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By Morah Shannon, Director of Instruction |
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Throughout the month of February, we lifted up the voices of those who have been marginalized and gave Mirowitz students an opportunity to understand aspects of Black history, culture and contributions.
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Powerful learning creates both "windows" and mirrors, and Black History Month offered meaningful opportunities to experience both. |
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Windows appear when we study folks who differ from ourselves in important ways — for example, era, gender, nationality or race. Such learning moments are ripe for building empathy. We create "mirrors" when we study historical figures who share some aspect of identity with us, and that experience teaches us to value our own history, perspectives and heritage.
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Walk the halls of Mirowitz and you’ll see many examples of the “windows” and “mirrors” — stunning displays of artwork, stories and well-crafted biographies inspired by key Black figures past and present. |
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Like everything we do at Mirowitz, Black History Month was pursued with purpose. We learned from charismatic speakers: Emmy Award-winning storyteller, Bobby Norfolk, and Monica Reed, a Black STEM teacher founder of America’s B.L.A.C.K. |
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We can work to dismantle racism through the learning that takes place in our classrooms. When I was growing up, we were taught to be “color-blind”. We heard, “I don’t see race, I just see children.” We contribute to passive racism when we choose not to acknowledge the ways in which a person's race has impacted their life, access to power and resources​​. |
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At Mirowitz, we intentionally create an environment that normalizes conversations about race. Children who are raised here grow confident in their personal identities and are eager to understand others'.
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Mirowitz students add to the diversity of our community and whatever community they join when they leave here. And they do so with sincere respect and curiosity that does not diminish their own identity. |
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They will be the leaders we need for our future — once we recognize that we are ALL created in God’s image, who recognize unfairness when they see it and who feel compelled to pursue justice.
Shabbat Shalom,
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March 7: Purim
March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon dismissal
March 17: Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
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 Morah Raquel for your grade-level meeting.
- Kindergarten: Sunday, March 26 @ 7 p.m. at the Levisons
- Grade 1: Thursday, May 4 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 2: Thursday, April 27 @ 7 p.m. at the Garlands
- Grade 3: Monday, March 20 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 4: Thursday, March 9 @ 7 p.m. at Mirowitz
- Grade 5: Wednesday, March 29 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 7: Monday, April 24 @ 7 p.m.
- Grade 8: Monday, May 1 @ 7 p.m.
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What you need to know about next week's Purim celebration. |
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Purim is TUESDAY...and Mirowitz middle schoolers developed fun activities for all Mirowitz students and creative ways of retelling the Purim story.
Please encourage your children to come in costumes--especially animal costumes, since our theme this year is, "Welcome to the Zoo!"
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No weapons please (animals don't use them anyway), and no masks (except those used for medical safety). Please also remain sensitive to all cultures, and do not dress in any costume that portrays a cultural stereotype.
Be Happy! It's Adar! Enjoy the Kindergarten Adar Parade above and a music video made by some of our Middle School students below.
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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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We'll share our final count Monday.
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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Last chance to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please sign up using the conference button in the Mirowitz App.
The JCC is offering childcare that day. You can sign up here. |
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Need childcare for our March 20th Professional Development Day? The JCC is offering a vacation day that even includes swimming! Learn more here.
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The Mirowitz basketball season came to a close last night for two of our teams. The middle school girls defeated Child of God Lutheran 30-11. The team was led by 5th grader Abby who finished with 9 points and 5 assists. 7th grader Hallel also added 9 points. The team finishes with a 4-9 record.
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Our 4th-6th grade boys went on the road, and defeated Immanuel Lutheran Olivette 37-24.
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Sammy took over the game in the 2nd half and finished with 14 points. Evan added 8. The team won the final six games of the season and finished with a 6-1 record.
Our Kindergarten and 1st grade teams finish up this Sunday.
Baseball practices begin next week!
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So great to welcome "home" these alumni parents who made Mishloach Manot for their college-aged kids!
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Sunday, April 2 @ 9:30 a.m.
Bring your preschool-aged child (ages 3-5) for hands-on discovery stations that will activate critical thinking skills and add meaning to your holiday.
• Engineer a basket for baby Moses and see if it floats. • Awaken your Passover taste buds.
• Be like Miriam and make your own timbrel.
• Dance your best Dayenu and celebrate our freedom!
Free PJ Library book to the first 50 families to RSVP.
RSVP Here!
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In Honor of
Lucy N.
“Happy 11th Birthday sweet Lucy! We love you!”
Love, Mom, Dad & Harvey
In Honor of
Gabe W.
“Happy 12th Birthday!”
Love, Grammy & Grandpa
In Honor of
Gabriel W.
“Happy 12th birthday! We love you!”
Love, Mom, Dad and Eliana
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In Honor of
Reb Scott S.
Thank you for cheerleading and chaperoning Lucy, Gavi, Dan, Maya, and Marni at Songleader Bootcamp!
Love, The Rholman, Newman, Bogard, Picker-Neiss, and Rosen families
In Honor of
The amazing and playful teaching team at Mirowitz
For phenomenal work supporting our students’ meaningful play and learning on Carol Rubin Day!”
From, Reb Scott
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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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It turns out, some of us are NOT smarter than a Mirowitz 8th grader. But Trivia Night sure was fun! Thanks to the 8th grade parents for planning such a successful, community-building evening...and to everyone who participated for your support of the 8th grade Israel trip.
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The New York Times and the Washington Post both recently featured stories about beloved members of the Mirowitz Community. We stand firmly with every one of our families and with what is best for children. |
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Last Wednesday was Carol Rubin Day of Jewish Music, Study and the Arts…and we experienced the sweet spice that makes Jewish food so tasty! Thank you to Charlie Kramer our artist in residence who covered our eyes and showed us a delicious new perspective.
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Watch our Carol Rubin Day Video ⬆️. |
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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 the Weisenberg Family Brian, Judy, Alyssa, Leah and Sam on the loss of their mother and grandma Susan Smith after a long battle with early-onset dementia. |
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The funeral will take place in California.
May her memory be a blessing.
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We adore these young men! So great to see Tal, Hanan, Benjie and Nadav at Trivia Night! |
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Our next book club will meet Monday,
March 21 at
Lauren Abraham's house. We'll be reading
Norah Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. |
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to 3rd graders Ella, Adam and Anthony who lead Torah Study last week and Red and Mia who led Torah Study this week. |
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and to our Middle School Torah Readers
Omri, Ayden and Lucy. |
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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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