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Dear Heilicher Families,
The Jewish New Year is upon us. With the holidays falling in October, this has been one of the rare Septembers when we have been able to immediately get into the swing of the school schedule. It has been terrific to see everyone so busily engaged in school work, friendship-building, and community.
This year, I am planning several opportunities for drop-in conversations with parents (think
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
without the comedians or cars). Our first one will be Friday, October 21, from 8 - 8:45 a.m. in the Heilicher front office conference room. This will be an opportunity to touch base, hear what's on people's minds, and get caffeinated (or de-caffeinated, if that's your style).
I look forward to wishing the Heilicher community a Happy New Year in person at the Rosh Hashanah Assembly tomorrow, Friday, September 30, at 2:30 p.m. in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium. For those who can't attend, I wish you a sweet New Year and meaningful experiences during the Holy Days.
Shana Tovah,
Yoni
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Mark your Calendars
Upcom
ing Heilicher
Events
- Friday, September 30: Rosh Hashanah Assembly, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
- Monday, October 2 & Tuesday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah - No School
- Friday, October 7: Annual Benefit Parent Information Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 11: Erev Yom Kippur - Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 12: Yom Kippur - No School
- Monday, October 17 & Tuesday, October 18: Sukkot - No School
- Thursday, October 20: Kabbalat Panim B'Sukkah 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Kindergarten only)
- Sunday, October 23: Grade Level Sukkah Parties, Details Below!
- Monday, October 24 & Tuesday, October 25: Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah - No School
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2017 Heilicher Annual Benefit - April 27, 2017
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2017 Heilicher Annual Benefit, honoring Heilicher parents and committed community leaders and volunteers, Debbie and Jed Stillman!
We invite you partner with Heilicher as a 2017 Annual Benefit Sponsor and receive recognition in all event signage, and electronic and paper mailings. Your partnership will help ensure that the school remains accessible to any student who wants attend and allows the 230 current students to thrive through a multiple academic initiatives.
Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
Benefit Volunteers Needed!
Looking for a way to get involved at Heilicher? The 2017 Annual Benefit needs you! We are looking for volunteers to help plan this annual gala. It's a great way to meet new parents and feel connected to the school. Come to an informational meeting to learn about opportunities that are available. There is something for everyone!
Annual Benefit Parent Information Meeting
Friday, October 7
8:30-9:30 a.m.
East Commons
Questions? Contact Sue Freeman, Benefit Coordinator, 952.200.4954 or
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Sign Up for School's Out Programming for Jewish Holidays in October
With the holidays beginning next week, HaBonim will run School's Out Programming, as it has in past years, on Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret (no School's Out Programming will be available on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, when the Barry Family Campus is closed).
Since HaBonim is now part of Heilicher, we will be reviewing and evaluating future School's Out offerings when they coincide with a Jewish holiday to ensure our programming is in line with this value. Please contact Etan Dov Weiss, Director of Jewish Life and Hebrew, with any questions, suggestions or concerns.
HaBonim programming is available for a fee on these days:
- Tuesday, October 11 from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (early dismissal)
- Monday, October 17 from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 18 from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 24 from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
To review and register for all programming options,
click here.
Please check your synagogue's schedule for a list of services and programs offered.
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Grade Level Sukkah Parties -
Sunday, October 23
Celebrate Sukkot with Heilicher families during this year's grade level Sukkah parties. Each grade level has an open house that is home-hosted by a member of the grade.
This is a great way to get to know families in your child's grade level.
Please click here for times and host families. Addresses will be sent out by email the week before the event.
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Donations for the Social Action Committee Tzedakah Project
The Heilicher Student Social Action Committee is starting its first Tzedakah project. We will be collecting items for the Animal Humane Society in order to fulfill the Jewish value of Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim, which means that we are responsible for the care and well being of animals. The committee has compiled a list of items needed by the Humane Society and has posted lists in every classroom (list
here
).
Donation boxes will be placed at the entrance of the school as well as right outside the school office.
Collection will run from Wednesday, September 28, until Friday, October 28.
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Teachers will update newsletters each month to share all of the fun, new and exciting things your children are learning. Parents of children in grades K-3, please use the links below.
Parents of children in grades 4-8, please regularly check your child(ren)'s Haiku Page to stay up-to-date.
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Kabbalat Panim B'Sukkah -
Thursday, October 20,
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Heilicher invites Kindergarten families to join us for a Sukkot gathering in the Heilicher Sukkah on
Thursday, October 20, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This is a family event, but we understand that not all parents can attend a gathering at this time of day. If you would like your child to attend the event without you and be supervised by Heilicher volunteers, or if your child will be attending HaBonim following the program, please indicate this on your RSVP.
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Choir Enrollment Grades 2-6 is Now Open
Registration for the first season of the Heilicher Choir is now open and open to students in grades 2-6.
Please be aware that Choir practices will take place on Fridays during their grade's scheduled recess.
Note: All choir students are required to attend Thursday morning rehearsals once a month before school from 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Early Thursday morning rehearsal dates for first semester are:
- November 17th
- December 15th
- January 12th
Registration is due October 6, and the first day of choir practice is October 7!
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Heilicher Athletics 2016
Remember to register for basketball and squash. This winter Heilicher will have:
- Co-ed Grades 5/6 Basketball Team
- Grade 7 Boys Basketball Team
- Grade 8 Boys Basketball Team
- Grades 6-8 Girls Basketball Team
- Grades 5-8 Squash Lessons (at Life Time Fitness in St. Louis Park)
For the fall athletics schedule, please click the Calendar link below. For a recap of the fall soccer scores, please click the Scoreboard link below.
Parents Grade 5/6 soccer players - note that the schedule has changed.
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Mazel Tov!
- Mazel Tov to Gigi Stillman on her Bat Mitzvah this Saturday, October 1, at Temple Israel.
- Mazel Tov to Dalia and Rabbi Max Davis, and their children, Revaya, Hodaya and Tifferet, on the birth of their daughter/sister on September 27.
Condolences
- Condolences to Heilicher faculty member Dan Geller, his wife Heidi, and their children Jordan and Andrew, on the passing of Heidi's mother, Sherrie Porter.
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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. October orders are due by TOMORROW - Friday, September 30.
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Mitzvah Project Drives
Please support Robby G. in his efforts to collect items for care packages that will be sent through Beth El Synagogue to members in the US National Guard for his Bar Mitzvah project. A box for items will be located in the Heilicher front office now through Thanksgiving. Items can include: protein bars, trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, soap, lip balm, deodorant, etc.
No liquids please.
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