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				<title><![CDATA[48th Annual Pearls of Wisdom Gala]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Honoring Charlotte & Winston Schwartz and Penny Goldstein]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando has made private education more accessible by initiating the Tuition Assistance Program. The TAP program adjusts tuition based on a family’s income for new students in grades TK-5th. TAP is designed to boost enrollment of new students by specifically targeting middle-income families.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:04:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JAO students score two grade levels ahead of peers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the sixth straight year, on average, students at Jewish Academy of Orlando are performing at least two grade levels ahead of their peers nationwide. The test scores, from April 2021, were taken using the nationally recognized Iowa Test of Basic Skills® (ITBS®) – commonly known as the "Iowa Assessments."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:47:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Planting trees for Tu B'Shvat]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1466053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again, Laurence Morrell, aka "Last of the Jewish Red Necks," came through. He gladly assisted both the Temple Israel educational school, MAGAL, to have both a fundraiser and a way to celebrate Tu B' Shvat in January. He did the same with the Jewish Academy of Orlando. Both were very successful events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:06:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando welcomes new "BEES"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando welcomed many new "BEEs" this school year.  Here are a few photos before the start of school. Jewish Academy of Orlando serves central Florida students of all faiths from kindergarten through fifth grade.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:21:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The importance of playtime in schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1164777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Jewish Academy of Orlando has extended recess for all grades to 45 minutes. In addition to extended recess time, lunch for all grades is 30 minutes, and a mid-morning break of 15 minutes is included in the daily schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JAO Students learn lessons of hope from a Holocaust survivor]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1128675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando fourth and fifth graders heard testimony from Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann as part of a visit organized by Dr. Dan Layish, an alumni parent. Steigmann visited students to share his incredible story of hope and survival.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:50:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando launches inaugural Transitional Kindergarten]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1111036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando has launched a new academic program to serve the community. The school welcomed students to its new Transitional Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. TK is a grade that serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, providing students time to develop fundamental skills needed for success...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy mascot 'Mac The Bee' visits the JCC]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1111057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando Mac the Bee returned to the Roth Family Jewish Community Center with much fanfare.   Students and faculty of Jewish Academy of Orlando and the Early Childhood Learning Center at the JCC danced, sang, and welcomed Shabbat with Mac the Bee at a campus-wide Shabbat.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:48:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:14:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy students write and produce newscast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1111050</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each morning, Jewish Academy of Orlando students produce a daily 15-minute kid-friendly news program. The students share fun news stories, as well as highlight students and events happening in the school. The newscasts are filmed, produced and anchored by students as young as fourth grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:43:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bourbon and Bytes Sponsorship Oppurtunities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1646419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Jewish Academy of Orlando is currently accepting sponsorships for our next exciting LIVE event. Bourbon and Bytes. Click here for more info!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:47:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Purchase tickets for Finding Nemo Jr. !]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1759490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 shows - May 18th (6:30pm) & May 21st (2:30pm) at Shalom Orlando Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 11:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando students score two and three grade levels ahead of peers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1111030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the fifth straight year, on average, students at Jewish Academy of Orlando are performing at least two grade levels ahead of their peers nationwide. The test scores, from April 2019, were taken using the nationally recognized Iowa Test of Basic Skills®]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:29:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It's back to school time at The Jewish Academy of Orlando!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1082861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at the Jewish Academy of Orlando have been back to school for one week now and are really cracking the books, working hard. But first some fun with selfies! Jewish Academy of Orlando serves central Florida students of all faiths from grades kindergarten through fifth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:43:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduates of Jewish Academy of Orlando find success in local private and public schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1054298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 30, Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrated the class of 2019 with acceptances to their top-choice middle schools, including a one-hundred percent acceptance rate at both Trinity Preparatory School and Lake Highland Preparatory School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:02:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS LEADS THE WAY]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1044978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[- Jewish Academy of Orlando Director of Academics Nikki Buyna was recently accepted to Harvard Graduate School of Education’s summer program titled "Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership."  In addition, she received a full school scholarship from The AVI CHAI Foundation to attend the program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 07:56:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO PROVIDES ROBUST WHOLE-CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1044974</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando provides a multi-faceted whole-child development program. Danielle Glover, JAO’s in-house school guidance counselor, supports the school’s whole-child development with regular classroom guidance sessions, one-on-one and small group counseling, and parent support.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 07:49:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO CELEBRATES PASSOVER WITH DISNEY-THEMED SEDER]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1033987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando held a Disney-themed Passover model seder for its students, parents and guests.  The students told the story of Passover in a traditional way with the four questions, traditional meal, and songs. The Disney-themed costumes, songs, and decorations added to the excitement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:28:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO STUDENTS FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando (JAO) students develop problem solving and creative skills the Innovation Lab, an elementary Makerspace, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) enrichment center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:22:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO NURTURES CULTURE OF GIVING]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando cultivates a culture of giving back to the community and to those in need by supporting school-driven and student-led fundraisers, recognizing students for acts of giving, and opportunities for students to participate in community service projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:45:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO CELEBRATES PURIM WITH MUCH FANFARE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando (JAO) celebrated Purim with a megillah reading, party, performances, delivery of mishloach manot (Purim baskets), and grogger sculpture creations. Third-grade students performed in the annual Purim play that tells the holiday’s story through music and dance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:01:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO FIRST GRADERS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando second graders completed their
annual space unit with the Sun, Moon, and Stars Space Show where each student
demonstrated his or her knowledge of our solar system through music, song, and
dance.The program included dialogue and songs about gravity, the moon and stars,
planets, and the sun.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:03:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM SCHOOLS FOR MULTIFAITH PROGRAM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando fifth grade students partnered with with Muslim peers from Leadership Preparatory School and Christian peers from Geneva School in, “Trees for Peace,” a multifaith tree planting service held at Mead Gardens.  The tree planting is the second of the schools’ 3-part Multifaith Education Program (MEP) that is now in its 16th year.  The students meet at each school to learn about each other’s cultures and religions]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:03:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It not too late to order spirit shirts!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/1079672</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show your school spirit and order by September 13th! Please bring your form and payment to Cyndi at the front desk.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:37:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[*Updated* Save The Date for Junie B. Jones!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save The Date! -  May 23th, 7:00 pm 

The Jewish Academy of Orlando's production of Junie B. Jones the Musical at the Wayne Dencch Performing Arts Center in Sanford. 

Ticket sales begin in March.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO CREATES KINDNESS GARDEN]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando will break ground for its new Kindness Garden on Monday, January 21st, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

The garden will be a segment of the campus playground. The project is part of a grant to incorporate fine arts in to the school’s Judaic Studies program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:11:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO PRESENTS BROADWAY-STYLE MUSICAL ON THURSDAY MAY 23]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando presents Junie B. Jones - The Musical.  This full-scale musical production will be presented one night only on May 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford.  This high-energy show is based on Barbara Park’s best-selling children’s books.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 10:25:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for our Kindness Garden Dedication]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for our Kindness Garden Dedication on Friday, May 17, 2019.  We will celebrate Shabbat at 8:15am in the JCC auditorium and then walk to the garden for our dedication ceremony. A reception will follow. Open to the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:09:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF GERM-KILLING TECHNOLOGY]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to reduce student and teacher absences, Jewish Academy of Orlando completed installation of the Violet Defense patented germ-killing technology.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO INCREASES RECESS by 125%]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, Jewish Academy of Orlando extended recess for all grades to 45 minutes, which for some students is an increase of 125% from the 2017-18 school year.  In addition to extended recess time, lunch for all grades was increased to 30 minutes, and a mid-morning break of 15 minutes was included in the daily schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:10:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando students score two and three grade levels ahead of their peers compared to national norms.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the fourth straight year, on average, students at Jewish Academy of Orlando performed at least two grade levels ahead of their peers nationwide. Each April, Jewish Academy students take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, a nationally standardized achievement test for K-12 students. The test allows schools to compare students’ scores to national norms in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:08:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Press Release: Jewish Academy of Orlando Opens School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO OPENS SCHOOL TO 
STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS
Local independent school seeks to diversify classroom experience]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:37:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Focus On: Jewish Academy of Orlando]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the Jewish Academy of Orlando in the Focus On section of  the Winter 2017 issue of J Life! J Life is a quarterly magazine written for and about the Jewish community of Central Florida.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:36:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Support the Jewish Academy of Orlando while you shop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/781401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Support us while you shop this holiday season. Amazon will make a donation to the school when you shop through smile.amazon.com.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:02:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mayor Teresa Jacobs Joins Gov. Rick Scott to Announce Security Funding for Jewish Day Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/774295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[They visited the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland to announce Florida’s $1 million budget plan for security funding at Jewish Day Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:46:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House for Prospective & New Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/972361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for a prospective and new family open house on Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Tour our school and discover the Jewish Academy difference. Learn more about how our students are changing the world. Come be part of our family. Open to all students of all faiths. 
RSVP to office@myjao.org and babysitting is available. #myjao
*Event is only for prospective and new families.*]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:59:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prospective Family Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/982580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please Join us for a prospective and new family open house on Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tour our school and discover the Jewish Academy difference. Learn more about how our students are changing the world.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:29:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Generation Celebration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/965720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando invites grandparents, relatives or special friends to join us for our Generation Celebration on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7:45 am. The program starts with a special breakfast for our guests followed by interactive activities in the classroom with the children and ends with a whole-school program. RSVP by Monday, December 17, 2018 to 407-647-0713 or office@myjao.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:04:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gala tickets on sale now!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/938765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Jewish Academy of Orlando’s Annual Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year. These funds help support our academic programs and scholarship program. This event is a night for our parents, supporters and the community to come together and celebrate our school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:51:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[S.T.E.A.M. Family Learning Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/943272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 pm for a night of SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS. Participate in a variety of amazing activities and learn first hand how we incorporate S.T.E.A.M. across the curriculum. Open to the community so be sure to invite friends. *Due to the nature of the event, no food will be served.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:46:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JAO Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/943253</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cause a scene for a good cause and support Jewish Academy of Orlando on Monday, Nov. 5th 5pm - 9pm at Blaze Pizza Winter Park. 20% of your ticket will be donated to our school. Grab your friends and enjoy a night off from cooking.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:22:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enchanted Forest Book Fair Family Night hosted by Jewish Academy of Orlando on Monday, October 29th at 6pm - 8:15pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/927607</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us in the Enchanted Forest for our family night book event. Shop the book fair and meet and interact with our four magical authors at our book signing! Our event is open to the community! Need food before the event? Be sure to pre-order your pizza for the Pizza Picnic by October 26th. Only families who pre-ordered pizza will receive the pizza.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:27:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Picture Day on October 25th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/927572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cady Studios will be on October 25th! Click here to order! portraits.cadystudios.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:01:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Do you match?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/916535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[YOUR MATCH SUPPORTS:
….. a school that is training every faculty member to achieve gifted endorsement.

DO TWICE THE GOOD IN THE NEW YEAR
For the last 40 years, over 1,000 graduates have become leaders in their communities and excelled in their professional careers due to the strong academic and values education received at Jewish Academy of Orlando.  As we begin a new Jewish year, we appeal to  you, our community, for your help.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:01:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now taking spirit day shirt orders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/909899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now taking Spirit shirt orders. Spirit day 
shirts are $15 each.  Orders due by Friday, September 14th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:48:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated School Calendar for 2018-19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/870798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school calendar for 2018-2019 has been updated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 10:23:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Annual Meeting & Proxy form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/874218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the The Jewish Academy of Orlando. A reception will be held prior to the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 12:01:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Learning Night: Art]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/847038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for another family learning night! Our families and alumni will be working on an art installation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the school, author and former Disney illustrator Peter Raymundo will be teaching classes on illustration, and our incredible faculty will be hosting a variety of art activities in their classes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:34:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Israeli Independence Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/840936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Israel's 70th birthday on April 22nd from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Lake Eola Amphitheater.  Featuring kosher food, live musical performances, children's activities, local vendors, Israeli dancing and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:29:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Israel Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/852286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the week-long celebration of Israel's 70th birthday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:42:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After-School Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/839774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Be sure to sign up for our 3rd Trimester classes.  We are offering Junior Chorus to students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and Dance for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.  Complete the attached form and return to the front office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:22:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March Coffee & Conversation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/829288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. in the JAO library, we host our parent focused “Coffee & Conversation” programming.  

We hope you will find time to join us for a bagel, coffee and participate in a session.  You are welcome to bring a friend.  Here is a list of our upcoming sessions and topics:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:45:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Potter Seder Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/846081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check this out to see which Harry Potter "house" your student falls into, and which colors they can wear to tomorrow's Seder to represent their house.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:08:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Innovation Play Date for Prospective Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/832019</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indulge your imagination and interact with us at the Jewish Academy of Orlando play date for prospective families. We will host a variety of activities in our iLab. Open to the community & be sure to RSVP today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:39:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando Garage Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/829290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Jewish Academy of Orlando will hold an indoor Garage Sale on Sunday March 18th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:45:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Purim Celebrations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/832015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[JAO will celebrate Purim Thursday and Friday.  Join us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:21:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy Skate Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/810655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Sunday Feb. 11 from 5-7 PM at Semoran Skateway. Sign-up required, Open to the community - bring your friends!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:14:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prospective Families Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/812528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando invites you to join us for an open house. Learn more about how our faculty fosters critical thinking in an individualized learning so that every child may reach their fullest potential.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:43:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jewish Academy of Orlando Spirit Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/796979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Orlando Solar Bears for Jewish Academy of Orlando Spirit Night, featuring a National Anthem performance by our JAO chorus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:15:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/apps/news/article/791631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ask your Family, Friends, Co-Workers to Support The Jewish Academy of Orlando. Orders due by Tuesday Dec 5th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
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