Four CJHS student receive National Merit commendation

Four members of the Class of 2005, Zachary Frankel, Jacob Kanter, Shlomi Mir, and Rachel Weiner, have been designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended students in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their academic promise. Commended students place among the top five percent of more than one million students who entered the 2005 competition by taking the 2003 PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test.

"The young men and women named Commended Students in the 2005 National Merit Program have exhibited an outstanding academic performance for which they are being honored," commented a spokesperson for National Merit Scholarship Corporation. "We hope that the recognition received by these scholastically talented students will encourage them to take advantage of opportunities for the continued pursuit of excellence. The nation will benefit from the full development of this valuable intellectual resource."

Auditions for Fall Drama Performance

Calling all thespians - sign up for auditions for the CJHS fall drama performance. Auditions will take place on Sept. 28 after school. See Student Activities Coordinator Mr. Gross or Drama teacher Mr. Ben Joseph for more details.

.Learn the secrets to the Admissions Process

Seniors and their parents are invited to "Inside the Admissions Office: A look at the College Application Process" at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at CJHS. Understand the college application process at CJHS. Review College Admission Trends. Discuss the college essay. Find out how and who to ask for a recommendation. Learn the process for obtaining transcripts. Featured speakers are Director of College Counseling/Academic Dean Mr. Bruce Scher and Independent College Counselor Mrs. Marybeth Kravets.

RSVP by Sept. 20 to College Counseling Associate Ms. Sharna Marcus.

Study with noted scholar

Faculty and parents are invited to study together with a wonderful scholar and educator from Israel, Rabbi Ben Hollander. There will be four consecutive lunch and learn sessions(Shiurim) at 1 p.m. on Mondays (10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8) dealing with the weekly Torah portion (Parshat Hashavauah). Rabbi Hollander studied very closely with one of the preeminent Torah scholars and teacher, Nechama Leibowitz z"l.

Area students to experience Jewish hospitality in the Sukkah

CJHS students will be hosting students from Loyola Academy and the Muslim Educational Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 for a dinner in the Sukkah. All students are invited to attend. Juniors are encouraged to help plan the event. For more information see senior Rachel Weiner.

CJHS presents critical study skills seminar for parents and students

CJHS is pleased to announce a new seminar designed to help parents and students better understand the learning process, to gain insight on how to learn in different academic arenas, and how to best prepare for classroom and standardized tests. The attitude that students and parents have toward the learning process can definitely impact a student's success both in the classroom and in related activities. This program will emphasize strategies that students can use to manage their time, their responsibilities and their success.

This program will stress the importance of students becoming lifetime learning and appreciating the opportunity to grow as both students and as individuals. This program will take place at 7: 30 p.m. on October 12 at CJHS. Bruce Scher, the Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean, will present on these topics and then entertain questions from parents and students. Whether you are a freshman or a senior, this program can help you understand how you can help yourself become a more effective learner and how our staff can assist you on this exciting journey.

Paint the student lounge

Please join in on the fun and help paint the student lounge from 4:45 to 7 p.m. on October 28. Dinner will be provided. Sign up with Student Activities Coordinator Mr. Gross.

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 31 CJHS OPEN HOUSE

Do you know someone interested in attending CJHS? Bring them to the CJHS Open House from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 31. Email or call Director of Admissions Mrs. Rachel Spiro for more information.

Attention Solomon Schechter Day School alumni and affiliates

For parents and affiliates of Schechter in the Chicagoland area, SSDS Quick Business Connections is a networking group, providing opportunities to expand your business, find a new job, or learn about the latest developments in any field. The group has monthly networking meetings during the school year, and has a Yahoo! groups listserv on which people post information, leads, and questions. To join, go to: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/ssdsquickbusinessconnections

Science Department Chair attends American Chemical Society meeting

Science Department Chair Ann Levinson attended the meeting of the High School Education Committee of the American Chemical Society on September 21. Items discussed were the Chemistry Scholarship Exam for high school students, the Chemistry Olympiad and plans for Chemistry Day in Chicago.

Need money for an Israel trip?

MERCAZ USA, together with MERCAZ Canada and Women's League for Conservative Judaism, is organizing once again this year the TEEN ESSAY CONTEST for scholarship money for Conservative Movement-sponsored teen programs to Israel. Registration is open for the new MERCAZ USA/Canada-Women's League Essay Contest for scholarships to Israel. Deadline for entries is October 15, 2004. Go to http://www.mercazusa.com/herzl_essay.htm for contest rules, essay questions and entry form.

Yasher Koach

Yasher Koach to seniors Zach Frankel and Jessie Silverman for reading Torah. Yasher Koach to senior Shlomi Mir, juniors Shayna Flink, Jason Wiznitzer and freshman Brian Brian Pogrund for leading tefilla.

Tzom Kal! Has your email changed or will it be changing? If so, email smarcus@chicagojhs.com with your new address.

Sharna Marcus
E-News Editor
History Teacher
College Counseling Associate
Prints and U.S. Politics Club Adviser
Student Technology Services Coordinator
Chicagoland Jewish High School
7800 W. Lyons Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: 847-324-3733
Fax: 847-324-3701
Email: smarcus@chicagojhs.com
Web: http://www.chicagojhs.com