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A few years back I learned how to throw clay on a wheel. This summer, I learned to make yogurt. And last week, I learned how to use a touchless thermometer. |
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Learning a new skill requires slowing down, using mental energy to focus on each step, and reviewing steps again and again until they become natural. Achieving automaticity requires patience, persistence and flexibility.
Our faculty teaches your children new skills every day. If you viewed the videos Mirowitz teachers made about the very new skills of masking, handwashing, and preparing to eat lunch safely, you probably noticed how paced and methodical it has been to start afresh. In Jewish tradition, we have a blessing for just about every action. Those blessings serve the purpose of slowing us down, helping us focus on the moment and reminding us to express gratitude.
At Mirowitz, we are enthusiastically committed to providing your children with a meaningful childhood. Good enough is not good enough! We consistently review our processes so we can deliver the academic excellence and Jewish learning we promise. We invited Dr. David Rosen in to evaluate the efficacy of our safety mitigation efforts. We surveyed remote parents and are making adjustments based on feedback from parents and teachers. We are showing perseverance, using mental energy, and going through steps again and again until they become automatic. We appreciate your patience with our teachers and our leadership team as we slow down, make revisions and practice.
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Please join me in saying a blessing for your child’s teachers. They have appreciated your emails and notes of thanks, and remain ever committed to giving your children a childhood filled with profound memories connected to learning, social responsibility and Judaism.
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August 31: Middle Schoolers begin in person
September 7: Labor Day - No School
September 9: Picture day
September 13: STEAM Studio
September 14: Curriculum night for all school and MS
September 15: Curriculum night Zoom for K, 3 and 5
September 16: Curriculum night Zoom for 1, 2 and 4
September 18: Prof. Development - No School
September 18-20: Rosh Hashanah
September 28: Yom Kippur - No School
September 29: Late Start @ 9:30
October 3-4: Sukkot
October 10: Shmini Atzeret
October 11: Simchat Torah
October 15: Parent Conferences - Noon Dismissal
October 16: Parent Conferences - No School |
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Welcome! (And welcome back!)
We welcomed 37 new students this week: 26 to kindergarten and 11 students to other classes. Already, they have enriched our community with their humor, their intelligence, their interests and their insights.
We joyfully welcome the 2020-21 Kindergarten class:
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Jorry, Shmaya, Max, Isaac, Kayla, Aaron, Josie, Aviva, Isaac, Levi, Ryan, Rosie and Asher |
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Nadav, Graham, Leah, Yishama, Levi, Lev, Harvey, Ami, Cameron, Ada, Eva, Sophia |
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Mirowitz Mondays: We all wear our Mirowitz t-shirts on Mondays! If you want another shirt, we have solid shirts in stock in youth sizes, and solid shirts in adult sizes. (Let Mary know.) We'll be having a spirit wear sale in September...so stay tuned!
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Tzedakah: We encourage families to set aside money or a canned food item each week for tzedakah. Students can bring the items to school on Fridays. Each class will decide how to allocate the collected tzedakah.
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Kabbalat Shabbat: At Mirowitz, the whole school gathers at 3 p.m. each Friday to welcome Shabbat. Parents and grandparents — you are part of our school family. Mirowitz familes, you will receive a text each Friday with the Zoom link. Grandparents and community members are welcome to join us via Facebook Live!
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A note from Dr. David Rosen
My team has assessed several schools, and Mirowitz is one of, if not the best. You have created a space and environment that I think is safer than our local daycares and summer camps, which all operated without any novel coronavirus transmission. This is not to say there will not be cases in the school, because there likely will be at some point. But I am confident that with your dedication and all of the mitigation strategies employed, transmission will not occur within these walls.
Thank you for your efforts to create a safe environment for our children. Being in school is so important for them, and Mirowitz is proof that it is possible. If you have further questions, please send them to Cheryl, and we will make sure to answer them at our next medical advisory team meeting.
Sincerely,
David Rosen
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Your child's teachers are front line workers! They returned to the classroom Monday with broad smiles (under their masks) and big hearts, because they know it is better for your children socially, intellectually and emotionally.
For everyone's safety, we will not be distributing Challah for the 20-21 school year. But you can honor your child's teachers with a donation of $18 to the PTO's "Teacher Appreciation Fund." Your donation and honoree will be announced at Kabbalat Shabbat and recognized in our
Mah Chadash newsletter. The funds will be used to shower the teachers with surprises throughout the school year.
Want to make a donation for next week? You can do so here. |
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Join us for our (virtual) STEAM Studio.
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Calling all superheroes (ages 4 and 5)! Join us online for a virtual STEAM Studio. First 30 to RSVP get a Superhero Cape (and a bag of materials for our online STEAM projects.)
Learn more and RSVP here. |
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I’m just so thankful for all you do. My children have been so happy these past few days. Makes my heart melt.
Tom Eidelman |
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We are some of the lucky few to be back at this learning stuff in person and we couldn't be happier!! Thanks to Mirowitz for trusting in the processes you've put in place to keep everyone safe!
Anya Corson
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I might have cried a little watching the back to school video. I’m so blessed my daughter goes to such an amazing school. I feel super confident the school will keep our children safe during these uncertain times and I am so grateful for all the teachers that are willing to come back to school so our children can get back to learning. You all are amazing! -
Alexandra Waters |
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Do we feel loved? You bet! Thank you PTO for the fruit, snacks and beverages today! |
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Rutie, Sam and Josh who led the lower school in Torah study this week.
Read their commentary about Parshat Ki Teitzei here.
Read the Middle School commentary here. |
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You can reach Mary or Carrie in the front office from
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Order September Lunches Now!
Bistro Kids September Lunch Menus are available here. You may go directly to the order form here. You may reload your account here. (Funds must be in your account in order to purchase lunch.)
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Please sign up to setup/take down tents each Monday at 8 a.m. and each Friday at 3:30 p.m. It's easy and makes outdoor learning possible. You can sign up to volunteer here. |
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Additional school supplies for unusual times
• Fanny Pack
• Several masks.
• A water bottle.
• Outdoor seating
• A tote bag
• A smock and clip board
• Bug spray
• Sun block
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Thanks to our generous Shabbat Sponsors this week. |
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Honoring: Awesome Mirowitz Teachers and Staff
From: The Baer Lotsoff Family
Honoring: Cheryl Maayan for going above and beyond to research and implement a safe re-opening
From: Jenn and Dylan Becker
Honoring: Morah Felicia for a wonderful start to Kindergarten
From: The Besmer Family
Honoring: Eva B
From: Danielle and Cory Block
Honoring: Josh Cohen for reading Torah Love: Mom, Dad and Zach
Honoring: Morah Laura for teaching Eliot, From: Jonas and Heather Cooper
Honoring: Mr. Schmidt and the Middle School Team for teaching Sam
From: Jonas and Heather Cooper
Honoring: Morah Leiba for your incredible love and dedication to teaching, and for giving our kids the gift of being back in your classroom. We are so lucky and grateful that Max gets to spend the year learning with you!
From: The Eidelman Family
Honoring: Morah Elona for making Millie’s transition to a new school and back into a live classroom so smooth and welcoming. She has described her days as “awesome”, “amazing” and “incredible!” and is so thrilled to be in your class. We are so grateful and looking forward to a wonderful year.
From: The Eidelman Family
Honoring Josh and Sydney F.
Happy first week back to school!
From: Mom and Dad
Honoring Masa H. We are so proud of how you are working so hard to adjust to this new school year.
From: Mommy, Daddy and Calvino.
Honoring: Mirowitz Teachers
Thank you!
From: The Kushnir Family
Honoring: Morah Julie for making the first week of kindergarten so exciting and fun for Jacob and his classmates.
From: Gabriel and Lindsey Lang
Honoring The amazing teachers and administrators. You amaze us - love you all! From: The Lederman/Stern Family
Honoring Moreh Becca, Moreh Micky and Morah Julie for making the first week of school amazing for our boys.
From: The Minoffs
Honoring Morah Leiba, Morah Michelle and all of the courageous, strong, dedicated faculty and staff who helped us return to school. We love you! Maya and Josh N.
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Honoring: Morah Michelle, Morah Melissa and the entire 4th grade team for every single thing you have done to create a fabulous and safe first week! From: Lucy, Shannon and Joe Rohlman
Honoring: The Amazing Mirowitz Staff
Thank you for working so hard to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. We are so happy to be back!
From: The Rosch Family
Honoring: The Amazing Mirowitz Teachers and staff
Thanks for a great first week!
From: The Rosen Family
Honoring: Daniel S.
Happy birthday Daniel! We love you and are so proud of you!
From: Mom and Dad
Honoring: Morah Julie and Morah Sagit for a great 1st week and for making Amitai feel so welcome this year!
From: Rabbis Jessica and Scott Shafrin
Honoring: Everyone at Mirowitz
Thank you for keeping school open and educating our kids in person!
From: Malaya S.
Honoring: Naomi and Mia S.
We are so excited that you 2 are back in school with your friends. We are excited to see what this school year has in store for you both. We love you!
From: Mom and Dad
Honoring: Naomi S.
Happy 9th birthday. You are growing up to be such a smart, kind, and sincere girl. Thanks for picking us to be your parents. From: Mom and Dad
Honoring: Morah Laura
Thank you, I love 2nd grade!
From: Gavin S.
Honoring: Morah Julie Abeles
Thank you for a great first week of kindergarten!
From: Cameron S.
Honoring: Morah Leiba
Thank you!
From: Joey V.
Honoring: Moreh Micky
Welcome to the Mirowitz community! We are so happy to have you!
From: The Weisenberg Family
Honoring: Mirowitz Faculty
We couldn’t be more grateful for all of your hard work and dedication to this school.
From: The Moll Family
Honoring: All of the teachers and staff at Mirowitz. We are grateful for all you have done to prepare for the school year.
From Simone, Daniel, Noah and Lev Picker
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