February 9, 2012 16 Shevat 5772
Dear JK – Grade 12 Families,
On February 24th, Gray Academy of Jewish Education is partnering with the Jewish National Fund Manitoba & Saskatchewan Region for the February 2012 “Casual Day for a Cause”.
For a Toonie ($2.00) your child will be able to purchase a leaf, label the leaf and pin it on the bare Acacia tree that will be displayed in the multi – purpose room (MPR). The goal of this project is to help sustain the Arava Valley in Israel. Acacia trees are the basis of the eco-system, providing a source of nitrogen to the soil for farming. Its roots offer protection from soil erosion and its leaves and pods serve as fodder to nourish desert animals and livestock.
100% of the money raised from this Casual Day for a Cause will go towards purchasing Acacia trees to be planted in the Arava Valley.
Details of Casual Day for a Cause
· On February 24th, your child is allowed to wear his/her own casual clothes
· Each child will be able to purchase one leaf only.
- JK – Gr. 6 will celebrating Kabbalat Shabbat together. A Tu B’Shvat cookie treat (from Gunns) will be served.
· Your child’s Teacher will start collecting Toonies ($2.00) for the February Casual Day for a Cause starting the week of February 13th.
· Your child’s Teacher will have the leaves in his/her classroom for purchase starting the week of Feb. 13th until Feb. 24th.
On behalf of JNF, I thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Samantha Loxton
Samantha Loxton
Program & Communications Coordinator
JNF Manitoba & Saskatchewan Region