School Scoop
By,
Rokki Parrinello & Mandy Thalhammer
Co-Principals
As Co-Principals of Beth Tikvah’s religious school it is our utmost priority, to the very best of our ability, to ensure the safety of the children in our school. With that being said, we feel it necessary to review the policy we have in place with religious school parents as well as the greater congregation.
Procedure for entry to the congregation during religious school hours on Sunday’s 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and on Tuesday’s from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm:
1. During religious school hours the front doors to the building will be locked.
2. Anyone wishing to enter the building MUST RING THE BUSINESS HOURS DOORBELL. This bell is located on the brick wall to the right of the mailbox. It is marked.
3. If the office volunteer does not recognize the person wishing to enter, they have been instructed to request identification.
4. Congregants and religious school parents who are seated in the front entry have been instructed not to manually open the door.
It is vitally important that the congregation and the religious school parents understand that this policy was not established to be an inconvenience. Please understand that as the school administrators we are aware of familial situations, court orders, and DCFS involvement that the general congregational community may not be aware of. This is why the safety of our students during religious school hours needs to be our number one concern. Please do not feel insulted if your identification is requested prior to entering the building.
For the reasons stated above, if you are a congregant or a religious school parent seated in the front entry, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO ALLOW OTHERS TO ENTER THE BUILDING .
Important dates for February:
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5th-Sunday
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6th Grade Shalva Program - Students and Parents
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7th Grade Garfield Park Field Trip
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12th-Sunday
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8th, 9th, and 11th Grade Family Education
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Ruach Day-Hat, Glove & Scarf Donation Day
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| 17th-Friday |
8th, 9th, and 11th Grade Family Shabbat Service |
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19th-Sunday
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January Attendance Incentive Breakfast
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21st-Tuesday
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Religious School Committee Meeting
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B’Shalom,
Rokki & Mandy