There have been so many exciting experiences shared by our SKA family, as we prepare for the Pesach holiday!
 
·   Mazal tov to Morah Zipora Antman and Mrs. Sara Taib who were honored at our recent Mother Daughter Brunch sponsored by our dedicated Parent Council.  Special thanks to Parent Council Chairpersons Yocheved Goldberg, Carol Krauss, and Heshy Schertz.  We were thrilled to see all of the beautiful art work of our talented art students developed under the leadership of Mrs. Suzy Libin, Director of our Art Academy.
 
·   Mazal tov to our JV Volleyball team who made it to the Championship Game and came in 2nd place in the league.  Special thanks to dedicated coach Pam Solomon.
 
·   Mazal tov to our new Hockey team who played their first two games ever last week.  Their record is 1-1.  Hakarat Hatov to their new coach, Shani Marks, '97.
 
·   Mazal tov to our Basketball team, who emerged victorious from their championship Game against Bruriah.  This is our 14th Championship title!  Mazal tov to Coach Sheri Brazil and Assistant Coach Shani Marks for their leadership and support.
 
·   Mazal tov to the SKA family on receiving such wonderful feedback from our Middle States Accreditation for Growth Validation team and their recommendation for renewed accreditation.
The team focused on the positive relationships between all stakeholders in the SKA community and was very impressed by the warmth of our student body, faculty and administration.  They were amazed by the breath of our course offerings and the extent of our extra-curricular programs which provide opportunities for academic and personal growth for our girls. A more detailed report will be mailed home to our parent body upon its receipt at the end of May. Special thanks to Internal Coordinator Mrs. Sandi Pomerantz.
 
·   Mazal tov to 11th graders Esther Klapholz and Penina Wein who won first place in the Social Science division at  NYSSEF (New York State Science and Engineering Fair). We are so proud of your accomplishments!  Special thanks to Mr. Sullivan, SKA Social Science Research advisor.
 
·   Mazal tov to our Blood Drive Chesed Committee who ran our 2nd successful blood drive this year!
 
·   Mazal tov to a wide range of students who were cited for their creative writing talents through various contests and programs! 
 
·   Mazal tov to Shaindy Schiffmiller and Sarah Schnoll on producing the 7th Edition of At Ptach, our SKA Haggada!  We hope that the Haggada will assist our students in fulfilling the mitzvah of sippur yetziat mitzrayim. Special thanks to Rabbi David Friedman, Haggada Advisor!
 
·   Mazal tov to all of our grades on their outstanding pre-Pesach Chesed and learning projects! Our 9th graders participated in an interactive program with Russian immigrants and provided Maot Chitim packets for our guests.  Our Sophomores worked with our preschoolers in a special Pesach Makkot workshop.  Our Juniors planned a beautiful SPA program in conjunction with Chai Lifeline, dedicated in memory of Shari Simantov, a"h.  They also ran an inspiring program for our developmentally disabled friends from Otzar which focused on Pesach and included workshops and spirited dancing. Our Seniors participated in a powerful Haggada Roundtable where they exchanged divrei Torah for our Sedarim.  Hakarat hatov to all of our Grade Level Advisors who worked so hard with their students to ensure powerful and creative programs.
 
All of our programing and learning on Thursday were dedicated in loving memory of Aviva Rachel bat Immanuel, a"h, Aviva Aryeh, our beloved graduate, whose 3rd Yahrzeit was marked here in school.  May her neshama continue to have an aliyah as we continue to be inspired by her maasim tovim , her pure neshama and temimut and her desire to internalize her Torah learning into her daily life.
 
We wish you all a Chag Kasher V'Sameach and may we all be zocheh to experience geulah during our zman cherutainu!