A Letter from Coach Gary and Alayna Lerner
February 10, 2025
My wife, Alayna, and I have two children. JJ is now 21 and a senior at Maryville University, and Hayley, now 20, is a sophomore at the University of Missouri. Both flourished as honor roll students at Whitfield and Parkway Central, respectively, and we owe...
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Celebrating Hebrew: A Language Close to Our Hearts
January 27, 2025
This week, Mirowitz students made history by selecting our first-ever school-wide Hebrew Word of the Year. The milestone was part of our celebration of יום הלשון העברית ( Yom HaLashon HaIvrit – Hebrew Language Day) on and around 21 Tevet, the birthday of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the visionary largely behind...
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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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Let’s Take a Walk Together
December 9, 2024
Over the years, I have often heard questions about our curriculum and how we determine what to teach. Many of us carry vivid memories of our elementary and middle school experiences, but the world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As educators, it’s crucial that...
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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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Shared Connections
November 4, 2024
I often find myself singing our school song in my head: “This is our Kehillah, our community…” Building our Mirowitz Kehillah is my job and has become my passion. After October 7th, while I was caring for a newborn, a toddler, a partner, and myself,...
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We Turn to 5785 with Hope!
October 14, 2024
Rabbi Ferdinand Isserman said, “Prayer cannot mend a broken bridge, rebuild a ruined city, or bring water to parched fields. Prayer can mend a broken heart, lift up a discouraged soul, and strengthen a weakened will.” As we reflect on 5784 and turn our focus...
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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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Come for a Walk with Me!
September 16, 2024
Every day at Mirowitz is filled with positive energy. I am delighted to share some of what occurs daily at Mirowitz – from spelling to ping-pong, to math facts, Hebrew, and art – we have it all. Watch this video and come for a walk...
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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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