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I see myself as the guardian of each student’s childhood, and am committed to filling their days with learning that is significant and meaningful. How do we do that at Mirowitz? Check back here weekly for a window into our school. I will post here on topics ranging academic excellence, meaningful Jewish learning and empowering children to make a difference.

– Cheryl Maayan

A Charge to our 2025 8th Grade Graduates

May 27, 2025

Dear Graduates, Mazal tov! Today, you cross a significant threshold, from middle school to high school, and I want you to know that you are not simply becoming high school students. You are the culmination of years of careful planting, nurturing, and growth. Your families entrusted...
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Keep the Learning Growing

May 12, 2025

Summer is a great time for kids to relax and recharge, and an opportunity to keep their minds active and learning strong. With creativity, you can turn everyday moments into meaningful (and fun!) learning experiences. Here are some engaging, family-friendly ways to keep your child’s...
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Final Blog from Europe Trip

May 7, 2025

Lucy:The most meaningful part of the trip for me was meeting the other school kids. At first, it was a little awkward since we didn’t really have time to talk on the plane, but once we connected, it felt like we had known each other...
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Blog Post from Berlin

May 7, 2025

Maya: My favorite part of Berlin was rock climbing—it was so much fun and such a great experience. I also really enjoyed the German Spy Museum, where I got to try a lie detector test. It was fun and interesting to watch my friends do...
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Days 5, 6, and 7- Prague

May 4, 2025

Gavi:My favorite part of Prague was seeing my family’s name. Throughout my life, I had heard about relatives who were killed in the Holocaust, but I never felt a personal connection to them—until this trip.  All I wanted was to see the name Sam Jacobovitz,...
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