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L'hitraot and Mazel Tov to the graduating class of 2020. Heilicher faculty greeted the graduates and families during Wednesday's outdoor ceremony. We wish them all the best in high school and beyond.
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A Weekly Message from Yoni
June 11, 2020

For those of you who tried to join us for the eighth-grade graduation Facebook Live Stream, we apologize for the technical trouble. We recorded the event and will be sending out a link to the program soon. 

Reminder of Important Upcoming Dates

Week of June 22:  Pickup of your child's belongings from school, and return of students' textbooks, library books, and musical instruments. Detailed information will be sent soon.

July 1: F irst major update on school planning for next year.

Please see my blog for my graduation remarks. 


Shabbat Shalom, 
Yoni
Summer Learning Resources
     
Camps, pools, and summer classes may be canceled, but fun and learning doesn't have to stop! These grade-level websites were created with your summer in mind. You will find links and resources for each subject area we teach at Heilicher -- and more! Teachers may add resources over the summer, so check back often!

Grade 4 Clay Monsters
Online Summer Electives 
     
It's time to register for Heilicher's second round of virtual electives happening June 22-July 1, 2020 for grades K-8! Classes will be occurring on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of both weeks. Please take a moment to review the  Heilicher Elective Offerings 6/22/20-7/1/20: Student Sign-Up, and RSVP for any classes that pique your student's interest! RSVP's are encouraged, but not required. Any changes in course materials or course schedule will be communicated to families who have RSVP'd for said class. 

*New this session: Heilicher is excited to be partnering on additional enrichment opportunities with both YEL! Kids and Kidcreate Studios. Please note that these two offerings are first come/first served, and have a registration fee involved. For additional information, see Student Sign-Up form linked above. 

Please reference the  6/22/20-7/1/20 Heilicher Elective Synchronous Learning Schedule (K-8)  (see emailed Roar) prior to attending any elective classes. Please note that each week has a separate tab on the bottom of the GoogleSheet. This schedule will include any relevant course material lists, Zoom links, and Zoom passwords required for the elective offerings. All Zoom links will be added to the schedule prior to Monday, June 22. 

Please contact Evelyn Sadlowski with any questions regarding the Heilicher elective class offerings. 
Online Discussion: Raising Antiracist Kids with Ibram X. Kendi
     
If you are looking for tools to help you discuss the issue of racism with your kids, Ibram X. Kendi, the author of, "How to Be an Antiracist" and "Antiracist Baby," is hosting an online conversation with Derecka Purnell on Raising Antiracist Kids,  Thursday, June 18, 4-5:30 p.m.  Reserve your spot today.
Emergency Financial Assistance 
     
Emergency financial assistance for Jewish community members and employees is available through Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. Funds are available to address families' needs for people who have lost jobs and are facing other financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply on the JFCS website. 
2020-2021 Student Transition Form
     
We are continuing preparations for the 2020-2021 school year and need your help. To help guide us in your child's classroom placement, we ask that you please fill out this survey. Please complete one form per student entering Grades 1-6.

Deadline: Tomorrow, Friday, June 12. Forms will not be accepted after this date.
Condolences

Condolences to former Heilicher faculty member Elly Becker on the passing of her father, Charles Marks. 

Condolences to Heilicher parents David and Rachael Hoffman, and their children Avery, Ryan and Simon, on the passing of David's father Jay Hoffman. 


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