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When you recite
Mah Tovu, the
Barechu or even the
Shema, what do you think about? Do you say the words without really knowing their intention? If so, you likely have much in common with the person sitting next to you in services. |
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At Mirowitz, your children learn how to pray with intention, and by first grade, they know what most prayers mean. |
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When they sing
Mi Chamocha, they think about freedom and the responsibilities of being free.
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When they say the
Mah Tovu, they think about ways they can turn around the unkind words on their own lips and make them into a blessing, just as Balaam did in the Torah
(Numbers 24). |
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They chant the
Avot V'Imahot and know that each person has a special relationship with God, just as our ancestors did thousands of years go. |
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This week, first graders celebrated the completion of their
siddurim (prayerbooks), and an eight month study of prayer...and their joy was magnified by the presence of their parents at a special Siddur Ceremony in the pavilion. |
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Each siddur includes stunning illustrations that not only reflect creativity and imagination, but also will serve as a visual image of the meaning behind each prayer, an image that will be forever implanted in their minds as they pray in any synagogue, in any city, in any country. Neuroscientific research shows that the act of creating, constructing and illustrating helps build meaning and long-term memory. Mirowitz students'
siddurim will be an integral part of their childhood and the education will last a lifetime.
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Cheryl
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May 24: Grandparent & Volunteer T'fillah @ 8:45 a.m.
May 25: 8th grade sendoff @ 2:15 p.m. (South Parking Lot)
May 26: 8th Grade Graduation @ 4:30 p.m. (Front of the School)
May 27: Last Day of School (noon dismissal)
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LAST CALL!! Send a message to our retiring team members. Your children might want to send a message too!
Record a quick memory or your warm wishes by clicking the link below. It’s really easy! And it will be a gift they will treasure forever. Click on the name of the person below to leave a special message. |
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• Learn from a beekeeper how bees impact the environment • Move and buzz in a (parachute) beehive
• Engineer a pollinator
• Enjoy bee stories with PJ Library
Free book and explorer kit to the first 50 busy bees to RSVP!
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Important Aftercare pickup information.
Due to the Graduation Ceremony happening in front of school on Thursday, May 26, aftercare will be located in the gym. Please drive around to the carpool lane in back of school and knock on the gym door to pick up your child from aftercare on that day.
Important dismissal information for May 26.
Due to the Graduation Ceremony happening in front of school on Thursday, May 26, walk-up dismissals will be at the south door instead of the main entrance
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Please search your bookshelves at home and return all borrowed books by the last day of school, Friday, May 27.
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If you find that you have misplaced a book, we ask that you consider making a donation to Mirowitz to help offset the cost of replacing the book.
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The Middle School baseball team ended the season with a 15-0 shutout over Brittany Woods Middle School on Wednesday. Aiden, Lucas and Jacob, and Corey combined to pitch a 5-inning no hitter. Aiden hit for the cycle, including a grand slam on his last at bat in a Mirowitz uniform. The team finished with a record of 2-2. |
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Our 2nd/3rd graders won their Tuesday night game 16-13. Head Coach Drew Newman said, "Big hits from Eliot, Josh and Joey, and a number of inning saving defensive plays by Henry."
Our 4th/5th graders continued their winning ways with a 19-3 win on Sunday. Evan, Benny and Gabe combined for a no-hitter. Sammy G had three hits. Every player scored at least once.
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Please join us as we celebrate the graduation of our 8th Grade Class.
Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
in front of the school (outdoors)
Following the ceremony, join us for a reception, hosted by the 7th grade parents, in the Pardes Planting Garden (near the chicken coop).
Open to the community!
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Your end of year lunch fund balance will roll over to next school year. If your child is graduating, you may transfer the balance to a sibling. Refunds can be requested for balances of more than $20. If you would like a refund, email AJ by May 23. All dollars not refunded will go to a good and welfare account. |
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Our hearts are with our Mirowitz families who have relatives in Ukraine, and who have already suffered losses. Our concern for the Jews in Ukraine, in Russia, and all over the world continues to rise as we are brought back to darker times of war and division.
May God who makes peace in the heavens bring peace upon us, upon all Israel and all the world.
Mirowitz joins the Jewish Federations of North America in the urgent work of rescue and relief. |
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In Honor of
Amitai S.
Mazel Tov on receiving his Siddur!
Love, Phyllis & Andy Herzs
In Honor of
1st Grade Teachers
In honor of 1st Grade as we celebrate our siddur ceremony, and thank you to all the teachers who have guided us!
Love, Amitai S.
In Honor of
Rafi M.
Mazel tov on reading Torah so beautifully and confidently. We are so proud of you!
Love, Mommy, Abba, Yael, Max and Yishama
In Honor of
Henry A.
Mazel Tov Henry on your first time reading Torah! We are so proud of your dedication and the wonderful job you did!
Love, Mom & Dad
In Honor of
Benny A.
Yasher Koach on doing an amazing job leading minyan at B'nai Amoona on Wednesday morning! Grammy would have been so proud of all you have accomplished and we are proud too!
Love, Mom & Dad
In Honor of
Coach Gary Lerner
Thank you for your dedication to the Mirowitz athletic program and for helping our kids and
all the students of Mirowitz succeed on and off the court & field! We appreciate you!
Love, Rabbi Jeffrey, Lauren, Benny, & Henry
In Honor of
Cheryl Maayan
We will miss you– congrats on your retirement!
Love, Gay & Larry Goldenberg
In Honor of
Faculty and Staff
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making this an incredible year of learning!
Love, Love, Shannon, Joe, and Lucy Rohlman
In Honor of
the Mirowitz Community
You fill my life with meaning! Thank you for believing in children, in the power and potential of education to change the world, and in this magical school. Always make a donation to Mirowitz, and treat your teachers like the rock stars they are!
Love, Cheryl Maayan
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The Mirowitz board met Thursday evening...in the dark! We are so grateful to have dedicated lay leaders who will brave stormy weather to pursue the holy work of strengthening our school. |
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Mirowitz is a winner of the 2021-22 Judges Choice Green Schools Quest Award for the Middle School's innovative Tikkun Garden. The award is given each year to encourage and celebrate sustainability projects at St. Louis schools. |
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I must confess that my two Support Dog Touch Therapy visits at Mirowitz were my favorite assignments with Bexley and Moxie. We can’t wait to return in the fall!
Maxine Mirowitz |
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Let us THANK YOU for all you do during:
Grandparent and Volunteer
Appreciation T'fillah
Date: Tues. May 24
Time: 8:45 a.m.
Location: Wolf Beit Midrash or ZOOM
We can't wait to shower you with appreciation and thanks during this special-edition morning T'fillah.
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Mazel Tov to the '18 alumni of Mirowitz: 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:
Ellye Alperin
Loyola University
Tamir Armoza
Nativ Gap Year in Israel
Bradley University
Uriel Chill
IDF
Jordan Eisen
Northwestern University
David Fox
Drake University
Micah Frank
University of Kansas
Simone Hotter
Brandeis University
Ilay Kielmanowicz
IDF
Max Lagoy
American University
Idan Lerner
Gap Year
Moriah Lotsoff
American University
Olivia Riutcel
U. of Washington
Ellior Rose
Case Western Reserve University
Chad Ruff
U. of Illinois
Noah Sentnor
University of Colorado
Nadav Snir
Mechinat Telem
Halle Wasserman
University of Minnesota
Ben Yazdi
Washington University
If you know of an alum who is missing from this list, let Patty know.) |
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Throwback picture to these graduates from
Middle School. |
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Our next book club will meet Thursday, June 7 at Carly Sparks' house. We'll be reading The Seven Wives of Evelyn Hugo. |
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to 3rd graders Henry and Rafi who read Torah for the first time today, and led the school in Torah study. |
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and to our Middle School Torah Readers
Zachary, Noam and Leora |
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Thanks to
Steve Keyser, Jen Goldenberg, Danielle Singer, and Jackson Salasky
for helping us serve lunch this week.
If you are able, please sign up to volunteer by logging onto the Mirowitz App on your computer here.
(While you're serving, take a selfie with your child. Send it to us and we'll post it here.) |
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Our heartfelt condolences to
Patty, Jonathan Rebecca and Matthew Bloom
on the passing of Patty's mother
Alice Handelman
Funeral services were held Thursday at Temple Israel.
May the Bloom/Handelman family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Deborah Zorensky
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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Jewish Federation invites you to stand with us at PrideFest and to celebrate Pride Shabbat.
Would you like to participate with Mirowitz? Let Shannon know! |
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The JCC production of Willy Wonka includes quite a few Mirowitz students in the cast. We are so proud of:
Avra Arnow
Ari Conner
Dasha Duncan
Maya Kushnir
Gracie Lieb
Michaela Moll |
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Operation Max Levin: A St. Louis Homecoming
June 11 & 12
A fundraiser for
B'nai Amoona
Max is a 2007 graduate of Mirowitz legacy school Solomon Schechter.
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Our Parent In Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the start of the flowering of our redemption. Shield it with Your love. Spread over it the shelter of Your peace, Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth. Establish for them Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of the defenders of our Holy Land. Cause them to inherit, our God, deliverance. Place the crown of victory upon them. Give the land peace and everlasting joy to its inhabitants. |
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