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YESHIVA HIGHLITES
The Weekly Newsletter of Weinbaum Yeshiva High School
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Friday, September 8, 2006
Parshat Ki Tavo
Shabbat begins in Boca at 7:16
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In This Issue
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From the desk of
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
100% faculty retention is one of WYHS’
remarkable statistics this year. Why is it important to
have a stable faculty?
Studies show that the best predictor of student
success is faculty culture. Faculty members who
feel that their school invests in their growth, and
values
their contributions, are faculty members who will give
their all to
their students. As in any field, teachers who are
constantly trying to do an even better job are
teachers who make a difference.
How does WYHS invest in its teachers’ growth? The
school has begun to help teachers pursue
additional graduate degrees. This year we are
offering a bonus to any teacher who develops and
implements a professional development program.
“New blood” is also important. New teachers
suggest ideas which people who have been at the
school haven’t considered. Our new Test Prep
courses in the 11th grade were suggested by Mr.
Joseph Pick, who joined our faculty last year.
Our new Math Department Chair, Mrs. Beverly Weiss,
is both veretan and newbee WYHS. She has been a
trusted advisor to me since before we
opened our doors eight years ago. She brings
vision, creativity, leadership, flexibility and
boundless energy to the table. She will enable
WYHS to address the trend of students taking
advanced math at younger ages and
increasingly competitive college boards.
They say that a principal is only as good as his
faculty. By that measure, I’m a great principal.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
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to
link to these
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Up Close and Personal
with Math Department Chair Mrs. Weiss
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By Alexa Bryn ('08)
This past Tuesday, parents had the opportunity to
meet their childrens’ teachers and were able to get a
glimpse into the daily schedule of a WYHS
student.
There are a number of new additions to the
WYHS
faculty, and over the next few weeks we will
get
up
close and personal with some of the new
members of
the WYHS family.
How have you found the
transition
coming into WYHS?
Very easy.
The people here are warm and helpful, the
kids are great. I actually had an advantage coming in
because I’ve been affiliated with the school ever
since it first opened – both Rabbi Tirschwell and
Rabbi
Sugerman are Frisch graduates.
Throughout your entire teaching career, what
has
been your proudest moment?
Having
students come visit from college and tell me how well
prepared and successful they were. I’ve also been
privileged to have hired my former math students to
teach math alongside me at Frisch.
What are your primary goals for the math
department this year?
As the school grows, we
need to expand the offerings. There are going to be
higher-level math courses, AP computers, more
calculus levels, and math-based electives. For
students who find math more challenging, there will
be parallel courses, to make college level classes
easier for them.
Somewhere down the road I want to get
the students involved in the Intel math and science
competition.
Is it true that the math section of the SAT can
be mastered with practice and tricks?
You need to really know the
math. The tricks help you eliminate answers and
definitely cut down on the time. Practice definitely
helps – you begin to see patterns and develop a
recognition of what the test is about.
What is it about math that excites you?
I have a
fascination with numbers – the way things work out.
Artists see beauty in design and color, math people
see beauty in numbers.
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Have No Fear...
Student Committees Are Here!
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By Ethan Wasserman (’07)
This year, the students at WYHS have more
committees to choose from than ever before
and
are signing up in droves to participate in these
student led committees. In addition to the classics
from years past such as the Rosh Chodesh and
Chanukah/Purim committees, this year, there are
many more options. Now, more than ever,
there are so many ways students can pursue
their
interests and utilize their unique talents.
For our literary-minded students we have “The
Brainstorm,” a newspaper written by and for the
students that provides an opportunity for
students to develop their writing skills while
voicing their opinions on current event
issues. Another creative outlet is the
Production
Committee—a team of technologically gifted students
working to produce videos, slideshows and the
school website.
The Torah Affairs committee, run by Vice
President Rachey Berkowitz (07’), will be coordinating
the upcoming and inspiring Teshuva week,
presenting outstanding guest speakers throughout
the year, running shiurim, and working to
maintain an atmosphere of spirituality in the school.
With over a dozen committees, there is a
place for every student to “Get Into It.” With
student involvement growing everyday, this year is
sure to be rewarding for all!
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Mrs. Heather Andron
Chesed
Coordinator
The Chesed and Tzedakah committees
are preparing for a year full of meaningful
fundraisers and projects. We look forward to
raising money for our brethren in Israel, building
homes with Habitat for Humanity, contributing to
food
banks, raising money for local organizations and
more.
We hope that all of our students participate in these
events and help make them successful.
Ali Cristina (’07), Vice President of
Chesed/Tzedakah explains, “We highly encourage
students to participate in chesed opportunities and
tzedakah events. We want to establish a
meaningful experience for students, show them
the value of chesed, and help them earn their
obligatory community service hours.”
Upcoming Chesed
Opportunities and
Events:
September 9 & 10- Volunteering for the
Boca Raton Synagogue Mitzvah Market.
September 10- Daniel Cantor Wultz
Foundation Basketball Tournament at 9:00 a.m.
September 13- Boca Raton Community
Hospital Orientation for future volunteers at 7:00 p.m.
September 18 Tzedakah Campaign
Kickoff for our brethren in northern Israel
For additional information on these events or if
you have any questions related to Chesed please see
me or click
here to email me.
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Boys Soccer Kicks Into
High Gear
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CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR A GREAT
SLIDESHOW
Joshua Kaminetsky ('09)
The boys soccer team has had a busy
week. Under the leadership of Coach Brian Weems
and team captains Shai Barel (‘07) and Aryeh Genet
(‘08), the Storm has been working hard due to
their multiple games this week.
Last Saturday night, the boys soccer team
played their second game of the season against
Posnack. Although the night ended in a loss, much
improvement was seen since the team’s first game
last Thursday, as the Storm shut down the
opposition for the entire first half.
Although the boys lost to Grandview Prep 6-2,
Thursday’s game was a huge milestone in the team’s
season. Freshmen Lior Goldstein and Ari Grunberg
kicked it into high gear and scored the first goals
of the season, while goalie Julian Gordon (‘08)
had some incredible saves.
The boys soccer team will be playing our cross-
county rivals, Hillel North Miami Beach, on Tuesday
afternoon, and we need all the Storm Chasers to
come and support the team!
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Yeshiva Highlites
Staff |
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| Shira Borzak (’07) |
Editor-in-Chief |
Alexa Bryn (’08) |
Assistant Editor |
Mrs. Claudia Cohen |
Director of Technology |
Jordana Kaminetsky (’07) |
Senior Editor |
Benjamin Shai (’07) |
Photo Editor |
Rabbi Josh Spodek |
Staff Advisor |
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