Service Learning
Service Learning at Mirman is an opportunity to integrate community engagement opportunities into the broader curriculum from Kindergarten through Upper School 4. These community engagement opportunities include service projects specific to themes assigned within each grade level, larger all-school community projects that engage the entire school, and additional service initiatives developed and led by some of our student leaders. Service Learning is an educational approach where learning objectives can enhance student growth and elicit positive change in the broader community. Our Service Learning program involves commitment from strong parent committees, administrators, faculty and students.
Service Learning by Grade/Room Level
Kindergarten – Community: Through the curricular theme of Community Connections, Kindergarten students visit the fire station and assist Room 4 with a book drive through the Milk and Bookies program.
First Grade – Environment: In conjunction with their environment unit, students participate in a beach clean up and visit the Santa Monica aquarium alongside Heal the Bay.
Room 3 – History of Los Angeles: More information coming soon!
Room 4 – Literacy: In conjunction with their literacy unit, Room 4 students lead a book drive in partnership with Milk and Bookies and a Title 1 school.
Room 5 – Civic Engagement: Three times a year, students organize a food drive and visit a food bank in partnership with Westside Food Bank.
Upper School
Each Upper School level focuses on one project tied to each level's advisory theme: "Independence" (US1), "Identity" (US2), "Advocacy (US3), and "Legacy" (US4).
Greening the Campus
In concert with the Parent Service League, Mirman students participate in a keystone recycling initiative, Greening the Campus.
Help Group Special Olympics
More information coming soon!
Mirman Helping Hands
More information coming soon!