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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

Strengthening Our Future

October 5, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Families, As we begin this New Year together, I want to share not only a vision of where Mirowitz is headed, but also gratitude for the extraordinary support that surrounds us. Over the summer, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis extended a loan...
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Shana Tova

September 24, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Community, It’s the Friday before Rosh HaShanah, the Head of the New Year, a moment when Jewish tradition invites us to pause, reflect, and enter the season with a fresh perspective.  This week’s letter features a guest voice: Morah Val Toskin. Morah Val...
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The Moments That Matter at Mirowitz

September 8, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Community, Each week brings moments that remind me why Mirowitz is such a special place for children to grow, learn, and be seen. Sometimes those moments are big — overnight trips, field days, celebrations. Sometimes they are quieter but no less powerful. The...
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A New School Year at Mirowitz

August 25, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Families, The start of a school year always carries a special energy, and these past days at Mirowitz have been no exception. Standing at the car line in the morning, or stepping into classrooms throughout the day, I see the remarkable ways our...
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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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Day 3- Vienna

April 30, 2025

Gavi:My biggest takeaway from Vienna is that it’s a city rich in history and full of Jewish culture. During our time here, we saw so many meaningful places—beautiful views, powerful historical sites, and much more. What stood out to me most was how deeply Jewish...
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