Grandparent Circle

Shalom! Welcome! 

The 2022-23 school year is here! We are so happy to be spending our days with your grandchildren, and to welcome you to our Mirowitz family!  

We know how special it is for grandparents to be involved in their grandchildren’s lives, and how precious it is for them to have you in their lives. Whether you are in the same zip code or miles away, we want to give you opportunities to watch them grow.

-Betsy Rubenstein and Randy Garland (Grandparents to Aviva (1) and Coby (incoming Kindergarten)) Co-Chairs, Mirowitz Grandparent Circle

SUPPORT MIROWITZ

Many of you have asked us how to make a gift to support our school in honor of your grandchild or grandfriend. There are several opportunities:

  • Recognize your grandchild at Kabbalat Shabbat with a shabbat sponsorship ($18) featured in Mah Chadash (newsletter). 
  • Contribute to Mirowitz’s Annual Campaign at any amount.
  • Become a Grateful Grandparent by giving $5,000 or more annually.
  • Support the Mirowitz Gala. See below!

Visit www.mirowitz.org/donate to learn more.

EVENT CALENDAR

Grandparent Circle Kickoff Event

Meet our new Head of School, Morah Raquel, and learn how Mirowitz creates a Sukkat Shalom (a place of peace) for your grandchildren and how you as grandparents are integral to this process. Enjoy some light beverages and snacks. Please RSVP to mchervitz@mirowitz.org.

Date: Thursday, October 13

Time: 2:30-3:30 pm Grandparent Circle Kickoff followed by the Mirowitz family Sukkot event sponsored by PTO at 3:45-5:00 pm.

Location: Mirowitz 348 South Mason Rd.

Grandparent/Grandfriend Kabbalat Shabbat and Hanukkah Celebration

Date: Friday, December 9

Time: 1:45 pm

Location: B’nai Amoona Sanctuary

“Love, Laughter and Legacy”

Join other Mirowitz grandparents for a light breakfast, a short performance by your grandchildren, and an opportunity to reflect on the values and messages that you wish to provide the next generation. This program will be facilitated by Roberta Scharf, parent of our head of school, Raquel Scharf-Anderson, and grandmother to Sam, Tzipporah, Cricket and Joshua. RSVP here!

Date: Monday, April 17 @ 10 a.m. at Mirowitz

Mirowitz’s Annual Gala

May 7, 2023

If you are interested in joining our Gala planning committee, contact Marianne at mchervitz@mirowitz.org.  Or RSVP here!

Weekly Opportunities:

Tuesday Morning T’fillah

Follow along with 1st – 5th grade students as they enjoy morning t’fillot! You never know when your grandchild may participate.

Every Tuesday there is school @ 8:45-9:15 am starting September 27

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/4423335643 Please email mchervitz@mirowitz.org for the password. 

Thursday Torah Reading

Follow along as 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students lead the Torah service as Rabbis”. You’ll learn about the weekly Torah portion and gain insights into how our students use Torah to guide them in living an ethical life. The leaders call on other students to share their interpretations, and you never know when your grandchild may participate.

Every Thursday @ 8:45-9:15 a.m.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/4423335643.  Please email mchervitz@mirowitz.org for the password. 

Friday Kabbalat Shabbat 

Welcome Shabbat with our school community, and experience the joy as Reb Scott and members of our local clergy share songs and stories. No RSVP needed.

In Person every Friday @ 3:00-3:30 pm or 2:00-2:30 pm during early dismissal Fridays in winter.

Location: Mirowitz gym

Are you interested in volunteering? 

  •  Help serve delicious and nutritious lunches to students.  Sign up here!
  • Be a reading assistant in the classroom (Hebrew or English).
  • Help in the office with mailings or other small projects.
  • Interested in something else? Share your ideas with Marianne at mchervitz@mirowitz.org.

(All volunteers must wear a mask while in the building.)

Please make sure we have your current contact information (email & home address) so we can send you invitations for events. Please complete this form!

 

For questions about Mirowitz’s Grandparent Circle, contact Marianne Chervitz at 314-576-6177 or mchervitz@mirowitz.org.