LEVINE LINGO
Buddy Program School-wide program in which Early Childhood through Second Grade students are paired with an older buddy from Third through Eighth Grade. Buddies meet monthly for special projects and events, forging a special bond between Levine students of all ages. Dress Uniform K-8 uniform consists of a black polo shirt (blue polo for Eighth Graders) with the Levine Academy logo and khaki bottom. Dress uniform is required every Friday for Shabbat, Student Orientation and Field Trips, first day of school and other specified dates. Dollars for Denim Monthly, Student Congress-sponsored charity drive in which K-8 students may donate $1 to the designated charity of the month to wear jeans to school, or $5 for a free dress day. Early Care, After Care and Educare These consist of pre- and post-school childcare and classes offered at Levine Academy for all age groups. Dana Shidlofsky is the Director of these programs. Feel free to contact her with any questions at dshidlofsky@levineacademy.org. EC Shabbat Week Each class in the EC takes a turn leading services for the week. The designated class will lead Torah services on Thursday at 9:15 A.M. and Shabbat services on Friday at 9:15 A.M. Relatives and friends are encouraged to attend! Grandparents and Special Friends Day Held on the Monday (EC) and Tuesday (K-8) before Thanksgiving, Early Childhood – Eighth Grade have a chance to host their Grandparents and Special Friends, touring them around our wonderful school. Visitors can experience life as a Levine student for a few hours. This year Grandparents and Special Friends Days will be Monday, November 19 (EC) and Tuesday, November 20 (K-8). Chagigot Students in First through Fourth Grade will each have their own milestone celebration (c hagigah ) of a significant achievement in Jewish studies during the spring semester. These performances are very special times at Levine Academy. Check the school calendar for the dates of each of these celebrations. First Grade – Chagigat HaSiddur – First Grade students will demonstrate their proficiency in prayer by leading the morning service, as well as present a midrash (story) about how the Hebrew letters received their order in the alphabet. Students are presented with their first siddur (prayer book). Second Grade – Chagigat HaHumash – Second Grade students will present a musical and dramatic performance of Torah stories they have studied during the year in Hebrew. Students will receive a copy of the first book of the Torah – Bereishit (Genesis). Third Grade – Chagigat HaSafah – Third Grade students will demonstrate their Hebrew language proficiency as they sing, dance and converse their way through this delightful program. Students receive a special gift in their honor.
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