In a video shared at Tuesday's Parent Town Hall, students shared their thoughts about Heilicher and more — using just one word. |
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An Update from the Parent Town Hall
Thank you to the many parents who participated in Tuesday’s Town Hall, both in person and via our livestream. If you missed it, watch our Parent Town Hall livestream. As Maia said in her remarks, the last two years have certainly tested us, our children, our families, our school, and our communities, but they have also shown us our resilience and our determination. We are excited for the future of Heilicher!
At the Town Hall, we premiered a short video showcasing a day in the life of the school. Click the above image to watch! Feel free to share it with family and friends; it is a great snapshot of the Heilicher experience.
We are excited to be getting back to “normal,” with activities like all-school assemblies and t’filah, the grades 7-8 play (Beauty and the Beast!) next week, and upcoming school trips to Washington, DC, (grade 8) and Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (grades 6-7). We also are thrilled to welcome back vaccinated adult volunteers to our hallways and classrooms. Please keep an eye out for volunteer sign-ups and do your part to help support this wonderful community.
At the conclusion of Robyn’s presentation, she highlighted a number of ways to get involved with Heilicher in the coming months. In addition to volunteer roles, these include
- Completing the ISACS re-accreditation parent survey, which will come out on April 4.
- Continuing to serve as a vocal ambassador for Heilicher.
- Boosting Heilicher social media posts to your personal social media platforms and groups.
- Attending upcoming all-school events, including
- Heilicher Kicks for Kids - Sunday, May 1
- Heilicher Annual Benefit - Thursday, May 19
- Heilicher Annual Meeting - Thursday, June 2
Finally, as announced at the Town Hall and emailed to you yesterday, please note that we have two sessions next week for parents to meet our Head of School candidate:
In-Person Parent Meeting
Tuesday, April 5
7:30-8:30 p.m. (evening)
Manny Fingerhut Auditorium (Heilicher)
Parent Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, April 6
8:30-9:30 a.m. (morning)
We will provide more information about this candidate ahead of their visit. Questions regarding the search can be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Michele Kaplan Clinard and Esther Goldberg-Davis, at HOSSearch@hmjds.org.
Very best, and, as always, please feel free to be in touch with either of us with any questions you may have.
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Torah Thoughts from Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Tazria. We follow commandments with our bodies and our souls.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Monday, April 4 - ISACS Community Stakeholder Survey opens — look for an email on Monday morning!
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Monday, April 4 - Lower School (K-5) Open House, 4-4:45 (more information below)
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Tuesday, April 5 - In-Person Parent Meeting with Head of School Candidate, 7:30 p.m., Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
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Wednesday, April 6 - Virtual Parent Meeting with Head of School Candidate, 8:30 a.m., Zoom
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Thursday, April 7 (7 p.m.), and Sunday, April 10 (2 p.m.) - Heilicher Grades 7-8 Play, "Beauty and the Beast," Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre
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Friday, April 15 - Friday, April 22 - NO SCHOOL, Passover Break
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Sunday, May 1 - Heilicher Kicks for Kids on the Soccer Field
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Sunday, May 1-Thursday, May 5 - Grade 8 DC Trip
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COVID-19 Update and Reminders
As of March 30, the school made masks optional in most spaces because of the low risk of COVID-19 in our community. However, kids still get colds, flus, colds and stomach bugs. Our goal is to provide a healthy environment to learn in so please remember:
- Keep your child home if they are sick.
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Report any symptoms of illness, absences, COVID-19 exposures or positive student/household cases through the Heilicher Communication Center.
- Do a COVID-19 rapid antigen test before returning to school after an absence caused by common symptoms of COVID-19.
- We ask that if your child comes back to school but still has some lingering symptoms of a viral infection other than COVID-19, please have them wear a mask until the symptoms resolve. Along with hand washing, this will help prevent the spread of infection to others.
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Current Families: Lower School (K-5) In-Person Open House
Current grades K-5 parents and students are invited to a Heilicher open house this Monday, April 4, 4-4:45 p.m. We are excited to welcome parents back into the building, and this is a great chance to see your students' classrooms and meet their teachers in person!
Parents: If you and your children are planning to attend the open house together, please pick them up in the dismissal line, return to the south parking lot, park, and re-enter at 4 p.m. through the front door of the Sabes JCC. If your child has an after-school activity, you may also attend the open house on your own.
Masks are optional in your child's classroom, but we ask that adult attendees be vaccinated.
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Grades 3-8: Registration Closing for Spring Athletics
Registration for Spring Athletics closes next week! Secure a spot using the registration links on the Athletics Page. Registration is first come, first served and closes one week prior to the scheduled start date of the program.
The following programs still have spots available for the Spring Season:
- 3-5 Tennis* (Mondays and Wednesdays; April 11-June 8) — registration closes Monday, April 4.
- 5-8 Ultimate Frisbee (Tuesdays and Thursdays; April 14-June 2) — registration closes Thursday, April 7.
*6-8 Tennis is cancelled due to low enrollment.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We are now allowing registered, adult visitors into the building. All adult volunteers must be fully vaccinated and comply with Heilicher's COVID-19 protocols.
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Last Chance: Spirit Shop Closes Today
Show off your Heilicher pride with items from our online spirit wear shop. Check out our shirts, hats, water bottles, and more! Place your order by the end of the day.
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Gertens Plant and Flower Sale
The eighth-grade class is selling Gertens plants and flowers through 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, to raise money for their spring trip to Washington, DC. All orders are online this year.
To place an order, go to gertensfundraising.com and enter Store ID code 415 to get to the Heilicher 8th Grade Class page.
If you are not ordering from a specific eighth-grade student, please enter the word "Heilicher" into the "Seller's Name" field on the order form.
Orders will only be accepted through 10 p.m. on April 7. Pick-up will be on Monday, May 2, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sabes JCC.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Tickets Available Online
Join us for "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.," performed by Heilicher seventh and eighth graders, on Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in the Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre on the Barry Family Campus.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and are available to be purchased online. Please note that prices will increase to $12 for adults and $10 for students TOMORROW, April 1.
Shows have been known to sell out, so get your tickets early. If available, additional tickets will be sold at the door.
Important: because of the close proximity of seating and the multi-age nature of this event, all attendees must wear a mask and show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.
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Register for Passover School's Out Programming
There is a short amount of time left to register for School's Out programming weekdays from Friday, April 15, through Thursday, April 21. All School's Out programs will take place at the Barry Family Campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at myschoolaccount.com closes soon — one week prior to the programming date. Contact Evelyn Sadlowski with questions.
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Kicks for Kids Opportunities
We are nearing $18,000 with our Kicks for Kids fundraiser! Thank you for your support of Heilicher, and let's keep raising funds!
If you have not signed your child up for Kicks for Kids, you still can — we are looking for 100% participation from our K-7 students. Review instructions for registration.
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Heilicher Spring Benefit: Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., Beth El Synagogue
Celebrate with great company, delicious food and drink, and a chance to be together as a community! This is the rescheduled benefit from 2021 honoring Brad Birnberg and Stacy Pinck and Jill and Jon Halper. Tickets are complimentary, but registration is required.
Visit our website for more information. RSVP by Monday, April 25.
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