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 Thursday our middle school students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a special town hall event with Diane and Neil Exter, who are generously supporting the planned state-of-the-art multi-use facility for our campus, the Exter Center.
Students engaged in a lively Q&A session, asking the Exters thoughtful questions about what inspires their tzedakah, the twists and turns of their educational and career paths, why they support Jewish education, and the best advice they could offer for success. Neil and Diane shared personal stories about their journeys, their passion for making a difference, how they are dedicated to “turning oys into joys,” and their vision for the Exter Center as a hub for our campus and community.
The Exters also encouraged students to dream big, stay curious, be lifelong learners, and embrace the values of perseverance and giving back. Their inspiring words left a lasting impression on everyone in the room.
We are deeply grateful for the Exters’ generosity and the time they spent connecting with our students. The Exter Center will be a transformative space for learning, competing, creating, and celebrating, and we can’t wait to see it come to life!
The entire student body showered the girls' basketball team with love, admiration, and (of course) yellow and blue confetti last week in celebration of their conference championship! The girls were presented with champion medals and awarded their trophy in front of all our Meyer Eagles!
Click here for photos of the girls' basketball Walk of Champions celebration.
Our first Chess Club session of the year was a smashing success! Students from Grades K-4 jumped right into the game, learning strategies, challenging each other, and having so much fun along the way.
Check out this highlight from our opening session—our young strategists were all smiles as they battled it out on the board.
A big thank you to Palm Beach Chess for their fantastic instruction and for fostering a love of the game in our students. We can’t wait to see how their skills grow over the next 19 sessions!
Spaces are limited, so if your child hasn’t signed up yet, don’t miss the opportunity. Chess Club is the perfect way to learn, compete, and have fun!
We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural members of Meyer Prep’s first-ever International Thespian Society, Troupe 12342! This prestigious honor society recognizes excellence in middle and high school theatre, celebrating students demonstrating extraordinary dedication and talent in the performing arts.
Our talented team includes:
Maya Z., Jenna M. (Treasurer), Elah T. (Secretary), Ava L. (Vice President), Amelia S., Zachary L. (President)
In October, these thespians showcased their incredible skills at the district competition, earning well-deserved accolades: Superior Medals - Elah T. & Zachary L., and Excellent Medals - Ava L. & Amelia S. We’re especially proud to cheer on Elah T. and Zachary L. as they represent Meyer Prep at the state competition this February.
Let’s give a big round of applause to these rising stars for their hard work and dedication to theatre arts!
Thank you for joining us at the First Grade Kabbalat Ha'Siddur Ceremony. Our 1st Grade students received their very own Siddur (prayer book) at a special ceremony. During this ceremony, the children shared with family and friends what they have learned and received their special Siddur. Thank you also to all of the grandparents and other family members for joining us on this momentous occasion. All of our 1st Grade students have been working very hard to reach this milestone and to understand how meaningful it is to receive their own Siddur. Kol Hakavod to Morah Sharon for your hard work and dedication!
Click here to see more photos from the ceremony.
Junior Kindergarten through 5th Grade artists have been busy crafting beautiful dreidels and functional Chanukah menorahs in celebration of the upcoming holiday! Be sure to check your child's backpack daily for their stunning ceramics and other Chanukah-themed artwork. Enjoy these snapshots of our young artists shaping, glazing, and bringing their vibrant creations to life. Their unique and colorful projects showcase the spirit of Chanukah through clay and creativity!
Fifth-grade students completed an in-depth exploration of 3D design, modelling and printing while using an engineering AutoCAD software called TinkerCad.
They practiced manipulating shapes, making holes, and connecting objects to make a printable three-dimensional design. Working through the design cycle, students questioned how a 3D printer works, experimented as they learned more about the AutoCAD software, and then created and tested their own practice designs.
Jewish Studies came to life in the Innovation Lab as 5th graders applied their knowledge of what makes a kosher chanukiah (menorah for Chanukah) as they each designed and then printed their own unique chanukiah that is able to hold candles. These will make a beautiful addition to each student's Chanukah celebration.
Check out the video below showcasing the incredible chanukiyot our talented 5th-grade students designed!
Yesterday at Meyer Prep we celebrated the Holiday of Sukkot with Saddle Up in the Sukkah, an incredible event put on by our wonderful PTO. We were so excited to welcome over 250 guests from our extended Meyer family who joined us in the fun. The joy was simply contagious as everyone enjoyed the petting zoo, line dancing, lulav shaking, and dining in the Sukkah. We want to thank the PTO for organizing such a successful event, it was a beautiful way to celebrate together!
To view photos from Saddle Up in the Sukkah please click here.
Chag Sameach!
Today our 6th graders visited MorseLife, an Independent Senior Living community, where they practiced the Mitzvah of "V'hadarta P'nei Zaken" (Respect the Elderly). During their visit, the students decorated the Sukkah with handmade decorations, assisted the residents with a Bingo game, and eagerly engaged with the elders.
In addition, the 6th graders had the opportunity to see the beautiful Butterfly Tree Project, which added to the meaningful experience. This is an educational and memorial-making initiative by Morsrlife, that involves community members painting ceramic butterflies to honor 1,500,000 children who perished in the Holocaust.
We are incredibly proud of our 6th graders. They were wonderful representatives of Meyer Prep, and their joy in fulfilling this Mitzvah was evident.
Click here to see pictures from their visit.
For this new year season, Meyer Prep students had the opportunity to participate in baking round challot.
On Rosh Hashanah, round challah is traditionally eaten to symbolize several important themes of the Jewish New Year:
- Cycle of the Year: The round shape represents the cyclical nature of time, emphasizing the completion of one year and the hope for a new, fulfilling one. The circle has no beginning or end, symbolizing continuity and eternity.
- Wholeness and Unity: The round challah also reflects completeness and unity, reminding us to strive for peace and harmony in the coming year, both in our relationships and in our lives.
- Crown of Hashem: The circular shape can also be seen as a crown, symbolizing Hashem’s kingship and sovereignty, which is a central theme of Rosh Hashanah as we recognize Him as King of the Universe.
- Renewal and Life: Some associate the round challah with the circle of life and the prayer for renewal and blessings, as Rosh Hashanah marks a fresh start with the hope for a year filled with life, blessings, and peace.
Many round challahs are also sweetened with honey or raisins, adding to the symbolism of hoping for a sweet new year.
