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Self Reflection and Personal Growth
It's not by accident that Mirowitz students celebrate the unique qualities of their classmates. They celebrate the classmate who is wildly knowledgeable about dinosaurs or history, or who has a knack for art or math. They recognize that one peer has a great sense of humor, and another asks insightful questions. Appreciating the ways each classmate adds something beautiful to their community becomes instinctive and a gift that will serve them well, long after they graduate from Mirowitz. |
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Just as much, they also appreciate when their friends are working to become their best selves. They know from our emphasis on engineering design that mistakes are okay. Mistakes help us know where to invest energy so that we can be stronger. |
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Perhaps more significant for Mirowitz students are the moments of tikkun (repair) that are organically built into their year. During this week of Yom Kippur, your children have been engaging in deep thought. They each participated in tashlich (a ritual casting away of behaviors they want to improve) and prepared for the meaningful work of growth in the year to come. We each took an accounting of our souls, noticing our cracks so that we can do better and be better.
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May the accounting that we each take on our souls this Yom Kippur lead to tikkun, help us heal and be whole, and make us recognize the beauty that we each bring to the world.
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Shabbat Shalom and G’mar Hatimah Tovah,
Cheryl
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Finding Meaning in Tishre Holidays |
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As we reach the end of the Aseret Y’mei Teshuvah (10 Days of Repentance), we move through a holiday cycle designed to bring us through a process of reflection that, if taken seriously, can lead to spiritual social transformation.
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At Mirowitz, we teach your children that the intentional practice of Rosh HaShanah can galvanize our commitment to tikkun--repair of ourselves and the world.
Yom Kippur helps us readjust our sense of kavod (respect)--recommitting ourselves to the values, voices, practices, and relationships that deserve more attention than we have been giving.
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Finally, the holiday of Sukkot--also known as zman simhateinu (the time of our intentional joy) brings us physically and spiritually outside our usual homes. |
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We intentionally practice joyous living (eating, welcoming guests, praying, sleeping and learning) in precariously constructed temporary homes, our sukkot.
This year--for the sake of safety and in alignment with county guidelines--we will replace our annual Sukkot family picnic with three evenings of Sukkot fun! We hope you will join us online October 6, 7 and 8 from 5-5:30 p.m. (More information below.)
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If you’ve never built a Sukkah before, maybe this is your year to try! Here are a few well-laid out approaches to construction: |
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G'mar Hatimah Tovah,
May you be written in the book of life,
Reb Scott |
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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
October 26: Prof. Development - No School
November 3: Election Day/Prof. Dev Day - No School
November 12: Virtual Sneak a Peek (Open House)
November 13: 2:30 Dismissal for Shabbat Begins
November 16: Grandparent/Kindergarten Havdalah
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
December 3: Middle School Open House
December 7: Prof. Development - No School
December 10: 1st Night of Chanukkah
December 19: Winter Break begins
January 4: School Resumes
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During Sukkot, we have an opportunity to celebrate a Mirowitz core value: Simcha! (Joy!)
Let's get together during Sukkot (virtually, of course)!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us:
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Mirowitz staff will lead us with Harvest cooking, Sukkot crafts, stories and games.
- Tuesday, October 6 @ 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 7 @ 5 p.m.
- Thursday, October 8 @ 5 p.m.
More details about supplies and Zoom links coming soon!
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Tuesday September 29, morning Carpool will begin at 9 a.m. Please plan to arrive as follows:
- If your child is in Middle School, usually attends running club or arrives at school between 7:30-8 a.m., please arrive at 8:55 a.m.
- All other families, please arrive exactly one hour later than your usual arrival time.
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We'd love for Mirowitz to be the first thing people see when they google "Best Schools in St. Louis." You can help! Will you give us a 5 Star Review on on Facebook or on Niche?
Then...tell your friends about the great year your children are having, and invite them to join you (virtually, of course) at Sneak a Peek. You can learn more here. |
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Fall conferences are Oct. 15 and 16, and you may choose your time slot using our Mirowitz App.
- Login to the Mirowitz app. (You can download it from the Apple or Google Play store. Search "Mirowitz.") You can also log in through this link.
- Select Conference Sign Up
- Select 2020 Fall Conferences
- Choose your child's classroom teacher and Hebrew teachers.
- Choose a time slot.
Your child's teachers will send out the Zoom links prior to conferences.
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Honor your child's teachers!
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 this 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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As an educator, a Jewish professional, and now a Mirowitz parent, I could not be more impressed by this school. It's not only that they are tenacious about pushing themselves to adopt the best practices in education, but that all of the teachers and staff are equally committed to fostering each child as an individual with a good heart and the capacity for limitless possibilities.
Rabbi Scott Shafrin
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When school started, I was so excited to see my friends and teachers. It had been 5 months, and that was way too long. I thought I’d be safe at school and I was pretty much right.
Lucas P
7th grade |
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My teachers are still able to make us laugh, and we all still play with each other and have fun…even if we do so at 6 feet apart.
Rutie I
5th grade |
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Michaella and Yehuda who led the lower school in Torah study this week.
Read their commentary here.
Read the Middle School commentary here. |
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Our hearts go out to
Rabbi Jim and Amy Bennett and 4th grade teacher Michelle Bennett
whose sister and aunt
Dr. Joann Bennett
passed away this week.
and to
Val and Paul Toskin whose aunt
Elizabeth Jozefczyk
passed away this week.
May Jim, Amy, Michelle and the entire Bennett family; Paul, Val and the entire Toskin family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Bistro Kids is now offering To Go Curbside Meals on Wednesday afternoons. Meals are cold and packaged in oven safe containers. You can pick up your pre-ordered meals at the door of the B’nai Amoona kitchen between 3:10 and 3:40 p.m. Meals will be charged to your child's Bistro Kids account. Place your order HERE by September 29. Contact AJ with questions. |
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The October menu and order form is available here. Please order by Monday, September 29. Sufficent funds must be in your account to place your order. You may reload your account here.
Based on your feedback, we have added a second entree option and a new new dairy selection.
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Wishing a speedy and complete recovery to:
Howard Handelman
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PTO SURVEY
Parent involvement at Mirowitz makes our school stronger...and it's FUN!
Please take our PTO Survey so we know how you'd like to be involved.
We look forward to a great year!
Alana and Jacque
20-21 PTO Chairs
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Grandparents are invited to hear from Carly Sparks, MSW, LCSW, owner of KINETIC Counseling about how to effectively connect with their grandchildren during the Pandemic. They will leave with tips and cool websites for engaging with them over Zoom.
Q&A will follow.
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Mirowitz parents Sarah Mermelstein and Tom Eidelman (parents of 1st grader Max and 3rd grader Millie) established this memorial event 10 years ago in memory of their son Joey who died unexpectedly in his sleep at age 15-months. Each year, they celebrate Joey's birthday with a blood drive! You can sign up to donate blood here. Enter sponsor code: Joey. |
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Thanks to our generous Shabbat Sponsors this week. |
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In honor of
Morah Cheryl Maayan
Heart and brain of Mirowitz! The school and community would
Not be the same without you!
From: Belaygorod Family
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In honor of
Reb Scott
Kol Hakavod and many thanks to Reb Scott for his dedication, guidance, Torah Teachings and affirmation to all the Mirowitz children and to our grandkids Tzofia, Leora, Shira and Yehuda
in particular.
From: Bubbe and Sayde Dean
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In honor of
Micky Bowe
Thank you for being such an awesome 2nd grade teacher! I had a great first month of school! L’shana Tovah to you and your family
From: Maya K.
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In honor of
Morah Shannon
Thank you for being such an awesome 5th grade teacher. I had a great 1st month of school. L'shana Tovah to you and your family
From: Max K.
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In honor of
Morah Sagit
Eliana says you are the best Hebrew teacher in the world!
From: Eliana L.
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In honor of
Audrey and Noah R.
Great job on your Torah Readings!
We are so proud of you both!
From: Mom, Dad and Jonah
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In honor of
Morah Julie Abeles
Thank you for welcoming Ada with love and for your dedication and hard work.
From: Carol Rubin
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In honor of
Nyvene R.
For your great report from Moreh Micky!
From: Paul G.
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In honor of
Morah Felicia
Thank you for the warm welcome to Mirowitz and kindergarten! I feel so
blessed to have such a kind and loving teacher!
From: Aviva S.G.
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In honor of
The kindergarten teachers
In appreciation for Aviva’s teachers
From: Nancy Siteman
In honor of
Eliana W.
Happy 12th birthday. With love!
From: Grammy and Grandpa
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In honor of
Max M.
Happy 9th Birthday - we love you to the moon and back!
From: Mom, Dad, Yael, Rafi and Yishama
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