Dear Parents,
There are seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot and that is why the holiday of Shavuot has its name which means “Weeks.”
Using the flannel board we looked at mountains of all different sizes and learned that G‑d chose the smallest mountain, Mount Sinai, to give us the Ten Commandments and the Torah. We learned the story of how all the mountains complained and asserted that they wanted the Torah to be given on them, but Hashem chose the small plain mountain called Mount Sinai. This little mountain did not complain like the other mountains, as it remained humble, and the Torah was given on it to teach us the value of humility.
Moshe went to the top of Mount Sinai to receive the Torah from Hashem. After 40 days Moshe came down the mountain with the 10 commandments.
We talked about eating dairy foods on Shavuot like cheese cake and ice cream. Yummy!
During art we decorated the Mount Sinai with flowers.
We have been reading the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” By Eric Carl, and have been enjoying the activities that go along with it.
Enjoy the long weekend. Looking forward to seeing you back in school on Tuesday.
Shabbat Shalom!
Morah Chanah
Morah Stacy
Upcoming Events:
* We are happy to announce that we have a waiting list, and need a few more students to open another classroom so all can benefit from the wonderful Chai Tots education and environment. Get a friend to register at Chai Tots and YOU get 1 month tuition F.R.E.E!
* There will be no school on May 25 and 29 in observance of Shavuot and Memorial Day.
* May 29: Shavuot Ice Cream Party at 5:45pm at the Jewish Discovery Center.
Listen to the Ten Commandments, Light Dairy Buffet, Edible Arts & Crafts, Adult and Children program, and much more fun!
* June 5: Tot Shabbat from 5:45-6:45pm at the Jewish Discovery Center.
Join us for the best Tot Shabbat journey ever as we have an informal, child-centered Shabbat service with Shabbat songs and LIVE music!
First Friday of each month. For more information Click here
* June 7: Rummage Sale from 9am-2pm at Chai Tots Early Childhood Center.
Do you have "stuff" you need to get rid of or get off your hands? Chai Tots is now accepting donations for our First Annual Rummage Sale!
Donate your lightly used Furniture, Books, Appliances, Housewares, Toys, Hardware, Clothing, Bedding, Sporting Goods, Accessories, Electronics, etc.
All items may be dropped off at school the week of June 1st 7:30am-5:30pm
* June 7: Picnic in the Park from 2 - 4p.m. at Heritage Oak Park. This will be our end of the year party. More information to follow.
For more information and directions click here.
* Our last day of class for this semester will be on June 12.
If you are still interested in attending summer camp please return the forms ASAP so we can plan appropriately.
