Creating a generation of Jewish American children confident in their Jewish heritage and identity. Providing a nurturing environment through study, worship, acts of loving kindness and community building, enriched with Jewish friends. 2017-2018 School Year Teresa Parker, RJE - Religious Education Director Jamie Mafdali, MAJS - Youth and Informal Education Director 2360 Glades Circle, Weston, FL 33327 (954) 389-1232 Fax: (954) 389-4670 www.dordorim.org Accredited by the Association of Reform Jewish Educators ReligiousSchool@templedordorim.org Youth@templedordorim.org
Our religious education program begins with Kindergarten and concludes in Twelfth Grade. The program encourages students to have fun while learning. We want our students to have multiple venues to make Jewish friends, to feel at home at Temple and to create relationships with synagogue life and our Rabbi. As a school community we celebrate holidays and birthdays, as well as participate in projects of Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world. Our formal studies are supplemented with outstanding youth programs. We hope that our students are proud and knowledgeable Jews who will make informed religious decisions throughout their lives. To that end, we offer the following special programs and experiences: JEWISH STUDIES Our spiral curriculum includes age-appropriate studies that focus on Jewish holidays, history, current events, Israel, Jewish culture and life cycles at each grade level. Our goal is for our students to fully participate in synagogue life and family celebrations. HEBREW LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Beginning in Kindergarten, students become familiar with the Alef-Bet through games and art. Second Grade marks the beginning of learning to decode, vocalize and read whole words. Third through Seventh Graders continue improving skills and its application to reading prayers and Torah verses. Advanced classes are offered for students entering 6th grade who are able to excel at Hebrew language acquisition. PREPARATION FOR BAR OR BAT MITZVAH Bar or Bat Mitzvah is celebrated for boys and girls at the age of 13, or older, when the child has acquired the Hebrew skills to lead the congregation in worship and read from Torah. FAMILY EDUCATION Sunday morning programs and field trips allow parents and child to learn together and create new Jewish memories. EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Students who cannot thrive in a traditional classroom, due to physical, mental or emotional limitations, are encouraged to participate in our Kochavim ( Stars ) class so they can work to their full potential. SEVENTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE Education does not conclude at the end of Sixth Grade! Judaica CHAI! Lights: Seventh graders enroll in classes on Wednesday evening that include Hebrew studies plus elective classes in Jewish studies. Judaica CHAI!: Eighth and Ninth graders participate in a Wednesday evening class, twice a month. Confirmation Class: Tenth Graders study weekly on Sundays with Rabbi Sherman and at the conclusion of the year lead the congregation in worship and celebration. T.A.G. (Torah, Avodah, Gemillut Chasadim): Eleventh and Twelfth graders meet once a month over dinner with Rabbi Sherman to discuss how Judaism can enrich their current life and future life plans. INFORMAL EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS All students will be able to supplement formal studies with our youth programs. Our programs blend social activities with Jewish values and spirituality, while developing leadership skills. Connecting our youth to synagogue life is a vital part of enriching our children s growth, focusing on building lifelong Jewish identities and friendships. For more information, please call the Religious School or Youth Programming Office, 954-389-1232.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT FORM Student s Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Hebrew Name: Grade Level as of 9/2017: Home Address: City, State & Zip: Home Phone: Date of Birth: Age: Most recent Religious School grade completed: Name of Secular School: Student s email address: Student s cell phone: Do you have a scheduled Bar/Bat Mitzvah between August 2017 and June 2018? yes no Parent 1 Name: Parent 2 Name: Cell: Work: Cell: Work: Email: Email: All Religious School and Youth Programming related emails should be sent to: Parent 1 Parent 2 Both Child resides with: Parent 1 Parent 2 Both Other Address: (if different from child): Parent 1 Parent 2 Academic Profile If student is enrolled in any Advanced classes, please list types of classes: Does your child have an IEP? My child has difficulty learning or staying focused if: Would your child benefit from any type of learning modifications/adaptations? Friend Request Please put your trust in us in regard to your child s placement, as we will be placing students according to ability and Hebrew Language levels. While we cannot guarantee friend requests, we will do our best to accommodate you I request that my child be placed with the following friend (maximum 1 friend must be mutual request):. Emergency Contacts (other than parent): Medical Information Name/Phone: Name/Phone: Allergies/Special Instructions: Medications Taken: Doctor s Name: Phone: Health Ins. Company: Policy #: Group #: Name of Insured: AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL-SURGICAL TREATMENT It is the firm hope that the authorization granted on this form will never have to be used. For the safety of your child, however, sound medical practice calls for such authorization. In emergency situations where the parent of the child cannot be contacted immediately, this form may become extremely important. The authorization granted by this form will be used only when absolutely necessary and only after every attempt has been made to contact the parents. Doctors and hospitals refuse to give any treatment, regardless of how minor, unless they have authorization from the parents. IN THE EVENT I CANNOT BE REACHED, I HEREBY GRANT PERMISSION TO THE PHYSICIAN OR HOSPITAL SELECTED BY THE TEMPLE TO HOSPITALIZE, TREAT, ORDER AN INJECTION, OR PERFORM SURGERY FOR MY CHILD. Parent Signature: Date:
Here are some examples of the fantastic programs we do! Gesher - (K-2) Mad Science Water, Water Everywhere Shabbat Program Color me Mine Chocolate Seder Bowling Giborim -(3-5) Cake Creations Pictionary Edible Sukkot Messy Twister Capture the Afikoman Wacky Olympics ATID - (6-8) Games Night IKEA Scavenger Hunt Sushi in the Sukkah Picnic at the Park Laser Quest Ninja Lounge Thriller Boat Tour Lounge Night Edible Menorah Making Hatikvah Kallah Theme Park Trip Movie Night Progressive Dinner Jaxson s & Bowling TOUCHY - (9-12) Name That Tune Dodgeball Ace of Cakes Lucky s Cafe Lounge Nights Creative Shabbat Service NFTY Events & Weekends Potluck Dinner Mystery Bus Ride Minute To Win It Messy Night Pool Party Scavenger Hunts Camp Jenny Dinner Purim Carnival Wacky Wednesday Sukkot Mitzvot Frisbee Golf Guess Who?! Jamie Mafdali - Youth Director JMafdali@TempleDorDorim.org 954-389-1232, ext. 142 2360 Glades Circle, Weston, FL 33327 www.dordorim.org
Our programs supplement formal studies with our youth programming. We blend social activities with Jewish values and spirituality while developing leadership skills. Connecting our youth to synagogue life is a vital part of enriching our children s growth, focusing on building lifelong Jewish identities and friendships. Gesher - A Bridge to Youth Groups engages children in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades. Gesher meets about 7 times per year, usually on Sundays. Giborim - Our Heroes will connect other 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders in a social and Jewish atmosphere. Giborim meets about 7 times each year, typically on Sundays. New this year: Gesher & Giborim will often meet on the same days and at the same time featuring different programs. We hope this will better help accommodate families. ATID - For the Future welcomes 6th - 8th Graders twice a month on varying days. ATID is the first introduction to NFTY, The Reform Jewish Youth Movement, and the weekend convention, Hatikvah Kallah, just for you! TOUCHY - The Original United CHarter Youth provides opportunities for teens in 9th - 12th Grades to participate in Jewish life in a social setting created by teens, for teens. Join us at any point in your high school years! The leadership opportunities available to our teens help prepare them to be actively engaged as teenagers and adults, both in a secular and Jewish world. TOUCHY is an active NFTY Temple Youth Group. We meet regularly on Wednesday evenings and some weekends. Jamie Mafdali - Youth Director JMafdali@TempleDorDorim.org 954-389-1232, ext. 142 2360 Glades Circle, Weston, FL 33327 www.dordorim.org
How can you help our programs? Volunteer your time. Become involved with PTO and our Youth Programs. Yes! I am interested in being a room parent for my child s class. Yes! I am interested in helping with serving pizza on Wednesday afternoon. Yes! I am interested in helping with the Kids Chanukah Shopping Fair. Yes! I am interested in helping with holiday celebrations. Yes! I am interested in helping with enrichment classes such as art, dance, cooking. Yes! I am interested in volunteering as a another set of hands during Youth Programs. Volunteer Name: What else does our PTO do? Through Family Membership Dues and fundraising efforts PTO helps enrich our school and holiday celebrations with: Apples & Honey for Rosh Hashanah Latkes & Applesauce for Chanukah Hamantashen for Purim Model Seders for Passover What else does our Youth Program do? Our programs allow our participants to give back to our community and Temple family by: Preparing bagged lunches for the hungry at Sukkot Running a FUN Purim carnival for all ages Fundraising for Camp Jenny Sending holiday gifts to our college students N E C W T A L H M A THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WE CAN T DO IT WITHOUT ALL OF YOU! Come learn, celebrate, and play as a community with us!
Student s Name: Grade level as of 9/2017: REGISTERING THIS CHILD FOR THE FOLLOWING GRADE LEVEL/YOUTH PROGRAMS: Kindergarten Sunday, 9 am-12 pm Tuition free for graduates of our ECC program $240 supply fee + security fee (no registration fee) Non-ECC gradates $990 tuition Lower Grades, 1st-4th Sunday, 9 am-12 pm $990 tuition 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th and 6th Grade Sundays, 9 am-12 pm and Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm $1240 tuition 5th grade 6th grade 6th Grade Advanced Hebrew Class Sunday, 9 am-12 pm $1240 tuition (Students must take placement test BEFORE enrolling in the ADVANCED class.) 7th Grade Judaica CHAI! Lights Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm $800 tuition 8th and 9th Grade Judaica CHAI! Twice a month, Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm $600 tuition 10th Grade Confirmation Class Sunday, 12-1 pm $800 tuition 11th and 12th Grade T.A.G. Class Once a month, Wednesday, 6-7pm (includes dinner) $250 tuition Special Needs Students Kochavim (day to be determined) $900 tuition A special class for students anywhere on the spectrum and those with emotional or physical limitations that limit their ability to be in a more traditional classroom. Must have 5 students for class to open for 2017-18 school year. Tuition fees cannot be refunded after classes begin, Sunday, September 1, 2017. SUBTOTAL $ FEE PAYMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM (You must select a payment option for tuition on the reverse side of this page.) 1. Registration Fee (non-refundable per child All Grades, K-10th) $200 The non-refundable registration fee will be fully applied towards tuition if registered by July 1, 2017 and tuition paid in full by December 1, 2017. 2. Security Fee (per child) $85 3. PTO Membership Dues (per family) $50 Your support allows us to supplement the programs of the school! FEES SUBTOTAL $ Tuition fees cannot be refunded after classes begin, Sunday, September 1, 2017. TOTAL INCLUDED WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM
Please Initial Payment Option PAYMENT Religious School/Youth Programs Enrollment Temple membership in good standing is required for all Religious School registration. PAYMENT OPTION FOR BALANCE: (Does not include Registration fee, Security, PTO, or any processing fees to be enclosed with this form.) Payment Option 1: Pay in FULL by July 1, 2017 for 2017-18 Tuition + Fees + Temple Membership & Building Fund Date to Charge Card Payment Option 2: Three Installments for 2017-18 Tuition + Fees + Temple Membership & Building Fund Beginning July 1, 2017 to be auto-charged on the 1st of each month: July, September and November. Payment Option 3: Nine Installments for 2017-18 Tuition + Fees + Temple Membership & Building Fund Beginning July 1, 2017 to be auto-charged on the 1st of each month. An additional $90 processing fee will be auto charged. If there is financial hardship please check box, and forms will be sent to you to complete. We want every child to be able to enroll in school, so we will work with you on a financial plan. tuition refunds will not be given after September 1, 2017. Financial Responsibility I understand that enrollment in the Religious School also requires current requirements of Temple membership. All Temple membership accounts must be in good standing to complete registration. Please Initial I understand that I must notify Temple Dor Dorim when my credit card expires or is cancelled and supply them with my updated card number. If credit card is declined, a replacement must be given within 15 days or a fee of $25 will be assessed on the account. The school reserves the right to terminate enrollment due to failure to meet financial obligation. Please Initial Bar/Bat Mitzvah fees for students with worship services scheduled between August 2017-June 2018 Please Initial Child s Service Date 1st installment (1/2 fee), if not already paid, due with this registration form 2nd installment, due 4 months prior to the worship service Please Initial Security Fee I understand that a security fee of $85 (per student) will be assessed at time of registration to cover the cost of a BSO officer being on the premise during school hours. Please Initial Publicity Release Yes, you have my permission to use my child s photo for promotional purposes in, but not limited to, local publications, TDD website, social media, and in-house publications. I understand that TDD will NOT use children s names or tag children in photos. No, I do not want my child s photo used in publications. I hereby enroll my child in TDD Religious School/Youth Programs and grant permission for my child to participate in all aspects of the TDD program for school year 2017-2018. Parent Signature: Date: PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit Card #: Expiration Date: CCV: Visa MasterCard AmEx Discover For Office Use Only: Mem. B/BM Sib. Date Rec d Reg. # Total Paid at Reg: $ Total to be Billed: $