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THE NEW MIDDAH (JEWISH VALUE) FOR THE MONTH OF 
IYYAR IS DERECH ERETZ - CIVILIZED MANNERS
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WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTIONS
It's not too late to cast your vote for the Religious Zionist Slate (VOTE TORAH!) at the World Zionist Congress elections! To read Rabbi Shaul Feldman, Director of Bnei Akiva U.S. and Canada, and the Campaign Chair of the Religious Zionist Slate's passionate plea, click here.
YEARBOOKS
There are less than 20 2015 Yearbooks left, no additional books will be ordered so that are available on a first come first serve basis! 
Please pre-order your yearbook by bringing a $60 check made out to RMBA to Ms. DiGulio in room 206 as soon as possible. Books will arrive in early May and will no longer be sold at that time so order yours now!  
SMOKE DETECTOR DRIVE
RMBA Lower School Student Council is sponsoring a community wide Smoke Detector Drive. 
Click here for more details. 
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON 
June 8 - July 31
EC2 - 6th Grade 
Click here for more details about our early bird pricing and to register your spot click here!
And to learn about our Beit Midrash Camp for boys going into 7th-9th grade click here.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Congressman Culberson Visits HS Students  
Friday, April 24, 2015
11:00 a.m.

  Chess-A-Palooza
  April 28, 2015
  5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  1st Annual, BYDS vs Beren      Chess Tournament at RMBA!
  Click here for more details

11th Grade Parent Meeting for Senior Trip to Israel
Wednesday, April 29 2015
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Grade 1 Moody Gardens Field Trip
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
SAT Testing 
Sunday, May 3, 2015
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AP Exams
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15 2015
CTP 4 Testing
Grades 1-8
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15 2015
Teacher Appreciation Week 
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 2015
2nd Grade Yom Yerushalayim Concert
Friday, May 15 2015
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Torah Fair 
Grades 1-5
Monday, May 18
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Tuesday, May 19 2015
Elementary School Special Dress Day 
Name That Book Competition
Tuesday, May 19
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5th Grade Trip to Austin
Wednesday, May 20 -
Thursday May 21
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
Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 pm. 
Mad Science EC4/K
Wednesday
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
MAD Frisbee Tournament 
Sunday, May 17 
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
RMBA 

15/16 YEAR AT A GLANCE 
Click here to view the RMBA 2015/16 Academic Year at a Glance Calendar. 
COLLEGE CORNER
IMPORTANT COLLEGE CORNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

The John's Hopkins University invites students and parents to a program on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 PM at Awty International School Cafe North.

Dartmouth invites interested students and parents to an information session on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School 8900 Bellaire Blvd.

See Mr. Stabell for details.

Time is running out to take the ACT before summer!

Test dates:     June 14      Registration Deadline is May 8.


The same is true for the SAT.

Test dates:    May 3       

                     June 7       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.


Yeshiva University is pleased to announce the fall Open House date for next year.

Women's Open House and Israel Fair:  Sunday, November 15, 2015

Men's Open House and Israel Fair:  Sunday, November 22, 2015

See Mr. Stabell for details or look for the announcement on the College Bulletin Board.

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! 
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
April 23, 2015                                                                 5 Iyyar, 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 Shabbat Shalom.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Aharoni Carmel
YOM HAATZMAUT HIGHLIGHTS 

From the moving davening and hallel service, to the festive Daglanut and Israeli dancing, to the amazingly creative themed games and activities, students got a real taste and experience of Israel in honor of Yom Haatzmaut and it was incredible! Kol Hakavod to all who helped organize this enriching experience. Enjoy the video below recapping the highlights from this incredible day! 
Yom Haatzmaut
Yom Haatzmaut Celebrations at RMBA!


PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
YOM HAZIKARON
Israel's Memorial Day was stoically observed at RMBA with a moving service for Upper School students beautifully led by 11th grade students with the guidance of our Bnot Sheirut and Shlichim. Following the sound of the siren calling for a minute of silence, students listened to incredible stories of courage and watched powerful imagery connected to Israel's difficult history.  

ROOM TO ROLL
Students are learning the basics of clay in the art room! Younger grades are working on cutting out shapes and attaching them by using the method of slipping and scoring. Upper School students are learning slab construction, focusing on creating smooth, even slabs, and measuring pieces to ensure a perfect fit. 2nd grade students as seen below made small ring trays in different shapes such as a hand, heart, leaf, etc.  
OFFICE SPACE
Morah Elisheva's 2nd graders now have their very own writing 'office'.  This is a special folder that sits on the desk that is covered with writing tips, check lists, topic ideas, handwriting cues and much more.  The 2nd graders are using these to enhance and improve their written work and so far it's really helping!  These will go with them to 3rd grade as well!


HOT WHEELS
EC 3 students eagerly listen to Coach Buchine's instruction as they prepare to race across the gym on their body scooters and engage in various other fun activities and games. 


ROSH CHODESH BREAKFAST
The month of Iyyar was kicked off with a special davening session for all Upper School students followed by a delicious breakfast before students headed off to class.  


PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
In first grade Math, students are incorporating the technology at their finger tips while learning about fractional parts of a collection with pennies while interactively using their classroom SmartBoard. 


ENRICHMENT TIME
EC 2 students enjoying their time in the Early Childhood Enrichment Center with this group of girls making good use of the Play Doh table and materials. 


CALENDAR BASICS
Morah Alatin's 4th grade class learning about the Judaic Calendar and Jewish holidays to come. 

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

ATTENDANCE 

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

 

CAR SAFETY

Always drive slowly and cautiously while on the school campus and along Greenwillow and Cliffwood Drive. Please enter and exit the school property through the applicable gates and be considerate during car pool.

 

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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