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Yeshiva Highlites
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Teenagers Since 1998


Parshat Vayishlach
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

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Are You Happy @WYHS?

We have chosen to participate in a survey of the parents of present students, eighth graders, and students who left the school in the past year. It is the first time in WYHS history that we are surveying our parents. This survey was created by PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education).

Your satisfaction is extremely important to us. If you are completely satisfied with our program, we need to hear that so we keep doing what we are doing well. If you have constructive criticisms and opinions as to where we can do a better job, we need to hear that too! Either way, we need to hear!

I can't overstate the importance of your participation. We count on your response to ensure the success of this survey with meaningful results. Our goal is a 100% response rate. We need to hear all parent voices.

Your answers are made in absolute anonymity. You will not be required to identify yourself anywhere on the questionnaire (unless you wish to be identified). The survey is being tabulated by an independent third party firm, Measuring Success, to guarantee confidentiality and professional data analysis. WYHS will not have access to individual survey results.

I was one of four high school principals (each in a different region and in a different type of Jewish high school) who reviewed the survey over a series of conference calls. I believe that the results will be very helpful to us as we plan the coming year and years.

Thank you in advance for taking out the time to participate in this important project. An invitation to take the online survey will be emailed to you in the coming weeks. Please check your email for the survey link.

Please note the correct dates for this week's Town Meetings (NMB Monday; Boca Tuesday).

Shabbat Shalom


Rabbi Perry Tirschwell


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Town Meetings for Parents Boca @ Bakst Mon Dec. 15 NMB @Tokayer Tues. Dec.16

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SSAT Exam for 8th Graders
for present families & alumni
Sunday, Dec 21 8:00am

Chanuka Chagiga
for present families & alumni
Thursday, Dec 25 12:00pm



...News Flash...

Mazel Tov!

Shira Borzak ('07) was appointed an Associate Editor of the opinion section of the Columbia Spectator

Our Prayers Are With

Eliyahu ben Zahava Webberly
Yehoshua Tzvi ben Sarah Weiss
Chana bat Devorah
Yehuda Aryeh Leib ben Yaspa Lieberman




 


From the Seasoned Seniors...

Words of Wisdom from the Class of '09


This week, to start off the second trimester, the freshmen met with the seniors for some friendly, upperclassmen tips. Below are the top ten pieces of advice which the ninth grade learned for surviving the next three and two-thirds years of their high schools careers:

1. Artscroll is your friend! Use it for your Bekiut quizzes!

2. Speaking of Bekiut, breakfast is a very under-rated part of the school day. Not only do you get free cereal, it is valuable time to REVIEW your notes.

3. Find your own method of study. Some learn visually while other learn by hearing, so it is important to find what works for you.

4. Understanding what you study is as important, if not more, than memorizing. Teachers don't give points for spitting back all information you know on the topic!

5. Do your homework, regardless of whether or not it's being checked by the teacher

6. Even seniors use planners! Not only do you get introspective advice and fun facts, your schedule is compiled in a neat, little spiral.

7. Don't be bashful: always ask questions!

8. When studying for Gemara and Toshba, pay attention to "Nafka Minas," the practical differences. They are frequently used test questions!

9. Always have a friend on call for when you may be absent from class or your notes are completely illegible.

10. Highlight important quotes in your novels for essays and important phrases in your sefarim for those tricky "BeKeshers" and "Context Rishonim."

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This week, the tenth grade class had its night out, a barbecue followed by a boys vs. girls trivia game. Students had a great time, and congratulations to the girls on their victory!

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"Students of WYHS have done a wonderful job selling

triangles as well as helping spread the word

about the program in the Highlites.


WYHS Alumni have told Stern College about Triangles of

Truth, and from there word spread to YU, Barnard,

Columbia, Rutgers, and NYU"

Sharona Kay

Founder of Triangles of Truth

Memorializing the Holocaust

and Helping to Save Darfur


Yeshiva Highlites Staff

LeeLee Borzak (’10)

Editor-in- Chief

Danielle Wolkowicz ('09) Senior Editor

Josh Kaminetsky(’09)

Layout Editor

Ilana Ben-Ezra ('10) Features Editor

David Petrover(’10)

Technical Editor
Alana Dweck ('09) Photo Editor

Josh Stadlan ('11)

Creative Editor

Aleeza Rubin(’09)

Chief of Correspondents

David Spektor(’10)

Assistant Technical Editor

Michael Feit ('10)

Assistant Technical Editor
Paul Hess ('11) Staff
Claudia Cohen Faculty Advisor

Rabbi Allan Houben

Faculty Advisor
Mrs. Amy Horowitz Proofreader

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