We can't wait to see your children's smiling faces on Monday morning! Remember to stock up on your Heilicher spirit wear for the year. We will be selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags and more during the parent coffees on Monday and Tuesday, or  click here to download an order form and turn it into the main office.
Dear Heilicher Families,

We are well into our staff workshop week in preparation for the first day of school on Monday. I have been blown away by the tremendous energy, excitement, and collaborative spirit clearly present throughout this week. Soon you will be hearing from Maia and Etan Dov about our faculty team structure and who your main contacts will be, beyond your homeroom teacher and advisor, who are always your first go-to. If you check out the Meet the Staff  section of the website, you'll get a sneak preview.

Please join us for our Back-to-School Nights - Upper School (Grades 5-8) on September 8, and Lower School (Grades K-4) on September 13. Even if you've attended many years in the past, you will not want to miss this chance to meet new teachers and learn about opportunities to get involved in school life. We hope you received your copy of the fall edition of The Heilicher Magazine,  our semi-annual publication featuring stories of some amazing Heilicher alumni. Their success helps us see what is possible with the foundation of a Heilicher education.

Finally, a reminder to  sign up for fall conferences   as they are coming up in just a few weeks on September 22nd and 23rd.

Enjoy the last days of summer. We all can't wait to greet your children on Monday!

An early Shabbat Shalom,
Yoni
Mark your Calendars
Upcom ing Heilicher  Events
  • Thursday, August 25 (TONIGHT): K-2 Picnic & Kindergarten/New Student Scavenger Hunt, starts at 5 p.m. - Barry Family Campus Athletic Field - Click Here for More Information
  • Monday, August 29: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
  • Monday and Tuesday, August 29/30: Parent Coffees, 8:15 a.m. - Dining Room
  • Friday, September 2: Opening Ceremony, 2:30 p.m - Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
  • Thursday, September 8: Upper School Back-to-School Night
  • Tuesday, September 13: Lower School Back-to-School Night
  • Tuesday, September 20: Heilicher Family Night at the Twins Game, 7:10 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 22: School Conferences, 12-8 p.m. (11:30 a.m. dismissal)
  • Friday, September 23: School Conferences, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (NO SCHOOL)
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Sign Up for Fall Conferences

Fall Conferences will be held Thursday, September 22, from 12-8 p.m., and Friday, September 23, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 

The goal of fall  conferences  is to help teachers and parents connect and nourish the partnership between home and school. Due to the early dates of  conferences  this year, teachers will be sharing their first impressions and observations with parents and setting the stage for open dialogue that will foster optimal growth for students.  Students in grades K-2 should not attend  conferences , grades 3-4 are welcome to attend, and grades 5-8 are expected to attend.


School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and there will be no school on Friday. Childcare will be available for parents at a cost. Additional information will be available closer to conferences.
Back-to-S chool Forms

You should have received your Back-to-School information packet through the mail, which included the family information card. If you did not, please contact the office at 952.381.3500.

The remainder of the required forms can be completed  online Click on the Back-to-School tab on the left side and fill out each of the three forms that are there. 
  • The Back-to-School Form and Library Use Agreement are to be filled out one time per family.  
  • The Health History needs to be completed for each student.
Please complete the mailed form and these three Electronic Forms by TOMORROW, Friday, August 26. 

Heilicher provides most of the school supplies that your student(s) will need as part of your tuition and supply fees. However, there are a few additional items that certain grade levels will need. This information is available here. 
After-School Program and Athletics Registration

We are excited for our new HaBonim program, as well as the other athletic and academic offerings to keep Heilicher students engaged and learning after school each day.

Click on the image to learn more about all of our after-school programming and click here to register for HaBonim, Spanish, Chess, and all Athletics.
Just a reminder that prices increase TOMORROW (Friday, August 26). 
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing for Grades 3-8

Students in grades 3-8 will participate in MAP testing  September 6th-9th and 12th-16th . Students will complete MAP tests in math, reading, and language usage. Families are asked to avoid scheduling appointments during these weeks.  More information will be provided closer to the start of testing. 
Heilicher Family Night at the Twins Game - Tuesday, Sept. 20

Heilicher Night at Target Field will be on Tuesday, September 20 2016, at 7:10 p.m. when the Twins play the Detroit Tigers.  Students, family members and staff can purchase LOWER LEVEL Twins tickets for the discounted price of only $16.00. To register, fill out this form and return it to the office with payment (PTO mailbox). 

Deadline for ticket sales is Tuesday, September 6.
Challah Order Form

Challot are provided through the Sabes JCC Inclusion Program and are delivered to the school office each Friday.  The order form (attached below) can be filled out and submitted to the Heilicher main office. September orders are due by Tuesday, August 30. 


Mazel Tov!
  • Mazel Tov to Tal and Aviv Dahan on their B'nai Mitzvah on August 27 at Darchei Noam. 
  • Mazel Tov to Douglas Bagley on his Bar Mitzvah on August 27 at Temple Israel. 
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