Dear Heilicher Parents,
We look forward to seeing many of your parents and other special guests at Yom Dor l'Dor this afternoon. It promises to be a very special afternoon of intergenerational sharing, and we are so honored to welcome them to Heilicher.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of all the incredible things for which we are grateful. I would like to extend a special thank you to our hundreds of parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, and the broader community who make Heilicher strong and vibrant through participation in school life and philanthropic support.
Finally, please look for more information in the coming weeks about my December 5 "virtual" town hall meeting, which will give you an opportunity to hear what's new at Heilicher and to ask any questions that may be on your mind.
In gratitude,
Yoni
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Mark your Calendars
Upcom
ing Heilicher
Events
- Tuesday, November 22 (TODAY!): Yom Dor L'Dor (Grandparents/Special Persons Day), 1:30-3:25 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Break, No School
- Thursday, December 1: Grade 3/4 Preview Day, 8:15 a.m.
- Sunday, December 4: "Cookies and Canvas" PJ Library/Heilicher Young Family Event (kids ages 2-8 and parents or grandparents), 3:30-5:00 p.m., Sabes JCC
- Monday, December 5: "Virtual" Town Hall Meeting with Yoni Binus, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 8: Picture Re-Take Day
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What is the key to the extraordinary education your kids experience at Heilicher? No doubt, it's their teachers. There is no limit to how much appreciation we have for all they do to guide, nurture, and inspire our young learners each and every day. It's a challenging job, and they do it so well.
Introducing an Incentive for Annual Fund Parent Participation!
If we can reach 133 gifts (80% parent participation) by Dec 31, we will bring in a chair massage therapist for our teachers for two days in January. Every parent gift (or pledge) to the Annual Fund in any amount counts toward our goal. Let's do it for the teachers!
Give today.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Suzanne Fenton and Robyn Schein
2017 Annual Fund Co-Chairs
Questions? Contact Institutional Advancement Director Beckie Skelton at
rskelton@hmjds.org
or 952.381.3503.
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New! Virtual Town Hall with Head of School Yoni Binus
Save the Date: Monday, December 5, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for Heilicher's first-ever Virtual Town Hall meeting. You won't need a babysitter and you won't even have to put on your shoes.
We hope you enjoy this new format - a livestreamed, interactive town hall. Yoni will share important updates about school life and answer your real-time questions submitted via text message. The livestream link and text information will be sent closer to the date. For now, just mark your calendar and remember to log in on Monday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m.
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SNOWLAMI Winter Camp at the Sabes JCC
December 22 - January 2
Join the Sabes JCC during winter break for a taste of camp! Each day will include activities such as field trips, arts and crafts projects, sports, swimming, and more.
Snowlami Programming runs from Thursday, December 22, through Monday, January 2. Register by Friday, December 9, to avoid a $10 late fee.
Note that Snowlami is a program of the Sabes JCC. Heilicher is not running a school's out program over winter break. Questions can be directed to Allie Greenstein, Sabes JCC Youth and Camping Manager, at 952.381.3308 or
agreenstein@sabesjcc.org.
The Sabes JCC is also offering a Saturday Night Out program on December 10, 6:00-10:00 p.m. For more information or to register,
click here.
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Join the Ridgedale Tidalwaves
Swim
Team and Make a Splash!
There is still time to join the Ridgedale Tidalwaves
swim
team!
This
team
offers two practice sites - the Ridgedale YMCA and the Sabes JCC - with practices on-site at the JCC on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays right 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!
The Sabes JCC also offers swim lessons for all ages. See this flyer for swim lesson information.
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Grade 3/4 Preview Morning - Thursday, December 1, 8:15 a.m.
Experience the Heilicher Grade 3/4 program and all it has to offer on
Thursday, December 1, 8:15 a.m.
Meet in East Commons. All current Heilicher parents and prospective 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. Teacher panels will allow you to sit with current faculty and administrators to ask questions about the program.
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St. Louis Park High School Informational Sessions and Tours
Seventh and eighth grade parents - tours are now being offered for families interested in learning more about St. Louis Park High School. The first tour is on Tuesday, November 29. Please use this
LINK to sign up for a time to attend.
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Heilicher Athletics 2016
Heilicher basketball season is underway! Practices and games will run through mid-February (grade 5-6 co-ed team) and early March (grade 7-8 teams).
There is still time to register for basketball and squash.
Attention Heilicher Soccer Players:
Please return your uniforms to the Main Office.
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