Grandparent Circle

Shalom! Welcome!

The 2021-22 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.

-Gay Goldenberg (grandmother of Samantha & Alex Goldenberg)
Chair of 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:

• contribute to Mirowitz’s Annual Fund at any amount
• become a Grateful Grandparent by giving $5,000 or more annually
• give a shout-out to your grandchild at Friday’s Kabbalat Shabbat with a Challah sponsorship ($18)
• sponsor the Mirowitz Gala.

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

EVENT CALENDAR
Download the calendar here.  Please note: all events are subject to change.  

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 RSVP to lkoertel@mirowitz.org for the password. 

Friday Kabbalat Shabbat 

Welcome Shabbat with our school community, and experience the joy as Reb Scott or a member of our local clergy shares a song or story.

Every Friday @ 3:05-3:25 p.m. and during early dismissal dates (November 3, 2021 through February 11, 2022) 2:35 – 2:55 p.m.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/4423335643.  Please RSVP to lkoertel@mirowitz.org for the password. 

 

Special Events:

Grandparent Circle Kickoff Event: Learning Labs and Laughter

Join us for this Grandparent Circle kickoff event! Meet Morah Melissa Uhl, our Outdoor Learning Coordinator, as we learn about our unique-to-Mirowitz natural spaces and why playing in nature leads to happy, healthier, smarter students. Please RSVP to lkoertel@mirowitz.org.

Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Mirowitz, 348 South Mason Rd.

“Date Night” with the Grandkids! 

We’ve organized a special night out for you and your grandchild. Together, you will make the world a better place through hands-on tzedakah projects and other interactive activities. Please RSVP to lkoertel@mirowitz.org.

Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022  (Note: Mirowitz students are off school the following day.)
Location and Time: TBD

Mirowitz’s Annual Gala

Toast your grandchildren’s Mirowitz childhood and enjoy an inspiring evening! Funds raised at this event will help ensure that your grandchildren have access to the best academic experience possible. Invitations will arrive in early spring (date TBD). If you are interested in joining our Gala planning committee, contact Marianne at mchervitz@mirowitz.org.

Wrap up Event At the End of Year

Let’s celebrate another successful year! Stay tuned for more information towards the end of the school year. 

Are you interested in volunteering? 

•  Help serve delicious and nutritious lunches to students.
• 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 Lee’at.

(All volunteers must show proof of vaccination and 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!

Download the calendar here.  Please note: all events are subject to change.  

For questions about Mirowitz’s Grandparent Circle, contact Lee’at Koertel at 314-576-6177 or lkoertel@mirowitz.org