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.
The Meyer Prep Israel Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration was a truly awe-inspiring event! The energy was electric as students came together to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. The 4th grade students put on an incredible performance that left the audience spellbound. Their dedication and hard work truly paid off as they sang and danced with infectious joy and enthusiasm.
Mazel Tov Israel!
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On Yom HaZikaron the Meyer Prep community came together to honor the brave IDF soldiers who gave their lives defending the State of Israel. We are so proud of our 6th grade students, who led us with incredible maturity, sensitivity, and strength, helping all of us feel the deep meaning of this sacred day. As we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we lift our voices in prayer for the safe return of all the hostages, for the protection and strength of all the IDF soldiers standing guard today, and for peace and security for all of Am Yisrael. May Hashem watch over them and bring them home safely. Am Yisrael Chai.
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Our IB middle school students embarked on an incredible overnight trip and experiential learning. The sixth-grade students applied their science knowledge by immersing themselves in marine life at SeaCamp in the Florida Keys. While there, they studied the sea life found in the ocean, including Cassiopea, algae, hermit crabs, and squid. They learned about fouling communities, which are organisms found on artificial surfaces. They caught some Cassiopea and performed organism-friendly experiments testing the effects of changes in water salinity and temperature on the Cassiopea. The students also had the opportunity to snorkel in the Atlantic Ocean and observe the coral and schools of fish below them. They ended the trip with a bonfire where they roasted marshmallows, ate s'mores, and studied astronomy. They had a blast!
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We are thrilled that all of our beloved 8th grade students were accepted to their first choice of high schools! Our 8th Grade graduating students will attend some of the most rigorous programs in Palm Beach County, including Dwyer International Baccalaureate, Dwyer Academy of Finance, Suncoast International Baccalaureate, Suncoast Computer Science, Jupiter Medical Academy, Benjamin, Oxbridge, and Katz Yeshiva High School. Mazel Tov to our students, families, and teachers on these wonderful accomplishments. We are all so proud and wish our students continued success in high school. Please click here for more photos.
Meyer Prep proudly hosted its 4th annual Art Walk, an interactive afternoon celebrating the incredible creativity of our students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade IB Art. This year’s event honored iconic artists, diverse styles, and artistic movements, with a special tribute to Bob Ross.
Guests enjoyed a vibrant, collaborative mural inspired by Ross’s signature landscapes, as well as an impressive display of student artwork, including entries and winners from our annual Art Contest. Adding extra joy to the event, a group of enthusiastic 5th grade students served as art show guides—many dressed as Bob Ross himself or playful nods to his whimsical world, including “Peapod the Squirrel,” a “happy cloud,” and a “paintbrush!”
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our flourishing art program and the incredible talents of our young artists!
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We are incredibly proud of our five outstanding 5th-grade students who participated in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest, administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Justice. Their creativity, thoughtfulness, and artistic talent truly shined in this meaningful competition.
A huge congratulations to:
- Ayla R. (not pictured)
- Emmeline T.
- Drew-Asher W.
- Eden S.
- Zella Z.
Each of these young artists submitted beautifully drawn and deeply meaningful posters, accompanied by short essays that powerfully conveyed their concepts. Their dedication to spreading awareness and using their artistic voices for an important cause is truly commendable.
As a recognition of their hard work, each student received a Certificate of Excellence for their inspiring contributions. These incredible works can be viewed here, and will also be showcased at Art Walk on April 9! Be sure to stop by and celebrate their creativity at this special event.
This week, our National Junior Honor Society and Knesset students had the privilege of attending a leadership luncheon with Mayor Chelsea Reed of Palm Beach Gardens. She shared insights from her experiences as mayor and highlighted key qualities of effective leadership, including bravery, courage, active listening, empathy, taking initiative, teamwork, and the value of asking questions—even the silly ones!
The Frozen, Jr. performance was a magical and heartwarming showcase of talent, bringing the beloved story of Anna and Elsa to life on stage. The cast delivered an incredible performance, capturing the emotions of sisterhood, bravery, and self-discovery with energy and passion. From breathtaking costumes to stunning musical numbers like "Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever," the production captivated the audience from start to finish. The dedication and hard work of the performers and crew truly shone, making this show an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
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In this interdisciplinary unit, the 5th grade students paired up and read two books from the March Book Madness Sweet 16 list. As they read, they analyzed the books, determined the conflict and theme, and created basketball teams based on the books.
In Design class, the students began by analyzing the logos of popular stores, brands and products. They discussed what makes a brand popular and what causes consumers to purchase those products. They then learned the meaning behind certain symbols and colors before beginning to create their own logos to represent the March madness book that they and their team read. Each student created their own team name, and logo, and chose a specific number to represent their book.
To conclude the project, the students created a Canva slide presentation about their books, which they shared in a pep-rally style setting with their classmates and parents. It was a great and fun way to end the unit!
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