Tuesday, May 12th was Lag Ba'omer, which means it was also time for SCY High's Field Day. Students were divided up into two teams and then competed in a variety of events which tested their knowledge (Academic Jeopardy!), fine motor skills (Darts), hand-eye coordination (Egg Toss), and athleticism (everything else). Although the boys enjoyed all of the activities, the highlight of the day was definitely the never-ending football game with White Team's miraculous comeback.

Aside from the competition, there were a lot of other things going on at SCY HIgh that day. Rabbi Goren spoke to the boys about the spiritual side of the day. Additionally, the boys enjoyed a barbecue at Mission Bay in honor of the day. Finally, the day concluded with a spirited soccer game between SCY High's present and its future - the seventh and eighth grade boys at Soille. While for the moment the present is stronger, we were happy to see that the future holds a lot of promise.

Thank you to the Dereys for their help with the food for the barbecue, to the Silvermans for their help with the grill and other Field Day paraphernalia, and to our amazing staff for putting together what one student called the best Field Day in SCY High History!

 

Speaking of sports with 7th and 8th graders, this Sunday, May 17th, SCY High boys will be hosting a Sports Day for all 7th and 8th Grade boys, and it will be another opportunity for our future students to spend time with our current students and see part of what makes SCY High students special.

The event will take place at Standley Park from 12 pm to 2 pm this Sunday. Email our Admissions Director, Ariella Adatto at aadatto@scyhigh.org for more information.

 

Our students aren't really angry; they're actually very nice. However, they are good actors, and they are almost ready to perform "Twelve Angry Men."

The show, presented by SCY High Theater teacher, Wade Denes and the 10th and 12th grade Theater class, will take place Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM at SCY High, 3410 Mt. Acadia Blvd. This production is SCY High's first-ever full-length play production, and it is a great opportunity to see our boys in action. All are invited and admission is free. Anyone who is available is invited to join us for a "bring your own dinner and shmooze" picnic starting at 5:45 followed by the show.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

Thank you to everyone who has donated items on the SCY High wish list. For those of you who are not done cleaning out your house of unwanted items, your unwanted item may help SCY High. Donating the following items can help enhance our students' educational experience:

• TV (19"-25")
• DVD Player
• VCR
• Computer Projector
• Computers
• Printers

You get a cleaner house, and SCY High gets some useful equipment. Truly a win-win!

 

SCY High's Theater Class presents "Twelve Angry Men," Tuesday evening, May 19th at 6:30 pm.

Join Ariella Adatto for a pre-Shavuot women's Shiur, Ruth - Mother of Royalty :an Exploration into the Persona of Ruth and its Relevance to Shavuot and to Us. The class will be given in two separate locations, in Poway at 8 pm Monday evening at the home of Lori Kaye, and in the College Area at 8 pm Wednesday evening at the home of Dorit Silverman.

Graduation - Wednesday evening, June 10th at Beth Jacob Congregation!

We are always looking to improve our program, and in that vein we are keeping our eyes open for an upgrade to our school site. If anyone knows of a potential site, please contact Mr. Wolpoff at the school office (858-560-1818).

 

Thank you to Harold Stone who sponsored this past Monday's davening and learning in honor of his mother, Julia Stone and his wife, Harriet R. Stone.

Additionally, thank you to Brad and Leah Schachter who are sponsoring this Monday's learning in honor of Eric Segal.

Sponsoring a day of davening or learning is a great way to celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one. For more information or to sponsor a day of davening, please call the school office (858-560-1818).

 

Mazal Tov to Jonah Cohen on his acceptance to NYU!

Congratulations to the Blue team, who won on Field Day.

Mazel Tov to Mike and Rena Milstein on their son Eli's Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat. Also, special Mazel Tov to big brother Josh (Class of '08) who returned from Israel for the Bar Mitzvah.

Thank you to our Victor Ainhorn, Ariel Feifel, and Sean Simhon who barbecued at our Lag Ba'omer barbecue. Thank you also to Hilda Cohen, Felicia Gipsman, and Josh Levin who prepared salads for the event.

 

The Aron Family invites the entire community to a Hachnasat Sefer Torah on Thursday evening at 5:15 pm at Adat Yeshurun.

Beth Jacob Congregation invites you to a special Yom Yerushalayim program on May 21st at 8 pm. Hear about the miraculous stories of three soldiers who were wounded in battle and the organization that they have founded, Hope for Heroism. Hope for Heroism makes sure that any Israeli soldier who is wounded in combat will have access to the best medical care in the world, will be provided for materially and will have the emotional support and friendship of his peers.

There is no charge for the event, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Beth Jacob office (619-287-9890).

The students of Torah High will be putting on "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the Lyceum Theatre (for women only) on Tuesday night, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information, please call the school office at (858)558-6880 or email torahhs@yahoo.com.