Election season presents a challenge and an opportunity for us at Mirowitz. We want to present ourselves as a model of how an election season COULD look, how it SHOULD look, how it WOULD look if Mirowitz alumni were in charge. As a pluralistic school, we value civility, respectful dialogue, and courageous conversations across difference. We value the diversity of our community and the breadth of our opinions. Our students know this. That’s why we put them in charge of creating norms for our election season. |
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The rules they created encourage engagement, while holding fast to our core values. Here are some of the guidelines they established:
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- T-shirts or buttons promoting candidates are acceptable as long as they do not degrade or disrespect other candidates.
- Be respectful. As Justice Antonin Scalia said, “I attack ideas, not people.” Insulting will not be tolerated.
- Campaign discussions are good, but may not be appropriate for the ears of younger students. Be mindful of who can hear your conversations.
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Their rules are testament to the fact that their teachers have encouraged them to engage thoughtfully and respectfully when their opinions differ, and not to run away from conversation that can build understanding. |
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You can see the full document here.
On Monday, your children will participate in a school-wide mock election for president, governor and county executive...as well as a proposition to add 10 minutes to a recess. Mirowitz students are learning the importance of being engaged citizens of the world.
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Diane Harris, a foot soldier who participated in the voting rights march in the 1960s, gave our Middle School students a tour of Selma, Alabama last year. She said that every election day is the most proud day of her life. |
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This weekend, I will stand in line with my son Ari as he casts his first vote in a general election. I will do so with pure joy, knowing that he was raised in a place that taught him the importance of civic responsibility. I will think of Ms. Harris’ struggle and victory, of our students’ grounding in values, and of our alumni who, as we had hoped, grew up to be engaged citizens who take the responsibility to vote seriously.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cheryl
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November 3: Election Day/Prof. Dev Day - No School
November 6: 2:30 Dismissal for Shabbat Begins
November 10: 8 pm Zoom w/ Medical Advisory Team
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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Daylight savings is this weekend. That means that NEXT FRIDAY begins our winter 2:30 early dismissal for Shabbat. This will continue until February 19.
Remember to "fall back" this Sunday!
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Only 1 more week to order your spirit wear! After we close the store on November 8, we will be unable to take orders! Might as well order today before you forget...
All orders will be shipped to your home in time for Chanukah!
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Let's get this party started! Put these dates in your calendar and check your email for details on your grade-level parent's night out.
Kindergarten- November 7th @ 8:30pm
First Grade- November TBA @ 8pm
Second Grade- November 18th @ 8pm
Third Grade- November 16th @ 8pm
Fourth Grade- November 19th @ 8pm
Fifth Grade- November 9th @ 8pm
Middle School- November 23rd @ 8pm
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Tuesday, November 10 @ 8 p.m.
As the weather changes and we are spending more time indoors, the medical advisory team agreed to spend time with us to review our protocols, to update us on recent research and to answer your questions.
Please join us for this important parent Zoom meeting. We will email and text you the Zoom link closer to the event.
We know that these are challenging times, and that we all are experiencing pandemic fatigue. We thank you for setting aside your need to return to normalcy so that we can continue in-person school. Your sacrifices are nothing short of a mitzvah.
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We're having a mock election Monday! Let's celebrate our democracy and our country by wearing red, white and blue! (To learn more about the election, read Cheryl's article above.) |
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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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If you speak Hebrew at home, join us this Sunday for a short activity...all in Hebrew! Email Lee'at for the zoom link. |
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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
Mia S.
Happy 7th birthday Mia!
We are so excited to celebrate you this weekend.
We love you so much!
From: Mom, Dad, Naomi, Quade and Garrett
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In Honor of
Asher F.
Happy 8th birthday!
Love from
From: Mom, Dad, David and Liav
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In Honor of
Mia S.
Happy birthday Mia!
We are so lucky to be your grandparents.
We love you so much!
From: Grandma and Grandpa
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We've revamped our website!
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A few words from our Parent Connect Ambassadors
This is my second round of having elementary-aged children. My older daughters went through public schools, and their experience simply did not compare to the experience my younger children are having at Mirowitz.
Scott Levine
When we moved from Israel in 2019, my children did not speak English. We struck gold when we found Mirowitz.
Nati Marmor
We toured many schools and stressed over our school decision. I wanted the best of everything for my children, and I found it at Mirowitz.
Diane Rosen
(Check out the Parent Connect page of our new website here.)
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Thanks for the ❤️, PTO!
We are enjoying our treats today!
We think YOU are the balm, too!
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Rutie and Eva who led the lower school in Torah study.
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and to Merav, Aiden and Micah who chanted Torah in the Middle School. |
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to Mirowitz 7th Grader
AJ
Who will become a bar mitzvah this weekend! (Throwback photo to a time he read Torah in 3rd grade.) |
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and to
Michelle Bennett
4th grade long-term sub and Mirowitz Alumna, who was named a Changemaker Fellow and will participate in a 3-week, online leaadership development program with fellows from 100 communiites. |
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and to
Lucas Bernstein
Mirowitz alumnus who voted in the general election on his 18th birthday yesterday! |
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The November menu and order form is available here. Sufficent funds must be in your account to place your order. You may reload your account here.
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How cute is Aviv Koertel in his spirit wear?
Don't forget to buy YOUR spirit wear here. |
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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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If you experience any incidents specifically related to exercising your right to vote, especially on Election Day at the polls, immediately call 1-866-OUR-VOTE or file an incident report here. |
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