LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
On Thursday, January 10, Rabbi Elan Adler of Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah-Liberty Jewish Center joined Mrs. Prince, Rabbi Seltzer, Rabbi Chaitovsky, Mrs. Hoffman and several of our Orthodox families for an afternoon of focused conversation about how we can best encourage more Orthodox families to consider Cardin for their children’s high school education. We are grateful to Rabbi Adler for his guidance and support in this crucial area.
IN THE NEWS
A Not So Ordinary Family Vacation
 Talk about doing something different over winter break – Kayla Reisman ’10, along with her sister Lianna and her parents, Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman, opted for an inspirational vacation. After many years of "big extended family" vacations to exotic places during winter break, they unanimously decided to travel to New Orleans to participate in Tikkun Olam, family style. Working with former Baltimore resident and Jewish Times reporter Gail Chalew, the family learned about and toured areas that remain devastated from Hurricane Katrina, volunteered (cooking Christmas dinner) at a halfway house for homeless recovering alcoholics and drug abusers, and rehabbed a house for a family who have been so busy helping others that they hadn’t had time to take care of their own home. Rest and reflection also played a part in their vacation as they joined the Chalew family at their home for Shabbat dinner. Kayla and Lianna were very much involved in the planning of this trip and extremely excited to take part in such a “cool” adventure. “We had an amazing experience,” said Sheryl Cooper. “We are so proud of the kind of kids that "we" - our schools and family together - are raising.”
CLASSES IN ACTION
 Today’s “Golems”
English Instructor, Dr. Norman Prentiss, and Art Instructor, Diane Wittner, joined forces with the 10th grade English Honors students, for a fourth year of collaboration. Upon completing the reading of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and learning of the Golem myth from the 16th century Jewish community of Prague, students constructed clay ”Golems” representing something that was created for humanity’s good, but could also be harmful to mankind. Among this year’s metaphoric Golems are: giant-sized cell phones that entangle people, a happy TV that neglects to mention war, a newspaper with biased news, organized sports that prioritize success, anti-homework pencils, an emaciated person trapped on a treadmill, and deadly fast food. Students presented their completed projects on Wednesday to their instructors, Rabbi Seltzer and Mrs. Prince.
  
Not Your Mother’s Spanish Class
Spanish class is not what it use to be. Students no longer sit and conjugate verbs using paper and pencil. At Cardin, under the direction of Spanish Instructor, Judy Frumin, students in Spanish IV were challenged to write poems in Spanish using the subjunctive tense, which is rarely used in English. Spanish II students utilized new vocabulary to write, design and “publish” an ad looking for a housekeeper. Click on the following links to see the poem and the ad.
“E” is for Environment and Enzyme
Students in Dean Whitfield’s AP Biology class studied the effect of environmental factors on enzyme function. They used yeast and hydrogen peroxide, reacting in a closed test tube, and compared their reactivity relative to changing factors like: temperature, pH, and concentration. Students took measurements using Vernier lab probe systems and Texas Instruments calculators.
 
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
CAPTS
CAPTS is proud to announce the "Ultimate Beverage Collection" fundraiser beginning January 14th and running through February 8th. Money raised will go toward enhancing our school community activities and providing social and educational opportunities. A variety of delicious KOSHER gourmet coffee, iced tea, cappuccino, smoothies and hot cocoa will be sold, in addition to funny mugs and beautifully wrapped gift sets. Please participate! Enjoy delicious beverages and support the Cardin community! It's easy! Students will bring home catalogs and order forms on Monday, January 14. Questions? Contact Debra Solomon-- dsolomon@marylandzoo.org
Houston Here We Come!
Student-athletes are gearing up for the Emery/Weiner Basketball Tournament in Houston, Texas by running many fund raising activities. Teams will leave on January 23rd and will return on January 27th. Our students will have the opportunity to compete and interact with students representing Jewish day schools from across North America.
COUNSELING CORNER
L.E.A.R.N., which offers support to children and teens with dyslexia and attention disorders, and their parents, will conduct two important programs:
Monitored Teen Discussion
Tuesday, February 5 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM
A permission slip from parents is required to participate in this very empowering and supportive program for teens.
Educating and Parenting Young Children w/Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD
Tuesday, April 1 l 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Join a panel discussion featuring a pediatrician, a reading specialist, a math specialist and a legal advocate.
All L.E.A.R.N. meeting are held at:
6824 York Road in the St. Pius Parish Office, unless otherwise noted
Admission is FREE
For more information about either of these meetings please contact Jackie Villet at 410.585.1400 ext.211 or email jvillet@shoshanascardin.org
Are you a student just beginning to drive? Then consider attending:
"Drive to Stay Alive" traffic safety class on:
Tuesday, January 29 l 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sheppard Pratt, Conference Center in Towson.
Due to popular demand, Sheppard Pratt’s drug and alcohol prevention team is reviving this very important program. Teens attending this informative class will be addressed by trauma nurses, paramedics and car crash victims.
The cost to attend is $50; some scholarships are available thanks to Frankel Automotive Group
COLLEGE SCENE
- FAFSA is now available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All senior families should aim to complete this form by February 1 in order to maximize your chances of scholarship money.
- As college decisions arrive, remember that you do not have to make a decision about where to enroll until May 1. Many schools will have open houses for accepted students during March and April. This is a chance to really see what your potential college life will be like.
- Juniors have started thinking about their future plans and many have already signed up to take the spring SAT and ACT exams. Please see the exam wall for registration and prep booklets. Students are encouraged to take standardized tests on Sundays (at Beth Tfiloh) and should see Rabbi Seltzer for signed letters approving this.
- All students should begin arranging summer plans. Summer is a great time to explore new fields through internships and volunteer work while also enhancing your resume. Please see Ms. Schein if you need help finding any particular summer enrichment programs.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Weinberg Academy’s 9th Annual Chinese Auction will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Beth Tfiloh, 6:30-9:30p.m. Admission of $15.00 includes a FREE $18.00 Auction Ticket. Children’s Admission - $10 (up to age 10). 85 Fabulous Prize Packages, Great Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Hors D’oeuvres, Dessert. For tickets or general information call: 410-496-4746, ext. 152 or log on to www.weinbergacademy.org
IMPROV JAM!!! At the JCC
Four fun filled Saturday nights
for 9-12 graders
Beginning - Sat Jan 12 and 19 l 8-10pm
Owings Mills JCC Teen Lounge
3506 Gwynbrook Ave.
For more info: jttvlive@gmail.com or call 410.602.0276
Featuring theater games, crash course in improve comedy and special guests.
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel - a five-week all-expenses-paid summer program in Israel for North American high school juniors. The program brings together a diverse group of bright, intellectually curious, potential young Jewish leaders, for a summer of text study, discussion, and travel in Israel, in a completely pluralistic atmosphere. Visit www.bronfman.org to find out more about the program. Applications for this year are due on January 15.
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