AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ATHLETICS AND MORE SCHOOL YEAR New Friends. New Skills. Tons of Fun

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1 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ATHLETICS AND MORE SCHOOL YEAR New Friends New Skills Tons of Fun

2 Fun Friends Learning Play! Heilicher is the place to be for after school classes and athletics! Check out all the offerings including all new STEM Lego engineering classes and mountain biking. Register online at HABONIM: AFTERSCHOOL CARE ALEF Jump in for Fall! Heilicher HaBonim offers fun, enriching, onsite activities for K-6 students who need after-school care. Students will have snacks, active play in the gym or playground, and free choice activities including art projects, games, and ga-ga. Students in grades 3-6 will have quiet, staff-monitored homework time each afternoon. BET HaBonim s flexible format allows you to choose by day, week, month, semester or year. Price discounts for advance registration. Register on myschoolaccount.com. 3:30-6 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; FRIDAYS TIL 5:30 P.M. YEAR-LONG BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 2018 $16/day advance registration; $20/day drop-in BEFORE-SCHOOL CARE available in the Dining Room daily from 7:30 a.m. at no charge. Breakfast available for purchase. 3:30 4:45 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY YEAR-LONG BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 2018 $8/day advance registration; $10/day drop-in 4:45-6 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; FRIDAYS TIL 5:30 P.M. YEAR-LONG BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 2018 $8/day advance registration; $10/day drop-in ALEFBET HABONIM QUESTIONS? Contact Kelleen O Brion, kobrion@hmjds.org or

3 School s Out Programming Dates Tuesday, September 18 Erev Yom Kippur, Half Day (11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Tuesday, September 25 2nd Day Sukkot (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Tuesday, October 2 Simhat Torah (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Thursday, October 18 Fall Conferences, Half Day (11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Friday, October 19 Fall Conferences (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Wednesday, November 21 Pre-Thanksgiving (7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) December 24-January 2 Winter Break Snowlami run by the JCC Camp Olami (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES CHESS Join chess coach Robin Altman for after-school chess. K-8 students of all levels are welcome to join in and challenge themselves learning the ultimate game of strategy. CHESS CLASS GRADES K-8 THURSDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. AUGUST 30, 2018 MAY 30, 2019 Before August 15: $150/Full year chess class, club or both Standard Pricing: $200/Full year chess class, club or both Chess Class is for anyone new to the game, new to Heilicher, or veteran players who want to improve their skills. Friday, February 15 Heilicher Professional Day (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) February Mid-Winter Break (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Thursday, March 28 Spring Conferences, Half Day (11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Friday, March 29 Spring Conferences (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Friday, April 19 Erev Pesah (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) April Pesah Break (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Monday, April 29 Heilicher Professional Day (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Register for School s Out Days on MySchoolAccount.com CHESS CLUB GRADES K-8 MONDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. AUGUST 27, 2018 JUNE 3, 2019 Before August 15: $150/Full year chess class, club or both Standard Pricing: $200/Full year chess class, club or both Students who have mastered the fundamentals of the game are eligible to join Chess Club to play games and practice strategy. Eligibility will be determined by the chess teacher.

4 SPANISH TUTORING Heilicher partners with Qué Tal, a highly sought-after language school that provides extra-curricular Spanish in many school districts in the Twin Cities metro. Qué Tal s native Spanish-speaking instructors integrate culture, music, games, and history into their lessons with a goal to give students a solid foundation in Spanish verbal comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Private tutors are available for individual or small group lessons after school at Heilicher. STEM ENGINEERING WINTER INTRO TO STEM WITH LEGO MATERIALS Ratchet up your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as Motorcycles, Castles, Airplanes, and Monorails. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. There are no prerequisites for this course. GRADES K-2 WEDNESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 7, 2018 JANUARY 30, 2019 (NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 21, DECEMBER 26 AND JANUARY 2) $160/session STEM CHALLENGE WITH LEGO MATERIALS Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Belt-Drive Cars, Truss Bridges, Rail Racers, and Pneumatic Forklifts! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. GRADES 3-6 TUESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 6, 2018 JANUARY 29, 2019 (NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 20, DECEMBER 25 AND JANUARY 1) $160/session STEM ENGINEERING MID-WINTER INTRO TO STEM WITH LEGO MATERIALS 2 Give your imagination a boost with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: Cities, Garbage Trucks, Catamarans, and Dinosaurs. Design and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. GRADES K-2 WEDNESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 6 APRIL 17, 2019 (NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 20) $160/session STEM CHALLENGE WITH LEGO MATERIALS 2 Gear up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Forklifts, Houseboats, Mini Golf Courses, and the London Tower Bridge Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. GRADES 3-6 TUESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 6 APRIL 16, 2019 (NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 19) $160/session New this year, try Lego Robotics with instructors from Play-Well TEKnologies. play-well.org ROBOTICS QUESTIONS? Contact Kelleen O Brion, kobrion@hmjds.org or

5 New Grade 6-8 Program! GIRLS ON THE RUN Back by popular demand, Girls on the Run encourages girls to gain a better understanding of who they are and what s important to them. With emphasis on teamwork and healthy relationships, this program demonstrates how girls can have a positive impact on the world through a community impact project. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation for fitness and healthy habits. The girls also learn life skills including treating others with care, practicing gratitude, and managing emotions. The session finishes with a celebratory, non-competitive Girls on the Run 5K event. Minimum of 8 students needed to have a Girls on the Run team. Maximum 20 girls. ART MESS TO THE MAX! We will be maximizing the mess to make this art class the very best! Get excited to paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache puppies, and fling paint like Jackson Pollack. We will even learn some cool stuff along the way. These projects are so messy your parents would never let you make them at home! GRADES K-2 MONDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. JANUARY 7 FEBRUARY 11, 2019 $80/session MASTERS IN CLAY We will recreate famous work of art like Monet s Water Lilies, Munch s The Scream, Oldenburg s Spoonbridge Cherry and many others, all in clay. Make room to display these masterpieces! The projects your child creates in this class are going to be amazing! GRADES 3-4 WEDNESDAYS 3:30-4:30 P.M. JANUARY 9 FEBRUARY 13, 2019 $80/session FALL GRADES 3-5 THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS 3:30 5 P.M. AUGUST 30 NOVEMBER 8, 2018 $150/session FALL GRADES 6-8 WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS 3:30 5 P.M. AUGUST 29 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 $150/session SPRING GRADES 6-8 MARCH 18-MAY 28, 2019 PRACTICE DAYS TBD $150/session QUESTIONS ABOUT AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AND CLUBS? Contact Kelleen O Brion, kobrion@hmjds.org or Register online at

6 At-a-Glance activities by grade (All co-ed unless indicated.) All Year Fall Winter Mid-Winter Spring Girls on Ultimate Girls On Grades Habonim Chess Biking Tennis Soccer the Run Soccer Basketball Robotics Art Basketball Volleyball Robotics Tennis Biking Frisbee the Run K M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; T W M T W M+W; M+W; 1 M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; T W M T W M+W; M+W; 2 M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; T W M T W M+W; M+W; 3 M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; Th+Su Th T W Th T M+W; M+W; 4 M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; Th+Su Th T W Th T M+W; M+W; 5 M-F M, Th M+W; M+W; M+W Th+Su M+W T M+W T M+W; M+W; T+Th+Su 6 M-F M, Th M +W; M+W W+Su M+W T M+W T M+W; T+Th+Su TBD T+Th (Co-ed); T+Th T+Th (Girls) 7 M, Th M +W; T+Th W+Su T+Th T+Th M+W; T+Th+Su TBD T+Th (Girls); T+Th T+Th (Boys) 8 M, Th M +W; T+Th W+Su T+Th T+Th M+W; T+Th+Su TBD T+Th (Girls); T+Th T+Th (Boys)

7 ATHLETICS After-school sports and athletic teams are the best way to stay active and show your Heilicher spirit. Choose one sport or several to build athletic skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and leadership. Register early for best rates. GO, LIONS! FALL SPORTS GRADES K 2 CO-ED ENTRY-LEVEL BIKE SKILLS AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 18, 2018 Before August 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before August 15: $130 The grades K-2 Heilicher Lions beginner group will practice body positioning, shifting, braking, cornering, ascending, and descending techniques with the goal of progressing to the Heilicher Lions Development Team. We will bike on paths adjacent to Heilicher and the Sabes JCC. Helmets and bikes required.* MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR *Several helmets and bikes of various sizes are available to students needing equipment support on a first come, first served basis. GRADES 2 5 CO-ED FUN-DAMENTALS OF MOUNTAIN BIKING AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 18, 2018 Before August 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before August 15: $130 The grades 2-5 Heilicher Lions development team will practice body positioning, shifting, braking, cornering, ascending, and descending techniques with the goal of riding sections of the single track trail at Theodore Wirth Park, located adjacent to Heilicher and the Sabes JCC. Helmets and mountain bikes required.* MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR *Several helmets and bikes of various sizes are available to students needing equipment support on a first come, first served basis. GRADES K-2 CO-ED TENNIS AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 18, 2018 (SPORTS SABES JCC) Before August 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before August 15: $130 K-2 after-school tennis starts with the fundamentals through fun games and drills. With continued practice, students will develop the techniques and skills needed to become a true tennis player. GRADES 3-4 CO-ED TENNIS* AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 18, 2018 OR 5:45 P.M.* OR 5:45 P.M.* (SPORTS SABES JCC OR LIONS PARK) Before August 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before August 15: $130 Grades 3-4 tennis players will sharpen skills and learn scoring and game play. Beginners will play on campus until 5:30 p.m. *Advanced players require carpool to/from Lions Park with 5:45 p.m. pick up. GRADES 5-8 CO-ED TENNIS* AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 18, 2018 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3:30 5:45 P.M.* OR TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:30 5:45 P.M.* (LIONS PARK) Before August 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before August 15: $130 The 5-8 Heilicher tennis team will focus on tennis fundamentals and allow students to practice game play. Students will practice every day the first week of the season. *Requires carpool to and parent pick up at Lions Park.

8 GRADES 5-6 CO-ED SOCCER AUGUST 27 OCTOBER 31, 2018 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before August 15: $195 Standard Price: $250 The 5-6 Heilicher Lions soccer team is part of the League of Independent School Teams (LIST). Students will spend practice times improving their skills through drills and scrimmages in preparation for intra-league games. Both practices and games will fall on Mondays and Wednesdays. MINIMUM OF 11 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR GRADES 3-4 CO-ED SOCCER NOVEMBER 8, 2018 JANUARY 10, 2019 THURSDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. Before October 16: $130 Standard Price: $180 In 3-4 after-school soccer, students will develop their dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive and offensive skills. Teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized. GRADES 5-6 CO-ED BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 5, 2018 FEBRUARY 11, 2019 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before October 16: $225 Standard Price: $275 The 5-6 Heilicher Lions basketball team is a great way to get some exercise and build character after school. Students will spend practice times improving their skills and demonstrate them during games. Both practices and games will fall on Mondays and Wednesdays. The 5-6 Heilicher Lions basketball team is part of the League of Independent School Teams (LIST). GRADES GIRLS BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MARCH 5, 2019 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before October 16: $225 Standard Price: $275 The Girls Grades Heilicher Lions basketball team works through drills, strategy, and game play to develop strength of mind and body. Both practices and games will fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The grades Heilicher Lions Girls Basketball Team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO). GRADES 7-8 BOYS SOCCER AUGUST 28 NOVEMBER 1, 2018 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before August 15: $195 Standard Price: $250 The 7-8 grade Heilicher Lions Soccer Team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO) and will play in the boys varsity league, but girls are also welcome on the team. Students will develop skills through drills and scrimmages in preparation for intra-league games. Both practices and games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. MINIMUM OF 13 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR WINTER SPORTS GRADES K-2 CO-ED SOCCER NOVEMBER 6, 2018 JANUARY 8, 2019 TUESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. Before October 16: $130 Standard Price: $180 K-2 after-school soccer offers a solid introduction to the sport. Students work on ball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship through drills and games. GRADE 7-8 BOYS BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MARCH 5, 2019 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before October 16: $225 Standard Price: $275 Boys Grades 7-8 Heilicher hoops team is a great way to stay active and build character after school. Students will develop their offensive and defensive skills in practices and game play. Both practices and games will fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The grades 7-8 Heilicher Boys Basketball Team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO). Register online at

9 MID-WINTER SPORTS GRADES K-2 CO-ED BASKETBALL JANUARY 15 MARCH 26, 2019 TUESDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. Before December 25: $130 Standard Price: $180 GRADES 3-4 CO-ED BASKETBALL JANUARY 17 MARCH 21, 2019 THURSDAYS 3:30 4:30 P.M. Before December 25: $130 Standard Price: $180 K-2 and 3-4 Heilicher Lions basketball offers more than just learning the basics. It s a great way to build character, practice teamwork, and make friends across grades. GRADES 5-6 CO-ED VOLLEYBALL FEBRUARY 13 MAY 6, 2019 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before February 6: $200 Standard Price: $250 The grades 5-6 Lions volleyball team will participate in the League of Independent School Teams (LIST). Practices on Mondays with games on Wednesdays. GRADES 7-8 CO-ED VOLLEYBALL MARCH 7 MAY 7, 2019 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. Before February 6: $200 Standard Price: $250 The grades 7-8 Lions volleyball team will participate in the League of Independent School Teams (LIST). Games on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. SPRING SPORTS 2019 GRADES K-2 CO-ED TENNIS APRIL 15 JUNE 5, 2019 Before March 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before March 15: $130 K-2 after-school tennis starts with the fundamentals through fun games and drills. With continued practice, students will develop the techniques and skills needed to become a true tennis player. Practice days will be decided after the first week of the season. GRADES 3-4 CO-ED TENNIS* APRIL 15 JUNE 5, 2019 Before March 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before March 15: $130 Grades 3-4 tennis players will sharpen skills and learn scoring and game play. Practice days will be decided after the first week of the season. *Requires carpool to/from offsite area courts. GRADES 5-8 CO-ED TENNIS* APRIL 15 JUNE 5, 2019 Before March 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before March 15: $130 The 5-8 Heilicher tennis will focus on tennis fundamentals and allow students to practice game play. *Requires carpool to/from offsite area courts.

10 GRADES K-2 CO-ED ENTRY-LEVEL BIKE SKILLS APRIL 15 JUNE 5, 2019 Before March 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before March 15: $130 The grades K-2 Heilicher Lions beginner group will practice body positioning, shifting, braking, cornering, ascending, and descending techniques with the goal of progressing to the Heilicher Lions Development Team. We will bike on paths adjacent to Heilicher and the Sabes JCC. Helmets and bikes required.* MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR *Several helmets and bikes of various sizes are available to students needing equipment support on a first come, first served basis. GRADES 5-8 CO-ED ULTIMATE FRISBEE APRIL 9 MAY 30, 2019 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:45 5:15 P.M. & SUNDAYS TBA. Before February 6: $200 Standard Price: $250 Registration closes March 22. The 5-8 Heilicher ultimate frisbee team will work on improving skills and speed. Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games on Sundays in the Minnesota Middle School Ultimate League. Questions? Contact Hector Sztainer, hsztainer@hmjds.org or GRADES 2-4 CO-ED FUN-DAMENTALS OF MOUNTAIN BIKING APRIL 15 JUNE 5, 2019 Before March 15: $250 Standard Price: $300 One Day Option before March 15: $130 The grades 2-4 Heilicher Lions development team will practice body positioning, shifting, braking, cornering, ascending, and descending techniques with the goal of riding sections of the single track trail at Theodore Wirth Park, located adjacent to Heilicher and the Sabes JCC. Helmets and mountain bikes required.* MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRANTS IS REQUIRED FOR *Several helmets and mountain bikes of various sizes are available to students needing equipment support on a first come, first served basis. Register online at

11 MORE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The fun doesn t stop with after-school programs and athletics. Look for details in the fall about these enriching activities that take place (for the most part) during the school day: Choir Band Math Team History Day Field Trips Have an idea for a new club or activity? Contact Kelleen O Brion, kobrion@hmjds.org or EVEN MORE OPTIONS The Sabes JCC offers youth programs such as karate and theater. Visit for details. AMOS & CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL 4330 S. CEDAR LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS, MN