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READY TO LEARN 

LUNCH BUNCH

OVER THE MOON 

Gabi Gelman's Hebrew and Judaic instruction for her Kindergarten students is currently involving the review of the Hebrew Calendar dates which is part of the daily Tefila (prayers). Students discussed how the moon relates to the Hebrew calendar as it is lunar based. 

RMBA students in Grades 2 through 8 took part in a grueling Spelling Bee competition. What seemed like easier words quickly progressed into challenging and twisting words.  Round after round left many students still standing until finally, a winner was crowned. Congratulations to our winner Ezra Miller (Grade 3) and 1st runner up Natanya Ruben (Grade 6) and 2nd runner up Sarah Loiselle (Grade 2) who will now compete in the next round of the competition. Well done to all our competitors who did an outstanding job!

Over the winter vacation, the staff break room was magical transformed into a chic and relaxing spot for our teachers that will hopefully be more conducive to break time and collaboration. Thank you to the PTO for underwriting a portion of this revamp and to the volunteers who made it happen!

 

The MS JV boys game that was tentatively scheduled for January 11th with the Gann has been postponed.  We are looking at another Sunday in January and currently, January 25th is the early favorite.  More details will come as soon as I get them.

Middle School Basketball Reminders

• All girls MUST wear an undershirt under their jersey. This shirt must be the same color as the primary color of the uniform (Home games - white; Away games - Royal blue). Boys don't need to wear an undershirt, but if they choose to do so, the same rules apply.

• All players (boys and girls) need to purchase a royal blue pair of shorts if they do not already have. The shorts need to be completely royal blue with no stripes down the side. They can be purchased at Academy for about $6.00.

• Some schools will charge admission at their schools to watch the game (most will not charge). We do not charge admission at Beren for middle school games.

• Transportation to and from away games are the parents responsibility. The middle school girls do not have any away games until January. 

• There will be games in which the middle school players will need to leave their last class early to make it to the games on time.

• A list of Away game locations is posted on the website.

• Updated practice schedules are on the school calendar and game schedules can be found on the school website and calendar.

• Please use the Greenwillow gate for picking up students after games or practices.

• If you have any questions, please e-mail me at chriscole@berenacademy.org.

 

High School Basketball Reminders

 

• All girls MUST wear an undershirt under their jersey. This shirt must be the same color as the primary color of the uniform (Home games - white; Away games - Royal blue). Boys don't need to wear an undershirt, but if they choose to do so, the same rules apply.

• Some schools will charge admission at their schools to watch the game (most High School's will charge). We charge admission at Beren for some high school games. Each family should have received tickets to games that anyone in your family or friends can use. They are reusable at any home Beren game. They are NOT able to be used at any away games. If you have not received these tickets, please let Coach Cole know.

• A list of Away game locations is posted on the website.

• Updated practice schedules are on the school calendar and game schedules can be found on the school website and calendar.

• Please use the Greenwillow gate for picking up students after games or practices.

• If you have any questions, please e-mail me at chriscole@berenacademy.org

 

CLICK HERE FOR CARPOOL PROCEDURES 

 

Always drive slowly and cautiously along Greenwillow and Cliffwood Drive.  

 

If there will be a change to your child's pick up situation during carpool please email this information by 3 p.m. that day to  carpool@berenacademy.org 

 

ATTENDANCE 

If your child is going to be late or not attending school on any given day please email attendance@berenacademy.org

 

Parents are reminded that the student handbooks are available online on our website.  To review our these guidelines and rules, please click here.