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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

Illuminating Tomorrow, One Child at a Time

December 9, 2025

There’s something about this season — the short days, the long evenings, the quiet moments when the candles flicker in the window — that reminds us that keeping a flame alive has always been a communal act. The Maccabees didn’t know whether that one small...
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E Pluribus Unum — Out of Many, One

November 17, 2025

In a recent blog post, I wrote that community isn’t a static idea; it’s a motion. It’s the daily rhythm of showing up for one another, even when it’s hard. It’s a teacher giving up prep time to support a colleague, a parent volunteering quietly behind...
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What’s Rising at Mirowitz

November 2, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Community, With the High Holidays and parent–teacher conferences now in the rearview mirror, we find ourselves entering one of the most important stretches of the school year. For nearly three weeks—right up to November 25—we have uninterrupted time to be together as a...
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Building a Vibrant Community Together

October 20, 2025

Dear Mirowitz Community, There’s an unmistakable energy pulsing through our halls this fall. From joyful learning in classrooms to the laughter spilling out onto the playground, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School feels alive with purpose and connection. This is what community looks like — vibrant, engaged, and...
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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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