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Please click here to order and purchase your hot lunches for the year catered by Saba's Restaurant.
FOR RMBA KASHRUT GUIDELINES CLICK HERE
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Please support your Parent Teacher Organization!
To become a PTO member, purchase c hallah or pita or Pizza lunch on Thursdays, RMBA Kippot and much more, visit the Student Store on our website. |
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Bnei Akiva High School Leadership Seminar Shabbaton
Camp Stone
Friday, September 5, 2014
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Grade 12 College and Israel Guidance Night
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Parents and students are invited to join us in learning more about the upcoming Senior Israel Trip and College application process.
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Upper School Student Council Elections
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Middle and High School Student Elections
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Flu Shots
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
$25 each (unless covered by your insurance plan)
RMBA library
RMBA Students 5 years and older and adults can get flu shots. Students 5 - 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult and have a prescription. Students 8 years and older must have a waiver completed by a parent and do not need to be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a copy of your prescription or insurance card as it mat be covered under your plan.
Parents are encouraged to return a signed waiver in advance. Click here for waiver.
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Erev Limmud Parent Child Learning
Thursday, September 11, 2014
5th - 8th grade students and parents are invited to enjoy an evening of learning hosted by Rabbi Aaron Levitt.
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ACT Testing
Sunday, September 14, 2014
@ RMBA
7:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Senior Trip Bagel Fundraiser
Sunday, September 14, 2014
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YACHAD Tie Dye Event
RMBA
Sunday, September 14, 2014
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Coffee, Croisants & Conversation with Ms. Stacey
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
RMBA Library
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Come for (CCC) Coffee, Croissants and Conversation with the Guidance Counselor about a Hot Topic. This session: Tech Talk: Setting up rules for family tech use
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Bnei Akiva Madrichim Leadership Training Weekend
UOS
Friday, September 19, 2014
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Pre-Selichot Cafe Dilemma for High School Students
UOS
Saturday, September 20, 2014
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Calendar of Weekly Events
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Chess Club EC 4-K
Monday
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Chess Club 1-3 Grade
Monday
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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Happy Hands EC3
Tuesday
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Mad Science EC3
Wednesday
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Mad Science EC4-K
Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
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Upper School Torah Cafe
Wednesday
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Ballet EC2
Thursday
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Ballet EC3
Thursday
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Ballet EC4-K
Thursday
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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RMBA PTO SUKKOT CARNIVAL AND OPEN HOUSE @RMBA
Sunday, October 12
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Wednesday, November 26
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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High school parents, do you feel like you are constantly asking your children "How was school today?" with little or no response?
Click here for a neat article that RMBA teacher and fellow parent Gabi Gelman wishes to share about 28 new ways to ask your teen
"How was school today?"
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The 2014-2015 SAT registration packets and study guides have arrived. First time SAT test takers must use the paper registration form. They are available in Mr. Stabell's office.
The registration deadlines for the SAT and ACT are listed below.
SAT Test Date October 12
Register by September 12
Test Date November 9
Register by October 9
ACT
Test Date September 14
Deadline has passed
Test Date October 26
Register by September 19
Rice University will host EXPLORE RICE
Sunday, September 21 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Students to see bulletin board for details
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY announces OPEN HOUSE and ISRAEL FAIR
Undergraduate Women Sunday, November 16 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Men
Sunday, November 23
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Students to see bulletin board for details
Please contact our College Guidance Director Dick Stabell with any questions.
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RMBA SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
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Robert M. Beren Academy has created a Scholarship Endowment Fund in honor of Dr. Alan Hoffman. For more information about how you can support the Endowment Fund contact the Development Director Leigh Levine
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September 4, 2014 9 Elul, 5774
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WEEKLY VIDEO FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Click on the photo above to view Rabbi Carmel's Weekly Video
Sincerely,
Rabbi Aharoni Carmel
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WELCOME TO OUR RMBA BNOT SHEIRUT
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Robert M. Beren Academy is proud to welcome Aya Dror and Neta Jacobowitz as the incoming Bnot Sheirut for the 2014/15 school year. Aya and Neta's roles will be to assist in the Judaic programing at the school.
Aya was born in Houston and her family moved back to Israel when she was two to the town of Shoham. Aya does not have any memories of Houston but is excited to make many new ones! She is the oldest of four siblings with two younger sisters and one brother in Israel.
Neta was born in Israel and also grew up in Shoham. Went to school very similar to this. Her family moved to New York when she was 6 and returned to Israel when after 2nd grade. She is also the oldest of four with two younger brothers and one sister.
Having grown up in the same town, Aya and Neta are good friends which will help as they work together this coming year on a number of fun projects at RMBA. When asked why they wanted to participate in the Bnot Sheirut program, both were impressed by the positive feedback of past participants back in Israel. They feel that educating Jewish students in the states is important and are excited to bring Israel to life through the Ulpan Maasi (practical experience) programs at RMBA, assisting our Judaic and Hebrew teachers during classes and Bnei Akiva activities. On a personal note, they are also excited to experience a different culture and learn about Jewish people outside of Israel.
Although leaving Israel and their family and friends over the summer was difficult due to the conflict in Gaza, they are ready and excited to be a part of the RMBA family. We look forward to their partnership this academic year and we welcome them to the team!
Bnot Sheirut Neta Jacobowitz (left) and Aya Dror (right)
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ONEG SHABBAT
Our elementary students have begun their weekly Oneg Shabbat celebration led by Morah Judy Pollack with the assistance of our Bnot Sheirut. We look forward to our early childhood program parents joining us for their Oneg Shabbat celebration starting after the Chaggim in October.
SHOFAR SIGHTING
Our lower school students have enjoyed the daily sounds of the shofar in the mornings in preparation of the High Holidays and Rosh Hashana. Our Kindergarten class was allowed to hold the rather large shofar and did so with excitement and glee.
DIALED INTO DETAILS
The High School art class comprises of 9th to 11th grade students and they are currently working on drawing from observation, focusing on the proportions of wooden figures and creating overlapping figures to show movement. They will finalize their drawings with shading, choosing to use either pencil or charcoal.
TOTS DO SHABBAT
Our Early Childhood 15 month class is settling down to a nice routine and we are so proud of our youngest RMBA students. On Fridays that enjoy delicious Challah and grape juice while blessings over the Challah and candles are made.
MAD ABOUT SCIENCE
Our 7th grade middle school physical science class is enjoying plenty of practical lab experience this semester. Students are eager to don their protective gear to gaining an understanding of the scientific method while becoming familiar with making hypothesis.
ME, MYSELF AND I
Our elementary school students grades K through 5th do a self portrait at the start of each year for our self-portrait wall in the art room. After sketching and outlining their face, students choose their favorite color to paint in the background and the portraits on the wall show off our RMBA artists throughout the year.
RMBA elementary school teacher Mrs. Elisheva Levitt serves as the Yachad Houston Chapter Coordinator and oversees our Yachad board and volunteer member meetings comprising of our High School students. Yachad, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities is a thriving global organization dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect of Jewish life. We are so proud of our students who are committed to the mission of Yachad and its success.
AMAZING ACCOLADES
Last school year, RMBA entered the prestigious Ivrit Publications Competition. There were entrants from all over the world and we are proud to share that Morah Rinat Alatin 3rd grade class project won the Grand Prize and Geverit Rina Erlichman's 2nd grade class won 2nd place and her 5th grade class received an honorable mention! Kol HaKavod (well done) to our students and staff for their incredible efforts!
SHAKE IT OFF
Our early childhood after school activities have now begun! These are optional events such as ballet or chess. Below, some of our EC3 students enjoyed making maracas and playing with musical instruments while learning about different sounds and pitch with Mad Science.
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BEREN ACADEMY STARS
Middle School Volleyball
Upcoming schedule:
Thursday, September 4th - Away Game @ Westbury Christian (Location Change) - 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 5th - Off Saturday, September 6th - Off Sunday, September 7th - Off
Monday, September 8th - 4:15 - 5:30
Tuesday, September 9th - Away Game @ Wesley (White Team 4:30 p.m./Blue Team 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 10th - Practice 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 11th - Away game @ Sienna Lutheran - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 12th - Off
Saturday, September 13th - Off
Sunday, September 14th - Off
High School Volleyball
Upcoming schedule:
Thursday, September 4th - Off
Friday, September 5th - Off
Saturday, September 6th - Off
Sunday, September 7th - Practice - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, September 8th - 4:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9th - Away Game @ SW Christian
Wednesday, September 10th - Practice 4:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 11th - Away game @ Briarwood
Friday, September 12th - Off
Saturday, September 13th - Off
Sunday, September 14th - Off
Flag Football
Thursday, September 4th - Home Game vs. Southwest Christian - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 5th - Off
Saturday, September 6th - Off
Sunday, September 7th - Off
Monday, September 8th - 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9th - Away Game @ Briarwood - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10th - Practice 4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 11th - Home Game vs. Cristo Rey (5:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 12th - Off
Saturday, September 13th - Off
Sunday, September 14th - Off
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CLICK HERE FOR CARPOOL PROCEDURES
A few reminders...
- Parents are reminded to please drive slowly down Cliffwood Drive Greenwillow Drive when approaching and exiting the school
- Refrain from using your cell phones during carpool
- Follow the instruction of carpool staff at all times
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