9/9 Homework

I'm happy to say we learned 2 new letters this week- which brings our running total to 3! We now can read and write Shin, Bet, and Tav as well as the kamatz and patach vowels.

Homework is Lesson 2a and Lesson 2b in our workbooks.

We also talked about the importance of proper behavior during our afternoon service. Even though we are at Hebrew School, the service we conduct is a 'real' minchah service. We fully expect all of the students to act appropriately- which includes properly handling siddurim (in addition to costing the synagogue about $50 each they contain sacred text including Torah), treating adults with respect, and not disrupting the service.

Please reinforce this to them. I am trying to get them to understand that they can have fun and be goofy when appropriate, but that there is an expectation that they are now taking on more 'grown up' responsibilities by participating in a real service.

We also won't get to have a snack until about 5:30. Our service ends at about 5 and it takes some time to transition to the class, dole out the portions, and say blessings. If this is a problem for your child, please have them eat before coming to synagogue. As with the sanctuary, no food is allowed in the chapel and we ask that the students give their full attention to the prayers.

Thanks!