Last week’s newsletter went out before our K-5 Friday Likrat SHAbbat Assembly. I shall now take the time to SHAre the experience of our Chanukah Pageant! It was lovely.

Our students performed with passion and elegance. The Third Grade dramatized the story of Yehudit, the Fourth Graders depicted the celebration of the Rededication of the Bet HaMikdash, the First Grade sang forcefully the struggle of light and darkness.

I used to tell my children that they are each my favorite in a different way. So, too our holidays; each is my favorite in a different way. The simple beauty of the Menorah lights growing through the week is inspirational and perhaps offers us a mandate – we must continue to grow and shine even brighter!

The path from pre-K to kindergarten is exciting and can also raise many questions regarding preparedness. SHA’s annual kindergarten readiness event, held each November, helps parents determine the best path for their children.