On Wednesday, February 15, we invite all the students of Heilicher to wear pink in honor of anti-bullying! The eighth-graders are organizing this anti-bullying awareness day.

We learned about a kid that came to school in Canada wearing a pink shirt and then got bullied. Seniors saw this act of bullying and decided to take action. They informed students to wear pink the next day to show respect to that student. It is now a national holiday in Canada to raise awareness against bullying. Its theme this year is "lift each other up."

The national anti-bullying day in America was in October, so we decided to follow the Canadian calendar. We hope your child/children will wear pink to show that bullying is not okay! Thanks for supporting us in this act of awareness toward anti-bullying. Wear pink Wednesday the 15th!!

— Laila S., eighth-grade student

Read the story that inspired Heilicher's eighth-grade class, and please have your student(s) wear something pink on Wednesday, February 15.

Torah Thoughts from Doc

Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Yitro. We should recognize and appreciate everyday miracles.

Mark Your Calendars!

• Sunday, February 12 - Heilicher Family Sledding Party, 2-4 p.m., Browndale Park
• Tuesday, February 14 - Grades 7-8 Girls Basketball Home Game, 4:30 p.m., Barry Family Campus Gym
• Wednesday, February 15 - Pink Shirt Day — wear pink for anti-bullying
• Thursday, February 16 - PTO Meeting, 7-7:30 p.m., Heilicher
• Thursday, February 16 - Parent Ed. Webinar/Discussion, 7:30-9 p.m., Heilicher
• Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 - NO SCHOOL: Midwinter Break



View the full Heilicher calendar online

Key Dates for 2022-2023

NEW! Key Dates for 2023-2024

More Students Needed for February School's Out

Midwinter Break School's Out is Monday, February 20, through Friday, February 24. Registration is open through Sunday, February 9. If more students do not sign up, School's Out will be canceled.

School's Out is offered 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with half day options ending and beginning at noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Half days are not available Tuesday and Thursday, as students will go on a field trip off campus. Students must arrive at the HaBonim room by 8:30 a.m. on field trip days.

Cost per day varies due to field trips and entertainment. A discounted price is available to those who register for the entire week. Students must bring a cold dairy or parev lunch Monday-Thursday. Bringing a lunch on Friday is optional, as kosher pizza from Basil will be provided.

See more details about each day and register for School's Out on Jumbula by February 10.

Grades 6-7 Bell Museum Field Trip

Sixth- and seventh-grade students will visit the Bell Museum with their earth and space science classes on Thursday, February 16. They will see a planetarium show called Unseen Universe and then have an hour to explore the museum. Students on the Heilicher meal plan will get a bag lunch. The bus will leave the school at 9:30 a.m. and return by 1:40 p.m.

Sign Up for Guitar Lessons After School

Register for guitar today! Beginner guitar class with Ideal Music Lessons is open to all students.

Students will benefit from learning and developing their musical skills while playing music with their peers. This is an opportunity to not only learn the guitar but also learn how to coordinate and play music with others. Students will learn the basics of playing chords, melodies, and rhythms on the guitar with the goal of playing solo or within a small group. Classes are fun and engaging, and students will learn to develop a skill they can take with them for the rest of their lives.

Classes will be offered through the end of the school year (except for school breaks) on Thursdays, 3:50-4:50 p.m., for $25 per session. Guitars will not be provided.

Dates Through 2022-23 School Year-End

2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1

If you have any questions, email Jeremy Savran. Sign up on Jumbula.

From the Parent-Teacher Organization

Heilicher Family Sledding Party — RSVPs Due Today

Please join us for an afternoon of sledding (bring your own sleds), hot cocoa, and treats on Sunday, February 12, 2-4 p.m. at Browndale Park, located a few minutes from Heilicher. RSVP to Michele Kaplan Clinard by Thursday, February 9. Please bring a pair of gloves or hat to donate.

PTO Meeting Thursday, February 16

Come to a PTO meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 16, at Heilicher. Hear from the chairs about upcoming opportunities and school news. Stay for a 7:30 webinar exclusive for our families to discuss.

Upcoming Parent Education Webinar — RSVPs Due Today

Following the PTO meeting on Thursday, February 16, we will host another viewing and discussion at Heilicher from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The webinar will be Raising Our Village: Creating A Culture of Dignity. RSVP to Michele Kaplan Clinard by Thursday, February 9. A link to the webinar will be shared in March for those unable to attend.

Heilicher Shares Shabbat

This is a special Shabbat that all of us will share ... but no, you don’t need to come to school — this is different! On Friday, March 10, Heilicher families will host fellow Heilicher families for a Shabbat dinner in their home. There is one rule: you must celebrate Shabbat with a family you have never shared Shabbat with before. We will all be in separate places, but celebrating simultaneously! 

How it works: families choose if they would like to host or be hosted. You may suggest a family to be paired with, but remember that you must celebrate Shabbat with a family for the first time. If you don’t list any preferences, don't worry! We will make sure everyone who wants to participate has a warm welcome from another Heilicher family. Please complete the Heilicher Shares Shabbat form by Monday, February 13, and we will handle the rest!

Re-enrollment and Tuition 2023-2024

As a reminder, current K-7 students will be automatically re-enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year. Please read the tuition set by our Heilicher Board of Trustees in its entirety and select a tuition deposit option by Friday, March 3, 2023. 

Financial aid applications are also due by Friday, March 3, 2023. To apply for financial assistance, fill out the online TADS application (toward the bottom of the page). See additional information about the financial aid application process and deadlines.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Deborah Getsug regarding enrollment and Karen Hoppe regarding financial aid or tuition. Refer to the re-enrollment email sent last week for more information.

Support Heilicher's Marketing Campaign

Remember you can help Heilicher's outreach and get the chance to win $1,000 toward Jewish summer camp or Heilicher swag!

Last month we launched a marketing campaign to reach new families and introduce them to Heilicher. Our goal is to encourage people to visit the school and take a tour. We've reached thousands of people and need to get those people to come.

Please refer to the email sent at the beginning of the campaign for more information, including incentives and tips for leaving a review.

Now and throughout the year, please engage with — like, comment, and share — Heilicher's posts on Facebook and Instagram. When you post about Heilicher, make sure to tag us and use #hmjdslions!

If you leave or have left an anonymous review during this campaign, please let Elana Warren know so you can be entered to win Heilicher swag. Thank you for your support of Heilicher!

Calendar Highlights 2023-2024

The key calendar dates for the 2023-2024 school year are now available.

Save the Date: Spring Yom Dor l'Dor

Yom Dor l'Dor is Heilicher's grandparent and special elders day. The spring event will be Tuesday, April 4, 2:15-3:40 p.m. Student's guests will come for refreshments followed by a participatory Pesach (Passover) performance featuring all of our grades at Heilicher. Please share with your students' grandparents or special elders. Grandparents received this information in Roots and Wings, our grandparent newsletter, today.

Volunteer Opportunities — New Book Fair and Play Slots!

Sign up to help at the Spring Book Fair, 7-8 Play, All-School Lunch and/or All-School T'filah.

• Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Volunteers can help set up on March 13, clean up after the fair, and/or run the book fair March 16-17 (during conferences).
• 7-8 Play: Volunteer slots are available between March 20 and March 26 to sell tickets and concessions and help during tech week and backstage.
• All-School Lunch: Help set up and clean up our all-school lunch on Wednesday(s) in the auditorium 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• All-School T'filah: Help set up for all-school t'filah (prayer) Monday(s) in the theater 8:15-9 a.m.

Grade-level volunteer opportunities will be sent out by room parents.