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If I could have a do-over, I would want the childhood I gave my kids here at Mirowitz. They got the best education, came to see the world through Jewish eyes, and learned what it means to be responsible members of a community. For that, #thankyoumirowitz.
This week, you received an envelope in your mailbox with Insta Posts...all from thankful members of our community. We hope you enjoyed them and felt proud of the ways Mirowitz impacts individuals, families and the entire community.
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The mailing came with an invitation to: |
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• Post your own #thankyoumirowitz on Instagram or FaceBook.
• Give generously to our annual appeal, knowing that your dollars are changing the world for the better and raising a generation of leaders.
As you may know, tuition covers only a fraction of the amount it costs to educate your children.
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Our annual campaign makes up for that difference and directly enables us to give students the tools for success: academic rigor, Jewish learning, fine arts, Israel connections, technology, adventure experiences... everything! |
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Every gift of any size makes an impact. We hope yours will be among your most significant philanthropic priorities. If possible, become a member of Elijah’s Circle, our major gift society for donors who contribute $1,800 or more annually.
Donate now by:
• texting "Mirowitz" to 243725.
• returning the form you received in the mail. |
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Thank you for joining me in building future led by kind, thoughtful and empathetic Mirowitz alumni.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cheryl
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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.
November 7-14: Mirowitz Online Auction
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
Tuesday, November 30: Light Up the Night Family Chanukah Celebration
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Thanks to everyone who joined us to meet Amy Wasser, our Head of School search consultant. If you missed the meeting and would like to share your thoughts with Amy Wasser or Paul Flotken, chair of the search committee, please feel free to send an email to this link: |
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We are circulating the attached Head of School Opportunity Statement to places where it will be seen by potential candidates. We invite you to share it with anyone whom you know might be a good match for our school. |
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The parent teacher conferences we will hold today and tomorrow are an opportunity to connect as your child's team of adults. We will share information about academic progress and discuss both strengths and challenges.
The best way to help move every child to her or his potential is together, as a team of loving adults who want the very best for each child. Thanks in advance for taking the time to partner with us! It is a privilege to be invited into the sacred task of helping you raise your children.
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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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Mirowitz soccer teams had a challenging week on the soccer field. The middle school team dropped a game to Whitfield 3-0. Their final game of the season is scheduled for Monday against Christ Community Lutheran School. The first-grade boys, and first/second-grade girls teams both lost their games 3-1, and the third/fourth-grade boys fell 8-3. |
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The fifth/sixth-grade team has their final game Thursday at Andrews Academy in Lake St. Louis. |
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Individual and team pictures will be sent out next week. If you would like the digital link to your child's pictures, please email me ( glerner@mirowitz.org). The cost for the photos is $18. |
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Basketball registrations continue this week. Elementary teams will play a 10-game season at the JCC, and our middle school teams will play against other area independent schools. Middle school practices begin the week of November 1. Coach Joey Mufson coaching the MS boys, and I will coach the MS girls. Elementary team practices will begin after Thanksgiving. The fee is $150 to play.
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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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Please order November meals by October 21. The industry is experiencing labor shortages that directly impact my ability to source foods and supplies. I am having a hard time sourcing kosher meat. Thank you for your understanding. |
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Nominate your favorite charitable organization to our Chanukah Tamhui project here!
Include:
- The name of the organization
- A link to their website
- Their contact person's name and phone #
Want to help decide which organizations we use?
Join us for the first Tamhui Committee meeting
Monday, November 15 at 8:30 a.m. in
Morah Cheryl's office. RSVP here.
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Just as Jews celebrate Jewish holidays in diverse ways (or not at all), Jews also acknowledge Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day and other non-Jewish holidays in diverse ways (or not at all).
It is fairly common that more traditionally-oriented families do not celebrate Halloween—neither giving out candy nor trick-or-treating. Sometimes during Halloween season, traditionally-oriented students and families acutely feel their differences from their peers and experience some sense of marginalization of their Jewish identities, even within our Jewish school.
By the same token, we recognize that our community holds families who look forward to and celebrate Halloween. Some Jewish leaders have even gone so far as to advocate for a Jewish reinterpretation of Halloween to support meaningful Jewish celebration of Halloween.
Within our school, we expect and do not redirect Halloween-thematic conversations amongst students about holiday plans and costumes. Even so, institutionally, Mirowitz has made a values-based choice that we do not celebrate Halloween at school or plan school-sponsored Halloween celebrations outside of school.
Happy to connect directly if you have further thoughts or questions!
Thanks so much,
Scott ={)}
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In Honor of
Isaac Picker
“Happy birthday to you, Isaac! Hope you enjoy your special day!
Simone, Daniel, Noah, and Lev Picker
In Honor of
Isaac Picker
“Happy 7th birthday to our favorite brother!”
Stella and Celia Picker
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to Morah Elona who is getting married this weekend! Her class threw a surprise shower for her and offered all sorts of advice.
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Our deepest sympanthies to |
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Our heartfelt condolences to
Rachel and Yaakov Yarkoni and their children Gabriel (3rd) and Benjamin (K) on the passing of Rachel's father, Sheldon Weinhaus.
Funeral services
were held today at United Hebrew.
and to
Andrew and Bridget Bitterfield and their children Samantha and Jacob on the passing of Andrew's mother Sharon Bitterfield.
A graveside service will be held for Sharon Sunday, October 24, 10 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road.
May the Yarkoni and Bitterfield families feel the warmth of our community, and be remembered among the mourners of Israel and Jerusalem.
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To Charles and Seth who chanted Torah and led a discussion in the lower school this week. |
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And to Lucas, Avishai and Jacob who chanted Torah in the Middle School. |
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November 7-14!
You'll have an opportunity to bid on gift cards, birthday parties and other great items. Proceeds benefit the 8th grade trip to Israel. |
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Ellior Rose
Class of 2018
won the Missouri Class 1 singles championship
and
Hayley Lerner
Class of 2019
placed 3rd in Class 2 doubles. Haley and her team at Parkway Central compete this weekend in the Class 2 Final Four team championship. |
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to Ada V
for having a lemonade stand to raise money for Operation Food Search! She raised $250! |
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Thanks to
Tammy Arnow
Caleb Arnow
Sara Lander
Yelena Podorozhansky
Wendy Rosenblum
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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Alice Handelman
Emma Lapp
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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Meet other paretns at the Mirowitz table at L'Chaim! |
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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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