STRELITZ- October 2025

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 01

OCTOBER 2025

STRELITZ

In this issue

Strelitz Magazine- October 2025 This quarterly publication is dedicated to the alumni, families, and friends of the Strelitz International Academy.

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Our Team:

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The Power of Predictability: The Rhythm of our Days

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Celebrating Who We Are, Shaping Who We’ll Become:

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Fifth Grade and Tefillah

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A New Chapter in Reading: Kindergarten to PY2 Embark

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Social Emotional Learning at SIA

Head of School: Heather Moore Director of Advancement: Carin Simon Admissions and Marketing Manager: Ally St. Pierre

5000 Corporate Woods Drive, #180, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462

Phone: (757) 424- 4327 Website: www.strelitzinternationalacademy.org

Head of School’s Message

Our IB® Journey

on an Amplify CKLA Journey

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Support Jewish Day Schools in Tidewater and Get a

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Driving Success Despite the Weather: The Bob Josephberg Classic

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Strelitz Moments

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Philanthropy Report: 2024 - 2025

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Lights, Camera, Podcast!

SIA’s New Recording Studio Brings Student Voices to Life

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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Strelitz Fall Festival Fall Family Fun for the Entire Tidewater Community

Tax Break

Scan the QR code to checkout our new online Spirit Wear store! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

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Head of School’s Message Celebrating 70 Years with a Bright Start to the School Year This year marks a truly special milestone for Strelitz International Academy as we celebrate 70 years of excellence in education. With such a rich history, it is fitting that our new school year has begun with incredible energy, innovation, and a sense of excitement for the future.

We are proud to introduce several new initiatives designed to enhance student learning, growth, and community connection: A New Reading Series (Grades K–2): Our youngest learners are diving into a brand-new, research-based reading program that builds strong literacy skills and fosters a lifelong love of reading.

MAP Growth Testing: By implementing this nationally recognized assessment tool, we are better able to measure individual student progress and personalize instruction, ensuring each child is supported in reaching their fullest potential A Natural Playground Under Construction: Work has begun on our brand-new natural playground, designed to spark creativity, imagination, and joy in play. This exciting project will give students a space that reflects our belief in the importance of outdoor learning and exploration.

New Safety Patrol: Our fifth grade students are taking on leadership roles as part of a newly launched Safety Patrol program, helping create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

Broadcast Studio and Podcasting: This year, SIA unveiled its new broadcast studio thanks to the Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s Community Impact Grant award. Students are producing school news and podcasts. We’ve also launched a Student Podcast Club, giving students a voice and a platform to share their ideas with our community.

Looking beyond campus, SIA is taking bold steps to ensure its legacy for generations to come. We have officially launched an endowment campaign with a goal of raising $3+ million, which will bring our endowment to $6 million. This historic effort will secure the financial foundation of SIA so that future students can benefit from the same innovative, values-driven education that has shaped our community for 70 years.

As part of our anniversary celebration, I am excited to host a brand-new podcast series entitled “70 Years and 70 Voices.” In this series, I will interview founders, alumni, faculty, and current students. Together, we will reflect on the vision that started our school, celebrate the stories of those who have been shaped by it, and imagine what education might look like in the year 2095—70 years into the future.

The beginning of this school year has already shown us that SIA is a school both rooted in tradition and unafraid to embrace the future. As we celebrate 70 years, we honor our past, embrace the present, and boldly imagine the decades ahead.

Warm regards,

Heather Moore Head of School

Heather Moore guiding students of the S.I.A. Podcast Club on how to select a title for their upcoming show.

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The Power of Predictability: The Rhythm of our Days

by Elyssa Brinn, Early Years Director The beginning of a new school year brings fresh excitement: new teachers, new friends, and new routines. For young children, all of this change can feel both wonderful and overwhelming. One of the best ways we can help children settle into their new environment is by offering them a strong sense of predictability. When children know what to expect, they feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Routines Matter For young children, routines are far more than a way to organize the day, they are the building blocks of security and confidence.

Predictable patterns give children a sense of safety, easing anxiety by helping them know what to expect. As they become familiar with the flow of the day, they also gain independence with important self-help skills like putting away backpacks, washing hands, and moving through transitions. A routine-rich environment frees children’s energy for what truly matters: exploring, playing, and learning rather than feeling uncertain or worried. With clear expectations in place, transitions become calmer, smoother, and less likely to spark challenging behaviors.

Our teachers design daily rhythms that balance structure with flexibility, weaving in predictable songs, cues, and rituals that help children feel secure. You might hear a playful call-andresponse like Morah Monica’s favorite, “When I say chocolate, you say… chip!”—that signals to the class it’s time to shift attention.

Visual schedules, hallway markers like Morah Tori’s “stop at the green triangle,” and other consistent transition rituals give children clear expectations and smooth the flow of the day.

Morning routines set the tone for success. In EY4, children enter the classroom, put away their backpacks, take out lunches, and then choose a morning activity. Many classes also use a familiar “clean-up song,” which gives children time to prepare for change and signals that one activity is ending and another is about to begin.

At Home: Building Predictability for Your Child Consistency doesn’t end at the school doors, home routines are just as important. Every family’s day looks different, but simple, repeated patterns can make life feel calmer and more enjoyable.

A predictable morning routine not only supports your child’s independence but can also make your mornings run more smoothly. Mealtime rituals and bedtime routines give children something to anticipate and help them look forward to special family connection time.

The school drop-off can often be one of the trickiest transitions of the day. Creating a consistent goodbye ritual—like a set number of hugs, a special handshake, or a simple phrase you repeat each morning—gives your child security and trust in the separation. These small rituals ease the transition from home to school and make the experience more positive for both parent and child.

It’s important to remember that predictability does not mean rigidity. Life with young children will always have surprises, and flexibility is essential. But when the foundation of the day is steady, children have the confidence to explore, learn, and grow.

At SIA, routines are never about control, rather they are about comfort. They communicate to every child: “You are safe here.”

And in that safety and trust, the children truly flourish.

Shared rituals, like morning tefillah and opening circle, also follow a consistent sequence that builds comfort. For example, Morah Jacquie’s EY4 class begins with Mr. B’s Good Morning Song and transitions into tefillah with Noah Aronson’s Am I Awake.

These small but reliable patterns help children feel calm, safe, and ready to learn.

When routines are missing, environments can quickly become chaotic. During a recent teacher training, staff experienced this through a playful game where transitions kept changing without warning. While it sparked plenty of laughter, it also built empathy. As one teacher reflected, “If we felt unsettled, imagine how a toddler feels without predictability. It made so much sense.”

Paige G. enjoying outdoor time with her class in the Gaga Pitt.

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Celebrating Who We Are, Shaping Who We’ll Become: Our IB® Journey

by Alicia Pahl-Cornelius, IB® Coordinator This December, we’re looking forward to welcoming a team of International Baccalaureate educators to our school as part of our regular IB® evaluation visit. These visits help us reflect on how we’re doing and celebrate the many things that make our school community so special, and we can’t wait to show them what we’ve been up to!

As a Jewish day school that is also an IB® World School, we’re always working to blend strong Jewish values with the global, inquirybased approach of the IB®. That means our students aren’t just learning facts, they’re learning how to ask big questions, think critically, and care deeply about the world around them.

You’ll hear us talk a lot about the IB® Learner Profile, which includes traits like being Caring, Reflective, Open-Minded, and Principled. These aren’t just words on a poster, they’re part of how we help our students grow into thoughtful, kind, and curious people. It’s inspiring to see those qualities come to life in the classroom, on the playground, and in the ways our students engage with Jewish learning and tradition.

This visit is a chance for us to share what makes our school unique: a place where kids are known and loved, where learning is meaningful, and where Jewish identity and global perspective go hand-in-hand. As much as this visit is a celebration, it’s also a chance for us to take a growth mindset and reflect on where we want to go next. We’re not just looking back, we’re looking forward. The evaluation team will offer “feed forward,” helpful insights and suggestions to guide our continued growth over the next five years. We’re excited to hear their perspective and use it to make our school even stronger. As part of the visit, community members including parents, board members, and students will be meeting with the evaluators to share their experiences and help paint a full picture of who we are. We’re so grateful for everyone’s partnership and voice in this process, it truly takes a community to grow a great school!

Thank you, as always, for being part of our community, we’re so proud of what we’ve built together!

Charlie R. in art class, exploring the mixing of colors.

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Rocky F. and Blue L. work together identifying shapes.

Bety H., Scarlett S. and Moria K. use their math skills to show their knowledge of values!

Fifth Grade and Tefillah

by Rashi Brashevitzky, Judaic Studies Director Tefillah, prayer, is central to the Judaic Studies curriculum in the Primary Years program. Students at each grade level continue to learn new Tefillot (prayers) as they build their repertoire. Students learn about, and review, the meaning of the different prayers throughout the school year.

Fifth grade students maintain a Tefillah Journal. The use of the Tefillah Journal allows students the opportunity to personally reflect on the different Tefillot and find meaning in each of the prayers.

Students use writing, drawing and poetry as they reflect in their Tefillah Journals. Students are encouraged to be “risk takers” and share their reflections in class after completing their work.

Harper W.

Niv R.

Quinn M.

Lena A.

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A New Chapter in Reading: Kindergarten to PY2 Embark on an Amplify CKLA Journey

by Meredith Carnazza, Primary Years Director This year in Primary Years General Studies, our Kindergarten through PY2 students have embarked on an exciting new reading journey! We are proud to introduce Amplify CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts), a curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading.

The Science of Reading is built on decades of research from cognitive scientists, linguists, and educators. It explains how the brain learns to read through orthographic mapping—the process of connecting letters and sounds to form words that can be stored in memory for instant recognition.

Amplify CKLA emphasizes the five key pillars of reading development: Phonemic Awareness – hearing and working with the individual sounds in words Phonics – connecting letters to their corresponding sounds Fluency – reading with accuracy, speed, and expression Vocabulary – building a strong knowledge of words Comprehension – making meaning from text Through clear, step-by-step instruction and a carefully sequenced approach, Amplify CKLA puts this research into practice, helping students build essential reading skills while developing knowledge over time.

A unique strength of this program is how seamlessly it integrates with our IB® curriculum. The content reinforces and deepens the interdisciplinary themes explored in our IB units, allowing students to strengthen their reading while making meaningful connections across subject areas. This integration nurtures their inquiry, curiosity, and understanding of the world.

We are excited to watch our students grow into confident, capable, and joyful readers throughout the year!

Emily L. enjoying her pancakes at the second grade Flap Jack Party to celebrate finishing unit one of their Amplify knowledge on fairytales and tall tales.

Frist graders Theo T. and Amelia E. act out the CKLA story of “All Stories are Anansi’s.”

Willow G. and Nate L, Kindergartners in Ms. Plate’s class, work together to identify main characters, make predictions and sequence events when retelling stories.

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Social Emotional Learning at SIA

by Rashi Brashevitzky, Judaic Studies Director Students’ days are filled with a wide range of activities—learning new information, completing assignments, working with peers, choosing what to do at recess, selecting seat mates at lunch, and more. To successfully navigate these moments at school and at home, children rely on executive function skills. Often described as the brain’s “control tower,” these skills help children (and adults!) manage their thoughts, actions, and emotions throughout the day. Strong executive function skills support planning, organization, focus, impulse control, and memory. They allow students to learn effectively, solve problems, build friendships, and handle challenges as they arise. Just like academic subjects, executive function skills can be intentionally taught and strengthened.

This year, PY students are taking part in monthly executive function lessons in our new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classroom.

Each session introduces one skill through our “Executive Function Superheroes,” combining engaging games and activities with practical strategies that teachers and parents can reinforce at school and home. Together, we are building these essential skills as a community to enhance every child’s school experience.

In September, students met “Reflectra,” the superhero for metacognition; thinking about their thinking. Through a storybook and building challenge, they practiced creating a plan, checking in to see if adjustments were needed, and reflecting on their process.

Teachers and parents also received tips to help children strengthen these skills beyond the classroom.

Left image: Third grade students Avalon T., Lior C., Dani W. and Meirav W. working together to reflect.

Right image: Fifth grade students Hadley K., Niv R. and Mia P. collaborate after their SEL lesson.

Left image: Third grade students Jackson T., Sara P. and Asher M. work on their executive functioning skills as a team.

Right image: Fourth graders Ben T., Levi F., Daniel S. and Raleigh A. come together to work hard and reflect.

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Support Strelitz International Academy Education Tax Credits & Receive a 65% Virginia State Tax Credit Support Strelitz International Academy and Receive a 65% Virginia State Tax Credit The Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) has Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits (EISTC) for 2025 to support SIA students. This presents a limited-time opportunity for donors to support Strelitz International Academy while receiving a 65% Virginia state tax credit.

Through the EISTC program, your donation to TJF helps provide critical tuition assistance to Strelitz families from lower- and middle-income households—ensuring more children can access a high-quality Jewish and IB education.

The financial benefit to you is substantial.

For example: A $10,000 gift could cost you as little as $2,459 after tax benefits*, thanks to the 65% Virginia tax credit plus state and federal charitable deductions.

We have a limited number of tax credits available each year, so please reach out as soon as possible. To learn more, contact Carin Simon, 757.424.4329 or csimon@strelitzacademy.org *Actual costs may vary depending on individual tax circumstances. Consult your tax advisor.

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Driving Success Despite the Weather: The Bob Josephberg Classic

by Carin Simon, Director of Advancement The Strelitz International Academy’s (SIA) 37th Annual Golf Tournament, held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club, proved that not even rainy skies could dampen the spirit of community and generosity. Known as the Bob Josephberg Classic, this signature event remains SIA’s premier annual fundraiser, and this year it raised $145,000 thanks to the incredible support of our tournament sponsors, players and volunteers.

The funds raised play a crucial role in supporting the future of Jewish education and leadership in Tidewater by ensuring financial stability, scholarship opportunities and programming excellence.

The day began with opening remarks from Tim Thornton, Tournament Co-Chair and SIA Parent, before golfers teed off in a Florida best ball format. While the rain added an extra challenge on the course, players embraced the conditions with enthusiasm, keeping spirits high throughout the tournament. Tournament highlights included a delicious lunch and dinner catered by the Cardo Cafe, hole-in-one competitions, where golfers had the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz Sedan and SUV, courtesy of Charles Barker Automotive and Towne Insurance.

“My family has been part of SIA since my son was just three months old. This community has given us so much over the years, and seeing all of you come together to support the school is a reminder of how special it really is,” said Tim Thornton, Tournament Chair.

The Bob Josephberg Classic continues to provide a meaningful way for current and former SIA parents, alumni, and friends to come together in support of the school. Many sponsors have stood by SIA since the early days of the tournament, reflecting the strong partnerships that sustain its mission.

Special thanks to our wonderful golf committee who secured sponsorships and raffle prizes to make this year’s tournament such a success.

Congratulations to the winners of the 1st Flight: Copy Fax Team - Jay Serrao, Chris Williams, Bob Merkle and Rob Merkle.

Save the date for next year’s 38th Annual Strelitz International Academy Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Virginia Beach National Golf Club!

Please join us for SIA’s upcoming Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Sandler Family Campus. Business and Family Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Carin Simon, SIA Director of Advancement, at: 757.424.4327 or csimon@strelitzacademy.org

Jason Hoffman and his Golf team enjoying the SIA Golf Tournament!

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The golf team of Ross Bangel & Lonnie Slone pause Volunteers Pati Oliszewski and Nicoli Barto for a smile, despite the rainy weather! welcome players to the tournament.

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Thank you 2025 Golf Tournament Sponsors!

MASTERS - $10,500 Copeland-Klebanoff Family Josephberg Family North Beach Plastic Surgery – Dr. Richard Rosenblum, Dr. Alexander Sailon, Dr. Eric Jablonka, & Dr. Alexandra Tilt, Dr. Joshua Henderson

HOLES- $400 Rachel & Marc Abrams Abrams Realty/ Mike Simon Amitay & Claudius Family Atlantic Union Bank Avraham Ashkenazi Michael & Roslyn Barney Susan & Jon Becker Allison & Bill Carden Elyse & David Cardon Davenport/Lefcoe Eastern Virginia Orthodontics - Drs. Shivar & BIRDIES- $750 HOSTS - $4,000 Peluso Accent CPA Miles & Sandra Leon Frankie Edmonson, Portsmouth Commissioner Altmeyer Funeral Home Southern Bank of the Revenue Brandon Terkeltaub, CFP®, TPCP™ TowneBank Ferguson Enterprise Focus Partners Wealth Wall, Einhorn and Chernitzer, P.C. Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation The Foleck Center Frieden Wealth Management Givens Group UNDERWRITERS- $3,000 John & Mariska Gibson In Honor of Abe Goldstein, Jack & Carol & Joel Jason Brad Moses/Towne Insurance Ethan's Zaidee Andy & Esther Kline Nathan Drory/Charles Barker Automotive Heartwell Health H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Hercules Fence IHOP - Kempsville EAGLES- $1,200 Jason Hoffman-West Hoffman Wealth Mike Simon Construction Corp Brad & Babbi Bangel Management of Raymond James Payday Payroll Claire & Marvin Friedberg Joan & Eric Joffe PNC Bank Daniel Gordon, Mark Gordon, Stephen & Jodi & Jay Klebanoff Primis Bank/ Jerry Pollack Lynne Saunders Karen & Rick Lombart No Frill Grill Harbor Group International The Moore Family in Honor of Faculty & Rashkind Family Beth & Nathan Jaffe Staff Sands Anderson PC KPMG Palms Associates Patti & Paul Seeman National Disaster Solutions S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency, Inc. The Saal Family Lawrence Steingold The Spindel Agency Stein Investment Group Randy Shapiro TechArk Tim Thornton – Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Jacob & Utomwn Uduaghan W.C. Goldberg & Company, PC WoogWorks Megan & Steve Zuckerman

SPONSORS - $5,500 Fairlead Chip & Alexandra Friedman Steve & Randi Gordon David Leon Jennifer Josephberg Cindy & Ron Kramer L.M. Sandler & Sons, Inc. Deb & Peter Segaloff John & Renee Strelitz

Tim Thornton, Tournament Co-chair, gives his heartfelt intro speech.

The team of Eric Joffe and Mike Simon getting ready for a wonderful day on the green!

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Strelitz Moments 1. Liam G. and Mollie G. were ready on the First

2. Teachers Terri Kraly and Alicia Pahl-Cornelius

Day of School for Second Grade and Early Years

enjoy the faculty coffee bar during Professional

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Development week.

3. Olivia A. and her mom pose for a picture during the

4. Quinn M., Harper W., Lena A. and Hadley K.

first Early Years Shabbat Sing-along of the school year!

reciting Kiddush during a Shalom Shabbat!

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5. Lola L. and her mom enjoying the delicious SIA Family

6. Kindergarten parents Marisa Mason and Leigh

Pasta Dinner.

Casson attend the annual PVO Welcome Back Breakfast.

7. Avery G. preparing for Rosh Hashanah by

8. First graders Ronnie A., Shai R., Gavin B., Gabe S.

blowing the Shofar in class.

and Sonny B. work with Shinshin Noga on an engaging project about Israel!

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PHILANTHROPY REPORT 2024 - 2025 At Strelitz International Academy, generosity fuels everything we do. During the 2024 -2025 school year, thanks to the remarkable support of our community, we were able to strengthen our school, enhance our programs, and ensure that every student Thank you for supporting the continues to thrive in a nurturing, innovative, and globally-minded environment.

Strelitz International Academy From corporate sponsors to parent, grandparent, faculty and alumni donors, every gift 2023-2024 School Year.

made a meaningful difference. Our Golf Tournament sponsors helped us raise vital funds while building community spirit. Fall Festival sponsors supported one of favorite traditions, bringingreflects families together led the from way through our This listing giftsin&celebration. pledgesParents received Parent Campaign, showing extraordinary commitment to SIA’s mission.

July 1, 2023 to June 3, 2024.

Our students energized the Glow Run, turning peer-to-peer fundraising into an exciting success, and our grandparents and community donors provided steadfast support, reminding us that the impact of an SIA education extends across generations.

Together, these contributions not only met immediate needs but also laid the foundation for future growth and excellence. This 2024-2025 Donor Impact Report celebrates the generosity of our community and highlights the many ways your giving strengthens our school.

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2024-2025 ANNUAL GIVING BY LEVEL Prophet $50,000+ Anonymous Celia Krichman* Sara Jo & Joel Rubin United Jewish Federation of Tidewater

Visionary $20,000 - $49,999 Dozoretz Family Fund Cindy & Ron Kramer Laura & Jerrold Miller Deb & Peter Segaloff Renee & John Strelitz

Trailblazer 10,000 - $19,999 Ann & Robert Copeland Alexandra & Chip Friedman Givens Group - Ed Reed Mark Gordon Sheila & Bob Josephberg Sandra & Miles Leon North Beach Plastic Surgery Dr. Richard Rosenblum, Dr. Alexander Sailon, Dr. Eric M. Jablonka, Dr. Alexandra Tilt, Dr. Joshua Henderson

Innovator $5,000 - $9,999 Roslyn & Michael Barney Armond & Rose Caplan Foundaton Richard S. Glasser Foundation Jill & Allen Goldstein Steven B. Sandler Jennifer Josephberg David Leon Lori & Scott Tabakin Tidewater Jewish Foundation Ellen and Bill Wagner

Leader - $2,500 - $4,999

Friend $500 - $999

Beth Sholom Village Rashi & Levi Brashevitzky Libby & Albert Kaplan* Restricted Fund Jodi & Jay Klebanoff Southern Bank Krug Foundation Fund Heather & Doug Moore Townebank Wall, Einhorn, Chernitzer, P.C. Doris Waranch Herbert L. Weinberg End. Fund

Rachel and Marc Abrams Across Oceans & Generations Amitay -Claudius Families Amy and Andy Gladstein Anonymous Universal Pest & Termite, Inc. Jamie & Peter Baker Jewish Family Services of Tidewater Bill & Allison Carden David and Elyse Cardon Scott Debb Leora and Nathan Drory Mariska and John Gibson Aaron & Nikki Glassman Dr. Jamie Golden Virginia Beach Obstetrics and Gynecology Jason & Denise Hoffman Vandelay Industries Mimi & Warren Karesh* Restricted Fund Deborah Kaufman Hercules Fence Co. The Stockpot David & Adel Kruger* Restricted Fund Sarah Laibstain SL Nusbaum Realty Co. Southern Bank Bay Disposal Paul and Stephanie Peck Kathy Hyman Rosenbach* Tutorial Assistance Fund The Rosenbaum Family Richard & Laure Saunders Seeman Family Alan & Sallie Shapiro Palms Associates Carin & Mike Simon Altmeyer Funeral Home Stein Investment Group Lawrence Steingold Udaghan Family Steve and Megan Zuckerman

Benefactor- $1,000 - $2,499 Allegra MBCS EZBooks - Nan Zhang & Chris Arney Babbi & Brad Bangel Helen Jayne & Melvin Barr* Phil.

Fund Brith Sholom Center The Dodge Family Susan Einhorn Kristy & Adam Foleck/ The Foleck Center Claire & Marvin Friedberg Harbor Group International Benjamin Goldberg Foundation Wendy Goldberg Daniel Gordon Sharon & Michael Grossman Helen G. Gifford Foundation Sharon Hurwitz Beth & Nathan Jaffe Joan & Eric Joffe KPMG Payday Atlantic Union Bank Andrew Nusbaum National Disaster Solutions Shikma & Daniel Rubin The Saal Family Levi Washburn Bret A. Washburn Amy & Eliot Weinstein Stephen Wohlgemuth & Holly Puritz

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2024-2025 ANNUAL GIVING BY LEVEL Student - $100 - $499 Lindsey & Todd Aftel Michelle and Joseph Anderson Delyse Anderson Virginia Business Systems Anonymous Jennifer Waldholtz & Greg Antonucci Ashlyn Archer Abraham Ashkenazi Frieden Wealth Management Susan & Jon Becker Sharkey's Cut for Kids Heddy and Michael Belman Jenn & Dave Belman IHOP - Kempsville & Landstown Amos and Marcia Berkovich April and Jeffrey Blair Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Brewer Elyssa Brinn Susannah Broegler PNC Bank Sharon and Dan Cohen Michelle Cooper Randall, Caldwell and Nolan Buntin Debra L DuFlo Haja Dumbuya Frankie Edmonson, Portsmouth Commissioner of the Revenue Lisa Kremers Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation Richard & Janice Foleck Sands Anderson P.C. Beverly and Alan Frieden Alan & Wendy Gladstein Ross Glasser Nanci Glassman Carly Glikman W.C. Goldberg & Company, PC Steven Goldstein Eleanore A Goldstein Sandra & Howard Gordon Harry and Joyce Graber Teresa Greer Mid-Atlantic Dermatology- Dr. Michael Gross

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Liora Gurvitz Maury Handel Sara Hart Evelyn HIrsch Patricia F Hodges Shayna Horwitz Bernadette Hunter Constance Jacobson Carol & Joel Jason Janet Jenkins in honor of the teachers Christopher Kaprielian Aaron and Melissa Kass Janet & Billy Kass Techark Avery Kerr Davenport-Lefcoe Andy and Esther Kline Lyudmila Komarovsky Howard & Alma Laderberg* Restricted Fund Cathi Laderberg Jody and David Laibstain Carol Laibstain HartElectric Jay Legum Ina Mirman and Marty Leiderman Elaine Levenson Edward Levy Elizabeth Lindberg Joan London The Lozada Family Marco Magdaluyo Linda Mandler Nancy Loewenberg & Richard Marten Cheryl McAuley No Frill Grill Angelea Sanchez Miller Rocio A. Morales Alyssa Muhlendorf S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Company H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Inc. Alicia Pahl Cornelius

Drs. Peluso & Savage - Eastern Virginia Orthodontics Primis Mortgage - Jerry Pollak Kristen Powers Rashkind Family Foundation Cynthia Redeker Vanessa Rendón-Cazarez WhoRiddle Lavette Ricks David Ropp Michael & Nicole Rosenblum Eilene Rosenblum Arielle Salasky Domingo H Sanchez Librada Sanchez Susan & Eric Schwartzman The Randy Shapiro Family Larry & Leslie Siegel Abrams Realty Arleen Sobel Edward (Jim) Soltz The Spindel Agency Hannahle Spitze St. Pierre Family Burle Stromberg Moe Sullivan Jacqueline Sullivan Elizabeth Taylor Terkeltaub Family Tim Thornton, RW Towne Realty Neil Turner Gregory E Wagner Michael Wagner Jody Wagner Lisa & Adam Walker Irina Washburn Coastal Material Handling Debra A Weinstein Harry & Miriam Weisberg* Family Fund Cheryl White Melissa Wohlgemuth Peter Wohlgemuth Leah Wohlgemuth Zach Wohlgemuth Sinead Wohlgemuth Michael Yaary

2024-2025 ANNUAL GIVING BY LEVEL Volunteer - Up to $100 Robert Ackermann Jenna Aiken-Ritzmann Deborah Albero-Darata Jake Kneller Gabriela Kocerha Rochelle Aviv B'nai Israel Congregation Leeat Bachar Whitney Barca Jean M Beasley Danielle Beck Denean Blanks Charin Borrero Lopez Wilson Bowers Nicole Bowers Linsey Bowers Marilyn R Broyles Alexandria Burke Joel Cadwell Meredith Carnaza Leigh Casson Leonard Casson Angela Christabel Kane and Christina Terri Cimino Jill Cohen Jessica and Joshua Cohen Jeff Cohen Britt D'Amico Stephen Deitz Piper Do Amanda Drake Bianca Dreuitt Jessica Dumm Heather Dutton Sam and Chris Epstein Lisa Erichsen Heather M Felch Marley Ferraro Raul Fiveash Margaret and David Forman Jessica Friend Adina Gadell Racey Garbers David Geller Mairin Genova Monica Gerand Beverly & Amitai Gershon Dani Gershon Trisha Mallek Todd Mallek Charlotte Maloney Shana Martin

Eric Giannettino Abby Glaser Hen Glikman Hillary and Damian Gordon Gregory Gordon Julie Grantz Jennifer Greene Constance Greer Yael Haas Kathy Harvey-Jones Briana Hoffman Elizabeth Hoffman Jaime Irving Andrea & Avidan Itzhak Kyra Jones Danielle Jones Nancy Kaplan Alexandra Kaprielian Lizabeth Kaprielian Jonah Kass Mindy Katz Dawn & Jack Kaye Michelle Kingsland Emily Casson Leslie Kneller Mark and Brenda Kozak Terri Kraly Courtney Kreicar Karina Kremen Deborah Kurtz Jessica Laderberg Cathy Laderberg Jacquie Lam Naomi Lavelle Adam Lefkowitz Ross Legum Adam Leiderman Betty Ann Levin Rebecca Levitt Rabbi Gary and Sara Litt Julia Ludwig Cristina B Magdaluyo Frances Magdaluyo Chrissy Magdaluyo Shannon Mahrt Janet Mercadante Mrs. Marlene Miller Ashley Noell Rachel Murdock Matthew Murdock Christianne Nesbitt Evan Nied

Molly Nizhnikov Ashley Noell Jo Nossen Ariel Oliszewski & Pati Menda Rena Parr Hannah Plate Marquel Price David & Rona Proser Colby Raymond Tida Reveley Andrew Reyes Henry Rhone Kara Rivers Missy Robertson Lynette Rodriguez Jennifer Rodriguez Jeremy Ruberg Matthew Sachs Veronica Samonte Esabel Samonte Veronica Samonte Duane Santee Caitlin Schaub Kathrin Schneider Chelsie Sedillo Abigail Seeman Rebecca Sheehan Luke Shockley Virginia Shockley Jason Silverstein Alexis Singleton Erica Smith Katherine Solis Arielle Spitze Whitney Spontak Ashleigh Streeter Courtney Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Louis D. Tonelson Bonnie Traylor Giovanna Vignale Elizabeth Waranch Bart Washburn Washburn Delores Christina Williams Shirley R Williams Olivia Sauder Chrystal Willis Geni Wilson Liz Yochimowitz Hila Zach Amy Zelenka Krystal Zerwer

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2024-2025 ANNUAL GIVING BY LEVEL Gifts in Kind Charles Barker Automotive - Nathan Drory Edible Arrangements Dicks Sporting Goods Jody’s Popcorn Nothing Bundt Cakes Pinboys at the Beach Running Etc.

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Simon Family JCC Smiling Creations by Sharon Grossman The Foleck Center Toddlin’ Around Tidewater Virginia Symphony Orchestra Towne Insurance - Brad Moses

LEGACY & ENDOWMENT GIFTS The following individuals have made legacy commitments and endowment gifts for the benefit of the Strelitz International Academy.

Life and Legacy Rachel Abrams Jasmine Amitay Anonymous Leslie Marcus Auerbach Babbi Bangel Marcia & Amos Berkovich Beth Hirsch Berman Rashi & Levi Brashevitzky Elyssa Brinn David Cardon Ronnie Lynn Jacobs Cohen Leora & Nathan Drory Andie Eichelbaum Itzak Susan & Marty* Einhorn Kristy & Adam Foleck

Wendi & Gigi Fried Barb Gelb & Kenny Weinstein Carly & Chen Glikman Laura & Keith Goldstein Laura & Fredric Gross Howard & Susan Horwitz Bob & Sheila Josephberg Erica & Scott Kaplan Melissa & Aaron Kass Alene & Ron Kaufman David & Sofia* Konikoff David Leon Jeff & Elayne Littman Paola Matilsky Tanya Miller

Endowments Rachel Abrams Bass Family Memorial Harry & Sylvia Belkov* Memorial Scholarship Leon & Florence Berlin* Memorial Abraham & Malka Bornstein* Memorial Julian Colby* Memorial Bessie Dozoretz* Scholarship Ronald Dozoretz* Scholarship Rosa K. Frieden* Memorial Tavia & Freda Gordon* Scholarship HAT Scholarship Zena Herod Endowment Lester & Barbara Horwitz* Leola Banks Jaffe* Fund Barry* & Reatha Kantor Scholarship Carl J.* & Juliet A. Katz Fund Alene Jo Kaufman Endowment 19 October 2025

Heather & Doug Moore Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf Erin & Felix Portnoy Rona & David Proser Rabbi Arthur & Miriam Brunn Ruberg Joel & Sara Jo Rubin Judy Saperstein Patti & Paul Seeman Deborah & Peter Segaloff Renee & John Strelitz Burle Stromberg Doris & Seeman* Waranch Amy & Eliot Weinstein Ashley & Greg Zittrain

Klebanoff Family David & Sofia* Konikoff Cindy & Ron Kramer Family JPN/PEJE Celia Krichman* David Leon Selma & Leon Leach* Scholarship Lorna Legum Rising Star Award Jeff & Elayne Littman *of blessed memory James London* Athletic & Outdoor Program Marguerite Marx* Jewish History Collection Ada R. Michaels* Faculty Development Joel & Sara Jo Rubin Reba & Sam Sandler* Memorial Segaloff Family JPN/PEJE Sarah & Samuel Sonnenberg* Memorial Harold & Reva Sprung* Technology Endowment Celia Stern* Fund Teachers’ Endowment Solomon & Sylvia Yavner* Fund

Lights, Camera, Podcast!

SIA’s New Recording Studio Brings Student Voices to Life

by Ally St. Pierre, Admissions and Marketing Manager There’s something exciting happening behind the microphone at Strelitz International Academy! Thanks to a Community Impact Grant from the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, SIA has launched a brand-new recording studio, giving our students a space to create, explore, and share their voices in fun and meaningful ways.

From recording the daily news to experimenting with the green screen, our fifth graders have jumped right in—bringing energy, creativity, and confidence to every broadcast. Each morning, they’ve been learning the ins and outs of audio and video production, turning announcements into a lively show that keeps our school community informed and entertained.

The excitement doesn’t stop there! This year, SIA introduced a brand-new Podcast Club for our fourth and fifth graders, who will be producing an original podcast called “Lunchtime Legends.” The club offers students a chance to brainstorm topics, write scripts, interview guests, and learn the art of storytelling through sound. Whether they’re reporting on school events, sharing book recommendations, or chatting about their favorite lunchtime snacks, these young podcasters are already showing that they have something special to say.

The new recording studio is more than just a space—it’s a hub for creativity, collaboration, and confidence-building. We can’t wait to see (and hear!) all the amazing projects our students will create as they continue their recording adventures at SIA.

Fifth graders Ari M. and Hadley K. in the new Podccast studio!

Burle Stromberg and Heather Moore record the first Podcast in the new SIA Recording studio!

Heather Moore leads the first 4th and 5th grade Podcast Club meeting.

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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Strelitz Fall Festival Fall Family Fun for the Entire Tidewater Community

by Carin Simon, Director of Advancement At Strelitz International Academy, fall is a season bursting with joy, tradition, and community spirit! From decorating the sukkah and harvesting our vibrant Fall Garden to exploring hands-on seasonal activities, this time of year is filled with wonder for our students.

That magic comes alive for the whole community at the 3rd Annual SIA Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Sandler Family Campus.

✨ What to Expect:

Bring the entire family for a day packed with unforgettable fun! Children of all ages will delight in pony rides, train rides, a petting

zoo, bounce houses, and classic carnival games. Our partners—PJ Library, Camp JCC, Konikoff Center of Learning, and Jewish Family Service—will be adding their own creative programming to keep the excitement going all day long.

🌭 Food & Festivities:

No festival is complete without delicious bites! Treat yourself to a variety of kosher festival favorites like hotdogs and hamburgers— perfect for a mid-day meal or a quick snack between adventures.

🎟 Fun with Purpose:

More than just a celebration, the Fall Festival is a vital fundraiser for Strelitz International Academy. Every sponsorship, wristband, and raffle ticket helps fuel innovative learning and enrich the lives of our students. With raffle baskets brimming with amazing prizes and sponsorship opportunities at every level, there are countless ways to show your support.

📅 Save the Date!

Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and join us for a spectacular day of fall festivities—all while making a meaningful difference for the incredible students of Strelitz International Academy.

If you would like to support the Third Annual Strelitz Fall Festival, celebrating young families in Tidewater, please contact Carin Simon, Director of Advancement: csimon@strelitzacademy.org or 757.424.4327 ext. 4189.

For more information and to buy a Children’s Festival Activity Wristband, please go to https://strelitzinternationalacademy.org/fallfestival/

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Flash from the Past!

We remember this photo... do you?

Can you name the students, the activity, and when it took place? Put your memory to the test! If you’ve got the answers, email us at astpierre@strelitzacademy.org — we’re curious to see who remembers!

Identified!

Thank you to everyone who submitted answers to help us identify the students in this picture! This picture features SIA alumni Ari Simon, Avi Yashaev and Daniel Yatziv.

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