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June 8, 2009 Volume 1 Issue 25 16 sivan, 5769

Shabbat begins 8:08 pm Shabbat ends 9:39 pm Parshat Beha'alotecha

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What a glorious evening; and such a fitting way to cap off the school year. A Musical Journey: From Symphony to Stage, last night at CityStage was perfect. The music was sublime, the food delicious, the audience enchanted - and our two honorees, Ann Pava and Ellen Freyman, justifiably toasted and cheered. Thank you to everyone that made this evening possible. Our performers: Gilya Hodos and Eileen Strempel. Our sponsors: the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Florence Dental Care and the Falk Families, and CBS Channel 3 Springfield. Our caterer: Culinary Creations. Our middle school students who proudly answered "Ask Me About Heritage Academy" questions. Lara Temkin-Pisani, for setting up an informative and colorful Heritage Academy display table (with an exciting photo loop of our students in a variety of activities and learning situations). Denise Broverman, for a complete Ad Journal. Event Chair: Tova Hyman. Event Coordinator: Diane Rosenkranz. But most of all, to everyone who attended, got and gave ads to the Ad Journal, and donated to our Annual Fund. There is no school for our children without the financial support of all of you. Thank you for choosing and supporting Heritage Academy. The community needs us, and we need you. It is a great partnership. Tell your friends about us (and our special one-time tuition offering of $2,500 - call for details). We have room to grow.

D'var Torah

Shimon Shushan

Jewish Life Director

In our Parasha we learn about the trumpets that the Jewish people used as a device to call for meetings, assemblies and on special days and holidays. Blowing the trumpets was the job of the Levites, who were also in charge of playing appropriate musical instruments in connection with special daily offerings in the Temple. At the end of the parasha we meet Miriam, Moshe's sister, who was a woman of valor who led the women of Israel to recite thanksgiving Tefillah following the miracle at the Red Sea. On that occasion, Miriam was beating a drum while dancing together with all of the other Jewish women. From all of this we can discern the value of music as an integral component in our lives that elevates and enhances both our spirit and our joy.
Yesterday, Heritage Academy celebrated an annual event in a unique way: A Musical Journey from Symphony to Stage. This lovely concert lifted our spirits while providing an opportunity to contribute to the Heritage Scholarship Fund. Thank you all for your untiring support for education at Heritage.

Reminder

As the warm weather approaches a reminder about proper attire. No short shorts, no short skirts, no tank tops and no spaghetti straps.

Scholarship Event 2009

A Musical Journey from Symphony to Stage

Honoree Ellen Freyman, World Renowned Guest Pianist Gilya Hodos, Honoree Ann Pava, Chair Tova Hyman

Kol HaKavod

to Roi & Shahar Shushan for volunteering most Fridays at the nursing home to help the residents in their celebration of Shabbat

The
Alef- Bet in Watercolor welcomed artist Abbie Steiner who spoke about her artwork, and guided 1st and 2nd Grade students and their parents in making their Hebrew name in watercolor.

Special Tuition Incentive

Heritage Academy is offering a one-year, one-time only special tuition of $2.500 to any student who transfers to Heritage Academy above Kindergarten, from any public or private secular school.

Tell your friends to take a new look at us.

*provided there is space in the class

Kol HaKavod

to Sophie Becker-Klein for donating her hair to

Locks of Love.

Upcoming Events and Reminders

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Please see separate email for attachments and flyers.

Last Coupon Order is due June 19, 2009

Last Day of School - Friday, June 19, 2009. There will be a 1:00 PM dismissal. No afternoon bus Springfield or Longmeadow.

Student Yearbooks available for presale. $22.00 each. See flyer in the attachments email.

Talent Show - Friday, June 12, 2009 1:30-3:00 PM.

Graduation will take place on Thursday June 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Invitations are in the mail.

Change of Date - School begins next year on Monday, August 31, 2009. See calendar sent out in the attachments email.

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Heritage Academy has begun a new marketing campaign

"Take a new look at us"

We are offering parlor meetings for prospective
families as an informal way for parents to gather in someone's home to hear more about what we have to offer.

If you know of a family who could benefit from "taking a new look" please call to ask about upcoming parlor meetings or email
Lara@HeritageAcademy.org
and we will make the invitation.
Thank you.

Kindergarten

We need your help!

There is still space in next year's kindergarten class.

Please let Lara Temkin-Pisani know if you know of a family whose child is ready for kindergarten.

In order for families to get to know the school we offer one-on-one tours of the school and also small group informal parlor meetings.

Lara Temkin-Pisani at

(413) 567-1517

or email to

Lara@heritageacademy.org

Happy Birthday

Jacob Goldman
Lauren Liderman

Have you considered your gift to Heritage yet?

Please call the Office at Heritage Academy for more details.

Do you have a wheelbarrow that you don't need any longer. The school needs a gently-used or new wheelbarrow.

Please contact Drew if you can help.

Win $25.00	Do you know someone that could benefit from hearing what Heritage Acedemy has to offer? Refer a friend, family or someone you know to our Admissions Office and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 prize. Raffle to be selected in May.