Hello Families!
Yesterday was another great day in third grade! Although I myself was absent, the substitute, Phil Bressler, reported that they had a great class. I would like to start off with a quick apology. It is my understanding that there was some confusion in regards to the books going home with your students this week. I will scan the required homework page and post it tomorrow to make sure that your student can complete their assignment!
We have begun our study of Shabbat rituals for Friday Evening. Class began with a discussion of why we celebrate Shabbat, and then moved into a discussion of ritual. The students were introduced to what a ritual object is, and how we use ritual objects to celebrate all holidays, including Shabbat. They shared their ideas on the different ritual objects that are a part of their lives, and their importance.
They then began a project that will carry us through the next couple of weeks of class. We are making "Shabbat Boxes" for the children to bring home with them. These boxes will contain all (mostly) of the objects that they need to help themselves and their families celebrate Shabbat. Yesterday, we worked on decorating these boxes, and over the next couple of weeks we will decorate/create the objects that will go inside them. I hope that you will take advantage of having these wonderful ritual objects in your home to create some new or reinforce some old Shabbat traditions in your homes.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Stacy
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