Mirowitz is more than simply a place where children learn to be mathematicians and scientists, effective writers and inquisitive readers. Intellectual growth should be a given at any school. But at Mirowitz, it is our intention that students reach their potential as learners and as human beings.
We know that the quality of their time with us will impact the kind of adults they will become. That’s why we are so particular about the way your children spend their days at school. The evidence is everywhere:
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Science lessons also instill social responsibility: Third graders were environmental activists today. They are knee-deep in their study of our local biome, the prairie.
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At Kabbalat Shabbat, they made an announcement encouraging the community to consider planting native seeds. They explained that biodiversity impacts human life, and that restoring the prairie provides food for insects and animals, and even regulates our climate. When Mirowitz students learn of a problem, they know they can be a part of the solution. |
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Social Studies lessons also lead to ethical leadership: Over the past few weeks, Middle School students have developed a protocol for behavior during this election season. |
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Students across political ideologies negotiated guidelines that would ensure that civility is prioritized and that different perspectives are valued. (You can see their presentation here.) |
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Judaics lessons also build a Jewish identity: In their study of Torah, students are encouraged to ask questions, a unique genre of text study that leads to both critical thinking and enhanced Jewish identity. |
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Morah Val explains that the practice helps children understand how their ancestors asked and answered the same questions. “It gives us a lens of what was happening at the time, and connects us to our shared history.” |
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This emphasis on becoming our best selves is a part of everything we do. If only you could be a fly on the wall and observe the lessons that help your children become their best selves as learners and as human beings.
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On Monday, we will spend part of our professional development day determining ways to bring you into the classroom so you can see for yourself that what happens between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for an entire childhood adds up to menshlichkeit, leadership and success.
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Cheryl |
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October 26: Prof. Development - No School
November 3: Election Day/Prof. Dev Day - No School
November 6: 2:30 Dismissal for Shabbat Begins
November 12: Virtual Sneak a Peek (Open House)
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 Chanukah
December 19: Winter Break begins
January 4: School Resumes
January 15: Teacher recording day - No School
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. - No School
January 28: Tu Bishvat |
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No school Monday for Professional Development Day. See you Tuesday!
Friday dismissal time moves up to 2:30 beginning November 6, 2020 and will go until February 19, 2021.
Remember to "Fall back"! Daylight saving ends Sunday November 1, 2020
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Check out these cool new Mirowitz Spirit Wear items...on sale NOW!
The Spirit Wear Store will be available online for ONLY 2 weeks (until November 8). We plan to add a few items next week (for example, joggers in adult sizes). |
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This weekend, grade level room parents are getting together (virtually) to plan social gatherings for each grade in November. Stay tuned...
And on Monday, your teachers will be meeting to discuss ways to "bring" you into the classroom to observe a lesson or celebrate a class achievement.
Can you tell we miss you? |
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Thank You Parent Ambassadors!
If you want to join this energetic crew or if you have friends who would love Mirowitz as much as you do, please let Patty or Lee'at know. |
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Tell your friends about the great year your children are having, and invite them to join you (virtually, of course) at Sneak a Peek.
We will drop off a bag of supplies (including wine and chocoate) to all participates! You can learn more here. |
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The November menu and order form is available here. Please order by Monday, October 25. Sufficent funds must be in your account to place your order. You may reload your account here.
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You can honor your child or a Mirowitz teacher 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.
You may also honor your child on a birthday or to celebrate a special accomplishment.
Want to make a donation for next week? You can do so here. |
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In Honor of
Avra A.
Happy early birthday! You are sweet, snuggly, and we love
You so much!
From: Mommy, Daddy, Caleb, Hallel, Winslow & Gilbert
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In Honor of
Hallel A.
We’re so proud of your Torah reading last week and for launching
Your doll hairstyling business!
From: Mommy, Daddy, Caleb, Avra, Winslow & Gilbert
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In Honor of
Masa H.
We are so proud of your beautiful Torah reading!
From: Mommy, Daddy and Calvino
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In Honor of
Edan S.
Outstanding job leading tefillah with your classmates. Also great
job to the teachers and staff at school.
We are so grateful for all the work you do!
From: The Shogis
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A few 6 Word Memoirs (from Mirowitz Parent Ambassadors)
Fulfilling life dreams through my kids.
Alana Minoff
Relocated clueless. Were welcomed/ Struck gold!
Nati Marmor
(who moved from Israel last year)
I turned out alright! Why not?
Mike Besmer
(who also attended Jewish Day School)
We value education, Judaism and leadership.
Marcie Siteman Garland
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Meet Gilad, our new Shinshin!
A shinshin is an 18-year-old Israeli emissary who defers army service for one year to volunteer in a Jewish community abroad. Gilad will spend the year with us, connecting your children to Israel and Israeli culture.
Gilad has created a video to introduce himself to you! Watch it here.
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Sophia, Hallel, Daliya and Masa who led the lower school in Torah study.
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and to Corey, Caleb, Tzofia, and Lucas who chanted Torah in the Middle School. |
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We mourn the
deaths of
Samuel Lard I
father of Andria Simckes-Clay, grandfather of Mirowitz alumni Liam, Naava and Ayden Simckes
and Harris Frank
community leader and philanthropist.
May the Simckes and Frank families and loved ones be remembered among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. |
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to Mirowitz
7th grader
Noah Moll
who will become a Bar Mitzvah this weekend.
(Here's a throw back photo of Noah in
4th grade.) |
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Mazel tov to
Ellior Rose,
Mirowitz Class of 2017, who was a quarter finalist in the State Singles Tennis Tournament last weekend. |
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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. Contact AJ with questions. |
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to
Chef AJ
whose recipe for Buffalo Golden Chicken (a Mirowitz favorite!) was featured by the National School Lunch Program.
Here's the recipe.
Or watch his cooking demonstration here. |
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