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By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Religious School of Mishkon Tephilo. I hereby authorize the Director of the Religious School, or person designated by the Director of the Religious School, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is needed. I give my permission for my child(ren) to receive emergency medical care by any nurse, doctor, paramedic or member of a medical staff of a hospital licensed by the State of California. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment. I certify that my child(ren) is(are) in good physical health. My child(ren) have my permission to participate in all activities that are part of the regular Religious School program.
By signing my name below, to certify that I have read a copy of the Family Handbook (click here to view). I understand that the handbook includes the School's schedule, philosophy, and goals, curriculum overview, programs that require my participation, School information and policies, as well as the Code of Student Behavior. I understand that School policy is established to create a well-organized, professional, and safe environment for my child(ren) and family.
At Mishkon Tephilo we are committed to lifelong Jewish learning and aim to provide all students this foundation in childhood. In order to become Bnei Mitzvah at Mishkon Tephilo, we expect that students commit to enroll and attend a minimum of two years of Religious School as well as be enrolled during the year of their Bnei Mitzvah. Our Bnei Mitzvah students are additionally are expected to continue their Jewish education beyond their Bnei Mitzvah service. *Exceptions can be made with clergy and RS Director approval
From time to time your child’s photo may be taken in our classrooms or special events. We use these photos in the synagogue newsletter (the Torch), on our synagogue display boards, the Mishkon Tephilo website as well as private Facebook groups and other publicity materials.
You may have noticed that at the top of the form we begin with family information. This is intentional. The work of raising and educating Jewish children cannot be done in the school alone, but is a project of the school, the family, and the community. You are not just registering your child(ren) for school today, but in fact your entire family. When you join our community and spend time learning and volunteering with us, you make a powerful statement to your child(ren) that Jewish learning is a lifelong process and that we are all on the same team in creating these experiences for them. Don’t underestimate the subtle power of this statement! We have opportunities during the course of the year on which parents are required to attend with students (Community Days - 3rd Saturdays and Tikkon Olam Events -1st Sunday of the month). Please plan to join us on these days. In addition to those opportunities to participate we are in need of regular volunteers to make our school work. Would you consider supporting our school in an ongoing role or a limited engagement?
In Jewish tradition, it is the job not only of parents but of the community to provide education for children. The Mishkon Tephilo community is committed to this obligation. As such, our religious school fee only covers a portion of the cost of our religious school.