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Visiting artist-in-residence Rabbi Matt Berkowitz with the fifth-grade class and their
Pesah Haggadah artwork. Rabbi Berkowitz's collection of
haggadah artwork, Passover Landscapes: Illuminations on the Exodus, is on display in the Tychman Shapiro gallery until May 30.
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Message from Yoni
This past week we had the honor of hosting Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz as our artist-in-residence in collaboration with community partners at the Sabes JCC and Beth El Synagogue (see photo above).
Rabbi Berkowitz worked with students of all ages and with many other community members over a whirlwind week-long visit. He facilitated programs that brought new dimension to our students' study of Passover, as evidenced, particularly, through the fifth-grade
Haggadah and
seder plate projects, which are currently on display in the Tychman Gallery in the lobby of the Barry Family Campus. The residency was made possible, in part, through your generosity at last year's Annual Benefit fund-a-need. Thank you!
A perfect time to come see the students' work is next Thursday afternoon, when we welcome grandparents and special guests to join us for Yom Dor L'Dor. I look forward to a great event, and I hope everyone has a good
Pesah break (beginning April 19) and a meaningful holiday. Reminder: we have no school Monday, April 29 for a teacher professional development day.
B'Shalom,
Yoni
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Mark your Calendars
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Spring Yom Dor L'Dor 2019
Please join us on
Thursday, April 18
from 1:45-3:15 p.m.,
for the spring Yom Dor L'Dor Grandparents & Special Persons Day.
The theme for this event is Favorite Spring Holiday Traditions.
RSVP here
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Grandparents, parents, or any special adult 18 and over are welcome to attend. If your special people cannot attend, they are welcome to send a message in advance by filling out this form.
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If your child(ren) will be biking to school (grades 5-8 only-per school policy), please make sure to email
the front desk so we can document it properly on our dismissal list.
Students are expected to wear helmets, walk their bikes for safety in the school parking lot, properly lock their bikes on the Sabes JCC bicycle racks, and enter through the main door.
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The City of St. Louis Park provided this updated detour map to follow during road construction on S. Cedar Lake Road beginning in May (we do not yet have exact dates). Please refer to
this guide, which is all the information we have at this point. A larger version of the detour map is included in the guide for your reference.
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LAST CHANCE! Sign Up for Passover Break School's Out Programs
Sign up today for Passover Break School's Out programming.
Friday, April 19, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Movie Theater and Construct-a-Maze day in the JCC
Monday, April 22, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Search for the Afikomen and Ultimate hide-and-seek across the JCC
Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Field trip to Conquer Ninja Warrior
Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Field trip to the Como Zoo for an exclusive meet and greet with African animals.
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Game Show Day at the JCC
Monday, April 29, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Field trip to Feed My Starving Children
Enrollment deadline: 48 hours prior to program date.
New School's Out Policy: There must be a minimum of 5 students enrolled to proceed with School's Out Programming
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Heilicher Mock Israeli Election
On Tuesday, April 9,
the whole school joined the people of Israel in casting votes for the new prime minister. Our school election allowed students to choose between two parties. Here are the results of the mock election:
- 11 for Kachol Lavan (Benny Ganz and Yair Lapid)
- 61 for Likud (Bibi Netanyahu)
- 8 disqualified due to voting for both or neither or for writing in a different party
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Third-Grade Field Trip to Beth El Synagogue
On
Tuesday, April 16
, from 12:15-2:30 p.m., third graders will be traveling to Beth El Synagogue by bus for a spring holiday gathering with third graders from Good Shepherd School. They will be learning with Rabbi Olitzky about Passover traditions, Easter, and participating in a mini-Seder. Students are invited to bring a seder plate from home, labeled with their name, to display on one of the tables.
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Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Parent Coffee
We hope you can join us for a Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Parent Coffee with General Studies Director Maia Poling, Counselor Andrea Hansen, and 6-8 Team Coordinator Steve Mintz on
Tuesday, April 16, 8 - 9 a.m. in the Heilicher conference room.
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Eighth-Grade All-Class Picture
In preparation for graduation, we will be taking a professional photo of the eighth-grade class on Wednesday, April 17 at 8:15 a.m. Please ensure that your student dresses nicely that morning (think appropriate for Shabbat services), and arrives on time. Special thanks to Jeff Schmieg for his talent and generosity.
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Volunteers Needed for Teacher Appreciation Week
We are looking for volunteers to help with Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10. If you are interested in helping please contact
Ali Berdass.
If you are you looking for something to do over Pesah break, you and your student(s) can work on writing notes/making cards for your teachers. This isn't limited to classroom teachers. Please feel free to write to any teacher in the school to whom you want to show your appreciation. More details to come on Teacher Appreciation Week in next week's Roar.
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It's time to sign up for Spring Athletics: Tennis, Biking, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Upcoming Games
Tuesday, April 16
7-8 Volleyball vs. Twin Cities Academy, 4:30 p.m., Heilicher Gym B and C
Wednesday, April 17
5-6 Volleyball vs. Seven Hills Prep Academy, 4:30 p.m., Seven Hills Academy
Thursday, April 18
7-8 Volleyball vs. FAIR Crystal A, 4 p.m., Heilicher Gym B and C
7-8 Volleyball vs. FAIR Crystal B, 4:45 p.m., Heilicher Gym B and C
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Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Dahlia Herman on her upcoming D'Var Torah at Darchei Noam Synagogue on Saturday, April 13.
Mazel Tov to Henry and Oliver Salita on their upcoming B'nai Mitzvot at Beth El
Synagogue on Saturday, April 13.
Mazel Tov to Heilicher parents Galina Guterman and Adam Fink, Joey, and Elijah on the birth of their daughter and sister, Thea Rose Fink.
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Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
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