Congratulations to Aliza Olitzky (Grade 4), Akiva Olitzky (Grade 4), Mirele Fisher (Grade 4), and Benny Marmor (Grade 6) for being the first four students at Heilicher to memorize all of the Torah portions (parshiyot) in order. This opportunity is open to anyone in the Heilicher community. Contact Wendy Goldberg to show off what you know and you too can be up on the wall of honor outside her office.

Congratulations to all seven of our Heilicher chess students who participated in a tournament this past weekend Students who placed include:

• Louie Horovitz - 3rd place
• Heschel Fisher - 2nd place
• Liat Ryaboy - 3rd place

Join us for a Hanukah Extravaganza on Friday, December 20, 2:25 p.m. when our students will become a Greek Chorus. They will narrate the Hanukah story in rhyming couplets, creating percussive harmonies to share plot lines of courage and resistance. Some will dance, all will sing, the choir will perform, and a freilich (fun) time will be had by all.

Parents, we could use some help with tear down and set up after All-School Lunch that day beginning at 12:45. If you are available to volunteer, please contact Wendy Goldberg. 

Our school vocal ensembles will be singing again as part of the IDS Center's 47th Annual "Holidays Under Glass Music Concert Series" on Wednesday, December 18 at 12 p.m. This will be our second performance of the season for our Heilicher choirs and will allow us to showcase 40 singers in grades 2-8 in a community outreach performance. Be sure to let your friends who work downtown know about this concert, as they can grab something to eat and hear the choir sing during the business lunch hour.

Sixth and eighth grade students will be visiting the Minnesota History Center on Thursday, December 19, 8:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Students will be participating in a museum-led lesson called "They Chose Minnesota" in which students will explore the economic and political "push and pull" factors that have influenced immigration to our state and then examine trunks with cherished objects families have brought on their journey. Students will also visit the museum's many exhibits, including the new exhibit "Our Home: Native Minnesota", which highlights Dakota and Ojibwe history and culture.

LEGO Robotics classes begin the week after Winter Break, so don't miss out on all the fun. We need three more students to register for the class in order to be able to host the class.  

Creating  LEGO  motorcycles, airplanes, rocket-launchers,  LEGO  Robotics is fun and challenging for all ages. Space is limited. Secure your student's spot today. 

STEM Challenge with LEGO Materials (Grades 2-6)
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
JANUARY 7-MARCH 17, 2020 (NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 11)
Register Now

Please contact Evelyn Sadlowski with questions .