We are thrilled to announce that Meyer Preparatory School is expanding! Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, Meyer Prep is pleased to launch a Junior Kindergarten program.
Students who are developmentally ready for a more advanced learning environment, and are younger than traditional kindergarten age, will now have the opportunity to be part of our outstanding JK - 8 Jewish day school. The focus of our Junior Kindergarten is to cultivate socio-emotional and academic growth through discovery and wonderment, while remaining anchored in Jewish values and tradition.
Meyer Prep’s Junior Kindergarten program will feature foundations for the emergent reader, age-appropriate techniques to build number sense and mathematical thinking, and hands-on innovation and STEAM activities. Meyer Prep’s teaching principles of inquiry-based learning through creativity and discovery will permeate all aspects of learning. Play is an essential part of a Meyer Prep Junior Kindergartener’s experience. Students will experiment, create, negotiate, develop friendships and collaborate throughout the school day while learning in an all-new ergonomically designed classroom environment. Meyer Prep’s Jr. K program will be taught by teachers with advanced college degrees who are certified in elementary education.
This is a major step forward for our school whose benefits will resonate out into the greater Palm Beach Jewish community. Meyer Prep extends gratitude to our School Board, professional leadership, and community partners for their efforts to bring the new Junior Kindergarten to fruition.
For more information about this new exciting program at Meyer Prep, please contact Natalie Barak at 561-238-9008.
This week, our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students had the privilege of attending a leadership luncheon with Noach Braun, CEO and Co-Founder, and Felicia Katz, Southeast Regional Director of the Israel Guide Dog Center. Students learned about the needs of individuals experiencing blindness, emotional trauma, and social challenges, and how the Israel Guide Dog Center addresses these needs through the life-changing partnership between people and their guide dogs.
In addition to learning about this meaningful mission, students gained valuable leadership insights about advocacy, service, and using their voices to make a positive impact in their community. They saw firsthand how strong leadership can inspire change and truly make a difference in the lives of others.
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This week, in partnership with the JCC and Alpert Jewish Family Service (AJFS), students in grades JrK–8 participated in a hands-on, empathy-building workshop. This interactive experience was designed to simulate the challenges faced by individuals with a range of exceptionalities. Through a variety of activities, such as sensory-based tasks, communication barriers, and motor-skill challenges, students gained insight into what it may feel like to navigate daily life and learning with a disability.
Following the activities, students engaged in an age-appropriate, guided group discussion to reflect on both the emotional and cognitive impact of these experiences. Together, they explored ways to create a more inclusive classroom environment and identified meaningful strategies to support peers with diverse needs. This program aims to foster empathy, deepen understanding, and inspire thoughtful, actionable support within our school community.
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Our JrK through 5th grade artists have been busy bringing the spirit of Chanukah to life through clay, color, and pure creativity. From beautifully crafted dreidels to functional gelt bowls and other imaginative ceramic treasures, their hands have been hard at work shaping holiday joy.
Enjoy these snapshots of our young makers as they form, glaze, and add their final touches. Each piece is a unique creation that reflects their talent and the festive energy of the season.
Keep an eye on those backpacks, because your child’s Chanukah masterpieces will be coming home over the next week or so, ready to add extra brightness to your celebrations!
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Coding came to life as the 6th grade created a robotic petting zoo! Students in 6th grade design class worked in teams in the Innovation Lab to code LEDs as well as rotation and position servos to create an interactive petting zoo for the Meyer Prep student body. Following the design cycle, and experimenting with multiple coding options, the students used both the block and Python languages to bring their ideas to life.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Because of your kindness, we surpassed our goal and collected over 500 items for families in need.
Our National Junior Honor Society students worked hard to count, sort, and organize the donations to ensure they can be distributed to families in need. Your participation is making a meaningful difference for others this holiday season.
As a thank you to our amazing students for their enthusiasm and participation, tomorrow, Friday, November 21, will be a Dress Down Day. Students may come to school in comfortable, school-appropriate casual attire. All clothing should be dress code appropriate. For example, no pajamas, short shorts/skirts, sleeveless tops, open-toed shoes, ripped clothing, or inappropriate logos. We will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with outdoor Thanksgiving themed buddy activities.
Thank you again for helping us spread gratitude and kindness. Click here to check out some photos from the week!
The Kabbalat HaTorah (receiving of the Torah) is one of the most important and profound milestones in the Meyer Prep educational journey. This is the moment when 2nd Grade students formally begin the study of our holy Torah. Yesterday the Kabbalat HaTorah ceremony was incredibly meaningful. We are so proud of our 2nd grade students and grateful for their teachers for all of their hard work.
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As we commemorated the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, our 7th grade students had the privilege of hearing from Dr. John Merey, a child survivor of the Holocaust. Born in Hungary, Dr. Merey shared his remarkable journey of survival, courage, and rebuilding a new life in the United States. His message of resilience, remembrance, and the importance of standing up to Holocaust denial deeply moved our students. We are grateful to Dr. Merey for his time and to the Kaminester family for introducing him to our school community.
Last week we celebrated Wellness Week, focusing on shmirat haguf—caring for the body—as both a mitzvah and a way to honor the gift of health. Each day featured school-wide theme days with special activities connected to that day’s focus, along with a fun art project! The week concluded with our Buddy Walk-a-Thon. Thank you for supporting Wellness Week!
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Meyer Prep’s IB Middle School students spent an unforgettable day at the Tigertail Lake Recreational Center in Dania Beach, strengthening friendships and teamwork through exciting outdoor challenges. From kayaking and paddle boarding to scaling the rock wall and conquering a 46-foot aerial ropes course, students pushed themselves and cheered one another on every step of the way. The day ended with laughter and splashes on the aqua obstacle course—an experience filled with connection, courage, and fun.
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Our 5th graders took their study of the solar system to a whole new level through creative, hands-on team projects! Each group was assigned a unique way to demonstrate their knowledge of our galaxy and the planets. One team designed an eye-catching bulletin board, while another created fun and challenging Blookets and Kahoots to test what they learned. A third team built an impressive model using an inflatable tube and a hanging mobile to represent the planets’ orbits. And for a sweet finale, students baked edible solar systems—two cake teams went head-to-head in a “Boys vs. Girls” space-themed bake-off! Their creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm made science truly stellar!
