The 2011-2012 academic year flew by....didn't it? It felt to our staff as if we were just celebrating Sukkot, and, lo and behold, the last week of school and all of our special culminating programs were here.
The week began with an inspirational Graduation 2012 as we bid farewell to our 8th grade students at a sensational ceremony and celebration at Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills. More than 300 people attended the graduation and reception, and everybody agreed that the students did a incredible job in demonstrating their maturity and "readiness" for High School.
This past Friday, our 5th Grade culminated their elementary School experience with a dynamic performance, followed by brunch and the 5th grade "Culmination Program". The Beit Knesset was electric as the students shared their memories of elementary school and looked forward to the transition to Middle School.
Also, on Friday, our Pre-Kindergarten and Gesher students held their own culmination, and family and friends watched proudly as our 4 and 5 year old students sang, danced and spoke their way into our hearts. We wish each of these students great success in Elementary school!
Finally, we held the biggest and best Elementary School "La'alot Ceremony" in the auditorium. Hundreds of parents and friends joined in as each class performed with pride, gusto, and entusiasm. In addition, each class connected their "annual tzedakkah projects" to a Jewish value. Nobody will ever forget the 5th grade (band and all) perform "Lean on Me" to a standing ovation by the crowd. The festivities concluded as students and families sang "Shehechiyanu" together. We were truly blessed to join together in this moment.
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