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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 Impact of an Education Like this Lasts a Lifetime

April 7, 2025

Some experiences are so meaningful and transformative that they naturally inspire us to share them. Each day, I see examples of how Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School is more than a place of learning. We are a community where students grow into confident, thoughtful, and...
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Building a Bright Future: Exciting New Programs for our 25-26 School

March 9, 2025

The latest news of our evolution to a K-6 has been difficult. You must know we remain committed to providing an extraordinary childhood to all our students. Our school’s strong foundation will continue to be a place of academic excellence, where children grow to be...
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Building Resilience

January 13, 2025

Childhood is often considered a carefree time, but for many kids, it’s anything but that. Worry creeps into their minds, whether it’s about navigating the world safely, meeting expectations, or simply dealing with uncertainty. As adults, we might say, “Don’t worry!” but often send mixed...
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Why Mirowitz?

November 18, 2024

Some parents have their children’s educational path mapped out from day one, whether homeschooling, private school, or public school. That’s amazing, and I commend their commitment!  But this article is for the rest of us—the parents who wrestle with school decisions every year and constantly reevaluate...
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Middle School Environmental Trip

September 30, 2024

What a wonderful week in the wilds of the Missouri Ozarks!  It was a great opportunity to learn and explore outdoors.  We had lessons in science, math, Hebrew, Judaics, and Humanities – all outside.  We also navigated large rafts, rappelled into the mouth of a...
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More Than Just Learning… It’s Living!

September 3, 2024

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Every day at Mirowitz, we capture countless snapshots of students actively engaging in place-based learning—both in the classroom and on the playground. Here, education goes beyond the traditional, with students immersed in hands-on activities, guided by...
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No Place for Hate

February 20, 2024

“Do not stand idly by if you witness injustice.” Elie Wiesel spoke those words at the 150th commencement ceremony at Washington University in 2011. The Holocaust survivor and human rights activist was paraphrasing Leviticus 19:15 in which God insists we not be bystanders, but rather...
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Curious About Mirowitz Middle School?

December 4, 2023

Ready or not, your child will one day enter adolescence! As you may remember from your own youth, middle school years are especially delicate ones. Adolescents undergo rapid physical, cognitive and social transformation. They begin to think abstractly, cement attitudes about learning, and look to their...
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What Difference Does a Jewish Day School Make?

March 6, 2023

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: Day school grads express an extraordinary sense of responsibility toward influencing social values, helping those in need...
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Let’s Get Together

February 6, 2023

You may have chosen Mirowitz for your children, but you get something valuable for yourself as well: a community of families, teachers who value your partnership, and administrators who are here to support you. As we approach the third anniversary of a pandemic that kept...
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