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At Mirowitz, our connection to Israel is an integral part of who we are. We purposefully integrate lessons about Israel regularly. Several significant events happened in November that define Israel, and we are joining a global movement to celebrate Israel education this month.
We got a jump start during this week by learning about the upcoming Israeli elections. In Hebrew and social studies classes, 5-8th graders reviewed the basics of Israeli democracy, and its complicated electoral and governmental structures. Next week, we will follow the election results closely, along with the intricate negotiations by the leading parties to form a governing coalition.
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Alma, our awesome
ShinShinit, worked with Hebrew teachers to develop lessons for our students. Grades K-3 will explore the meaning of בית (
bayit - home), קהילה (
kehillah - community) and the unique Israeli community of קיבוץ (
kibbutz). |
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Fourth and fifth graders will learn about important figures who contributed to Israeli society,
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With Middle Schoolers, Alma will examine historical November events such as the UN Partition Plan (1947) and the the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin (1995), and their impact on Israeli society.
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When we study about Israel, we do so on the basis of what Professor Gil Troy terms Identity Zionism. In addition to the relationship of עם (people), ארץ (land) and מדינה (people),
we reflect on how Israel inspires our Jewish identities, and how we can contribute to the maintenance, protection, and striving for perfection of our Jewish homeland.
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It is our hope that their Mirowitz childhood prepares your children to be leaders who can confidently stand up for Israel, and add their knowledge and voices to the greater conversation about Israel.
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Becky Lerner
Hebrew and Israel Education Coordinator
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Monday, October 31: Professional Development (no school)
Thursday, November 3: A Taste of Mirowitz (for prospective kindergarten parents)
Friday, November 4: Shabbat Shmooze (2:30 p.m.) and Kabbalat Shabbat (3 p.m.)
Thursday, November 10: Parent Conferences (Noon dismissal)
Friday, November 11: Parent Conferences. No School
Tuesday, November 15: Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 18 at 9 a.m. (on Zoom): Morning Brew with Morah Raquel: Morah Raquel will meet Mirowitz Parents to interview a teacher, student or other member of the Mirowitz community who will share something you don't already know about Mirowitz.
Friday, November 18: Shabbat Shmooze (2:30 p.m.) and Kabbalat Shabbat (3 p.m.)
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break. No School
Friday, December 2 at 9 a.m. (on Zoom): Morning Brew with Morah Raquel: Morah Raquel will meet Mirowitz Parents to interview a teacher, student or other member of the Mirowitz community who will share something you don't already know about Mirowitz.
December 7 at 8:30- Middle School Open House
December 19- January 1- Winter Break
January 2- School resumes
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If someone you know is interested in Mirowitz,
please encourage them to join us
Thursday, November 3 at 8 p.m..
RSVP to receive the Zoom link and a tool kit of supplies (including chocolate) to use during the online event.
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It was an exciting end to the girls volleyball season. Our girls, led by the terrific serving of 7th grader Hallel, won their last three matches including their final game of the season on Monday. They defeated New Life Christian School 25-6, 25-11 to improve to 6-5 on the season and tie a school record for wins |
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Our middle school soccer season came to a rainy halt this week. The team was rained out on Tuesday. Our soccer players ended the season with a 4-4 record. |
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The Kindergartners won their game 6-3.
Our 3rd/4th grade team tied 6-6. Yoni scored 3 goals in the game, and leads the team with 11 goals on the season. 2nd grader Yishama added a pair. With the tie, the team's record sits at 2-1-2. |
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2nd grade boys soccer proved victorious as well with an 8-1 win.
Basketball practices begin next week for our middle school teams.
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1. Give us a 5 ⭐️️ review! It'll increase our SEO. (That means when people google "Best schools in St. Louis," we'll show up more often.) You can love us here or here. |
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2. Give us a shout out on social media! Share our events and the photos we post...along with little love note! |
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3. Talk Talk Talk! Encourage your friends to give their children the gift of a Mirowitz childhood! (They can start by attending next week's Taste of Mirowitz.) Be sure to let Patty know to reach out to them. |
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Check out last week's Morning Brew for other ways you can L❤️VE Mirowitz Out Loud! |
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held IN PERSON this year on November 10-11. Please click on this link to set up an account, or use the conference button in the Mirowitz App. After you add your child's name, you will be prompted to "add a meeting." |
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Elementary school families: select your child's classroom teacher and Hebrew teacher.
2nd-4th- you can sign up for a conference with Morah Val
5th- you can sign up for a conference with Rabbi Tracy
Middle School families:
Select the following names:
• Mr. Schmidt (science)
• Coach Gary (social studies)
• Morah Bethany (ELA)
• Rabbi Tracy (Judaics)
• Your child's math teacher (Mrs. James or Morah Julia)
• Your child's Hebrew teacher (Morah Roxana, Morah Rachy, Morah Limor or Morah Aimee).
Select a date at the top and click "continue."
Select the times you are available and click "continue."
You will receive an email to confirm your times! |
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Walk to School Day is BACK!
Families will be walking together (1- and 2-mile options)
the day before Thanksgiving vacation.
November 22
8 a.m.
The theme will be Hakarat Hatov: Gratitude!
Save the date! More details coming soon!
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Do you love Morah Rachy’s potato Borekas? Buy them for your Thanksgiving meal...and support the 8th grade trip to Israel!
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Purchase a dozen unbaked and frozen borekas for $15 per dozen. They will be prepared in B'nai Amoona's kosher kitchen.
Use the order form below, and be sure to choose the date you would like to pick them up at Mirowitz.
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To order, complete and return this form...or order online here!
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In Honor of
Mirowitz’s Girl Volleyball Team
Congratulations on your win against Whitfield!!!
Mazel Tov to the team and the coaches!!!
Love, The Moll Family
In Honor of
Ada V.
Happy #8 Ada! We love you!!
Love, Hannah, Andrew, Avi, and Micah
In Honor of
Morah Priscilla
Mazel Tov on your wedding last weekend.
We hope it was as special as you are.
Love, Wolf H. & Family
In Honor of
Evie
Happy 6th Birthday, Evie! We love you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Cole, David, Spencer, & Apollo
In Honor of
Evie
Happy Birthday to our sweet granddaughter. We are over the moon to have you here at Mirowitz. We love you so much.
Love, Mimi & GP
In Honor of
Sam
Congratulations to Sam & Hannah on an amazing Torah reading and discussion!
Love, Judy, Brian, Alyssa & Leah Weisenberg
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In Honor of
Solal
Happy Birthday sweet Solal! We are so grateful to have you in our lives! You are such an extraordinary human being! We love you!
Love, The Berry Family
In Honor of
Solal
Dear Solal, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I am so happy to be your buddy.
Love, Noah
In Honor of
Issac H.
Happy 13th birthday!
Love, Mom & Dad
In Honor of
Morah Priscilla
Mazel tov on your recent marriage!
Love, The Singer Family
In Honor of
Girls Volleyball Team
Mazel Tov to the girl's volleyball team and their wonderful coaches. What a great season!
Love, Moll Family
In Honor of
Asher
Happy 10th birthday!
Love Mom, Dad, David & Liav
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Do you have a simcha to celebrate or a person you would like to honor? A birthday, a first lost tooth, an academic accomplishment, a Torah chanting... any occasion will do!
$18 supports the PTO Challah Fund and your honoree will be announced at Kabbalat Shabbat and recognized in Kabbalat Shabbat. Orders placed by noon Thursday will be recognized the next day. |
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Not only has our son received a top-notch education, but he is incredibly kind and compassionate. I believe Mirowitz is a big reason why.
We are so grateful to this amazing school.
Jen Bernstein
Parent of 8th grader, Ari |
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The middle school years at Mirowitz have been monumental in our boys education and development. At that age, kids need guidance and the Middle School team rocks it. And those who know me know I'm a hard sell!
Mindy Woolf
Parent of 6th grader Evan and 8th grader Corey
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I originally only planned for my kid to attend Mirowitz from K-5, but ended up staying through 8th grade and I’ve never once regretted that decision. Plus, through high school and now as a current college freshman, all of my kid’s closest friends are from Mirowitz. The small size allowed for amazing, long lasting bonds.
Alison Fox
Parent of Alum David Fox
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We've revamped the "Giving" section of our website!
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Why do you invest in Mirowitz?
I believe in the importance of Jewish education and the values that Mirowitz teaches about Tikkun O’lam. I believe having these values ingrained in young minds can be carried over throughout their entire educational career and into their working careers.
Sam Gallup
Mirowitz Alum
That's Sam (in the yellow shirt) with his 5th grade class.
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to Shira who will will become a bat mitzvah this weekend. (Here she is reading Torah in 4th grade!) |
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and to
Mirowitz alum
Gabe Maayan and his bride Emily McDonnell
who are getting married this weekend. (Gabe's parents are Cheryl and Jon Maayan.) |
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and to
Rabbi Jim and
Amy Bennett
on the marriage of their son
Ethan to Erica
last weekend. |
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Our next book club will meet Wednesday,
October 26 at
Sara Klenofsky's house. We'll be reading
The It Girl by Ruth Ware. |
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to 4th graders Sam and Hannah who read Torah and led the school in Torah study. |
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and to our Middle School Torah Readers
Ari, Evan and Anna. |
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to our lunch volunteers:
Jackson Salasky
Can you serve lunch next week? Sign up here or on our
new app.
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George Pepe
(Rachel Pepe's dad)
Deborah Zorensky
(Anya Corson's mom)
Felix Zwiebel
(Judy Weisenberg's Dad)
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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This event includes a session for families with kids ages 6 – 12 that explores ways to help kids build healthy habits. |
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Enjoy 2 Israeli films and Israeli-style refreshments.
Sunday, October 30, 3:30 – 8 pm
$5 donation requested |
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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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