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I get asked questions about our diversity all the time, and the answer is consistently a pleasant surprise. We are a pluralistic community in more ways than one. Every Mirowitz family brings a unique story, perspective and experience to our school family.

Nearly a third of Mirowitz students are either immigrants or children of immigrants from Russia, Kenya, South Africa, India, Iran, Uruguay, Philippines, Australia, China, Ethiopia and Israel!

Sixteen percent of our students identitfy as students of color.  We represent all denominations of Judaism are members of  12 congregations. We are Jews by Choice and Jews by birth. We are Ashkenazi and Sephardi and Mizrachi. We are LGBTQ, straight and cisgender. We sometimes fit into categories and sometimes do not. We are nuanced and interwoven and interesting. We are a mosaic of diversity.

The Mirowitz faculty is working to advance our celebration of diversity, and make sure that every Mirowitz student feels honored for their identity.  

This year, under the leadership of Morah Shannon and Reb Scott, our faculty has been exploring Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism work. We are learning how to incorporate marginalized voices to provide a more comprehensive representation of history. We are empowering students to understand a variety of perspectives. And we are awakening to nuances of language and non-linguistic expressions of inclusion.
We are learning how to incorporate marginalized voices to provide a more comprehensive representation of history. We are empowering students to understand a variety of perspectives. 
And we are celebrating both our diversity and the importance of understanding the experiences of others.
Children who are raised at Mirowitz grow confident in their personal identities and are eager to understand others'. 

They add to the diversity of our community and whatever community they join when they leave here. And they do so with sincere respect and curiosity that does not diminish their own identity. 

 

This Shabbat, share with your children how your own family story shapes your identity. 

 

שבת שלום,

Cheryl

February 19: Last Early Release Friday
February 25: Erev Purim / Feast of Esther
February 26: Purim Parade (Join us on Zoom.)
March 18: Parent Conferences (noon dismissal)
March 19: Parent Conferences - No School
March 26 - April 4: Passover Break - No School
April 14: Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day)
April 15: Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)
April 26: Professional Development Day - No School
April 30: Lag B'omer
May 2: Mirowitz Gala
May 17-18: Shavuot - No School
May 27: 8th grade graduation
May 28: Last Day of School
We cannot wait to share another meaningful year with your children. Please return your contracts and a deposit by February 26. After that date, tuition will increase by $500. 
 
Please do not forget to return your contract AND your deposit. (We've had to chase down a few of you.)
 
If you have questions about what your child's experience will be like in the year ahead, please contact Patty.
 
If you want a preview of what your child will be like as a teenager, listen to these awesome Mirowitz alumni. (Video is from Middle School Open House.)
Two Tzedakah Collections!
 
1. Vaad Chessed is sponsoring a women's hygiene drive for Purim. Next week, please bring products that will be donated to Gateway 180, an emergency homeless shelter in downtown St. Louis. We are especially looking for new socks, pads, tampons, unused masks, bars of soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo, and conditioner. 
 
2. Levi O (2nd grade) and Jonah O (K) shared an opportunity to donate dry foods for families struggling during the pandemic. Here's their presentation
 
We will have containers for both collections in the lobby. 
Report cards should arrive to you soon, but it's already time to sign up for spring conferences (March 18 and 19). You may choose your time slot using our Mirowitz App or at this link
  • Login to the Mirowitz App. 
  • Select Conference Sign Up
  • Select 2021 Spring Conferences
  • Choose your child's classroom teacher and Hebrew teacher
  • Choose a time slot.
 

Morah Val looks forward to meeting with 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade parents to discuss their childrens' learning in Judaics.  Please email Morah Val to set up a time.

 

5th grade families who would like an appointment with Rabbi Tracy and/or Coach Gary can use the app to do so.

 

Your child's teacher will send out a Zoom link prior to conferences.
 
ISSL (Independent Schools of St. Louis) has organized a Zoom Town Hall for parents and families of Independent School Students. Prominent Wash U infectious desease and pediatric phsyicians will discuss vaccines and how they may impact our schools in the coming months. 
 
Tuesday, February 23
12 noon
After you RSVP, you will be sent a zoom link to attend.
 
There will be time for Q&A. You may send your questions in advance to Jamie

Read this short article about a man who "upcycles" items into musical instruments. Then...make your own!

 

Send a photo of our instrument, or better yet, a video of yourself playing your instrument to Morah Cheryl. 


Entries that arrive to us by Wednesday morning will be published in our Mid-Week Memo. 

 

Mazel tov to Gracie, Abby, Vivienne and Lucy who created outstanding diaramas last week! (It's never too late to submit an entry if you forgot!)

 
You know the drill!  Order here.
 
Make sure your account is funded here.
 
Order TO GO meals here
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Save the date and plan to join us on Zoom for a Purim Celebration next Friday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. We'll send parents and grandparents the link next week.
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"These 8th graders really fooled us! We thought some titans from the 20s had come for a visit to Mirowitz Wednesday!"
 
- Coach Gary
Micah as
Charlie Chaplin
Audrey as
Gloria Swanson
Ethan as
Al Capone

We LOVED our visit last week! I'm even MORE in love with Mirowitz now, and cannot wait for my son to start Kindergarten there next year!

 
Mom of a
kindergarten applicant

I have four kids, and they each have different strengths and needs, yet Mirowitz has been great for all of them! I'm amazed at the way my oldest (in 8th grade now) has grown during his years here, and look forward to my my youngest to begin kindergarten at Mirowitz year.

 
Naomi
Mirowitz Mom
at her daughter's kindergarten screening 
Ben S (6th grader)
who had appendix surgery this week.
Mazel tov to our immediate past president, Barbara Green, on the birth of her newest granddaughter, Sabrina Lianne Ben-Zikri. Sabrina's parents are Abby (SSDS alumna) and Sam. 

We are sad to share that Karen Knopf, a past Mirowitz grandparent and board member has passed away. Our deepest sympathies go out to her daughter Joelyn (Ed) Levy and their kids, Mirowitz alumni Evyn and Daphne. 

 

A memorial service will be officiated by Rabbi Shook at Temple Israel. Please email Martina Stern (mstern@ti-stl.org) for details.

 

May the Knopf and Levy families be remembered among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Jonah and Miriam
 who led the lower school in Torah study this week. 
And to Noam, Tzofia and Carter who read Torah in the Middle School.
 
Morah Cheryl was interviewed for this Prizmah Podcast about how Jewish day schools have weathered the pandemic. Listen to her share insights about how our mission-driven culture set us up for success.
Mental Health Series at Bais Abraham
March 16: Older Adults with Dr. George Grossberg, Dr. Miriam Shapiro and Florence Schachter, MSW
 
Learn more and register here.
Erev Purim
Drive-in @ B'nai Amoona
Thursday, February 25
5:45 pm
 
Enjoy a Star Wars Themed Purim Shpiel: May The Force Awaken You
 
Register here.
Check out other B'nai Amoona Purim events here.
 

In Honor of

Mr Tommie

You are the real MVP!
Your Many Fans

 

In Honor of

Barbara Green, Abby and Sam Ben-Zikri

Mazel tov on the birth of baby Sabrina!
Cheryl and Jon Maayan

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