Dear Noar Families,
We continued our Teacher Orientation this week with a workshop presented by Jenna Sommer on teaching through the strengths of our students. We thought about the different types of learners who may be in our classrooms and ways to help them meet with success.In addition, we spent some time considering our personal relationships with Israel as well as the way we teach about Israel at Temple Sinai.In the afternoon, teachers and madrichim worked in teams to set goals and frameworks that will be in place as we welcome your children on
Sunday, September 8th.Please see below for information about Opening Day and registration links so we can prepare for our Food Truck Fun portion of the day.
Next week you will be getting emails from me to introduce you to your children’s teachers, including a “Meet the Teacher” sheet so you can learn a bit about their teachers. Our faculty this year is stronger than ever and will bring so much meaning to your children’s Jewish journey.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Shanna
What to expect on Opening Day
ParkingPlease park and plan to stay on September 8th. Additional parking will be available at The Dupree, located at 6120 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, Ga 30339.
ArrivalStudents are welcome to head to their classrooms from 9:15-9:30. You can walk them to the Education Wing where you will find posted lists on the wall and Madrichim to help guide you to your classroom. Feel free to say a quick “hello” to the teachers while being mindful of the need for children to settle and begin their day.
Noar Experience for ChildrenFrom 9:30-11:00, Noar students will be in their classrooms meeting their teachers and classmates while participating in games as well as activities that will allow them to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
ChildcareFamilies who previously RSVPed are welcome to drop 2-4 year olds off in the Wonder room. They can enjoy time to play with Miss Kate from 9:30-10:50 while parents are busy with their activities.
The Parent ExperienceMake sure to pick a name tag and add colors to help you get to know other families who have children close in age to your child.
9:30am-10:00am Lobby and Small Social Hall
Mimosa and Coffee bars sponsored by Brotherhood and Women of Sinai
10:00am-10:30am Sanctuary
Parent Meeting: What Can I Expect this Year at Noar?
10:30am-11:00am Lobby
Parent Meet Ups and time to meet other families in your child’s Eidah (unit)
11:00am Pick up your children from their Noar Classroom and head outside for a Family Experience.
Food Truck Family Fun
11:00am-12:30pm Food trucks are open
We are excited to invite you to enjoy lunch from Barake or Sunshine Alchemy food trucks and follow it up with a Kona Ice!
Please register here to ensure that we are able to give the food trucks a rough count and reduce time waiting in line, make sure to
register here..
Remember to stop by the registration table to grab your food tickets.
In addition to food trucks, families get to participate in the following:
11:15am-12:00pm Taste of Noar Are you curious what your children do each week at Noar? We are offering you a Taste of Noar with these experiences!
11:15am-11:30am STREAM Chug
11:30am-11:45am Improve Chug (elective)
11:45am-12:00pm Hebrew Through Movement
11:45am-12:30pm Mitzvah Project for JFCS in the Wonderoom
11:00am-12:30pm Lawn Games, Gaga, sidewalk chalk, free play on the Mercaz
Noar Hebrew
If your child has Hebrew Chavurah on Sundays, please stay for lunch at the Food Truck Family Fun and walk them to meet their Hebrew teacher in the Noar lobby at 12:30 pm. Pick up for Hebrew will be in the carpool line at
1:45pm.
