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Dear Heilicher Families,
Welcome back, again. We've entered one of my favorite times of year when I can enjoy meals with students in the Heilicher
sukkah
. I also look forward to joining the kindergarteners and their parents at Kabbalat Panim B'Sukkah this afternoon. It's wonderful to see our students and families so immersed in and excited about the holiday.
I hope you will join me for coffee and conversation tomorrow (Friday) morning 8 - 8:45 a.m. in the Heilicher front office conference room for a chance to share your thoughts about school life, ask me some questions, and kickstart your day with a cuppa java (leaded or unleaded).
Enjoy the grade-level home-hosted open sukkah parties this weekend, and be sure to mark your calendar for our first-ever Heilicher Family Breakfast on November 4. I hope everyone can find their way to being engaged in the Heilicher community this season.
B'shalom,
Yoni
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Mark your Calendars
Upcom
ing Heilicher
Events
- Thursday, October 20: Kabbalat Panim B'Sukkah 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Kindergarten only, parents meet in the senior lounge at 3:30 p.m.)
- Friday, October 21: Coffee with the Head of School, 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Heilicher Conference Room
- Sunday, October 23: Grade Level Sukkah Parties, Details Below!
- Monday, October 24 & Tuesday, October 25: Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah - No School
- Tuesday, November 1: Annual Fund Kickoff and Coffee in the Drop-Off Line!
- Tuesday, November 1: K-8 Information Evening, 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 4: New PTO Program! Heilicher Family Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
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Heilicher Family Breakfast - Friday, November 4, 7:30 a.m.
Join our PTO for a FREE bagel breakfast with your child(ren) in the auditorium. Learn more about the many opportunities to be involved in our school community and enjoy time with Heilicher friends.
RSVP no later then Wednesday, October 26. Gluten free options will be available.
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Sign Up for School's Out Programming for Upcoming Jewish Holidays
HaBonim will run School's Out Programming, as it has in past years, on Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret.
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 our school's values. 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:
- 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 were sent out last week and will be re-sent tomorrow - Friday, October 21.
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Heilicher Information Evening - Tuesday, November 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Please share with any friends or family that are looking for a wonderful school for their children. Heilicher hosts an inside look to all it has to offer. Parents will learn about our academic programs and what makes a Heilicher education extraordinary.
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Social Action Committee Fundraiser for Haiti
The student Social Action Committee hit the ground running with our immediate fundraiser for the victims in Haiti. We are hearing about the devastation of Hurricane Matthew, the lives it took and the infrastructure that was destroyed on the small island nation. Just a few years ago, Haiti was hit by a severe earthquake and had just started to recover. Now, the people of Haiti are again in dire need of money and support. Although our committee continues to collect donations for the Animal Humane Society, we are now focusing on collecting money to send to Haiti as quickly as possible. The name of the organization through which we will be donating is called
Direct Relief
.
Questions? Contact Elly Becker at ebecker@hmjds.org.
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2017 Heilicher Annual Benefit Ambassadors
We are excited to announce the names of the 2017 Heilicher Annual Benefit Volunteer Ambassadors! These fabulous volunteers will be "boosters" for the April 27 event and will help promote it within our school community.
Kindergarten: Rose Horovitz and Sara Schlipp-Riedel
1st Grade: Amy Weiss and Naomi Zuk-Fisher
2nd Grade: Karen Parker and Jill Wolfe
3rd Grade: Alissa Abelson and Diana Windhorst
4th Grade: Nancy Dworsky and Vickie Siegel
5th Grade: Stephanie Bell and Beth Gendler
6th Grade: Amy Fiterman and Mike Madigan
7th Grade: Debby Cox and Lynne Nathan
8th Grade: Sara Braverman and Elly Zweigbaum
Volunteers are needed for multiple committees, including entertainment, decorations, online auction, live auction and mini-fundraisers.
Please email Sue Freeman, Benefit Coordinator, at
susandfreeman@gmail.com
if you are interested in sitting on a benefit committee or would like to help out in any way!
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Join the Ridgedale Tidalwaves Swim Team and Make a Splash!
The YMCA Ridgedale is now joining with Heilicher to build the Ridgedale Tidalwaves swim team! This team offers two practice sites - the Ridgedale YMCA and the Sabes JCC - with practices on-site this month at the JCC on Mondays and Thursdays after school. Swimmers of all ages can join, and the team provides a great opportunity to build swim skills, make new friends, and participate in healthy competition!
Remaining opportunities to check out the team this month at the Sabes JCC include:
- Thursday, October 20 (TODAY)
- Monday, October 24
- Thursday, October 27
The practices run from 3:45-4:45 p.m., and interested students will be walked down by a Heilicher staff member directly from dismissal. A link to the Ridgedale Tidalwaves flyer can be found
here
,
but there is NO COST for your child to sample the team up to three times during the month of October.
Is your child interested? Contact YMCA Ridgedale Senior Aquatics Coordinator, Meagan Matrejek, at 952.582.8265 or
Meagan.Matrejek@ymcamn.org
. HURRY! Spots are filling up fast.
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Grade 7/8 Preview Morning - Monday, November 7, 8:15 a.m.
Experience the Heilicher 7th and 8th grade program and all it has to offer on
Monday, November 7, at 8:15 a.m. Meet in East Commons. All current Heilicher parents and interested families are welcome. If you know of a family outside of our school who may be interested, please share this information and bring them with you.
Classroom observations will give you the opportunity to see students and teachers in action. Student and teacher panels will allow you to sit with current teachers, teachers, and administrators to ask questions and hear about their experiences.
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Eighth Grade Presidential Debate - Monday, November 7, 12:15 p.m., Dolly Fiterman Theatre (Sabes JCC)
Our eighth grade Social Studies students will be presenting a Presidential Debate for Upper School students as well as for parents and staff and who are able to attend. Come see our students demonstrate their expertise and knowledge of the issues facing the candidates and our nation. See this
flyer
for additional information.
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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.
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Condolences
Condolences to Cindi and Harold Goldfine, their children (Heilicher parents) Elly and Mike Zweigbaum, and their grandchildren (Heilicher students/alumnus) Benny, Adin, and Jacob Zweigbaum, on the passing of Cindi's mother, Harriet Davis.
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Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
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