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Early Friday 3:00 p.m. Dismissal Begins 
November 8
Parent Teacher Conference 
November 12
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Photographer on Site
All students  
November 15
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A photographer will be taking photos of the grounds, classes and students for future marketing materials. We would appreciate all students make a concerted effort to adhere to the uniform policies that day. 
Save the Date!
The RMBA PTO Bookfair is coming!


Family Reading Night and PTO sponsored dinner 
Nov 24 
5:00 p.m. 

Mommy and Muffins 
November 25 
8:00 a.m.
 
Daddy and Donuts 
November 26 
8:00 a.m.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day 
Wednesday, November 27 
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Grandparents of lower school students will join us for breakfast followed by a special Thanksgivukkah program.  Contact llevine@berenacademy.org to RSVP or for more info
Community Wide Chanukah Bash!
Wednesday, December 4 
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Fun for your whole family! 
Early bird pricing ends December 2nd.
First Grade Mitzvah Project
All students are welcome to donate a new pair of pajamas by Dec 6th 
Robert M. Beren Academy Gala 
Heart and Soul: Ensuring the Jewish Future 
March 23, 2014 
5:00 p.m.
Westin Oaks Galleria 
Recurring Events 
Torah Cafe Program 
Upper School 
Wednesday
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mommy and Me   
Wednesday
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Moms and their babies are invited for a complimentary baby related program or class.
Weekly Early Childhood 
Oneg Shabbat  
Friday
10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
EC 18, 2,3,4 and K parents are invited to celebrate Shabbat with us every Friday
Condolences 
We wish to send our condolences to Marc and Elise Passy and their children Avi (11th), Adina (9th) and Yael (5th) on the passing of Marc's father, Meir (Marc) ben Avraham v' Sylvia.
Mazal Tov 
Mazel Tov to Gabrielle Kupferman on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah.

Mazal Tov to Dan Melnik on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah.
Spring 2014 After School Activities
Registration for 2014 Spring after school activities is now open.
PTO Anouncements 
Red Box Donation
We are collecting old eye glasses and frames. If you have any frames (with or without lenses) that you would like to donate, please place them in the Red Box in the School Lobby.
November 8, 2013                                                                  5 Kislev 5774
10  vayetze 2013
Vayetzei 2013

Wishing you and your family Shabbat Shalom.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Aharoni Carmel
RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 

The first 10 weeks of school...
The first 10 weeks...
As we end the first quarter of school, we would like to share a short video above recapping our first 70 days of school. We have accomplished so much in this short space of time and we can't wait for what's to come...


SHOPPING, SHOPPING, SHOPPING!
Our Bnot Sherut, Ahuva Maltz and Rotem Sapir created an Israeli Makolet (supermarket) experience with a Hebrew atmosphere for our K-5 graders as part of their Ulpan Maasi (practical learning program). Students worked in groups to shop for items listed in Hebrew on their shopping list and pay using Shekalim (Israeli currency).
   

TIME FOR TEAMWORK
Our 4th and 5th graders enjoyed a three day excursion to CYJ for the Nature's Classroom Institute program. The students enjoyed a creative and challenging curriculum where they learned about nature, teamwork and respect, all while having a fun and bonding time together. 


MIDDLE SCHOOL MIX IT UP
Middle school students participated in a program called Mix It Up at Lunch Day. The team building program strives to improve intergroup relations and reduce any prejudice at school.
 
 
THE BEAUTY OF ISRAEL 
After an incredible evening visit to the Kotel in Jerusalem, the seniors continued touring Israel visiting Yad Vashem, Tel Aviv, Yafo, Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, Kibbutz Lavi and the Golan.  We look forward to their return on November 12. 
 
Rmda first grade Refua Shlema
First Grade Wishes for a Refuah Shlema (Complete Recovery)
THE LESSONS OF MITZVOT
Enjoy the video above of Morah Judy Pollack's first grade class doing the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim (Healing of the Ill). They sent a video of well wishes to a friend of Morah Maltz who is sick in Israel.  
  
LATER GATERS
Kindergarten students have been working very hard the past couple weeks to make their own,  large alligator puppets. After reading the book There's an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Mayer, students learned how to weave paper together for the alligator's body. They then practiced using their scissor skills to cut out their alligator's head, tail, and feet. 
Beren Stars Sports Recap
BASKETBALL 


For any questions, please contact Coach Chris Cole

GIRLS ON THE RUN
This week the girls are so excited to do their first practice 5k!  We are teaming up with the Beth Yeshurun Day School group, and with cheering parents along the course, we will be completing the three mile loop at Memorial Park.  Don't forget to congratulate the girls on Monday! 
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