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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 participated in חשבון הנפש (
Cheshbon ha-Nefesh, 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 week 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,
Morah Cheryl
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Sunday, September 19: Friendship Circle Challah Braid (for Mirowitz parents) at 7:30 p.m.
Tues & Wed, September 21-22: Sukkot: No School
Thursday, September 23: Simchat Sukkah Family Event (and dedication of our BRAND NEW SUKKAH).
Sunday, September 26: Grandparent Circle Kickoff at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, September 28: Shmini Atzeret: No School
Wednesday, September 29: Simchat Torah: No School
Sunday, October 3: STEAM Studio (for children ages 3-5 and a parent)
Tuesday, October 12: School Picture Day
Thursday, October 21: Noon Dismissal for Parent Conferences
Friday, October 22: Parent Conferences: No school
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Bring your child (ages 3-5) for a morning of outdoor STEAM. You'll participate together in hands-on discovery that cares for the animals and the earth.
- Build a chicken nest for our new school chickens.
- Learn how composting turns rotten food into something useful.
- Be an eco-artist! Create a sculpture using natural materials found on our nature trail.
- Meet the animals (in English and Hebrew!) that make the pond their home.
Free adventure kit to the first 30 families to RSVP.
This event is free, but space is limited.
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Wondering how Mirowitz students know so much about Judaism? Some of their Jewish learning happens during the time dedicated each week to lessons about Torah, Jewish holidays, history, ethics and values. Sometimes, though, they gain Jewish knowledge during math, social studies, literacy or science class.
Take our second-grade students, for example. In science, they witnessed the maturation of pupa into פרפרים (parparim). (That's Hebrew for "butterflies".) They learned about the pupa diet and observed up close the dramatic physical changes as the pupa prepares to morph into chrysalises. They celebrated when orange wings emerged through the cracked chrysalis shell.
As they were preparing to release their winged friends, they shared their hopes and blessings for the butterflies. Then with Debbie Friedman's תפילת הדרך
tefillat haderech (traveler's prayer) and great fanfare, they released 6 adult monarch butterflies into the butterfly gardens.
Our intention is Mirowitz students see the world through a Jewish lens. We hope they will grapple with their own ability to partner in the repair of the world, that they will lead with confidence and make decisions based on their Jewish values.
As it turns out, all of that can be reinforced in a science lesson. See more photos here.
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Thanks to Dani Pliskow, Madi Brown and Naomi Shanker for serving lunch this week!
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Want to help serve lunch? You can sign up by logging onto the Mirowitz App on your computer here. Or download the app from the Apple Store here. It is also available at the Google Play store. (If you are using the app for the first time, log in using the email we have on file. Press "Forgot Password" and you will receive an email with a password reset.) |
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Join the 2022 Gala Planning Committee! We're planning for an outdoor picnic-style celebration in May! We'd love your ideas an energy on the committee. Contact Marianne at the link below. |
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Open call for
Kehillah Kedosha (Holy Community) Committee.
The head of school search committee will soon be interviewing candidates to be your next head of school. We want to attract the top talent and also demonstrate what a wonderful place Mirowitz is. This is an opportunity to come together and define what makes us a kehillah kedosha.
Would you like to join a small group of parents, administrators, faculty and board members to develop a Kehillah Kedosha Brit? Contact Cheryl at the link below.
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Thank you to our Sukkah Squad for sharing your strength and your skills to build our new Sukkah: |
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Eve Bensky
Mike Besmer
Steve Chervitz
Elijah Duncan
Sydney and Scot Fowler
Scott Kaar
Patrick Kolieboi
Maya, Liz and Geoff Kruvand
Mike Minoff
AJ Ornberg
Jayden Roberts
Sam and Naomi Shanker
Eli Snir
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We are introducing monthly incidental billing to our Mirowitz families through the FACTS tuition system. ALL payments for athletics, enrichment programs taught by Mirowitz teachers, and aftercare drop-in charges will be automatically deducted from your FACTS account.
Invoices will be generated once a month on accounts with a balance due. The amount due will be automatically deducted from your active payment method. If you prefer, you can click the link to make your payment manually before the due date.
This system allows you to access payment records and receipts for your tuition, school sponsored enrichment or athletics, and aftercare. We assume you may have questions and are happy to help! Please contact Kara Dudley or by calling the school!
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It's been a long 19 months without athletics, but we are finally back on the field! Soccer was back in action last week! |
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Our 1st-2nd grade girls team won 4-0. Leah A. scored two goals, and Vivienne and Ella chipped in with a goal each. Our 1st-grade boys also notched its first win, a 3-0 final. Ryan I. scored a pair of goals and Aaron T. added the third. |
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The Mirowitz 5th-6th grade team played well, but lost their opener 2-1 to Christ Community Lutheran School. Benny A. scored the lone goal for the team. Their next game is Monday afternoon at Kirk Day School. Our 3rd-4th grade team lost their opener 6-2. They play again Sunday.. |
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The Mirowitz Kindergarten team played their first game of the year, but the score was not kept in the game. They play again this Sunday.
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Basketball registration for all age groups and floor hockey for 5th-6th grade has begun. If you would like to sign your child up for one of our many teams, please email glerner@mirowitz.org. |
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Save the date for these upcoming PTO events!
PTO Friendship Circle (Challah Braiding Event)
September 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Let's gather under the sukkah and learn some new ways to braid challah! You can either bring your own dough or order from us. (More details coming next week.) We'll have stations set up so you can learn to braid in cool ways! This event is for grown ups only. Masks are required.
We are so thrilled to
build community with each of you!
Alana, Jackie and Lauren
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Make sure your parents know about these upcoming events. Please also ask them if they are receiving Grandparent Circle emails. If they are not, please let Lee'at know how to add them. |
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Parents…join me MONDAY for a discussion about "No Drama Discipline," a book that explores the link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior.
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We’ll get together 9/20, 9/27, and 10/4 at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. If you cannot attend in person, we will set up a computer so you can join via Zoom. (We will post the Zoom link in the PTO FB page at 8 a.m. Monday)
If you plan to be in person, please wear a mask and bring proof of vaccination.
We'll start with the first 2 chapters THIS MONDAY September 20.
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Send me an email if you have questions. I look forward to growing with all of you!
Alana Jacobs, MA, PLPC
School-Based Therapist
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For the next few weeks, we will highlight a different specialist in Mah Chadash so you can get to know them better and understand their goals for your children. |
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Hi Parents! I am Alison Lohmann, and it is my pleasure to spend my days with your children in PE class. This is my 2nd year at Mirowitz and my 30th teaching and coaching children. I love my job and the opportunity to create fun ways for your children achieve new skills.
My goal is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. Our program is guided by US National Physical Education Standards. Many of the skills taught in class require collaboration, strategic planning and focused effort. We engage in games, individual challenges and team sports that allow students to reach grade level outcomes and physical literacy.
I have degrees from Penn State University in Exercise and Sports Science (B.S.) and French (B.A.), and have taught in other independent schools. I have coached a variety of sports, my favorites being soccer, floor hockey and track & field.
Originally from New York, my husband and I love living in St Louis. Our son and daughter are both officers in the US Navy (Naval Aviators). I am a licensed pilot and enjoy tennis, gardening and traveling. On my wish list: learning to surf.
Please reach out if you have questions or if you love to talk sports.
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How ADORABLE are these little siblings and children of alumni who will be a part of the Kindergarten class of 2022-2023. (Plus...there were 5 others who could not join us for the photo!)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining this crew, please let us know!
(Thank you Katya for your photographic magic! If you need a great family photo, shoot her an email!) |
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May this class be blessed with lots of learning, happy faces and kindness
Family's addition to the 3rd grade Mezuzzah
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Please order all September meals online by Sept. 23. Sufficient funds must be maintained in your account. You may reload your account here. |
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Help Celebrate Our Staff
While Supporting The 8th Grade Israel Trip
To send a cookie gram email Chef A.J. He will then prepare and deliver your message with 3 chocolate chip cookies to the Staff member of your choice.
The cost is $5 and all proceeds benefit the 8th grade trip to Israel. Payments are through Venmo @Robin-Moll or PayPal robinlmoll80@gmail.com
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Who: Brett Fox, Anatoliy Belagorad, Yelana Podorozhansky, Naomi Shanker, Eve Bensky and Scott Levine
What they did: Set up tents to provide shade for your children when they eat outside.
Did you know? The school recently purchased 4 new 10x20 tents to keep your kids cool. We are grateful that a government grant made this possible.
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We are looking to borrow gently used camping equipment to be used by students and staff on our Middle School Environment Trip October 5-9. We will return your camping equipment the following Monday.
If you have 2 to 4 person tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads or flashlights to share, please let us know in the survey below. |
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Judy Amsellem
Marsha Grazman
Alice Handelman
Emma Lapp
Tamar Lerner
Carol Rubin
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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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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Kits will be available to pick up in Mirowitz carpool line)
Date & Time:
September 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Meet Erica S. Perl, the author of When Life Gives You OJ, make your own dog/animal, and win prizes! For readers 8-12 years old.
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In Honor of
Eliana W.
“Happy 13th Birthday! We love you!”
Love, Mom, Dad & Gabriel
In Honor of
Ayden & Aaron N.
“Congratulations to Ayden on being elected class secretary!”
From, Safta & Zaba
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