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It's been a fun week in Northern Minnesota for our sixth graders at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, and in Duluth. Above, students and faculty got to experience life as Voyageurs (French Canadian fur traders) while staying at Wolf Ridge. 
Dear Parents,
 
A parent told me that she was surprised how much she enjoyed the Annual Meeting last week. I'm glad we could exceed expectations. It was a particularly fun evening celebrating a great year and some of the special people who helped make it happen.
 
Helen Siegel gave an insightful D'var Torah, followed by special presentations by dignitaries from across the metro who were there to sing her praises and mark the occasion of her retirement (see In the News article below).
 
If you missed the meeting and want to know where the school is headed, please check out the  Heilicher '20 year-one progress report online.  Mazel Tov and thank you to these eight teachers who are celebrating milestone employment anniversaries this year: Mollie Divine, Elena Levitt, and Lynn Slobodien (10 years); Ilena Marron (15 years); Karen Malka and Nechamit Yaari (20 years); and Sara Bernstein and Barbara Taragan (25 years).
 
Looking forward to an energetic display of Heilicher pride at our first-ever Maccabi games next Friday when we return from the Shavu'ot break.

Yoni
Mark your Calendars
Upcom ing Heilicher  Events
  • Friday, May 26: Grade 5 In-School Retreat (8:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.)
  • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
  • Tuesday, May 30: Grade 4 Field Trip to Wells Fargo Museum, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 30: Grade 2 Field Trip to Oliver Kelley Farm, 10:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1: Shavu'ot, NO SCHOOL (School's Out Programming available on June 1 - sign-up below)
  • Friday, June 2: Heilicher Maccabi Games (more info below)
  • Sunday, June 4: Girls on the Run 5K, St. Catherine University, 9:00 a.m. (click HERE for details - there are up to 25 spots available for guest participants)
  • Sunday, June 4: Sabes JCC Garden Work Party, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 5: Sixth Grade Tallit and Ethical Will Ceremony, 8:15 a.m., Fiterman Beit Knesset
  • Tuesday, June 6: Spring Band Concerts, 9:30 a.m. (students) and 7:00 p.m. (parents)
  • Wednesday, June 7: Heilicher Family Volunteer Opportunity, Second Harvest, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 8: Kindergarten Open Portfolio Morning, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Kindergarten Classrooms
  • Thursday, June 8: Grade 8 Graduation, Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre, 4:00 p.m. (8th graders will dismiss from school at 12:00 that day)
  • Friday, June 9: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Closing Ceremonies at 8:30 a.m., Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, June 11: Adults-Only School's Out Soiree, 8:00 p.m., JCC Outdoor Pool
Heilicher in the News 


This was a huge news week for Heilicher! 

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park declared May 18, 2017, as Helen Siegel Day in recognition of Helen's 40-years of dedicated service to the community on the occasion of her retirement. Helen is pictured here with the mayors of Golden Valley (which also delivered a certificate of recognition) and St. Louis Park, Heilicher Board president Bruce Manning, and Yoni Binus. 

And ... WCCO-TV morning anchor Kim Johnson came to school last week and surprised Steve Mintz with an Excellent Educator honor. Check out the WCCO video here. 

Mazel Tov to both of these amazing individuals!
Heilicher Maccabee Games

The entire school will be participating in the Heilicher Maccabi Games on Friday, June 2, when we return from Shavu'ot break. Students will be divided into four teams and will participate in a variety of field and team sports as part of a color war. Parent volunteers are welcome throughout the day. If you'd like to volunteer, please email Susie Kaufman.

Students should show their team spirit by wearing as much of their team's color as possible! Shirts of all colors may be purchased at Michael's. Students will be able to purchase hot dogs for hot lunch, or they should bring a picnic lunch in an insulated container, as it will be outside all day. Be sure to send your child or children with water bottles, hats, and sunscreen!  Please note that teachers are not allowed to apply sunscreen.
Adults-Only School's Out Soiree
Sunday, June 11, 8:00 p.m.
Poolside at the Sabes JCC

Please join us for our third annual Adults-Only School's Out  Soiree for Heilicher parents, faculty and staff on Sunday, June 11, 8:00 p.m., poolside at the Sabes JCC . Rain location is the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium. 

Please see the invitation for all the details and RSVP to Louise Schoenberger by Friday, June 2. 
Camp Care Packages from Heilicher

If your child is attending overnight camp, we would love to send him or her a letter along with a small care package. Please fill out this form to provide the dates of the program, and the  camp  he or she is attending. 

Heilicher staff also visit a number of Jewish camps in the region throughout the summer, including Herzl and Ramah Wisconsin. We hope to see many of our students there!
Cluttered Garage? Donate to the 5th Grade Bike Drive for White Earth Reservation TOMORROW - Friday, May 26

Heilicher fifth graders are holding a bike drive for RezCycle, a non-profit, mobile community bike shop that helps kids on White Earth Indian Reservation earn bikes. 

You may drop off used bikes or bike parts in ANY condition, scooters, and/or monetary donations at the Sabes JCC field during carpool drop off and pick up TOMORROW - Friday, May 26. Times for bike drop-off are: 7:45-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m.

More information about how your donation can make a difference can be found
here.
Sabes JCC Community Garden Work Day
Sunday, June 4

The Sabes JCC is hosting a community garden work day on Sunday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. As many of you know, Heilicher is a partner with the JCC and SLP Seeds in the community gardening program, and we offer a gardening elective each week through our Wellness Wednesday program.

For more information about this work day, please see the and RSVP to JCC staff member
Spring Band Concerts
Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. (students) and 7:00 p.m. (parents/families)

On Tuesday, June 6, the Heilicher and Arete Band students in Grades 4-6, under the direction of instructors from the MacPhail Center for Music, will present their Spring Concerts.

The Heilicher assembly will take place at  9:30 a.m.  in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium. This program is for the Heilicher student body.  At  7:00 p.m.,  families of band students are invited to the evening performance that will be followed by a reception to celebrate the conclusion of instrumental lessons. The evening concert will provide families an opportunity to see and hear what the students have learned since February. Students should arrive by 6:45 p.m.

Both concerts will be in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium. 
Volunteer at Second Harvest
Wednesday, June 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join other Heilicher families to volunteer at Second Harvest in Golden Valley on Wednesday, June 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Children over the age of 8 are welcome. Please email Susie Kaufman  to reserve your family's spot!
Grade Level News

Grade 5 In-School Retreat
Friday, May 26, 8:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

We are looking forward to our third and final 5th grade retreat for 2016-17! 

Please drop your  student off at the playground field  on Friday  morning, May 26. We will begin our day with the RezCycle bike drive near the fire pit on the playground field.  Students do not need backpacks that day but should be dropped off with their lunch boxes as well as a water bottle (snacks will be provided). We will head inside mid-morning.

More information available on the permission slip. Please sign and return if you haven't already!
Grade 2 Field Trip to Oliver Kelley Farm
Tuesday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 30, Grade 2 students will be visiting the Oliver Kelley Farm. 

More information is available on the  permission slip .  Please sign and return if you haven't already!
iPad Purchasing Option for Exiting Students

Attention, parents of exiting students in Grade 6-8! If you would like to purchase your child's iPad, please fill out this form and submit payment to the Heilicher Finance Department by Tuesday,  June 6 . 

Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov to Heilicher teacher Rafi Forbush and Gemma Wilson on their upcoming wedding on Sunday, May 28. 

Mazel Tov to Miriam Pentelovitch on her Bat Mitzvah at Adath on May 27. 

Mazel Tov to Molly Schochet on her Bat Mitzvah at Beth El on June 3. 

Hesed Committee Reminder

The Hesed Committee cooks and delivers meals to families who have had a death in the family, are suffering from illness, or are celebrating the arrival of a new baby. 

We are in need of funds to purchase ingredients for H esed meals. Please consider an  online donation . S elect the  Hesed Committee Donation option under "Please select the type of gift you would like to make," or contact the chairperson,  Wendy Khabie , to lend a hand to the committee. 

Condolences

We offer our condolences to staff member Don Schlueter, accounting manager, on the passing of his sister, Donna Schlueter.


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