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There’s something about immersing yourself in nature that causes troubles to fall away. The songs of the birds, the smell of the flora, the magnitude of the stars...they get you into the rhythm of the earth. Nature allows us to rise to any challenge, and to reset our perspectives and our attitudes.
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Just ask our 8th graders. As I write this, we are packing up to return from a 4-day retreat, the culmination of their 9 years as classmates (who seem more like siblings) and a long pandemic year.
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Though they were grateful to learn in person this year, they endured the disappointment of a canceled Israel trip and pandemic stress. But the lessons have been transformative, for now they know they can rise to any challenge...including a few new (joyful!) challenges this week.
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Each day offered daunting opportunities. They have scaled cliff walls, canoed in high wind, climbed trees using ropes and harnesses. |
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They have slept in tents, cooked their own food and hiked through the wilderness. The rewards have been great: a delicious Israeli dinner and pancakes for breakfast; a cascading waterfall at the end of a trail; spectacular birds-eye views from the tree tops. They have grappled with news from Israel, supporting and praying for Gilad (who anxiously receives news from home) and all who hope for a peaceful solution to the conflict.
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They’ve also enjoyed stories around the campfire, t’fillah along a river, and a chance to solidify and even strengthen relationships that began so many years ago.
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I look forward to the return of our overnight adventures at Mirowitz: our third-grade prairie overnight, our fourth-grade geology overnight, our fifth grade Machaneh Ivrit (Hebrew Camp) and our middle school social justice trips. At Mirowitz, we believe in the power of experiential learning. The world is our classroom, and adventure yields authentic learning. It is our intention that our students become adults who have lasting and meaningful memories associated with learning.
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This Shabbat, spend some time with your family in nature, rise to the challenge and align with the rhythms of the earth.
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Cheryl
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May 17-18: Shavuot - No School
May 25: 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony
May 26: 8th grade graduation 4:30 p.m.
May 28: Last Day of School |
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Show your Mirowitz pride this summer! We've added shorts and a few other items to our Spirit Wear Store.
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The store will be open for ONLY TWO WEEKS until May 21. We cannot accept late orders! Your spirit wear will be shipped to your house in June. |
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Mirowitz parents...be the first to sign up for our STEAM Adventure around the world! A "suitcase" of supplies will be provided in advance. Free adventure hat to the first 30 to RSVP. You can rsvp here. |
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PTO is buying lunch for all Mirowitz students and staff at no cost on Thursday May 27th. Please place your order here by Friday, May 21.
PLEASE NOTE: If you had previously ordered lunch through Bistro Kids, those orders have been canceled. Please order again!
An extra entree is available for $2 to those who have a funded Bistro Kids card.
Can you help volunteer to serve lunch? We need a few fully vaccinated parent volunteers to help serve lunch from 11:30-12:45. You must submit to a health screening in the front office, wear a mask and food handlers gloves. Let AJ know if you are available to help.
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Middle school students spent time today (via Zoom) with Max Lagoy, a '19 alum who is in Israel now attending Heller High School. Max shared with the teens his experiences of the past week, the adrenaline of running to a bomb shelter and the sound of the Iron Dome (Israel's air defense system) in action.
He also talked about the kibbutz where he is living, his growing confidence as a Hebrew speaker and his profound love of Israel which started during his days as a Mirowitz student.
Max...you make us proud!
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Mirowitz alumni, we celebrate you, your self-assurance, your strength of character and your ability to make wise decisions. We wish you continued success as you matriculate to these fine universities and programs:
Lucas Bernstein: Amherst College
Eitan Fredman: Washington University
Lucas Kazmierski: Colorado State University
JJ Lerner: Maryville University
Isaac Ohrenstein: Harvard University
Danny Sallis: Stanford University
Zoe Shacham: Vanderbilt University
Naava Simckes: University of Hawaii (Manoa)
Ari Gottesman: University of Michigan
Sela Roth: University of Kansas
Faith Faro: University of Maryland
Alana Fulsom: Loyola University in New Orleans
Ari Horwitz: California Politechnic State University
Nikki Kaplan: Santa Monica College
Daphne Lerner: Wheaton College
Etan Meir: GapYear in NYC to study photography
(List as of May 14. We will continue to update
as we hear from more of our seniors.)
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One of the most distinctive customs of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot (which begins Sunday at sundown) is
Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an evening-long study session held on the night of Shavuot.
Join Rabbis, Cantors, and trusted members of the Jewish community on the eve of Shavuot to take part in a customary night of study. The evening will begin with a panel discussion at 8:30 p.m., followed by continual 50 minute study sessions led by individual Rabbis and Cantors into the early morning of May 17th. BYOC+C (Bring your own cheesecake +coffee) |
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If you have any Mirowitz library books floating around your homes, please return them to school next week so we can take inventory.
Todah rabah!
Safranit Fran |
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Mirowitz students know they have a role to play in combating the escalation of hate. We join the ADL's “No Place For Hate" movement to affirm our commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive climate. Please participate with us by posting your own photo or video and tagging @anti.defamation.league and using the hashtag #NoPlaceForHate.
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Kindergarten: We say "NO" to hate!
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1st Grade: Treat others as you wish to be treated.
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2nd Grade: We ask people to only use words that are true, kind, and necessary.
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3rd Grade: Hate is strong, but love is stronger. |
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4th Grade: #DifferentIsNormal |
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5th grade: Sometimes you stand up FOR a friend. Sometimes you stand up TO a friend. |
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5th grade: I’m an ally by listening and understanding. |
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Mirowitz alumni often say that one of their most defining childhood moments happened in 3rd grade when they chanted Torah for the first time!
Kol Hakavod to 3rd graders Olivia, Stella and Naomi who led the entire school in Torah study Thursday!
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And to Ari, Noah and Emily who read Torah in the Middle School.
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Your lovingkindness, envelop it in Your peace, and bestow Your light and truth upon its leaders, ministers, and advisors, and grace them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land, grant them deliverance, and adorn them in a mantle of victory. Ordain peace in the land and grant its inhabitants eternal happiness.
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I am collecting dance shoes and costumes to give to dancers in need. I am partnering with the organization Donate 2 Dance.
In the vestibule, you will find a bright pink box where you can put your donations. Please rubber band dance shoes together and put costumes in ziplock bags. (There are rubber bands and bags in the box.) Donations will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis and other local dancers in need. If you would like to donate money instead of dancewear, please Venmo my Dad (@JeffreyWax) and put "Donate2Dance" in the memo line.
I appreciate your support of this project!
Thank you,
Eliana Wax, 6th grade
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Join the B'nai Amoona community in celebrating Mirowitz Alumni Mom and board member Paulie Rose on May 23. Learn more and register here.
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