How appropriate that we should experience non-stop rainfall during Parashat Noach!
I want to apologize for not getting this to you until now. I thought it was sent on Thursday, but when I checked for comments, I realized that I needed another tutorial on blogging from Rabbi Meyers. One thing I have to say regarding technology; I am in a constant state of learning!
This past week we began studying two new topics; Chumash - Parashat Vayera, taught by Rabbi Rapoport and Parashat Hashavua with Morah Miriam. The posters TaL Am provides are a priceless tool for jogging memory and inspiring questions. While looking at a poster of Noach, Ish Tsadik, and the anashim hara'im (the evil people), Ori asked about the orange and yellow clouds over the people involved in violence and theft. We noticed the blue skies over Noach and his family. After just a few days of actual class time, we are discussing ideas in Hebrew! Alma reminded us of hamas, stealing something almost worthless. Many connections were made in the name of Morah Leya's Noach studies last year. They are truly sponges!
We learned a new song for the names of the Parashot in Sefer Bereishit. The tune is a Mambo style, and you should have seen the dance floor (Men only....The Ladies preferred to merely sing along this time!).
I must mention what I feel was the most important discussion of the week. We spoke about Gevura, strength, and what is the Jewish idea of a Gibor, hero. I pointed out that a certain student in our class, very quietly and on his own has totally turned his behavior around. Instead of calling out or wandering around the room to talk with friends, I noticed a complete change on Wednesday. That day was a challenging day for a few students, but not for this Gibor. When I look at him, I see his eyes on the teacher. When another friend starts to talk to him, he remains focused and doesn't respond. The next day, the same thing happened. You know who you are, and I want to give you a big ישר כח/ חזק וברוך!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: I have had students each day expressing great hunger and coming up to me requesting special permission to eat snack early, because they haven't had breakfast. A healthy breakfast is essential for your child to be able to concentrate and get the most out of their school day. Breakfast on-the-run ideas: cup of cocoa or milk, piece of fruit, whole grain cereal, crackers and peanut butter, cereal bar, a couple rice cakes, a hand-full of nuts (allergies permitting!). Please send me your own ideas. We are often breakfast on-the-run challenges.
Homework: This week's homework will be for each student to call a friend from class and to read each other a sifron (booklet) from Sifriyah Shelanu (our class library). The booklets will be sent home on Monday and expected back on Wednesday, giving each student one evening to practise and the next evening to read to their friend.
Wishing you a Shavua Tov, Morah Miriam
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