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Heilicher Eighth Graders' DC Trip Blog
The DC trip is a way to celebrate the end of our eighth graders' time at Heilicher. It is an opportunity to watch them practice their independence and self advocacy, two important skills Heilicher has helped them to cultivate. From our perspective they represent everything positive that we hoped might come out of the pandemic: resilience, flexibility, perspective, reflection and hope for the future.
The end of our trip coincides with Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut, the Day of Remembrance and the Day of Independence for the State of Israel. Throughout our time in DC, whether at the Holocaust Museum being immersed in our shared history or learning about the atrocities of American Slavery at the African American Museum and witnessing protests at the Capitol, our students had the opportunity to understand the power of both remembering, so that we never forget, and how important it is to take time to celebrate our many freedoms.
Maia, Davida, Mel, Mike and Morgan (DC Trip Chaperones)
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Torah Thoughts and Pirkei Avot with Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Emor. What memories does challah trigger for you?
As we continue to count the Omer with the study of Pirkei Avot (Chapters/Ethics of the Fathers), consider Avot 3:15 and how you distribute your acts of chesed (kindness).
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Monday, May 16 - Grade 5 Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden Field Trip (more information will be shared directly with Grade 5 families)
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Thursday, May 19 - Heilicher Annual Benefit, 5:30 p.m., Beth El Synagogue
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Monday, May 23-Wednesday, May 25 - Grades 6-7 Trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
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Tuesday, May 24 - Eighth-Grade Capstone RESCHEDULED, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (more info will be sent directly to eighth-grade families)
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Friday, May 27 - Maccabi Games, "Senior Walk," and 2 P.M. DISMISSAL
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Thursday, June 2 - Heilicher Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Heilicher
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Friday, June 3 - The B’tzalel Project for Grade 6, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Fiterman Beit Knesset (more information was sent directly to sixth-grade families)
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Wednesday, June 8 - Eighth-Grade Graduation, 4:30 p.m., Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre
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Thursday, June 9 - Last Day of School Grades K-7, 11:30 A.M. DISMISSAL
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Applications due TOMORROW (Friday): Mindy and Dan Ribnick Family Tuition Grant for Community Volunteers
Due to the generosity of Heilicher alumni parents Mindy and Dan Ribnick, the school will again offer a tuition grant program for approximately four-five Heilicher students whose parents volunteer in the Jewish community. Grants awarded will be for 18% of 2022-23 tuition. This grant program is not financial-need based.
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Library Books Due May 18
In order to shelve all library books and prepare the library for summer, all books are due by Wednesday, May 18.
Books not returned by Monday, May 23, will be charged to the family's Heilicher account. We appreciate your help to get all library books returned promptly!
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Important Annual Benefit Reminders
We are excited to see so many of you at next week's Heilicher Annual Benefit honoring Stacy Pinck and Brad Birnberg and Jill and Jon Halper.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue
5225 Barry Street West, St. Louis Park
Heavy appetizers (enough for a meal!) and drinks will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The formal program will begin in the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m., followed by a dessert reception.
As a reminder, we ask that all guests be vaccinated against COVID. Due to the recent uptick in COVID, masks are strongly encouraged except when eating and drinking.
We are also still looking for Annual Benefit volunteers! Volunteer roles include helping with setup, greeting/check-in, supervising the sanctuary doors, spotting paddles for Fund-A-Need and the auction, recording bids, and cleanup. See the complete description of the positions and sign up to volunteer.
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Heilicher Maccabi Games Friday, May 27 — Volunteers Needed!
The Heilicher Maccabi Games (field day) will be on Friday, May 27. IMPORTANT: School will dismiss early, at 2 p.m., on this date.
A special, no-cost lunch will be provided for all students on May 27. The lunch will be a bagel with cream cheese, watermelon slices, carrots, hummus, pretzels, and salad. If you wish to have your student opt-out of this lunch, please email Annie Byrne by noon on Monday, May 23, and plan to send a dairy/pareve lunch from home that day.
In addition to Kabbalat Shabbat at 1 p.m., we have invited our graduating Heilicher alumni high school seniors to join us on the field at 1:30 p.m. for a "senior walk" and to hear their plans for next year. Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. for these special experiences!
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You're Invited - Heilicher Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 2
6:30-8 p.m. at Heilicher
Please join us to recognize volunteers and staff milestones, and vote on the 2022-2023 Board slate.
We will be honoring Maia Poling as outgoing Acting Head of School for her many years of service to Heilicher. In addition, we look forward to welcoming Dr. Dan Ahlstrom, incoming Head of School.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We are thrilled to welcome 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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REMINDERS: Winding Down to End of Year
Please have your students bring home their winter gear, as we are hopeful that these items will no longer be needed. Taking home unneeded items now will make the end of the year easier for everyone!
Additionally, please have your student check the lost and found for any missing items. If you would like staff to check lost and found for a particular item, please contact the main office at 952.381.3500.
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Mazel Tov
Mazel tov to Rivka Buchbinder, student teacher in Ms. Reese’s second-grade class (and Heilicher alumna), on her graduation with honors from Augsburg University.
Mazel tov to Judah Fisher, brother of Heilicher fourth grader Ruben Fisher, on his upcoming Bar Mitzvah in Israel on Sunday, May 16.
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