A Glimpse into the Classroom

Ever wonder what it's like to be a student at Aleph Bet? What do classrooms look like? What do the kids study? Where do they go on field trips? Of course, you can always ask for a tour of the school, which will answer these questions and more.  You can also hop over to classjump.com. This link will take you to the homepage of Aleph Bet's first grade class, led by Jessica Carter. Other class pages are linked by teacher name under the heading Aleph Bet Jewish Day School in a navigational bar on the left side of the first grade page. 

Classjump.com is one of the ways our teachers stay connected with parents and students. Teachers might post assignments, pictures from special events, calendars, or general updates about the class. This website offers you a glimpse into our classrooms, hopefully answering the most important question of all: Why do Aleph Bet students love coming to school?

Who's Who Among Aleph Bet Graduates

Sadie Klam, Aleph Bet Class of 2009

Aleph Bet graduates Sadie Klam and Katerina Jojic (Class of 2008) have been named as two of six finalists at Annapolis Middle School chosen to compete for a Carson Scholar's Fund scholarship. This scholarship recognizes students who strive for academic excellence and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community. Sadie and Katerina were selected based on teacher nomination, high grade point average (3.75 or above), personal essay, and community volunteer work.

Noa Davidson, 17, Aleph Bet Graduate

Noa Davidson, a senior at Annapolis High School and also an Aleph Bet graduate, was named "Teen of the Week" by the Capital newspaper. In an article available on-line at  http://www.hometownannapolis.com/..., Noa's many achievements are cited, including academic ranking in the top ten in her class, class president four years running, varsity soccer and varsity tennis, sports equipment drives, Annapolis Ambassador, and the list goes on...

At Aleph Bet, we encourage children's natural creativity to instill a love of learning and to promote awareness of and caring for the world around them. We are immensely proud of Sadie, Katerina, and Noa--for their brilliant minds, their caring hearts, and their initiative in combining these strengths to take action in their community.

Financial Aid at Aleph Bet

Aleph Bet Jewish Day School's mission is to provide a Jewish education to all those who seek it. We encourage our families to apply for financial assistance online through the FACTS Tuition Management Program. FACTS evaluates the financial information provided in the aid application and advises Aleph Bet regarding each applicant's ability to pay. The Aleph Bet Financial Aid Committee reviews this and any other information you provide in making aid determinations.

To learn more about the FACTS program or to complete the financial aid application, please visit their website www.factsmgt.com. 

Sharing Toasty Treats

January 2010 has dished up some frigid temperatures, but the Aleph Bet community is staying warm:

• Each Thursday this month the PTO is serving hot chocolate to our students after recess. Yummy!
• On January 26, we will host our annual Empty Bowls Soup Night. PTO volunteers provide a delicious dinner of soup, salad, and bread, and our students create and decorate bowls for our guests to take home. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the local Lighthouse Shelter and to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Especially when the weather is cold, we can appreciate the importance of helping to feed the hungry. 
• In February, the PTO will provide hot lunch for the children on Thursdays. Students love this special break from bag lunches.

Three great ways to warm up and remember the value of giving.

Reminder: Open House Coming Up