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THE  MIDDAH (JEWISH VALUE) FOR THE MONTH OF 
ADAR IS SAMEACH B'CHELKO - BEING HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE 
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15/16 YEAR AT A GLANCE 
Click here to view the RMBA 2015/16 Academic Year at a Glance Calendar. 
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON 
June 8 - July 31
Click here for more details about our early bird pricing and to register your spot click here!
GUIDANCE CORNER
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE CORNER ANNOUNCEMENT!

Time is running out to take the ACT before summer!

Test dates:  April 18       Registration deadline is March 13

                   June 13      Registration Deadline is May 8.


The same is true for the SAT.

Test dates:    May 2        Registration Deadline is April 6

                     June 6       Registration Deadline is May 8

If it is your first time to take the SAT,  you must use the paper registration available 
in Mr. Stabell's office.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
4th Grade trip to San Antonio  
Tuesday, March 10-Wednesday March 11, 2015
Online Safety and Mobile Device Addiction Presentation by Paul Silverman   
Tuesday, March 10
7p.m.
Elementary and High School parents are invited to attend. 
RMBA Drama Club Presents "The Little Mermaid"
Thursday, March 12, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
9:00 p.m.
Sunday March 15, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Teatro Billingue
Click here for more info
4 p.m. Friday Dismissal begins   
Friday, March 13, 2015
SAT Testing 
Sunday, March 15 2015
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Middle School Overnight  
Monday, March 16, 2015
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
MS Students are invited to come back to school at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, fun activities, and a sleepover. Pickup is at 8:00 a.m. in the morning.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 17 2015
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
No Classes for students 
To schedule your appointment by March 12 click here 
YU Sarachek High School Boys Basketball Tournament  
Wednesday, March 18 - Monday, March 23 2015
3rd - 8th Grade Geography Bee 
Thursday, March 19 2015
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Middle School Science Fair 
Thursday, March 19 2015
6:30 p.m. 
Calendar of Weekly Events
Chess Club EC4/K
Mondays
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chess Club 1st- 3rd Grade
Mondays
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Happy Hands EC3
Tuesdays
12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Mad Science EC3
Wednesdays
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 pm. 
Mad Science EC4/K
Wednesdays
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Upper School Torah Cafe
Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
If you are interested in sponsoring Torah Cafe  for a week, please contact Rabbi Aaron Levitt
Ballet - EC2
Thursday 
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ballet - EC3
Thursday 
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ballet EC4 and K 
Thursday 
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bricks 4 Kidz K-5
Thursday
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
EC & K Oneg Shabbat 
Friday
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Kosher Chili Cook Off
Sunday, March 8 2015
ERJCC

MAZAL TOV! 

Mazal Tov to Alexander Jefferson (former RMBA student), son of Nancy Beren and Larry Jefferson (RMBA Board Members) and his sibling Elizabeth Jefferson Saiger and Irene Jefferson Sherman (also former RMBA students) on the occasion of the engagement of Alexander and Erica Kimmel, daughter of Deborah and Andrew Kimmel of

Allentown, Pennsylvania. 

 

 

Mazal Tov to Aaron Ayach (Grade 7) and his family on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah this weekend. 

 

Houston Bnei Akiva, UOS and RMBA wish Mazal Tov to Minya Goldstein (Houston Bat Sheirut 2011-2012) on her upcoming marriage to Dor Shaulie! 

 

We will be having a Houston Sheva Brachot coordinated by Shulamis and Avi Pollak and Temima and Shlomo Stern on Thursday evening, March 19th.

All who are in Israel are invited to attend!

 

If you are interested in co-hosting the Sheva Brachot (whether you are able to attend or not), please  contact Shlomo Stern at

sstern@bneiakiva.org for more details.

 

HOT LUNCHES
Please click here to order and purchase your hot lunches for the year catered by Saba's Restaurant. 
HAVE YOU GOT THE SPIRIT?
Show your school spirit and purchase RMBA Spirit Wear Shirts for the whole family here! 
YEARBOOKS
There are less than 40 2015 Yearbooks left, available on a first come first serve basis! 
Please purchase your yearbook here as soon as possible and enter Robert M. Beren Academy and 2015 Yearbook when prompted. Yearbooks are currently on sale for $55.   
We are now selling yearbook advertisements! Click here for more details.
NURSE'S NOOK

Bulletin: Strep Throat 


 

Click here for more info.... 

 

COMMUNITY CAMP CORNER
BunkConnect is a user-friendly referrral platform designed to help middle and lower class families access Jewish camp at special introductory rates courtesy of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Interested families can visit www.bunkconnect.org
RMBA SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND 
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
March 5, 2015                                                                 15 Adar, 5775
WEEKLY VIDEO FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL


Click on the photo above to view Rabbi Carmel's Weekly Video 

Wishing you and your family a Purim Sameach and 

Sincerely,

Rabbi Aharoni Carmel

CHAG PURIM!
Enjoy this slideshow filled with the fun and crazy Purim activities at Robert M. Beren Academy today!

RMBA Purim 2015
RMBA Purim 2015
 


PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
THE DAYS LEADING UP TO PURIM...
Students enjoyed a fun few days leading up to Purim with different costume themes each days for Lower, Middle and High School. We saw crazy hats, Disney characters, favorite people from the Torah, sports stars and a princess or two. 








THE PROOF IS IN THE TEXT
In honor of Purim and in connection to the Mishnas 6th grade students are studying, the students enjoyed a hands on presentation about how to make a Kosher Megillah.  They learnt all about the inks, quills and parchment needed to make not only a Kosher megillah,  but Kosher teffillin, mezzuzos, and  Sifrei Torah.


GROGGER FUN 
EC3 students created groggers out of plastic bottles and paper mache. Students were read the story of Purim and then together, had to retell the story the following day to their teachers and peers which was written and displayed outside their classroom.


5TH GRADE PURIM PLAY
Our 5th grade students performed an entertaining Purim play for students, family and friends conducted solely in Hebrew. 

CEREAL SURPRISE 
Middle School Science students used cereal boxes to highlight a disease of choice. Students then had to identify the pathogen (virus, bacteria, or fungi). The front side of the box had to have a catchy slogan, whereas the back side of the box had to have a puzzle or fun game. The two side panels of the box had five fun facts and seven scientific facts about the disease. 


MASKED SURPRISE
EC 2 students have been focussing their efforts on all things Purim. Student made beautifully decorated masks, baked hamantashen and have been learning different songs related to the characters in the story of Purim.


STREGA MORE PLEASE
First grade students participated in a unit on character study using the Strega Nona series written by Tomie dePaola.  They read several of the books and analyzed the characters working hard at paying attention to details in the stories to learn more about  the three main characters, Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. After reading Strega Nona:Her Story and Big Anthony:His Story the children inquired about  Bambolona's story.  Since there has not been one written, we decided to write individual letters to the author and request he write one.


AIPAC CONFERENCE 
Rabbi Levitt accompanied a group of passionate RMBA students to the AIPAC conference held in Washington, DC a few days ago.  This gathering saw tens of thousands of pro-Israel Americans gather for AIPAC's Policy Conference to help shape U.S. policy and strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. This was a once in a lifetime occasion for our students who were fortunate to participate in this inspiring event. 

COACH COLE'S CORNER
BEREN ACADEMY STARS

To review the updated upcoming athletics schedule on our website or synch any updates with your own calendar click 
here. 

 

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

The Beren Academy boys ended up losing a tough playoff game to CASA to end their season.  In true Beren fashion, the boys fought hard for the entire game.  Thank you to all the parents and fans for all your support this year. 

Congratulations on a great season.

 

TENNIS

Middle School

The Stars continue to play in some great matches. Keep up the good work.


 

High School Tennis

The high school teams are set and everyone is working hard to get better.
 

If you have any questions about the two sports, please contact Coach Cole at chriscole@berenacademy.org.

 

To review the upcoming athletics schedule on our website calendar click here. 

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

ATTENDANCE 

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

 

Always drive slowly and cautiously along Greenwillow and Cliffwood Drive.

 

Please refrain from parking in the assigned RMBA Auction Winner parking spot during pick up as this is reserved.   

 

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

      For questions related to the Beren Buzz please contact Leigh Levine at llevine@berenacademy.org 
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