During Mid-Winter Break, Heilicher's School's Out students participated in service learning by making 97 enrichment toys for the Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota. |
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Heilicher Music Students Featured at Children's First Champions Breakfast
Heilicher students shared their musical talents at the virtual Champions Breakfast this morning. The students, under the direction of music teacher David Shaw, were excited and proud to partner with Children First's and the Park Nicollet Foundation for this community gathering that focuses on making life better for young people who live in our area. Our video included a student composition, instrument playing, creative movement, and choral singing.
St. Louis Park Public Schools Superintendent Astein Osei and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan gave opening remarks after our students' entertainment. This event provided participants an opportunity to think about how people of all ages play a role in supporting connectivity and children’s mental well-being by building a better future for the 8,000 children and youth in our community. Minnesota State Senator Ron Latz and St. Louis Park Mayor Jake Spano also attended the event.
Children First is the nation’s first community initiative organized to rally all its residents and institutions to nurture the healthy development of children and teenagers based on Search Institute’s pioneering research on Developmental Assets.
Developmental Assets are building blocks of successful development important for all youth, which research consistently shows are strongly related to positive outcomes for young people across race, socio-economic status, gender, age, family composition, and type of community.
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Torah Thoughts from Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat P’kudei. Think about the partnerships people have with each other and with God.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Friday, March 18 - Friday Dismissal returns to 3:15 p.m. for the remainder of the school year
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Friday, March 18 - Kicks for Kids Parent Volunteer Meeting, 8:20 a.m., in person, location TBD
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Thursday, March 24 - NO SCHOOL, Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Friday, March 25 - NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, March 29 - Connection and Conversation: A Heilicher Parent Town Hall, 7 p.m., Manny Fingerhut Auditorium (streaming option will be available)
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Thursday, March 31 - Information Evening for Prospective Parents, 7-8:30 p.m., in-person at Heilicher
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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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2022-2023 Financial Aid and Tuition Deposit Option Deadline is TOMORROW
Applications for financial assistance for the 2022-2023 school year are due TOMORROW, Friday, March 4. You also must select a tuition deposit option by tomorrow.
Questions regarding continuous enrollment can be directed to Interim Admissions Director, Allie Greenstein. Questions regarding tuition deposits or financial aid can be directed to Finance Director Karen Hoppe.
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Wear a Funny Hat Tomorrow!
Now that we are about to start the REAL Adar (Adar II), it's time to get seriously silly. Wear a funny hat tomorrow, Friday, March 4! It's Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, and we are getting geared up for Purim!
We look forward to celebrating Purim in school on Thursday, March 17. Students are encouraged to dress in costume for Purim!
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2022 Heilicher Kicks for Kids, Kickball Tournament and Online Fundraiser!
Heilicher Kicks for Kids is a fun opportunity for you and your kids to raise money to “sponsor” them in our all-school kickball tournament, while building community and supporting the school we love! The tournament will be held on Sunday, May 1, on the soccer field. We will have a lot to celebrate, as this will be our first time together as a whole-school community since March 2020!
Beginning on Monday, March 14, we are asking all Heilicher families with students in grades K-7 to help raise money through our online platform, Get Movin’©. Your child(ren) must be registered with Get Movin’© by that date to participate.
Parents: on Friday, March 18, we invite you to come to an in-person "kickstart" meeting at 8:20 a.m. (following drop-off) to find out how you can get involved!
Next week, your student(s) will bring home information on how to register with Get Movin’©, and you will also receive an email with more details about the fundraiser and kickball tournament. There will be incentives to participate, and we hope to have 100% participation from grades K-7 students (grade 8 students will not be participating, as they will be in Washington, DC, on May 1). Dollars raised will be used to support scholarships and programming for our entire Heilicher community.
Thank you for your support of Heilicher!
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Register for March 24-25 School's Out Programming
Mid-Winter Break at Heilicher was so much fun! Your student is not going to want to miss this next round of School's Out programming happening March 24-25. All programs will take place at the Barry Family Campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration at myschoolaccount.com closes one week prior to the programming date.
School's Out Calendar:
Thursday, March 24: Spring Time Fun and Games
Friday, March 25: Board Games and Perler Beads Galore!
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Looking to plan ahead for Passover Break, Shavuot, and the afternoon of the last day of school? Registration is open for ALL School's Out programming for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
*All 2021-2022 programming information is subject to change.
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Connection and Conversation: A Heilicher Parent Town Hall
On Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m., we invite all Heilicher parents to join us in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium for a special Heilicher Parent Town Hall. A streaming option will also be available.
The event will be led by Heilicher Board President Robyn Schein and Heilicher Acting Head of School Maia Poling. Keep an eye out next week for further information, including a form for submitting questions ahead of the town hall.
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Grade 8 Gertens Plant and Flower Sale
Spring is just around the corner! The eighth-grade class is selling Gertens plants and flowers now 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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Lunch Volunteers Needed
We are now allowing registered, adult visitors into the building. All adult volunteers must be fully vaccinated and must wear a mask at all times. Proof of vaccination must be displayed upon arrival.
We have a particular need for volunteers for lunch duty. We request that volunteers commit to helping for the same day of the week/time of day for one month. Sign up for March 2022 lunch duty, and contact Ali Berdass with any questions.
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The Spring 2022 Heilicher Magazine is Here
"Make for yourself a teacher, and get yourself a friend."
Read about the amazing faculty at Heilicher and their commitment to lifelong learning for themselves and their students on the Heilicher website.
Also read about alumnus Ron Garber's important work to found the Yaya Foundation, why Heilicher parents Laura and Norm Taple chose the school for their daughter, and more!
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Spirit Shop Open Through March 22
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 Tuesday, March 22.
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Condolences
Condolences to Heilicher parent Romy Percansky and her son Abe on the passing of Romy's mother, Marilyn Gittelson Percansky. Hamakom y'nachem etchem — May God comfort you.
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