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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

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOURISTS AND ACTIVISTS

February 28, 2015
Curriculum
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOURISTS AND ACTIVISTS How does a field trip to Jefferson City turn social studies into leadership development that ensures our future? For one thing, Mirowitz students don’t go to our state capitol as tourists. They go as activists.  Tourists sit in the...
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A Wise and Holy Woman

February 22, 2015
Curriculum
A Wise and Holy Woman Once upon a time, there was a wise and holy woman. This woman had a special connection with Adonai. She lived her life by God’s holy word – loving her family and friends most of all, and spending her days...
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Favorite Memories

February 8, 2015
Curriculum
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES? What memories stand out from your years in elementary school? The cafeteria food? Recess? Getting caught chewing gum in class? This week, I asked a few of our older students about their favorite school memories. Here are the answers they...
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Measuring Success

February 1, 2015
Curriculum
MEASURING SUCCESS Someone asked me recently how we measure our success.  My answer was threefold: Leadership:  We intentionally nourish leadership skills in our students. Drama class enhances poise in front of an audience. Torah reading and preparation builds grit and confidence. Frequent projects and presentations...
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Providing the Best

January 25, 2015
Curriculum
“How do you know you are providing the best?” I was asked at our parent coffee this morning, “How do you know you are providing a program that is on par with the best schools?”   I love that question…and could talk about it all...
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The Name You Earn

January 18, 2015
Curriculum
THE NAME YOU EARN In Jewish tradition, you are called by three names : one your parents call you, one you call yourself, and one you earn for yourself. The last one is the best of all. – Midrash Tanhuma What kind of name do...
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M’bebo Africa

January 12, 2015
Curriculum
“M’bebo Africa” (I am from Africa.) Where are you from?  Mr. Diadie, our African Dance teacher, was surprised by the responses he got when he said “M’bebo Africa” in his native African tongue, Bamanakan. Among the chorus of Mirowitz students who answered “M’bebo (I’m from) America!”...
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Through Jewish Eyes

January 5, 2015
Curriculum
Seeing the world through Jewish eyes People are skeptical when I tell them that we integrate Jewish learning into every subject here at Mirowitz. Math? Yep! Science? You bet! Writing? That’s an easy one. P.E.? That, too! If you’d peeked into our classrooms this week,...
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Fail Forward

December 15, 2014
Curriculum
STEAM TEACHES A LIFE LESSON: FAIL FORWARD Wondering what kind of educators would expect children to fail? Here at Mirowitz, we teach children to “fail forward. Innovators have to live with uncertainty, ambiguity, failure and resilience. They have to experiment by designing and re-designing and...
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Pluralism

December 6, 2014
Curriculum
Pluralism: An Energetic Engagement with Diversity What does it mean to be a member of a pluralistic Jewish community? Exploring this question has become part of our school’s strategic plan, and we invite you to join the conversation with us. If we each deepen our...
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