(email sent 3/25/2020)

Hi All,
I just wanted to check in with everyone.  I had the pleasure of zooming in on four circle times so far this week, and I plan to join the rest over the next two days.  It's great to see the class "coming together" during this time.  I'm also very impressed at how many of our teachers have created "circle time" spaces in their homes to host the zoom meetings from... I bet this wasn't something they had ever given much thought to previously!
Just a reminder that you can access the new Gan Shalom site to access daily lessons/activities from your child's teacher, as well as two daily read-alouds recorded by our teachers each day.  It's a great reference!  Here is the link again in case you need it:  https://sites.google.com/view/ganshalom/home
This weekend, we will open up sign-up sheets for next week's personal FaceTime calls, so that the children can continue having these experiences as well.
On Friday, please join Rabbi Jodie's Shabbat with your children via Zoom.  It is scheduled for noon.  The link is: https://zoom.us/j/531710576.  My son loved his Zoom yoga with Rabbi Jodie and her daughter last week.
I know there are so many new challenges at this time, for both us and our children.  I also know our clergy are available if anyone wishes to speak with them.  Additionally, please know I am happy to speak at any time about your children, navigating this time, recipes to make ice cream from scratch with no machines, or anything that might be of any help!
Rhya