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.

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!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Go Wild for Sukkot celebration! With over 250 guests in attendance, our Meyer Prep community came together to celebrate Sukkot. It was a wonderful evening filled with fun, food, and activities for all.

A very special thank you goes out to our incredible parent volunteers who helped plan, set up, and run the event. You made it all possible, and we are truly grateful for your time, creativity and dedication to our school. 

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Our first graders are having a wonderful time acting out the weekly Parasha with Mrs. Daniels! They dress up in costumes and bring the stories to life, showing off their knowledge and creativity through their amazing acting skills!

Dean Kent and Mrs. Miller-Owens are excited to share that students have been selected to serve on the Meyer Prep Safety Patrol team this term! Service began this week and will continue through the first week of January, when the next group of Safety Patrol members will be trained.

Teachers recommended these students for the role, recognizing strong leadership, responsibility, and a positive attitude. As a Hallway Monitor, the patrol members will help keep our hallways safe, clean, and orderly, ensuring that all students follow school rules with respect and responsibility.

Meyer Prep Safety Patrols are proud role models for our JK–4th grade students, and we are confident that these students will rise to the occasion. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow as a leader, and we look forward to offering support throughout this important responsibility.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Safety Patrols on this exciting achievement!

We were thrilled to welcome such a wonderful turnout for this year’s Lower School JK–5 Grade Curriculum Night! Parents had the opportunity to connect with their children’s teachers, learn about the engaging curriculum, and get a glimpse of the exciting year ahead. Teachers shared grade-level overviews highlighting academic goals and expectations across core subjects, including: language arts, math, science, social studies, design & innovation, as well as Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

Our PE, art, and music teachers also delivered fantastic presentations, showcasing how these subjects nurture creativity, physical wellness, and an appreciation for the arts, while supporting a well-rounded education.

The evening also focused on the importance of social and emotional growth, with discussions around character building, responsibility, and collaboration. Parents walked away with valuable insight into how they can support their children’s learning and development at home.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers and engaged parents for making the evening such a success. We look forward to a year of partnership, growth, and meaningful learning for all of our students!

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Our volleyball team kicked off the season with a strong win against Weiss! 6th grader Eleora H. dominated at the service line with an impressive 10 aces in a row, while 8th graders Joni S. and Jenna M. showed great leadership on the court to help guide the team to victory in our season opener. We’re proud of the effort and teamwork our players displayed and look forward to an exciting season ahead!

Our 4th and 5th grade students had an incredible experience at the Shofar Factory with Rabbi Shmuli last week. With lots of laughter, stories, and an amazing display of kosher animal horns, students learned all about the meaning of the shofar. Then, working in teams, they crafted their very own real kosher shofars—and of course, tried blowing them as powerfully as they could! The room was filled with excitement (and some pretty great sounds!) as we prepared for the High Holidays.

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Last week, middle school students put their knowledge of the scientific method into practice. Eighth graders were given supplies and had to design their own experiment.  Some groups tested the effect of different-sized marbles on the distance a paper dragon travelled. Other groups tested the distance the dragon moved when the marble was released from different heights.  Seventh graders tested notebook paper airplanes vs. printer paper airplanes to determine which would fly longer.  Finally, 6th graders tested whether a penny could hold more drops of regular water or soapy water. Check out some great pictures below!