Eighth Grade D.C. Trip

A week ago, we embarked on a culminating and illuminating trip to Washington, D.C. We had the time of our lives bonding as a small class in our nation’s capital. We were fortunate to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and National Gallery of Art. We also toured the Capitol building.

We enjoyed attending a production of Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center. There were so many fun activities such as the city bike tour and night swimming in our hotel pool. One highlight was meeting Representative Dean Phillips on the steps of the Capitol. He taught us about his job as a legislator and how he balances working between Minnesota and D.C. We are grateful to Ms. Thor and our four amazing chaperones, Ms. Smith, Mr. Mike, Rabbanit Dalia, and Judy Levitan, for helping to make this trip possible. Special thanks to Architect of the Capitol's Marty Shore, Coalition for the Homeless speaker Ron Gardener, and bike tour leader Greg from Unlimited Biking for adding to our meaningful and memorable trip. This trip was an amazing end to our time at Heilicher and is now a core memory that we can’t wait to share and reminisce about at our senior walk in four years!

— Heilicher's Eighth Grade, Class of 2023

Torah Thoughts and Pirkei Avot with Doc

Read a brief message about this week’s Shavuot Torah selection and the Book of Ruth. The Book of Ruth provides a model for inviting God’s presence into human interactions.

It is a long-standing Jewish practice to study Pirkei Avot (Chapters/Ethics of the Fathers) each Shabbat afternoon during the Omer, between Pesach and Shavuot. This works out to one chapter each Shabbat. Consider Avot 6 and the importance of studying Torah.

Mark Your Calendars!

• Friday, May 26 - NO SCHOOL: Shavuot
• Monday, May 29 - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
• Wednesday, May 31 - Spring Music Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
• Friday, June 2 - Maccabiah (Field Day) and Color Run — 2 P.M. EARLY DISMISSAL
• Tuesday, June 6 - Summer Soiree for Parents, Faculty, and Staff, 7:30-9 p.m., Sabes JCC Outdoor Pool Deck
• Wednesday, June 7 - Grade 8 Graduation, 4:30 p.m., Dolly & Edward Fiterman Theatre
• Thursday, June 8 - Closing Ceremonies, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Manny Fingerhut Auditorium - EARLY DISMISSAL at NOON — NO LUNCH

View the full Heilicher calendar online

Key Dates for 2022-2023

Key Dates for 2023-2024

Color Run Fundraiser

The students have surpassed $20,000! Let's keep working toward our goal of 100% participation and $36,000 to support Heilicher’s arts and athletics. If we hit 100% participation per class, each class will get to pick a fun way to celebrate (pajama day, extra recess, movie day, etc.), and if we hit $36,000 we will celebrate with a pool party. They have already earned a visit from an ice cream truck as a reward for reaching $18,000!

There are only 14 days left of the fundraiser! Please share the fundraising web page with friends and family. Go to the main page and search for your student by their first name and last initial. To promote the fundraiser, consider having your child send a short video of why they love Heilicher with the appeal to friends and family. Watch a fun, short video Jonah F. made as an example.

Heilicher Maccabi Games and Color Run Friday, June 2 — Dismissal will be at 2 p.m.

The Heilicher Maccabi Games (field day) and the Heilicher Color Run will be on Friday, June 2. IMPORTANT: School will dismiss early, at 2 p.m., on this date. A special, no-cost lunch of Impossible burger, chips, and watermelon will be provided for all students.

There are many opportunities to volunteer to help out with the Maccabi Games. Sign up for a shift!

The Heilicher Color Run celebrating the students’ fundraising efforts will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by popsicles and songs. Please join us! Heilicher families are invited to watch a noncompetitive race around the field, where students will be showered in safe, eco-friendly, powdered chalk as they go, giving them each a unique tie-dye look. Heilicher will provide each student with a white T-shirt for the run.

School's Out: Last Day of School

Registration for School's Out on the last day of school is open on Jumbula through Thursday, June 1. School's Out will be offered Thursday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m. All students will need to bring a dairy or parve (non-meat) lunch from home. Students will enjoy a carnival with games, popsicles, bubbles, chalk, and prizes.

You're Invited: Summer Soiree

All Heilicher parents, faculty, and staff are invited to Heilicher's Annual Summer Soiree, Tuesday, June 6, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Sabes JCC pool deck. Come for the cocktails and candy, stay to shmooze! RSVP by June 1 via the invitation you received by email.

Grade 8 Graduation

All are invited to celebrate with the graduating eighth-grade class at the commencement ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in the Dolly & Edward Fiterman Theatre on the Barry Family Campus.

Join Us for Closing Ceremonies

Parents are welcome to join us for our last day of school Closing Ceremonies on Thursday, June 8, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Closing Ceremonies will be in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium. Remember: School ends at noon.

Check Lost and Found & Take Home Winter Gear

Please have your students bring home any remaining winter gear. 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. Parents are also welcome to check the lost and found, which is located outside the main office.

A Year in Review

Heilicher Board President Robyn Schein takes a look back at Heilicher’s accomplishments this year and looks ahead to the fall. Read her letter.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sign up to help at Maccabi Games, All-School Lunch, and/or All-School T'filah.

• Maccabiah: Volunteers are needed to help run games, walk with students, set up, clean up, serve lunch, and more on Friday, June 2.
• 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.