Hello Shiraniks!

We have been enjoying the happiness of the month of Adar, and are greatly anticipating the joys (and hamentashen) of Purim!  From silly hats and pajamas to crazy hair, the kids have had plenty of fun celebrating the silliest month on the Jewish calendar!  In addition, they have been learning cantillation from Cantor Korn (say that five times fast!), discovering new types of Jewish music that represent our Jewish values, and learning a new Hebrew vocabulary through movement and electives. In addition, Shira Studios is finally in production with our latest music video, Friday Night Lights (music by Eric Paslay and original lyrics by the Shira students).  The students are very excited about this, and are having a blast videotaping all over our T.I. campus!

Also - a very important date to add to your calendar:

• Sunday, April 6th - the Shira class will be performing at the Reutlinger Home for Jewish Living in Danville.  Please make your own carpool arrangments, or take your child directly to Danville, arriving by 10:30 a.m. and picking up at 12:30 p.m. (parents are welcome to stay for the performance, but no siblings, per the request of Reutlinger). 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA 94506

Here are a few of this month's scenes:

Gyamfiah gets tahini cookies ready to bake

Yummy cookie dough hands, Lauryn!

Music with Joel in a preschool room(!)

Mmmm!  Ashley's making carob cookies!

Watching music videos to prepare to make our own!