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It's Tu B'Shvat!

The Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shvat began Tuesday night.  It's the 15th of the month of Shvat and is better known as the New Year for the Trees or the Jewish Arbor Day.

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Grant to fund environmental project.

JDS is thrilled to announce it has been awarded grant which will fund a 6th grade, student-initiated environmental action project to create an environmentally friendly household cleaner.  Click below for the complete announcement.

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JDS Wins PEJE Award
The latest issue of the JTNews includes a story on JDS winning a PEJE Award for its Discovery Grant Program - read it at http://bit.ly/yHPiko.
 
Admissions for 2012-2013 School Year
The deadline to apply for 2012-2013 admissions was January 13th.  If you're still interested in applying, please contact our Admisions Dept. today by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or by calling 425-460-0260.  Interested in more info? Please click here.
 
What is Mission: Possible?
Mission: Possible is the theme for this year's JDS Gala and Auction being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Seattle on March 18th.  This is our largest community event of the year and is open to anyone who would like to join us.  Click on Auction in the main menu above for more information and to register online.  Want to donate something for the auction?  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 425-460-0230.
 
New Student Grants Available!

We work to ensure a JDS education is available to all families who want it for their children.  New families entering Kindergarten-6th grade are eligible to receive a $6,000 grant, spread over two years, to apply toward tuition.

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A Season to Give

It's the time of year for giving.  Our students are spending this week giving back to the community through school days dedicated to community service or Mitzvot.  We have a number of Mitzvah opportunities for everyone - click "read more" below for details.

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Congratulations Lisette Trombley!
JDS is proud of Science Faculty member Lisette Trombley who was among those honored last week by the Seattle Humane Society for years of volunteering with the program.  Lisette has been part of the Visiting Pet Friends program, sponsored a pet food drive barrell, helped with Catapalooza and the Maxmobile, and has fostered many cats and dogs.  Visit the Humane Society's website today.
 
Rabbi Light Article in JTNews
A wonderful article by our own Rabbi Stuart Light is included in the September 30th issue of the JTNews (Page 26).  Click here to read about the importance of helping children fail.
 
Science Kindergarten Comes to JDS!

JDS Kindergartners are loving our new JDS Science Kindergarten.  This is a kindergarten program like you won't find anywhere else and we have a few openings remaining.  Click below for more details.

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Inclement Weather

Remember, JDS follows the Bellevue School System when it comes to inclement weather closures/delays and our parents receive a ParentAlert message from the school.  If you did not receive your ParentAlert message during the snow last week, please notify our Front Office.

 
New Student Grants - No Income Threshold

The Jewish Day School is excited to announce the availability of $6000 grants for new families enrolling for this school year.

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