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Unity Day - October 20
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and October 20 is Unity Day. Unity Day was created by Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center to take a visible stand for unity, acceptance, and inclusion. This aligns with Heilicher's Core Values, so we took the opportunity to recognize this special day and have everyone come together to stand up against bullying and stand united as a community. Posters filled the school, and many faculty and students wore orange in support of the movement.
We honor this day to continue important conversations in our school about kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Teachers did a variety of age-appropriate activities with their students to give students meaningful ways to think about topics surrounding anti-bullying. For example, the sixth graders engaged in a powerful 'Cross the Line' activity that allowed them to express their truths and understand their similarities and differences.
The Torah is filled with "Love thy neighbor as thyself" commandments, and at Heilicher we will continue to work toward the values of the Torah, our school, and Unity Day.
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Torah Thoughts from Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Vayeira. Unity Day lines up perfectly with this lesson in kindness.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Thursday, October 21 - No School: Heilicher Zoom Conferences
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Friday, October 22 - No School: MEA
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Monday, November 1 - Pickup for After-School Activities Changes to the Sabes JCC South (Front) Entrance
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Thursday, November 4 - Picture Day
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Friday, November 12 - Friday Dismissal Time Changes to 2:45 p.m. (for the winter months)
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Monday, November 15-23 - The Great Heilicher Grandparent Experience!
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School's Out Programming Canceled Until Further Notice
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all Heilicher School’s Out programming until further notice. This includes School's Out programming for both Wednesday, November 24, and Monday, November 29.
School’s Out programming will return as soon as Heilicher is able to support this offering in a COVID-safe way that aligns with our programming standards. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes your family.
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Change in Friday Dismissal Time
Beginning on Friday, November 12, Friday dismissal will be at 2:45 p.m. This earlier dismissal time will be in place for all Fridays during the winter months. Dismissal times will NOT change for other days of the week.
Change in Pickup Protocol for After-School Programs
If your child is participating in Winter After-School Activities, HaBonim, or Athletics, please take a moment to review the Winter 2021 After-School Pickup Protocol. Starting on Monday, November 1, pickup for all after school activities will take place at the South (Front) Entrance of the Sabes JCC instead of at the white tent on the field. Please contact Evelyn Sadlowski with questions.
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Register by Monday for the Peaceful Parent Project
Orot’s Peaceful Parent Project offers an integration of Jewish texts, mindfulness tools and practices, the support of a community, and recorded meditations to use in your own daily parenting life and help you become the parent you desire to be.
Classes will meet weekly for six weeks from 8 to 9:15 p.m.: K-5 Mondays, November 1-December 13, and 6-8 Tuesdays, November 2-December 14. The cost of this program is $180, and it is open to all Heilicher parents.
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Picture Day
Picture day is Thursday, November 4. Order online at mylifetouch.com with the ID: EVTNDCTJC. If you would prefer a physical copy of the order form, please email Ali Berdass.
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Spread the Word about Heilicher!
Know someone who might be interested in Heilicher? Please have them reach out to Louise Schoenberger at lschoenberger@hmjds.org and tell them about our upcoming Information Evening on Tuesday, November 16, at 7 p.m.
We are excited to announce that we are waiving the $100 application fee for all applications completed by December 1, 2021. Apply today!
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Travel Procedure Update
Heilicher has been thoughtfully interpreting all the school-related regulations and recommendations of the CDC and MDH. Their recommendations are open to interpretation depending on the community rates and safety practices in place. With that in mind, Heilicher has determined the following travel requirements meet the balance between what is safe and reasonable for our community:
- For domestic travel, no quarantine or testing is required for vaccinated or unvaccinated people.
- For international travel, vaccinated people are required to have a PCR test three-five days after travel and do not need to quarantine unless they have symptoms or had a known COVID-19 exposure.
- Unvaccinated people need to be quarantined for seven days after the return date and get a PCR test three-five days after returning. They may not come to school until the results come back and the seven days are over.
Before your student travels, please enter the dates in the Heilicher Communication Center under the Reporting Travel section. Nurse Katie will contact you to help determine what requirements apply to your plans.
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Roots & Wings and The Great Heilicher Grandparent Experience
We sent out our grandparent newsletter, Roots & Wings, yesterday. It included information on The Great Heilicher Grandparent Experience, which will replace Yom Dor l'Dor this year. Read about the program in the linked newsletter; more information will also be shared directly with parents in the coming weeks.
Please fill out this form if you would like to add a grandparent to our Roots & Wings email list.
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Register for After-School Programs (Grades 5-8)
Kidcreate Studio Art Class - Grades 5-8
We are still taking sign-ups for the Winter Kidcreate Studio Art Class for grades 5-8: Let's Paint on Canvas. We are looking for three additional registrants to run this class. Please review course information on our website and contact Evelyn Sadlowski with any questions. If interested, please email Evelyn by this Monday, October 25, 10 a.m. Classes run weekly from Tuesday, November 2-Tuesday, January 18.
Basketball Skills Clinics - Grade 5 and Grades 6-8
Heilicher is excited to offer Basketball Skills Clinics after school this winter. Separate clinics will be offered for students in grade 5 and students in grades 6-8. These Skills Clinics will be a fun way for students to stay active and continue practicing their techniques and game play for when League Play resumes in the future. If interested, please email Evelyn Sadlowski as soon as possible.
Grade 5: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:50-5:20, November 10-February 9
Grades 6-8: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:50-5:20, November 11-February 10
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"Discover North" - Hopkins North Junior High Information Event (for current 8th graders)
Hopkins North Junior High invites eighth-grade students and parents to learn about the Hopkins North Junior High experience with a presentation by their counseling team, a panel of students, a Q&A session, and a tour. The program will be held at Hopkins North Junior High on Tuesday, October 26, 7:40-8:30 a.m.
To reserve your spot, please contact Hopkins Enrollment Specialist Andrea Dale by email or at 952.988.4815.
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Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Heilicher student Maya Kaye on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 23, at Beth El Synagogue.
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