Welcome Back to School!

Hagafen
OZRIM™ 2009-2010
3809 Pilot Drive
Plano, Texas 75025
972-712-1198
deichelbaum@edlaw.com

September 13, 2009

Dear Ozrim:

Let me begin by congratulating you on a wonderful beginning to school. Lots of movement, doves, assembly, and y’all kept everything cool, calm and collected.

Some have raised concerns about assignments, and I certainly understand that everyone has favorite teachers, grade levels and students (except for me, because you are all my favorites – especially Lydia, as she would insist). We have two semesters during which we try to accommodate everyone. However, we can never guarantee anything because we must make assignments based upon what is best for the school as a whole. There are a variety of skills and personalities that go into deciding where people are assigned. Please know we do the best we can. We try to honor requests the best we can, and seniors get first priority in such efforts one semester or the other.

This week Laura won the Frick Early Bird Award, as well as the Waddle Award for showing up the morning after she attended homecoming! By the way, Lydia has laid down a challenge to all – she plans to take home every trophy this year. Lydia, Va-Candace, Candace-Val, and Laura win Vanity Fair this week. Candace and Val are the Chang and Eng of Ozrim. GQ this week is shared by Max (Green) and Jake for their shirt and tie combo (Max’s tie did not last the entire day).

Andrew looks like a pro with the clipboard, but he gets no assistant. Garrett apparently is still the enforcer (Mr. Iron Fist). Alexi is Janey Appleseed, delivering apples to little children everywhere. Ari swears he did not break one of his student’s fingers. Hana is the string lady (yes, she collects string or yarn). Bari worked the ladder, while Paul and Eric had troubles with taping their doves. Josh had no troubles getting his doves to stick…but we won’t talk about his methods. Kelly is getting used to more “mature” children (please note I spelled her name right to start the year). Kim joined the team at the last minute.

Carl caused a Mr. B. rap. Mose helped color folders. Kyra had a special delivery of her name tag and her outfit. Rachel taught about the ever important rules. Jonathan is an expert in leading on the stairs (yes, stairs, not stares). Zach was worried about his class but turned out just fine. Jeremy is complaining that he can swim inside his shirt. Morgan sang the aleph bet, and Reese ate the most bagels during the meeting. Mason Y. does not believe GermX kills Swine Flu (we will call him Doc from now on).

A couple of reminders: The next class is October 4. Please pay attention and do not talk during the meeting (I do not have the space to list all those that need to keep that in mind). No jeans. Ever. Never – ever.

L’Shanah Tovah!
Dennis

Religious School Begins this Sunday, September 13!!!

Dear Ozrim:

School begins this Sunday and we are so glad to have you as part of our team.

We will begin at 8:30 am in the Library. Be at temple by 8:25 a.m. dressed in professional clothing. You will receive your Ozrim shirt, which is a polo style shirt that is steel grey, and all Ozrim need to wear the shirt (it can be pulled over whatever you wear or replace a polo shirt you were wearing). Do not lose your shirt – it’s your one and only– we do not have replacements. (These shirts have been generously provided by Mr. Mel Sacks, a true benefactor of the Ozrim program. Treat them like gold.)

Every Sunday, check your mailbox when you arrive. There is plenty to do and the first Sunday is often chaotic, so you need to be listening to where you are to go, when, etc. Wear a watch!

See you Sunday. Go Chicago Bears. J If for any reason you have a temperature above 107 degrees and cannot attend, call me at 972-567-2963 and grovel for forgiveness in missing this one and only week. (But seriously, if you are not feeling well and/or running a temperature of 100 degrees or more, please call me immediately and stay home.)

Dennis