What We Do
Back-to-School Barbeque: A festive way to kick off the school year. Enjoy delicious food, carnival games, rides, relay races, and more!
Yael Green-Rudolph, ygreenrudolph@yavnehacademy.org
Lower Grade Breakfast: For children in grades pre-k through 2nd & their families, this fun-filled event features entertainment and a delicious breakfast. Held in conjunction with the book fair.
Rachel Kieffer, rkieffer@yavnehacademy.org
Tzippy Cohnen, tcohnen@yavnehacademy.org
Book Fair: Held in conjunction with the Lower Grade Breakfast & during school hours, the book fair is one of YPAA’s most popular events. It features great titles for everyone from toddlers to adults. A great volunteer opportunity!
Atara Mauskopf, amauskopf@yavnehacademy.org
Lauren Barr, lbarr@yavnehacademy.org
One-Day Mini-Camps: A great way to keep kids busy on erev yom tov days when there is no school. Held before Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot.
Tzippy Cohnen, tcohnen@yavnehacademy.org
Purim Chagigah: A festive Purim party after the megillah reading by Yavneh 8th graders on Purim night. Music, food, and plenty of fun!
Rachel Distenfeld, rdistenfeld@yavnehacademy.org
Amy Zide, azide@yavnehacademy.org
Mishloach Manot: One of YPAA’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Every family and faculty member receives holiday treats and greetings. Volunteers to pack are needed!
Danielle Albert, dalbert@yavnehacademy.org
Sheryl Jawetz, sjawetz@yavnehacademy.org
New Parents Dessert & Buddies: Every new Yavneh family is paired with a buddy who can offer information and guidance. Everyone can meet each other at the annual New Parents Dessert.
Bonnie Silfen, bsilfen@yavnehacademy.org
Supper Quiz: A fun-filled evening for adults featuring a team trivia contest and a delicious dinner. A great night out!
Bonnie Silfen, bsilfen@yavnehacademy.org
Mom’s Night Out: A fun evening for women featuring entertainment and dessert.
Rebecca Lopkin, rlopkin@yavnehacademy.org
Yavneh Education Information Sessions: Learn more about curriculum at Yavneh at these sessions with Yavneh administrators and staff. Each evening is focused on a specific area of curriculum and includes a Q&A.
Tamara Heimlich, theimlich@yavnehacademy.org
Class Meet & Greets: Meet the parents of your children’s classmates in a social setting.
Shelley Badner, sbadner@yavnehacademy.org
Beth Berman Wechsler, bwechsler@yavnehacademy.org
Early Childhood Gifts: Each year YPAA presents a small welcome gift to the children in the Early Childhood Department.
Elissa Yurowitz, eyurowitz@yavnehacademy.org
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gifts: YPAA presents a gift to each student on the occasion of his or her bar or bat mitzvah.
Debbie Golubtchik, dgolubtchik@yavnehacademy.org
Holiday Treats: Throughout the year YPAA sponsors treats to celebrate Jewish holidays.
YPAA@yavnehacademy.org
Class Programs: YPAA helps fund a range of programs, including performing arts activities, such as the Seventh Grade Shakespeare Program.
YPAA@yavnehacademy.org
Books, Equipment & Supplies: YPAA purchases supplementary material for the school.
YPAA@yavnehacademy.org
Faculty & Staff Appreciation: Each year YPAA collects funds for and distributes Chanukah and end-of-year gifts. We also provide a small token of appreciation to the staff in the spring.
Danielle Albert, dalbert@yavnehacademy.org
Elissa Yurowitz, eyurowitz@yavnehacademy.org
School Calendar & Directory: YPAA creates and distributes the annual school calendar and directory. Each of these publications presents a wonderful advertising opportunity.
Elyse Anderson, eanderson@yavnehacademy.org
Ruti Galandauer, rgalandauer@yavnehacademy.org
Parent Representation: YPAA presidents serve on Yavneh’s Board of Directors and Board of Education.
Contact: Gail Dukas, gdukas@yavnehacademy.org
Jennifer Prince-Wimpfheimer, jwimpfheimer@yavnehacademy.org
Parent Volunteers: YPAA volunteers assist with various important school services and activities, such as class pictures, school plays, and the Israel Day Parade.
YPAA@yavnehacademy.org
Holiday E-Greetings: Send good wishes to the Yavneh community by sponsoring e-greetings for Rosh Hashanah and Shavuot.
Bonnie Silfen, bsilfen@yavnehacademy.org
Yavneh Clothing & Merchandise: Show your school spirit with Yavneh logo clothing and accessories. Order online at yavnehacademy.org.
Zeeva Sklar, zsklar@yavnehacademy.org
Box Tops for Education: This national fundraising program is an easy way to earn money for Yavneh.
Deena Segal, dsegal@yavnehacademy.org
Discount Card: A fundraiser that saves parents money! Purchase a card for $180 and receive 10% off at many of your favorite local restaurants and other vendors through August 31, 2012.
Robyn Horowitz, rhorowitz1@yavnehacademy.org
Brenda Ruditzky, bruditzky@yavnehacademy.org
Kids Coupon Book: Available for $25, the book will pay for itself after using only a few coupons.
Brocha Gutlove, bgutlove@yavnehacademy.org
Pesach Candy Sale: An easy way to raise funds for the school by purchasing treats for Pesach.
Pam Scheininger, pscheininger@yavnehacademy.org
Donation Cards: A meaningful way to send a message of condolence or commemorate a simcha with a gift in support of Yavneh. Order online at yavnehacademy.org.
Elana Samad, Education Office, esamad@yavnehacademy.org
Rebecca Gordon, Education Office, rgordon@yavnehacademy.org