The Annual Fund is the core, unrestricted campaign that helps cover the gap between tuition and the true cost of a Heilicher education. Our goal is to raise over $350,000 this year with 100% parent participation.

To date, we have raised $228,000 for the Annual Fund from 77 generous parent, grandparent, alumni parent, and community donors.

There are many ways to make your pledge or gift. You may give online through the Heilicher website, or mail in a response to the letter you will have received over the past few days. We also offer options for incremental payment, as well as periodic invoicing. We strive to make giving to Heilicher easy for you!

Over the next two weeks, you are also able to make your donation through Give to the Max MN. Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 14, 2019, and Heilicher may qualify for incentives for any donations made through the GiveMN website and paid on that date.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

New Parent Coffee Tomorrow - Grades 1-7

Are you a new parent at Heilicher and have a child(ren) in grades 1-7? Join us in the Conference Room on Friday, November 1 after drop-off for coffee with our school counselor and educational administrators to answer any lingering questions now that school is underway. 

Join Grades 3-4 Soccer

Is your third or fourth grader looking for something to do now that the weather is cold? Grades 3-4 soccer is looking for additional players to be a part of the Heilicher Pride. Sign up by Friday, November 1. Practice begins Thursday, November 7.

Heilicher Parent Night Out 

Please join us for a fun Heilicher parent night out  Thursday, November 7 at Brick x Mortar, 7-9 p.m.

Come schmooze with parents and enjoy drinks and Kosher treats provided by PTO. RSVP to  Ali Berdass by tomorrow, Friday November 1. 

Veterans Day Program

Calling all United States Veterans! Please join us Monday, November 11, 9:15-9:45 a.m. to be honored at our All-School T'filah (prayer service). We would like to recognize you for your service and have you lead us in a prayer for our country. Military dress or civilian clothing is welcome at the event. If you plan to attend, please send your name, along with rank/title to Wendy Goldberg.

Heilicher Information Evening - November 12

Please spread the word about our upcoming prospective parent information evening on Tuesday, November 12, 7 p.m. 

This event will feature sample lessons by teachers and a panel of alumni, parents, and administrators will share about the unique features of a Heilicher education and answer questions. A dessert reception will follow.  RSVP today. 

Inclement Weather Policy

Winter is coming...

This is not only a phrase from a popular TV show, it's our reality here in Minnesota. Please take a moment to review our communications plan in the event of a school closing, delay, or early dismissal due to inclement weather.

Decision Process

No single consideration will be the deciding factor to delay or close school. (e.g., if St. Louis Park schools are closed, we may still open our doors). We consider several factors in the decision, including: 

• status of St. Louis Park schools
• hazardous travel conditions
• status of the Barry Family Campus
• status of other local independent schools

Notification 

In the event of a school closing, delayed opening, or early dismissal, you will be informed via:

• email
• Heilicher Facebook post
• phone call(s) from our automated system
• posting on local news stations and websites

If nothing is posted, school is running on schedule.

Barring a state or federal government decision days in advance, we will inform you by 6:15 a.m. the day of the inclement weather. We want to have the best, most up-to-date information before making a decision. In the unlikely event of early dismissal due to inclement weather, we will call and email as soon as possible to make pickup arrangements and will also call emergency contacts in the event a parent cannot be reached. The office will remain open until the last student is picked up.

The safety of your children and our staff and teachers is our primary focus when making decisions. Even if school is open, assess the weather conditions in your area and always use your discretion when deciding to travel.

Thanksgiving School's Out Registration

Looking for something fun for your student(s) to do on the day before Thanksgiving or the following Monday during Heilicher Professional Development Day? Register today for School's Out programming. Early-bird pricing closes 3 weeks prior. Please contact Evelyn Sadlowski  if you have any questions.

• Wednesday, November 27: Kidcreate Studios comes to Heilicher, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Monday, December 2: Three Rivers Park District comes to Heilicher, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Grade 3 Field Trip

Third grade will be visiting the Minnesota Zoo on Wednesday, November 13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m in preparation for taking on the Zooms Design Challenge. Students will learn about the monk seal and attend a class about developing enrichments to make the life of an animal better at the zoo. If your child is on the daily hot lunch plan, a bag lunch will be provided for them. For all other students, please send a dairy or pareve bag lunch and beverage that day.

Please contact Ms. Vlodaver with any questions.