGrades 6-8* 8:23 AM–4:35 PMGrades 9-12* 8:00 AM–5:10 PM
Questions
School Handbook:AC: www.saracademy.org/ACHandbookHS: www.sarhighschool.org/HSHandbook
Academy: 718-548-1717
High School: 718-548-2727
Athletics: AC ext. 1223 HS ext. 1553
Absence Hotline: AC ext. 1460 HS #8
Daily Dismissal Changes: AC Log into the Parent Portal before 1:00 PM (M–Th) or 11:00 AM (F) HS ext. 1500
Business Office: AC ext. 1201
Development: AC ext. 1256
Nurse: AC ext. 1226 HS ext. 1511
General Transportation Questions: AC ext. 1209 HS ext. 1509
SAR ACADEMYJesselson Campus655 West 254th StreetRiverdale, NY 10471718-548-1717www.saracademy.org
Facebook.com/SARAcademyRiverdale
@SARriverdale or @SARacademy
SAR high SChoolDedicated to the memory of JJ Greenberg z”l 503 West 259th StreetRiverdale, NY 10471718-548-2727www.sarhighschool.org
Facebook.com/SARhighSchool
@SARhighSchool
SAVE ThE DATE: SAR’s 46th ANNIVERSARY DINNER JANUARY 30, 2016