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Sukkot brings people outdoors. People who like power tools and construction, people who like to eat with guests, and people who like to shake the lulav. And this year, we are rejoicing a little extra because for the first time in 18 months, Sukkot has brought our community together.
Hinei Ma Tov! How good and how pleasant that has been!
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A week ago, parents who had never met one another gathered to build our new mega-Sukkah (purchased with funding from PTO and a Staenberg Anything Grant). Some came looking for any opportunity to volunteer. Some came with tools, skills and a steady hand. And some came to support their Middle Schoolers who wanted to help. In building our sukkah, they also built community!
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And last night, families gathered for Simchat Sukkot. We bonded outdoors, enjoying beautiful weather, a petting zoo (complete with alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and chickens) and music by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Reb Scott. Shinshinit Shelly helped students invite historic Israeli figures as ushpizin (guests) into our sukkah, and Reb Scott taught students to weave schach using natural materials. of course, there was plenty of lulav shaking.
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At Mirowitz we use the outdoors for learning, not just to take a break from learning. We know that outdoor time nourishes a child’s brain, and Sukkot reminds us that it also nourishes our community.
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Thanks for being part of our Sukkot celebrations and our
kehillah kedosh (holy community). We are certainly stronger together.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach,
Morah Cheryl
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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
Thursday, November 4: (Virtual) Sneak a Peek @ 8 p.m.
Monday, November 8: Professional Development. No School
November 9-November 12: ERB Standardized Testing (grades 3-8)
Friday, November 12: First day of Winter Shabbat Dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 23: School Photos Retake Day
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break
Sunday, November 28: First night of Chanukah
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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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Thanks to Yelena Podorozhansky, and Bob and Sandy Rudman 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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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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Last Sunday, our 3rd-4th grade soccer team was facing a 2-0 deficit after the first 10 minutes of the game, and came back to tie 3 to 3. Goals were scored by Henry A., Johnathan S. and Aiden J. Levi O made a couple of big saves late in the game to preserve the tie. |
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Our Kindergarten team scored their first two goals of the season! Zachariah and Karinne scored the two goals.
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This Sunday, all of our elementary soccer teams are in action. Our Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade girls team play at noon. The 1st grade boys play at 1:15, and our 3rd/4th grade boys play at 2:30. All games are at Stacy Park.
Basketball registration has begun. To sign up your child for Mirowitz basketball, please contact me at glerner@mirowitz.org.
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GRANDPARENTS...
Join us this Sunday as we kick off
Grand Parent's Circle
in our Learning Labs.
Sunday, Sept 26
10 a.m.
@ Mirowitz
Meet Morah Melissa Uhl, our Outdoor Learning Coordinator, as we learn about our unique-to-Mirowitz natural spaces and why playing in nature leads to happy, healthier, smarter students.
This event is just for grandparents to get to know each other. Masks are required. Social distancing observed. Please RSVP to Lee'at.
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We had a powerful discussion about the first few chapters of No Drama Discipline Monday!
Would you like to join us when we meet again on 9/27 and 10/4 at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby.
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Send me an email if you have questions. I look forward to growing with you!
Alana Jacobs, MA, PLPC
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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 Dr. Mark Connor, the Mirowitz band teacher. This is my 27th year teaching music, and my fourth teaching Mirowitz 4th-8th graders. In addition to teaching brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, I teach a Digital Music Creation elective course in the Middle School.
My role is to partner with children in their learning by using their knowledge and skills to guide them through the repeated acts of music making. I strive to help my students gain new experience each time they create, perform, listen or reflect. Since students bring pre-existing knowledge and evolving skills to the band room, they are consistently reconstructing their understanding of music, and because music helps us give meaning to the world, they are better able to recognize the humanity in themselves and in those around them.
Both of my parents were educators, and as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher. I’ve had the opportunity to teach music to in elementary grades through college level. I hold a masters in music education from the University of Florida and a doctorate in music composition from Florida State University.
I live in Glen Carbon, Illinois with my wife, the professor of cello at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and our children. When I’m not making music, I enjoy cooking, sports, games and host a podcast called
Everything Band.
Please reach out if you have questions or if you love to talk music.
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In Honor of
Benny and Henry
“Happy Birthday! We are so proud of you and Mazel Tov Benny on an awesome job reading Torah yesterday!”
Love, Rabbi Jeffrey & Lauren Abraham
In Honor of
Morah Sagit
“Yom huledet sameach!! We love you!!”
Love, Simone, Daniel, Noah and Lev Picker
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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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To Miriam and Benny who chanted Torah and led a discussion in the lower school this week. |
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and to Sydney and Sam who chanted Torah in Middle School. |
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Please order all September meals online by Sept. 24. 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: Robin Moll, mom of Noah (8th grade) and Michaella (5th grade).
What she does for Mirowitz: Robin has had many roles over the past nine years. Most recently, she is the 8th grade Israel trip fundraising coordinator, cookie grams organizer and chair of the Virtual Auction. She also has been a room parent and lunch server.
Why do you volunteer? "I enjoy being a part of the Mirowitz Family! The Israel trip is going to be an incredible experience for our kids. It’s something they’ve talked about since kindergarten, and so nice they get to experience it with the kids they have grown up with. It gives me pleasure to help make that trip possible.
Fun Fact: I love to sing and have sung at 3 weddings. I once participated in a Disney Karaoke competition.
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Kol Hakavod to Chef AJ for receiving a 100 percent score and an A rating from the St. Louis County Department of Health! AJ has kept Mirowitz students nourished and healthy during the pandemic, making school lunches from scratch each day using all natural, kosher foods. |
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Judy Amsellem
Marsha Grazman
Alice Handelman
Emma Lapp
Carol Rubin
Jay Umansky
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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We send our love and warmest condolences to Marci Boyer (Marty) and their children Jonah and Ilana on the passing of their father and grandfather Barry Oxman
May the Boyer family be comforted among the mourners of Zion Jerusalem.
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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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