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Prospective parents ask that question all the time. There are so many ways to answer it. I'll start with the empirical evidence. National studies on day school graduates show that:
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• Day school grads express an extraordinary sense of responsibility toward influencing social values, helping those in need and affecting social change. 100 percent of Mirowitz alumni parents surveyed say that Mirowitz prepared their child to be an advocate for others. |
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• Day school graduates are more resistant to social pressures that lead to risky behaviors than their public and private school peers. (Prizmah study) |
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• Jewish day school students are equipped with Jewish literacy and a proficient knowledge of prayer. |
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We love that community rabbis rely on our graduates to teach their religious school classes, to lead youth services and to serve as youth ambassadors to their boards.
• Graduates of day schools are predisposed to use their leadership skills to strengthen Jewish communities. At a gathering of student leaders at Hillel foundation, 70 percent indicated that they had attended a Jewish day school. 100 percent of alumni parents surveyed say their Mirowitz graduates were involved in Jewish studies and community organizations during high school. |
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• Jewish day school students develop a profound commitment to Israel. Our alumni feel well informed, understand Israel's complexities, and love Israel...even as they grapple with current affairs. (See alumna Tamar Lerner's Op Ed in The Times of Israel.) |
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• As a Pluralistic day school, Mirowitz fosters a value of diversity and the ability to maintain relationships that both transcend and preserve the diversity of our community. At Mirowitz, all of that is combined with the highest quality of academics and daily discussions about living an ethical and just life.
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And all of these studies are backed by testimonials like those below from parents of our alumni who entered college this year. |
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What is our child's greatest achievement? It's that he is a kind, empathetic, knowledgeable and proactive young man, with a sense of responsibility for himself, his community and beyond. Our Jewish Day School was a partner in strengthening these values. - Rachel
My daughter is confident and self assured, and I have no doubt that was fostered at Mirowitz. - Renee
My daughter knows who she is, and throughout high school, she did not let others opinions influence her to do things that did not align with her values. I feel she is a kinder, more thoughtful, and more self-assured person because she went to Mirowitz. - Jennifer
We hope you, too, feel the tangible and intangible benefits of your Mirowitz decision. (We'd love to hear about it. You can email me here.)
Shabbat Shalom, |
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February 20: Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21: Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
February 23: Band Concert @ 6 p.m.
February 25: Trivia Night
March 7: Purim
March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon dismissal
March 17: Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
March 18: Band Concert
March 20: Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
March 30-31: 3rd Grade Prairie Overnight
April 5-17: Passover Break - NO SCHOOL
April 16-May 3: 8th Grade Trip to Israel
April 18: Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
April 20-21: 4th Grade Overnight
April 23: Community Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration (Israeli Independence Day)
April 25: Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day)
April 25: Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
May 7: Mirowitz Gala
May 9: Lag B'omer
May 11-12: 5th Grade Overnight (Machaneh Ivrit)
May 17: Mirowitz at the Ball Park @ 6:45 p.m.
May 21: Elijah's Circle Donor Appreciation Event
May 23: 8th Grade Sendoff
May 24: 8th Grade Graduation
May 25: Last Day of School-Noon Dismissal
May 26-27: Shavuot
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Please mark your calendar, arrange for a babysitter, and plan to join me for your grade-level meeting.
- Kindergarten: Tuesday, March 28 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 1: Thursday, May 4 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 2: Thursday, April 27 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 3: Monday, March 20 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 4: Thursday, March 9 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 5: Wednesday, March 29 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 6: Tuesday, February 28 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 7: NEW DATE!
- Grade 8: Monday, May 1 @ 7 p.m.
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No plans Monday?
Join Vaad Chesed at the Movies! |
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Our Vaad Chesed executive board secured a theater exclusively for Mirowitz families on President's Day. We will show Puss In Boots 2 on Monday (President's Day) at 3 p.m. at Marcus Theater Des Peres. Seats are $10 per person. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
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Check your email inbox. One parent in each household has received your child's re-enrollment agreement for the 23-24 school year!
When one parent signs (digitally), it will forward to a second parent (if applicable) for signing, and then to Raquel. To avoid a $500 late fee and the loss of any scholarship awarded, this process must be completed by February 28.
Thank you for being part of the Mirowitz community. It is an honor to partner with you to raise a generation of learners and leaders who are ethically responsible, intellectually capable, and who find pride and strength in their Jewish heritage.
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Our 8th grade parents are hosting a fundraiser to honor our wonderful faculty. Every staff member will receive a gift basket for Purim, and you have the opportunity add your name to it:
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1 staff basket = $10
2 staff baskets = $18
10 staff baskets = $72
Middle school staff = $72
Entire faculty and staff = $180
Funds will defray costs for the 8th grade trip to Israel. Thank you for participating in this meaningful project!
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Check out our progress in our efforts to help those in poverty. It's part of a year-long project in Middle School focused on poverty and food scarcity.
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But...let's keep going! Collection tables are in the lobby through February 28. Thanks for your participation!
Vaad Chesed (Ayden, Omri, Max, Josh and Hallel)
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Dear Friends,
Pack your bags and plan to join us for a celebratory journey Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 6 p.m. at The Ritz. We promise it will be something to write home about!
We'll be honoring Sanford "Buddy" Lebman with the
Meyer and Marcelle Kranzberg Visionary Award and Rabbi Susan Talve and Rabbi James Stone Goodman with the
Community Service Award.
See you there,
Jada and Brett Fox
Gala Co-Chairs
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It's time to sign up for spring conferences (March 16 and 17).
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held IN PERSON on March 16-17. 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 (Morah Julia or Morah Jen)
• 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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The season for our 3rd and 4th grade boys, 2nd grade boys and 3rd grade girls came to a close Sunday. The 3rd grade girls finished their season with a win, as did the 3rd/4th grade boys who finished with a 7-1 record. |
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Our 2nd graders finished the season with a loss, but according to Coach Scott Shafrin, "The boys played hard, definitely had more rebounds and defensive stops than any previous game." The 4th-6th grade boys had two games this week, both wins, 34-20 over Rossman School, and 71-6 over Andrews Academy of Lake St. Louis.
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The team improves to 3-1 with the wins, and next plays on Wednesday at home against the Fulton School.
The middle school boys team earned a win this week with a 36-6 win over Principia. 8th grader Corey led the way with 8 points. Evan, Noam and Sammy each added 6 points. The team won their 3rd straight game, and their record improves to 4-8.
Tuesday, our middle school girls defeated Principia 30-2. 5th grader Abby led the way with 14 points and 5 assists. Hallel added 6 points and 5 rebounds. Then on Thursday, the girls dropped a tight game to Mississippi Valley Christian from Alton, 20-15. Abby again led the way with 7 points, and Anna had her best game to date with 6 points. The girls record stands at 3-8.
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Baseball practices begin in a couple of weeks. Mirowitz will feature four teams this season (K/1, 2nd, 3/4 and middle school). More details to follow.
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Alumni Parents...
It's been awhile since your kids walked the halls at Mirowitz...but if you are like us, you still think about the impact of those years and the community we built together.
Let's get together — a reunion and packing party — to put together Mishloach Manot to send to our kids wherever they are! Mirowitz will provide wine and appetizers for the grown ups!
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In Honor of
Solal B.
“Dear Solal, you are a good brother. I am happy to be your big brother. I cannot wait to see you at the end of the day.”
Love, your big brother Adam
In Honor Of
Maya K.
"Happy 10th Birthday and great job leading t'fillah! I am always proud of you!"
Love, T-T
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In Honor of
Aaron S.
“Happy 11th Birthday Aaron!”
Love, Mom and Dad
In honor of Maya K
"Happy Birthday! We love you!"
Love, Your Grandparents
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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 Mah Chadash. Orders placed by noon Thursday will be recognized the next day. |
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Only a few tables left! Sign up (individuall or with a table of 8) before it's too late!
We'll have a silent auction, too! Do you have something to contribute? Please let Osnat know.
Date: Sat., Feb 25
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m.
Location: United Hebrew Congregation
Cost: $25/person or $200 for a table of 8
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Morah Raquel, Reb Scott and Morah Shannon joined Mirowitz students Dan, Lucy and Gavi and Mirowitz parents Daniel Bogard, Rory Picker Neiss and Russel Neiss in Jefferson City to testify before the Missouri Legislature about bills harmful to LGBTQIA+ children at our school and around the state.
They were interviewed by various news publications and by Mirowitz alum Sophie Hurwitz. Shannon wrote an op ed piece for the Jewish Light. We are proud that the leadership of our community leads by example, and that our students learn young that they can use their voices to effect change. |
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Mirowitz lower school students' study of global dances has included traditional dance techniques from India, Argentina, Romania, China, Ivory Coast and Israel, each taught by guest teachers who are excited to share their heritage and passion with our students. |
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Mirowitz 4th graders are learning about the role of the state legislature from Rep. Stacey Newman! In a month, they will take their knowledge and passion to meet with their elected officials in Jefferson City. They are only 9 and 10, and already using their voices to make a difference. |
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Mirowitz faculty and staff are spending the day learning about implicit bias, social identities, equity, and how we can be inclusive and just in our work. |
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Let's build community and cheer for our favorite hockey team at the same time!
Mirowitz night at the Blues Game
Sunday, March 12 @ 6 p.m.
The Blues will donate part of the proceeds of each ticket to support the 8th grade Israel trip! Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today! Questions? Contact Jeff Wax. |
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We send our heartfelt condolences to Pearl Serota and her children Josh and Danielle on the loss of their mother and grandmother Ruth Fisher.
CORRECTION: Shiva will take at Pearl's home (
14307 Manderleigh Woods Drive) on Sunday, February 19 from 3-6 p.m. (Service at 5 p.m.)
We also send our heartfelt condolences to the Kichura Family — Lital, Danny, Osher, Ariel and Maor — on the loss of Lital's beloved grandfather Shalom Levi who died last Monday.
May their memories be a blessing. |
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It was great to welcome "home" Matthew Bloom who spoke to the Middle School "Jews in Sports" Encore class about his job with the Green Bay Packers. |
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And Ben Novack who is receiving his graduate degree in elementary education and spending time assisting in 1st grade with Morah Britany and his former 1st grade teacher Morah Leiba. |
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The financial foundation of our school depends on a strong annual campaign. We simply cannot educate tomorrow's leaders without you. Please give generously! |
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Our next book club will meet Monday,
March 9 at
Lauren Abraham's house. We'll be reading
Norah Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. |
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to 3rd grader Claire who read Torah and led the school in Torah study. |
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and to our Middle School Torah Readers
Dan, Sammy and Maya. |
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Galia Movitz
(who is recovering from surgery)
Carl Nelson
(Eric Nelson's dad)
George Pepe
(Rachel Pepe's dad)
Carol Rubin
(who is recovering from surgery)
Deborah Zorensky
(Anya Corson's mom)
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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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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