June 9, 2022
Mazel tov to the graduating eighth-grade class! May you be blessed as you go on your way.
L'hitraot! A Message from Maia Poling

What a year it has been! It's been another roller coaster of a year with getting vaccinated and changing COVID protocols and finally getting back to normal — even going on field trips again. Through it all, our students have continued to bond, learn, grow, and thrive! 

Thank you to those who joined us for Closing Ceremonies. Our students shared memories from this year and what they're excited about for next year, and our choir came together for the first time since the pandemic started! We ended Closing Ceremonies with an enthusiastic rendition of our school song, "Hear that Lion Roar."

We can’t thank you enough for the flexibility you have shown throughout this school year. We appreciate everyone who has volunteered, and we have been pleased to see families in person again at the 7-8 play, our Annual Benefit, Kabbalat Shabbat at Maccabiah, eighth-grade graduation, and now Closing Ceremonies.

I bid farewell with a full heart. I am so proud of this community, so fortunate to have been a part of it for so long, and extremely hopeful that Heilicher's future is bright. Thank you all for supporting the school in immeasurable ways. We hope that you all have a happy, healthy, and relaxing summer break.

Best,
Maia Poling
Acting Head of School
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Torah Thoughts and Pirkei Avot with Doc

Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Naso. Behaving in God's image can be more than just being kind.
Grades 5-8 Summer Reading

Summer break is a wonderful opportunity to relax, travel, camp, play, and, of course, READ!

Please see the summer reading assignments for
Summer Office Hours

Heilicher Summer Office Hours (June 27-August 12) are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All staff will be OFF the week of July 4-8. Before June 27 and after August 15, we will adhere to our regular school year office schedule.

The office will be physically closed during the month of July, and our administrators will work mostly off-site. Voicemail left on the main office line will continue to be retrieved and distributed Monday-Thursday during the entire summer.

If you need to connect with an administrator, you are encouraged to email them directly. U.S. mail will also be collected and distributed throughout the summer at our regular business address.
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Immunizations for Rising Seventh Graders

Before entering seventh grade, the State of Minnesota requires each student to be up to date on their immunizations. This includes Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), and Meningococcal (MCV4). The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 12 have their COVID-19 immunizations and booster shots. Please check with your doctor to see what is appropriate for your child.
Shabbat in the Park with Admissions Director Deborah Getsug

Deborah Getsug is joining Heilicher as our Admissions Director later this month. Join her and other Jewish families for Shabbat in the Park at the small pavilion at Brookview Park in Golden Valley at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Shabbat in the Park is sponsored by Minnesota Mammalehs and PJ Library. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and come to play! Challah and treats will be provided.
Lost and Found

After a final sweep of classrooms, we have lots of lost items! To look through our lost and found, email or call the office at 952.381.3500.
Mazel Tov

Mazel tov to the Heilicher Class of 2022 on their graduation!