The End of the School Year

As I mentioned in my "From the Rabbi" , as the school year ends, there comes with it a sense of reflection. Now that we are in May and there are only a couple of weeks to go, the reflection is filled with celebration.

I have seen what our school has accomplished in the past year. Frankly, it is quite incredible. The level of programming and creative activities, the professionalism of the teachers, the absence of any real discipline problems, the energy of the students, the worship experiences and the learning on so many levels by the children is truly wonderful. How can we not celebrate those accomplishments?

This month we will be having the Grade 7 Family service which is a Siyyum - a ceremony of conclusion - which is a celebration of their finishing their lower school careers. We will have the Youth Group celebrate their accomplishments and share the Shabbat as they lead us in a creative service this month, as well. And, in that service is also Confirmation, a huge accomplisment. This month, we will also be awarding the students who have, individually, accomplished great things. What a celebration! (By the way, for a full listing, see the calendar.)

I enter the summer knowing that I will see most of these students again in the Fall. I thank you all for your support for the school and your continued presence and influence in our children's lives even though your kids may not be there anymore. The tree you planted continues to bear fruit the fruit that these children produce is sweet, indeed.