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Children get only one childhood, and we parents have the monumental responsibility of ensuring that it is filled with experiences that will lead them to become good human beings. At Mirowitz, we are your partners in that sacred undertaking.
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So how do you know we’ve raised them right? Often, it’s small moments that gives us a glimpse at the light our children shine, and the ability to feel the impact of their upbringing. The middle school Environment Trip is a great example.
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I talked to the teachers on the phone last night to hear about the day. Their report included a list of adventures and lessons that were part of the agenda. But what delighted the teachers the most was that students were interacting across grade levels in ways that were considerate and thoughtful, gracious and loving. They were inspired by the way this group of teens and pre-teens enthusiastically encouraged one another through the physical and mental challenges of tree-climbing, rock climbing and hiking, and the way they cared for classmates who felt homesick. They were a perfect model of a kehillah kedosha, a holy community.
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The Environment Trip is part of our efforts to fill adolescent minds with important thinking. We immerse our middle schoolers in a different world issue each year with these signature trips, and reinforce what they have learned since kindergarten — they have power to make a positive difference.
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Parents who choose Mirowitz are raising their children in a community that nourishes the mind AND the heart. Our students grow to see the world through a Jewish lens, looking for what’s broken in our world and using their power to repair it. They will forever walk through life guided by a moral compass and a sense of purpose.
I have two Mirowitz alumni of my own, and even in their twenties, I continue to see evidence of the childhood Jon and I chose for them. We are so grateful we had Mirowitz teachers as our partners, and feel that choosing Mirowitz for our boys was one thing we could do to better the world.
Thank you for making this world a better place by allowing us to be your partners.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cheryl
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Tuesday, October 12: School Picture Day
Thursday, October 14: 1 p.m. Parent Zoom with Head of School Search Consultant Amy Wasser
Thursday, October 21: Noon Dismissal for Parent Conferences
Friday, October 22: Parent Conferences: No school
Monday, October 25: Parent Math Night (on Zoom)
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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Join us next Thurday, October 14 at 1 p.m. for a Zoom meeting with Amy Wasser, the consultant from Prizmah who is leading our Head of School search. You will learn about the search process and have an opportunity to share what is important to you. The Zoom link will be sent to you next week. |
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If you speak Hebrew at home, join us THIS Sunday for a short activity led by our Shinshinit Shelly...all in Hebrew! RSVP here. |
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Fall conferences are Oct. 21 and 22. Choose your time slot at the link below. (The iphone app is not working right now.)
- Login to the Mirowitz app.
- Select Conference Sign Up.
- Select 2021 Fall Conferences.
- Choose your child's classroom teacher and Hebrew teachers.
- Choose a time slot.
Your child's teachers will send out the Zoom links prior to conferences.
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It was a successful week for Mirowitz soccer teams. Our 1st/2nd grade girls enjoyed a 2-0 shutout win. Ella and Isabel scored. The team improves to 2-1. |
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The Mirowitz Kindergarten team played at an "all star level" according to head coach Raquel Leverson. Noah I scored a goal, and multiple players were terrific as goalie. "Every week they continue to grow and display the skills that they learn in practice." |
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Our 1st grade boys earned a rain shortened 3-1 win, and improved to 2-1. Aaron, Amitai with Yishama each scored. |
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The 3rd/4th grade boys team had a tremendous comeback tie, 5-5 the final. Mirowitz trailed 4-2 in the 2nd half, rallying to tie the score at 4. Aiden put one in the back of the net with no time left on the clock to tie the score. Davi scored two goals and Noah P and Yehonaton also scored. The team improves to 1-1-1. |
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Our 5th-6th graders lost a tough 5-3 game to Kirk Day School. Evan, Sammy. and Noah A each scored for Mirowitz. Next up, a game Monday at Immanuel Lutheran St. Charles. |
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Our Middle Schoolers will play at Andrews Academy Lake St. Louis on Tuesday, and Immanuel Lutheran Olivette on Thursday. |
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Finally, a note about our Middle School Girls Volleyball team. Even though we aren't playing against other schools, this team of mainly first time players has really shown heart and effort in practice. The girls are excited to play against their teachers on October 20!
Don't forget basketball registrations continue. Simply email me at glerner@mirowitz.org to register your child to play.
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School picture day is
Tuesday, October 12.
Our code is 62879YB
You also may order after photos are taken.
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Want to learn how your kids are becoming such capable mathematicians?
Join us for
Singapore Math Parent Boot Camp
October 25 @ 8 p.m. on Zoom
Zoom Link coming soon!
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Check out these cool new Mirowitz Spirit Wear items...
PLUS something for Mirowitz Grandparents, too!
The Spirit Wear Store will be available online for ONLY 2 weeks (until October 17).
Your order will arrive by Hanukkah!
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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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Music is innate in every human being. Babies and toddlers bounce to music they hear. Children and adults tap their feet when they hear music in any genre. Music is our life force, and personal expression through music and drama is as natural as breathing.
All Arts classes allow for self expression is a non judgmental and safe space. Practicing and performing our music and drama activities can be exciting and motivating. That’s why I am proud to be a teacher of the Arts.
Your students are exploring famous composers and their music. They are learning to be critical listeners and thinkers as we listen. They are exercising their singing voices (behind their masks) and learning a variety of music genres. We are fortunate to have multiple rhythm instruments for student manipulation and fun. As we study the theory of music, we learn to apply elements of melody, rhythm, beat, and harmony into our activities.
Drama provides a comfortable environment for self expression through pantomime, movement, emotional response, skits and plays. Drama activities provide lots of fun, laughter and confidence building while learning to articulate and project our voices. I’m looking forward to meeting, greeting and teaching our students.
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In Honor of
Lucy R
“Mazel tov on reading Torah SO beautifully last week!”
Love, Mom and Dad
In Honor of
Noah P.
“Happy birthday Noah! We love you so much and can't wait to celebrate!”
Love, Mom, Dad & Lev
In Honor of
Noah P.
“Happy 10th birthday!”
Love Uncle David, Aunt Elyse
Stella, Isaac and Celia
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We've been recognized as a 2022 Best School by Niche! Check out our profile and see the full list of 2022 rankings, data sources and methodologies here. |
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These Mirowitz siblings will be a part of the Kindergarten class of 2022-2023.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining this sweet crew, please let us know!
And please spread the word about our virtual Open House, November 4. |
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Our deepest sympanthies to two Mirowitz families who have lost loved ones this week. |
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To Eric and Hila Amsellem
and Yahav, Leah and Adam
on the loss of Eric's mother
Joyce Amsellem
to AJ Ornberg
who lost his dear aunt
Thea Ornberg
May the Amsellem and Ornberg families feel the warmth of our community, and be remembered among the mourners of Israel and Jerusalem.
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To Anna and Masa who chanted Torah and led a discussion in the lower school this week. |
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Ellior Rose
Class of 2018
for winning Individual Tennis district championships.
She will compete next week in the state championship. |
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Hayley Lerner
Class of 2018
(pictured right)
was part of a doubles tennis team that won the district championship. Hayley will be competing next weekend in the Missouri State Championships.
You make
Mirowitz proud! |
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And to Mirowitz 4th graders for earning the title "Fastest Class In the School!"
Each class ran laps in the gym for five minutes. The total laps were divided by the number of runners to determine the average laps per student. Our 4th graders averaged an amazing of 14.3 laps!
The competition takes place again in January.
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Thanks to
Yelena Podorozhansky
Karen Epstein
Diane Rosen
Joyce Raskin
Sara VanLinn
Jacquelyn Siegler
Sandy Rudman
Yitzik Shoghi
and
Mariel Brechner
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. |
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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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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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Thanks to this crew who helped colate and stuff more than 1,000 mailers!
Fran Kaar
Alex Dyer
Joyce Kolker
Bev Chervitz
Marsha Soshnik
and (not pictured)
Sandy Rudman
We have 1,000 more to stuff Monday! Can you help? Let Marianne know by clicking the button below. |
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Learn how to make ordinary food look extraordinary at this virtual event with culinary educator Anne Cori and Post-Dispatch Food writer Dan Neman. This event is free and presented by J Associates. |
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Sunday, Nov 7
3:30 p.m.
@ Temple Israel
3:30:
An Israeli Love Story
6 p.m.
Holy Lands
Learn more and watch trailers here. |
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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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