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Special Programs
TGIF
Fridays are special at AJA. Once a week we take a break from our morning routine, and gather together as a school community for TGIF or T’fillah, Guided Instruction, and Fun. Whether it’s Rosh Chodesh, Election Day, Pesach, or Thanksgiving we’re focused on content, meaning and celebration. Everyone looks forward with great anticipation to these innovative morning activities and always say, “TGIF!”
 
Chaverim
Chaverim, literally “friends,” is the term we use for our school buddy program. Pairing each lower grade student with an older student for the year adds to the warmth and family feeling at AJA. Chaverim come together for many different activities throughout the year including: Hebrew reading program, social action projects, and holiday celebrations.
 
Mitzvah of the Month
Each month AJA joins with the rest of the Jewish community in supporting a local, national, or international cause. Students, faculty, and families come together to donate supplies and resources to these worthy charitable organizations. This year’s list of projects is:
Tishrei: School Supplies
Cheshvan: Coats and Clothes
Kislev: Books for Literacy Austin
Tevet: Toiletries
Shevat: Old Cell Phones
Adar I: Blankets and Pet Toys
Adar II: Underwear and Socks
Nissan: Canned Foods
Iyar: Baby Products
 
Middah of the Month
Ethical awareness is an important part of the curriculum and atmosphere at AJA. Each month our school community identifies one middah (ethical principle) to focus on that will help us in our personal growth and development.
 
60 Places and Faces of Israel
This year is Israel’s 60th birthday, and in preparation for this big day, each week during morning announcements, we will be exploring some of the interesting cities, sites, foods, and people that make Israel the incredible natural and cultural resource it is. Our goal is to cover 60 of these topics before our Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration.