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Students in Ms. Goldblatt's Kindness Elective created Mishloah Manot for residents of Sholom Home. Hag Purim Sameah! |
Dear Heilicher Parents,
Please join us tonight for our parent forum. This forum will highlight the efforts of Heilicher's Board and professional leadership to continue to ensure the long-term sustainability of the school. I will also provide information on how you can be involved in a process to understand Heilicher's business model and assist in developing new strategic initiatives.
Tonight's forum will begin promptly at 7 p.m. The doors will close once the meeting begins. A follow up will be sent for families who could not attend tonight's discussion.
Thursday, February 27
7-7:45 p.m.
East Commons
B'shalom,
Yoni Binus
Head of School
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Coronavirus Update
We are aware that there is significant concern about the spread of coronavirus and what Heilicher's plan is should there become more widespread community transmission. We are in communication with campus partners and local and national schools and agencies to ensure our current plan is aligned with recommended guidelines.
We will communicate with more detail in the coming days, but official recommendations at this time are to take the same precautions for avoiding colds and influenza. Additional information regarding illness prevention and plans for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak in our community will be sent to families under a separate cover.
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Mark Your Calendars
Upcom
ing School Events
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TONIGHT - Thursday, February 27 - Parent Forum, 7-7:45 p.m, East Commons
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Monday, March 2-Friday, March 6 - Heilicher All-School
Spirit Week, See Theme Days Below
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Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 -
Grades 7 & 8 Play,
67 Cinderellas
, 7 p.m., Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre
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Sunday, March 8 - Grades 7 & 8 Play, 67 Cinderellas, 2 p.m., Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre
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Tuesday, March 10 - Purim Celebrations, 8:30-9:45 a.m. and Student/Faculty Basketball Game, 2:15 p.m., Heilicher Gym
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Thursday, March 12: EARLY DISMISSAL FOR CONFERENCES (11:30 a.m.)
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Friday, March 13:
NO SCHOOL FOR CONFERENCES
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Lower School Electives Sign Up
Each Friday, all first through fifth grade Heilicher students will participate in elective classes. Sign up today to register for lower school electives. All classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. For the class to run, a large number of students must participate. Please make sure the form is completed NO LATER than
Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
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Last Chance to Purchase "67 Cinderellas" Tickets Online
Join us for "67 Cinderellas," performed by Heilicher seventh and eighth graders on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre on the Barry Family Campus.
Order tickets online now
through March 1. On March 2, ticket prices increase and can no longer be ordered online. Additional tickets can be purchased at the Heilicher Welcome Desk until the weekday before each show.
Shows have been known to sell out, so get your tickets early. If available, additional tickets will be sold at the door.
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Heilicher Annual Benefit
Get your Annual Benefit Tickets Today!
Ticket sales are closing soon. You won't want to miss this fabulous night celebrating Heilicher's 36th year and honoring Heilicher school and community leaders Neil and Nancy Fink.
Almost 400 people are registered and the list is growing.
Register today!
Come ready to bid on exciting Live Auction items.
A week at a vacation home in the Cayman Islands, a Minnesota professional sports package, and a Chef's
Table for eight at Fhima's Minneapolis are among the offerings.
Volunteers Needed for the Annual Benefit
We need your help on the night of the Annual Benefit! We are still looking for about 20 volunteers to take on roles including greeters, registration, Live Auction and Fund-a-Need spotters and recorders. Volunteer shifts are no more than 30 minutes, ensuring you also have time to enjoy the evening.
Sign up now. We look forward to seeing you at the Benefit.
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"Bring the Change" Spirit Week - March 2-6
Bring in your spare change next week; Heilicher is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our goal is to raise $1,200 as a school. Students are encouraged to dress up each day and bring in the corresponding coins.
Let's bring the change and have some fun to help end cancer!
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Continuous Enrollment for 2020-2021
Current students will be automatically re-enrolled for the following school year until they graduate.
A Continuous Enrollment deposit of $600/student reserves a place for your currently-enrolled student on the appropriate 2020-2021 grade-level class roster and will be applied toward 2020-2021 tuition.
The deposit will be automatically withdrawn from your Heilicher account on Monday, March 16, 2020, unless you opt for a deposit installment plan by filling out this form prior to Monday, March 2, 2020 or you notify the school in writing of your intention to withdraw enrollment.
Notice of student withdrawal from Heilicher must be provided in writing to Admissions and Marketing Director Louise Schoenberger.
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Sign Up Now for Spring Conferences - March 12 and 13
Heilicher Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 12-8 p.m., and Friday, March 13, from 8-11 a.m.
Note: No conferences from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday to allow teachers to have a dinner break.
Use
this link to sign up
for spring conference times. If you have students in grades K-6, please make sure to sign up with your child(ren)'s General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies teachers. Those with students in grades 7-8 should sign up for a one-hour block of time during which you will meet with each of your child(ren)'s teachers. This link can also be accessed via your Sycamore account.
**Reminder: If you are signing up for conferences with more than one teacher or signing up for conferences for multiple children, be sure to look for the "Register for Multiple Conferences" button to help coordinate your times.
IMPORTANT:
Note that there will be an EARLY DISMISSAL (11:30 a.m.) on Thursday, and NO SCHOOL on Friday (see Spring School's Out Programming info below).
Questions? Contact
Mel Newman
in the Heilicher Office.
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School's Out Registration - Spring Conferences
What are your plans for 2020 Spring Conferences? It's never too early to register for March School's Out Programming! Spring Conferences are our fastest filling programmings dates. Log onto
myschoolaccount.com
to secure your spots.
Thursday, March 12: The Works Museum comes to Heilicher
Programming: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, March 13: Field Trip to Airmaxx
Programming: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Contact Evelyn Sadlowski
with questions. Registration closes one week in advance.
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Purim Celebrations & Yom Ruah
Heilicher is excited to be celebrating Purim on
Tuesday, March 10. We hope you can join us for our festivities throughout the day.
- 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Megillah reading and Purim shpiel, led by seventh and eighth graders
- Lunch - It is a tradition to have jokes and satire at a meal during Purim. Parents are invited to join us during grade level lunches to share favorite Purim jokes. Please sign up on Sign-up Genius.
- 2:15-3 p.m.- Student/Faculty Basketball Game
Students are encouraged to dress in costume for the day.
Please note that costumes
must be consistent with our dress code policy and faces must be visible (i.e. no masks, face paint is fine). Costumes may NOT include any weapons or offensive language.
We will also be collecting Pesa
h food donations to donate to STEP and PRISM. Please bring donations to the Welcome Desk.
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Heilicher Choir at Temple of Aaron's Olympic Purim
Where:
University of St. Thomas - Anderson Athletic & Recreation Center
2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Time:
Choir arrives at 10:45 a.m. and will perform from 11-11:30 am
Heilicher families are welcome to stay for activities and sports clinics from 11-2 p.m.
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Scholastic Book Fair
Visit the Lieberman Library from March 9-13 for the Scholastic Book Fair. See the book fair flyer for information on hours and volunteer opportunities. Sign up to volunteer today!
This is the biggest library fundraiser each year. There are fantastic books for all ages at great prices. See you there!
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Heilicher is active on social media. Please be sure to "Like" our page. By "Liking" our school's
Facebook page and following our
Instagram account, @hmjdslions, you help us promote the school. We often advertise to "Friends of People Who Like Your Page," so thanks in advance for being our friend!
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Friday Morning Volunteers Needed for ASL Set Up
We are looking for a few volunteers that can help, on a regular basis, set up All-School Lunch on Friday morning. Starting time can be between 7:30-8 a.m. and should take about an hour. Please let Ali Berdass know if you are able to help with set up or sign up for the dates that work for you. Thank you for helping support All-School Lunch!
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Super Funday with Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Please join us for the Federation's Super Funday this
Sunday, March 1, 12-4 p.m., at Punch Bowl Social. We will gather for food, fun, bowling, and more to support the community and raise money for Jewish education.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Please select your school affiliation as "Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School" when registering your family. Heilicher will be providing a mitzvah project opportunity for kids who attend; email
Louise Schoenberger if you are available to volunteer.
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Athletics
We need grades 7 and 8 volleyball players to come play with us this spring.
Register today to be a part of the fun! The season begins Tuesday, March 10.
Registration for Spring Sports is available. Reserve your spot on the team today!
Please note our spring biking program is now filled. New registrants will be placed on a wait list.
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Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
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