The 2011-12 Religious School year will begin on
September 11, 2011. Enclosed are the registration forms to be completed in order to participate in our religious school program.
Beth Tikvah’s Religious School has programming for students in pre-school through 12th grade. We aim to provide children with knowledge of Jewish heritage, a sense of Jewish identity, a positive attitude toward Judaism, a means to connect to the Jewish people and a commitment to lifelong learning and Jewish practices.
This year we have preprinted registration forms for returning students. Please complete one Registration Form per family and a separate Student Profile and Emergency Contact Form for
each child. Additionally, complete the Student Background Form (if needed). These forms will be shared with each child’s teachers best meet the needs of the students. Also included in the Volunteer Sign-up Form. Please consider what you can do to help our school be the best it can be!
Return these forms along with the required deposit to the Temple Office as soon as possible.
NOTE: You must be a “member in good standing” (current on all fees) to register for religious school.
Gesher Lekesher Program for 8th – 12th grades
Hebrew & Non-Hebrew options!
Hebrew Option: For students who choose to continue their Hebrew education. These classes are based on their skill level.
Non- Hebrew Option: For students who wish to continue their Jewish studies without the requirement of taking Hebrew. In place of Hebrew, students will participate in Torah Study on Sunday morning. This option is offered at a reduced cost.
Hebrew for High School Credit: Several local school districts will grant language credit for Hebrew taken at 8eth Tikvah. Students must meet/exceed 80% attendance requirement, complete homework assignments, and pass quizzes/tests with a "C" or better. Please notify Rokki Parrinello or Mandy Thalhammer for more information if you are interested in obtaining this credit.
Gesher Lekesher Dinner with the Rabbi: ALL Gesher Lekesher students are welcome to "Dinner with the Rabbi". Dinner will be served from 6: 15-6:45pm. There will be a nominal additional fee of $50 per student for the year.
Gesher Lekesher Academy: Immediately following dinner, from 6:45-7:30 pm students will participate in the Gesher Lekesher Academy. The Academy will have three components: Leadership, Current Events, and Portfolio.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are scheduled on both Sundays and Tuesdays. All grades, Pre-K through 12, attend on Sundays, and grades 2 through 12 also attend on Tuesdays. Both days include a grade specific early and late session.
Please view the schedule below which indicates the starting and ending time for each grade level for both Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN TIME FOR ALL CLASSES ALL SESSIONS.
Sunday Mornings Grades Pre-K -12:
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Sunday Early 9:00-11:30
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Sunday 10:30-1:00
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Pre-K
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6th Grade
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Kindergarten
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7th Grade
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1st Grade
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8th Grade
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2nd Grade
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9th Grade
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3rd Grade
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10th Grade
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4th Grade
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11th Grade
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5th Grade
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12th Grade
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Tuesday evenings Grades 2 - 7
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Tuesday Early 5:00-7:00
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Tuesday Late 6:30 – 8:30
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2nd Grade
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6th Grade
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3rd Grade
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7th Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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*Gesher Lekesher Dinner & Discussion:
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*Gesher Lekesher Full Program (Hebrew):
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6:15-7:30
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8th – 12th Grades
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6:15–8:30
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8th – 12th Grades
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Tuesday evenings Gesher Lekesher (Grades 8 - 12) ONLY:
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Tuesday Late 6:15 – 8:30
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| Dinner with Rabbi |
6:15 - 6:45 |
| Gesher Lekesher Academy |
6:45 - 7:30 |
| Gesher Lekesher Hebrew |
7:30 - 8:30 |
Supplemental Hebrew tutoring will be available on Sunday mornings for a fee of $10.00 an hour. Please speak with Rokki Parrinello or Mandy Thalhammer if you are interested.
If you have any questions, please call any of us.
Sincerely,
Rokki Parrinello / Mandy Thalhammer, Religious School Co – Principals
Samantha Toljanic / Heather Wickey, Religious School Committee Co-Chairs
Download information on the page from Religious School Co-Principals