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Yesterday, a visiting teacher made this observation after witnessing third graders lead Torah study:
“I'm so impressed that the students at Mirowitz feel safe sharing deeply personal and spiritual thoughts with one another. What you have here is very unusual. It’s a sign of a true community.”
That weekly service is part of a plan to help your child develop into a leader. Our faculty has developed a school experience that adds up to more than just an education. We make a habit of asking, "What does it take to grow a leader?"
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We grow leaders by giving students a voice. |
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Each child at our school knows that her or his opinion is valued. During discussions, students know they have a safe place to share their profound and sophisticated ideas. At Mirowitz, no one thinks it's "uncool" to be smart.
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We grow leaders by creating a model community in which every member is respected. |
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Graduates of Mirowitz choose their friends carefully...for they know the signs of a trustworthy companion. They know what to do when faced with conflict and hurtful words...because the adults at Mirowitz have empowered them to be confident problem solvers. |
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We grow leaders by instituting leadership opportunities for every child.
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In addition to giving classroom presentations in every grade, third, fourth and fifth graders read Torah and lead a discussion for the whole school. Middle school leaders are planning a festive Purim schpiel and carnival for the whole school next week. |
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And throughout the school, students are exercising their power to make the world a better place. Two collections are filling our lobby right now: items to send to Ukraine and games for kids in need. (Thanks for supporting our students’ initiatives with your contributions!) |
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We grow leaders by reinforcing this message each and every day: You have the power to make a difference! Use it well in small ways and large.
For Purim, one small thing will make a difference - send your child with a box of pasta to be used as a grogger that will then be sent to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
This Shabbat, ask your child some ways that even a child can make the world a better place.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cheryl
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Mirowitz students have a few more VERY important questions for Morah Raquel! Watch episode 3 below! |
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Do YOU have a very important question for Morah Raquel? Let us know. |
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March 17: Purim (Wear costumes to school. Please no pretend weapons.) Bring a box of pasta as a grogger!
March 24: Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon dismissal
March 25: Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
March 28: Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
April 15-22: Passover Break - NO SCHOOL
April 25-May 11: 8th grade Israel trip
April 28: Yom HaShoah
May 1: Mirowitz Gala (at World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park)
May 4: Yom HaZikaron
May 5: Yom Ha'atzmaut
May 19: Lag B'omer
May 26: 8th Grade Graduation
May 27: Last Day of School
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The Admissions Office has been BUSY! This week, parent volunteers delivered yard signs and welcome packages to our newest class of incoming kindergarteners! We've never had to make so many welcome deliveries, and we're excited about the prospect of having a full kindergarten next year!
Of course, that's because of YOU! Thanks to all of you for Loving Mirowitz Out Loud!
A bright future awaits!
Patty and Lee'at
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Planning ahead?
We are, too!
The first day of school is August 17!
With the pandemic behind us, we will return to the field trips, parent involvement and warm kehillah that attracted you to Mirowitz! If you'd like to join our Ruach Committee, let us know! |
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This year's Purim Carnival is themed "Game of Games," so Vaad Chesed has organized a game drive. We will be collecting games the week before and the week of Purim, March 7-18. |
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We encourage you to bring new or gently used games that will be donated to kids in need.
We appreciate your support and generosity!
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AND...we're planning a great Purim Celebration, so start thinking about a costume to wear to school on March 17.
We can't wait to celebrate with your kids!
From,
Vaad Chesed (Lucas, Eliana, Ayden and Max) |
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We are taking our annual gala off of your computer screen and into the outdoors. Join us for an evening of celebration, and let us “show you” all the ways Mirowitz adds to our St. Louis and our Jewish community.
Honoring
Randee and Dr. Myron Jacobs
Meyer and Marcelle Kranzberg Visionary Award
Dr. Arlene and Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman,
Cheryl, Jon, Gabe and Ari Maayan
Community Service Award
And these faculty and staff:
15 years Betti Blumoff
10 years AJ Moll
5 years Lee’at Koertel
5 years: Fran Milsk
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Our world is torn apart by division and strife. The way we speak is both the problem and the solution. Clean Speech St. Louis is a community-wide education and awareness campaign to unite us in the practice of Jewish mindful speech, to build a more positive, respectful, and peaceful world.
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| Every day in the month of March, you can receive a video in your inbox to learn how to clean up our conversations, one word at a time. |
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Please use this link to sign up on your desktop.
Sign in using your personal email and password
- Select Conference Sign Up
- Select 2022 Spring Conferences
- Choose your child's classroom teacher and Hebrew teacher
- Choose a time slot.
Your child's teacher will send out a Zoom link prior to conferences.
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As the war unfolds in Ukraine, our hearts are torn apart. We pray with renewed sincerity for peace and wholeness for all people. We feel more connected than ever watching President Zelensky, a fellow Jew, lead his country through the horrors of a war on democracy.
And we mourn 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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Thank you, Mirowitz PTO, for baking challah to order for every Mirowitz teacher and staff member. |
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They were baked with love by Alana Minoff and her mom, Peggy, and Jacque Siegler, and delivered and displayed by Lauren Abraham.
Do we feel loved?
You bet! 
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In Honor of
Patty Bloom
“for receiving the Fred A. Goldstein Jewish Professional Award”
Love,
Wendy and Sanford Wax
In Honor of
K-1 Girls Basketball Team & Coach Brown
“Great season Coach Brown and to all the girls who joined practices, came to games, and most importantly, worked so hard this season! And a special shout to Olivia for being a fantastic assistant!
Love, Krista Gill-Brown
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In Honor of
Elliot C.
For reading Torah so beautifully.
Love, Carly, Jeff, Sam & Kylo
In Honor of
Mirowitz Teachers
“To the entire Mirowitz staff....thank you for the education, emotional support, reinforcement, and strength to enable the future generation of Jewish pride and leadership”
Love, Tama & Carl Nelson
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Watch this video about Reb Scott and why he received the JPRO Visionary Award! |
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Mirowitz alumni often say that one of their most defining childhood moments happened in 3rd grade when they chanted Torah for the first time.
Mazel tov to Eitan and Eliot who chanted Torah and led Torah study in the lower school this week. |
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And to Eliana, Shauni and Yael who read Torah in the Middle School. |
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The 8th grade is hosting a fundraiser to honor the wonderful faculty at Mirowitz. We plan to give every teacher and staff member Mishloach Manot (a Purim gift basket). Proceeds will support the 8th grade Israel trip.
Please click the link below, select the individuals or groups of teachers you would like to honor, and complete the payment details at the bottom. Your name will be on the card given to the individuals you select.
The deadline to participate is March 11.
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Our hearts go out to the Mr. Tommie Green who lost his brother unexpectedly this week.
and to the Bogard Family (Karen, Daniel, Gavi, Ezra and Noa) on the loss of Karen's beloved grandmother, "Mimi".
and to the Millstone family on the passing of Joan M. Charbonneau.
May Tommie and the Bogard and Millstone families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Thanks Jennifer Goldenberg for helping us serve lunch this week.
If you are able, please sign up to volunteer next week by logging onto the Mirowitz App on your computer here. |
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If you would like for your child to participate in PCR testing at school when it is needed, click the link and fill out the parental consent form for children under age 18. Please complete a consent form for each child.
Questions? Contact Nurse Beca.
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Alice Handelman
Ben Umansky
Deborah Zorensky
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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Your loving kindness, 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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