Working together and using dice make math fun! Third grade students worked on multiplication this week. |
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Participate in Our Head of School Search
We would like to share an update with you regarding the search for Heilicher’s next Head of School and to ask for your input and participation in this process. For a complete update, see the full email sent earlier this week.
In order for our search consultant, Jane Armstrong, to gain a good sense of our community and culture, she will have a series of conversations with Board members, faculty, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. For current Heilicher parents, Ms. Armstrong will facilitate three, one-hour listening sessions via Zoom on Wednesday, January 12. The session times are:
- 9:00 a.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
If you plan to participate in one of the above sessions, please review the FAQs document in advance so that the meeting time can be focused on gathering parent input rather than on process-related questions.
In addition, we encourage parents to complete an anonymous online survey (open through January 20) to help us understand your perspectives on a new Head of School.
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Website Update and How to Reach Us
We are aware that our website is currently down, and we apologize for the inconvenience. This is due to an issue with our web platform, Finalsite, which is impacting schools across the country.
While the website is down, for assistance in making a donation to the school, please reach out to Rebecca Skelton, Institutional Advancement Director. For Admissions questions, please contact Louise Schoenberger, Admissions and Marketing Director. The Heilicher lunch menu can be accessed here. If you have other questions that would normally require website access, please contact the Heilicher office at 952.381.3500.
Please note that even while the website is down, the Heilicher Communication Center is still accessible to report COVID-19 cases, close contact exposures, absences, late drop-offs and early pickups, and planned international travel.
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Torah Thoughts from Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Bo. Community is central in Judaism.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Monday, January 10 - High School Information Evening (Grades 7/8), 6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom
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Wednesday, January 12 - Head of School Search Conversations with Ms. Armstrong via Zoom
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Sunday, January 16 - Sustainable Soup Sunday Kickoff, 10-11 a.m., via Zoom
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Tuesday, January 25 - Middle School Information Evening (Grades 4/5), 7-7:45 p.m., via Zoom
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Important COVID-19 Protocol Updates
We deeply appreciate everything that you are doing to help keep our school community healthy and safe. The testing of students and faculty at the end of winter break identified numerous positive COVID-19 cases, primarily in asymptomatic individuals. Additionally, more students and faculty must quarantine due to having a household member test positive for COVID-19.
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Sustainable Soup Sunday Kickoff!
Get ready to Zoom in from your kitchen and cook along with Heilicher's Chef Liz! Sustainable Soup Sunday is Heilicher and PJ Library's first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project from 10-11 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, on Zoom.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all are welcome to join us in cultivating a regular practice of sharing food with those in need. This year, MLK Day coincides with Tu B'Shvat, the birthday of the trees, when we are reminded to be sustainable stewards of the earth. Participating families will create a delicious soup to distribute to those in need and learn about integrating sustainability practices into the home.
Register by Tuesday, January 12, to reserve a free kit with ingredients and supplies to make soup, a variety of items to celebrate Tu B’Shvat, and a PJ Library book about the Jewish value of feeding those in need.
Read more about Sustainable Soup Sunday and the inspiration for it from Assistant Director of Jewish Living and Learning Wendy Goldberg.
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Register for Mid-Winter After-School Activities and Athletics TODAY!
The following After-School Activities and Athletics programs still have spots available for the Mid-Winter Season starting late January/early February. Please email Evelyn Sadlowski for more detailed information and to register, as our website is currently down. Feel free to ask about spring activities and athletics as well!
Mid-Winter After-School Activities
5-8 Fencing Session 2 (Thursdays) with Youth Enrichment League! (January 27-April 7)
5-8 Advanced Engineering (Tuesdays) with Snapology (January 25-April 5)
Mid-Winter Athletics
3-4 KidFit! (Thursdays) with Leslie Fhima of Soul612 (February 3-April 7)
5-8 TeenFit! (Mondays) with Leslie Fhima of Soul612 (February 14-May 2)
*Registration for all After-School Activities and Athletics programming closes one week prior to the start date. Heilicher is no longer requesting payment upon registration. Payment will be collected closer to the start date.
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Mid-Winter Break School's Out Programming
Heilicher will be offering Mid-Winter Break School's Out programming for students between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., February 21-28. More detailed programming information will be shared in the coming weeks. There will be no field trips during Mid-Winter Break programming; programming will take place at the JCC.
Each School's Out programming day must receive a minimum of 10 registrants in order to run. Register on myschoolaccount.com TODAY to secure early bird pricing. Programming prices increase on January 11 along with HaBonim pricing. Contact Evelyn Sadlowski with questions.
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Virtual Heilicher High School Information Evening
(Parents and Students in Grades 7 & 8)
Our High School Information Evening will take place on Monday, January 10, 6:30-8 p.m. The event will now be held via Zoom.
This event is an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions of a small panel of public and independent high school counselors. All grades 7 and 8 families are invited to the meeting, but it is especially helpful for grade 7 families beginning the search for high school.
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Virtual Heilicher Middle School Information Evening
(Parents and Students in Grades 4 & 5)
Our Middle School Information Evening will take place on Tuesday, January 25, 7-7:45 p.m. on Zoom. Parents and students are invited to learn more about Heilicher's Middle School and its unique features.
Join Middle School Coordinator Davida Cytron for a short presentation followed by a panel of teachers, administrators and students.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about the transition into Heilicher's Middle School. If you prefer, please feel free to send questions in advance to Davida Cytron.
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Condolences
Condolences to Heilicher parents Chaya and Jonathan Sulman and children Eve and Eleanor on the passing of Chaya's grandfather, Marvin Eisenstein. Hamakom y'nachem etchem — May God comfort you.
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Heilicher parents Alicia and Brady Silver and children Edan and Eyal on the birth of their son and brother, Shai.
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