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Purim Celebration 5782
A whole week of celebration! Dressing up in costumes, learning about Purim and Megillat Ester (The Scroll of Esther), and preparing shpiels and other presentations got everyone ready for today — Purim!
Our middle school students shared their knowledge and creativity with the whole school: This morning, eighth graders chanted the Megillah with interludes by sixth graders. We were lucky to have Heilicher parent Cantor Joshua Fineblum lead the Megillah reading for our second and third graders, and our own Doc and Wendy lead for our youngest and oldest students, respectively. Seventh-grade students then closed out the day with a "Beauty and the Beast" Purim shpiel.
With three Megillah readings, the eighth and sixth graders performed three times! This also allowed everyone to hear the Megillah in person. We look forward to soon being able to including families in our simchas (celebrations) as well. In the meantime, you can look forward to seeing photos from today's Purim celebration!
The day was full with even more Purim activities: mishloach manot (food gift baskets) giving, a costume parade, and songs. We also welcomed special guests — local clergy, parents, and grandparents — to classes via Zoom to tell Purim jokes while students ate their seudah (festive Purim feast), which of course included hamantaschen.
Chag Purim Sameach — Happy Purim!
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Torah Thoughts from Doc
Read a brief message about this week's Torah portion, Parashat Tzav. Each of us has a spark.
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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 (meet in Sabes JCC lobby).
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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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Monday, April 4 - Lower School (K-5) Open House, 4-4:45 (more information below)
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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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Sunday, May 1-Thursday, May 5 - Grade 8 DC Trip
*Because there is no school next Thursday, next week's Roar will come out on Wednesday, March 23.
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Friday Dismissal Time Change
With the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, Friday dismissal is now at 3:15 p.m.
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Heilicher Kicks for Kids Meeting TOMORROW
Parents: You are invited to come to an in-person "kickstart" meeting TOMORROW, Friday, March 18, at 8:20 a.m. (following drop-off) to find out how you can get involved with the Heilicher K-7 Kicks for Kids Fundraiser. Meet in the Sabes JCC lobby.
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Beauty and the Beast, Jr., Sweatshirt Order Due TOMORROW
Yesterday, seventh and eighth graders took home an order form for play sweatshirts. To get a Heilicher Beauty and the Beast Jr. sweatshirt, return the form to Lynn Slobodien TOMORROW, Friday, March 18.
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Sign Up for Zoom Spring Conferences - Thursday, March 24
Heilicher Spring Conferences will be held via Zoom on Thursday, March 24, 8-11 a.m., 12-4 p.m., and 5-7 p.m.
Sign up for conferences at MyConferenceTime by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22. At that point, the schedules will no longer be visible to parents, and you will need to contact a teacher directly to sign up or adjust your time slot.
Read last week's Roar message for further instructions on conference sign-ups.
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Register for March 24-25 School's Out Programming
Spring Conferences and Passover Break are right around the corner! All School's Out 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 — registration for March 24 is closed; March 25 registration closes tomorrow.
*All 2021-2022 programming information is subject to change.
**Heilicher requires a minimum of 10 participants in order to run programming.
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Connection and Conversation: A Heilicher Parent Town Hall
We invite all Heilicher parents to join us in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium for a special Heilicher Parent Town Hall on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. A streaming option will also be available. Attendees must wear masks and be vaccinated against Covid.
The event will be led by Heilicher Board President Robyn Schein and Heilicher Acting Head of School Maia Poling. If you have a question you want addressed at the Town Hall, please submit your question using this form.
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Lower School (K-5) In-Person Open House
Grades K-5 parents and students are invited to a Heilicher open house on Monday, April 4, 4-4:45 p.m. This is a great chance to see your students' classrooms and meet their teachers in person!
Parents: If you and your children are planning to attend the open house together, please pick them up in the dismissal line, return to the south parking lot, park, and re-enter at 4 p.m. through the front door of the Sabes JCC. If your child has an after-school activity, you may also attend the open house on your own.
Adults must be vaccinated and wear a mask.
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Grades 3-8: Register for Spring Athletics
Secure your student's spot on the roster using the registration links on the Athletics Page. Registration is first come, first served and closes one week prior to the scheduled start date of the program.
The following programs still have spots available for the Spring Season:
- 3-4 Tennis (Mondays and Wednesdays; April 11-June 8)
- 5-8 Tennis (Mondays and Wednesdays; April 11-June 8, NOW ON-SITE)
- 5-8 Ultimate Frisbee* (Tuesdays and Thursdays; April 14-June 2)
*5-8 Ultimate Frisbee will not be participating in the Middle School League this Spring.
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Heilicher Spring Benefit: Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., Beth El Synagogue
Celebrate with great company, delicious food and drink, and a chance to be together as a community! This is the rescheduled benefit from 2021 honoring Brad Birnberg and Stacy Pinck and Jill and Jon Halper. Tickets are complimentary, but registration is required.
Visit our website for more information. RSVP by Monday, April 25.
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Lunch Volunteers Needed: April
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 April 2022 lunch duty, and contact Ali Berdass with any questions.
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Reminder: Extra Clothes in Lockers
As the weather changes, it is especially important that students of all ages have extra clothes — including undergarments and socks — in their lockers.
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Spirit Shop Now Open Through Thursday, March 31
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 Thursday, March 31.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Tickets Now Available Online
Join us for "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.," performed by Heilicher seventh and eighth graders, on Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in the Dolly and Edward Fiterman Theatre on the Barry Family Campus.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and are available to be purchased online. Please note that prices will increase to $12 for adults and $10 for students on April 1.
Shows have been known to sell out, so get your tickets early. If available, additional tickets will be sold at the door.
Important: all attendees must wear a mask and show proof of a COVID vaccine or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.
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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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Condolences
Condolences to former faculty member Tim Broms and his family on the passing of his wife, Marilyn Broms. Hamakom y'nachem etchem — May God comfort you.
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