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Parashat Beshalach 
       Shabbat Candle Lighting 5:33 p.m.       Havdalah 6:42 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 
FIRST DAY OF THE 2016/17 SCHOOL YEAR
TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2016


THE MIDDAH (JEWISH VALUE) FOR THE MONTH OF 
SHVAT IS EMUNAH - FAITH

RMBA is a proud partner of

THE SEFARIM SALE 
Use code: RMBA when purchasing Seforim through Yeshiva University's Seforim Sale and RMBA will receive a portion of the sales. Visit www.theseforimsale.com   
JUMP ROPE/HOOPS FOR HEART
For information about our Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Campaign click here  
SAVE THE DATE 
RMBA GALA 
Sunday, April 10, 2016 
Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Beren Carnaval honoring Rick Guttman and Robert Levy 
Click here for more details 
Calendar of Upcoming Events
School Photography Session
Friday, January 22, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Students are asked to adhere to uniform guidelines
2nd Grade Tu B'Shvat Play 
Friday, January 22, 2016
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
TPG #3 
Saturday, January 23, 2016
7:45 p.m. 
2nd - 6th Grade families can enjoy a special Tu B'Shvat program. For more details click here
SAT Testing 
Sunday, January 24, 2016
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
1st Grade Siddur Party 
Sunday, January 24, 2016
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Tu B'Shvat Mitzvah Day
Monday, January 25, 2016
5th and 6th Grade Students 
Coffee and Croissants with Ms. Stacey
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 
Topic: Turning off your child's electronic devices
HS Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament in Boston
Thursday, January 28 - Sunday January 31
Class and Team Photographs
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Please ensure your children adhere to our uniform guidelines. 
EC Parent Informational
Wednesday, February 3 
9:15 -10:15 a.m.
"Taming Temper Tantrums"
ACT Testing
Sunday, February 7, 2016
7:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Senior Class Photos
Sunday, February 7
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8th Grade Washington Trip
Monday, February 8, 2016 -
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Rosh Chodesh Elementary School Special Dress Day 
Tuesday, February 9
High School Retreat 
Thursday, February 11- 
Sunday February 14
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CYJ 
Presidents' Day 
Monday, February 15, 2016
SCHOOL CLOSED

Calendar of Weekly Events
EC2-K Spring After School 
Activities 

Soccer Shots - Monday

Kids Robotic Academy - Tuesday

Mad Science - Wednesday

Ballet - Thursday 

Happy Hands - Friday 

For more details and to sign up for activities click here

Questions? Contact groisman@berenacademy.org
Middle School Torah Cafe
Wednesdays 
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If you are interested in sponsoring Torah Cafe for a week please contact Rabbi Levitt
COMMUNITY EVENTS 
A Four-Part Parenting Series for Young Parents 
ERJCC
Tuesday, February 2, 2015 
Click here for more details.

BNEI AKIVA EVENTS 
Bnei Akiva Super Bowl Fundraiser 
Click here for more details

LA WINTER SHABBATON
Grades 9-12
February 25-28, 2016
Click here for more details

SABAS SCHOOL LUNCH
Please click here to order and purchase your hot lunches for the rest of the school year catered by Saba's Restaurant.  
15/16 YEAR AT A GLANCE 
Click here to view the RMBA 2015/16 Academic Year at a Glance Calendar. 
NURSE'S NOOK
Please remember to email or call the nurse if your child is out of school for any health issue. This is especially important as we are in the cold and flu season. Thank you in advance.

If your child needs to take medication on campus for any reason, please make sure you fill out the medication form and bring the medication to clinic. Under no circumstances may a student have any medication in their possession while on campus.
COLLEGE CORNER
IMPORTANT COLLEGE CORNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACT Tests Dates
February 7 (registration passed)
April 10 (register by Mar 4)
June 19 (register by May 6)

SAT Test Dates 
January 24 (registration passed)
March 6 (register by Feb 5)
May 8 (register by Apr 8)
June 5 (register by May 5)

If it is your first time to take the SAT,  you must use the paper registration available in Mr. Stabell's office.


Attention 9-11 graders and families

National College Fair
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
9:30 AM. -12:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE (except for parking)

Over 250 colleges represented

Location:  NRG Arena, Houston

An excellent event to visit with many college admission officers in one location.


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

UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to announce that Lands End is an RMBA uniform provider!  Click here to easily order!
To purchase RMBA Spirit Wear Shirts  for the whole family click here
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
A reminder that the school directory is available to parents on RenWeb. 
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE 
If your child is going to be late or not attending school on any given day please email office@berenacademy.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
CREATE A LEGACY CAMPAIGN
"Every individual is a pillar on which the future of Judaism rests." - Abraham Joshua Heschel 
Legacy giving will ensure the success and vitality of Robert M. Beren Academy for generations to come. For more information about the Create a Legacy Program click here or please contact Development Director Leigh Levine

SAFETY FIRST
As a reminder, Cliffwood and Greenwillow are neighborhood streets. Please obey all speed limits and courtesies in respect to our neighbors.
January 21, 2016                                                11 Sh'vat, 5776
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 
Elementary school students are practicing their jump rope and hula hooping skills during P.E. for our Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Program.  The students have until Wednesday February 10th to fundraise and work on their skills!

PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
RODEO ART 
We have some award winning artists in our midst so take a look at the amazing art displayed on the wall next the the library.  The following students in EC4 - Grade 2 placed at this year's Rodeo 
Art competition. 
Finalists:
Meital Kalman, EC4
Matti Katz-Warmflash, K
Lielle Stern, K
Ari Rosenzweig, 1st grade
1st place Ribbons:
Zachary Rosenzweig, EC4
Batyah, Footnick, K
Leenoy Jarufi, K
Shirli Hochman, K
Lillian Kolodny, 1st grade
2nd place Ribbons:
Yaara Harel, EC4
Ariana Ackerman, 1st grade
Abby Kira, 1st grade
Jonah Schneider, 1st grade
Michael Sulman, 2nd grade


OVER THE MOON FOR OREOS
Ms. Berger's 3rd grade students are learning about the cycles of the moon and for a treat, they recreated the various moon cycles using Oreo Cookies and once they completed their assignment, they could indulge in their work.  


A PICTURE TELLS A STORY
Yael Passy(r) assists photography partner Tchelet Carmel(l) during their assignment to capture images that look like letters of the alphabet naturally occuring around the school to be used for a class collage. (Photo credit: Adina Passy)


SKY HIGH
EC 2 students love their weekly music and movement class with Morah Elizabeth where they can sing, dance and gather under the parachute!  


MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGIC
Middle school students participate in a weekly meeting with Ms. Cedano where important information is shared and oocasionally they partake in fun and engaging team building exercises. (l-r) Jacklyn Kleiman, Shoshana Braun, Rebekah Grzebinski and Meira Silverman are enjoying a post meeting outdoor activity. 


PLANET DIVERSE
Ms. Fowler's first - third grade students are working together to classify the different biomes, climates, animals and plants around the world by way of descriptions and images.  


PRAYERS MAKE PERFECT
2nd graders daven energetically together every morning in Giveret Erlichman's class before they start their academic school day. 


WE DIG IT
Jake Teller and Yarden Harel assist in collecting soil for Ms. Goldstein's Middle School science class where students will analyze the soil and the various amounts of nutrients right here on our campus. 


SMOOTH TRANSITION
Kindergarten parents were treated to a First Grade Morning of Learning where presentations were made from both Montessori and Traditional teachers so parents could gain a greater understanding of the two programs we offer in Elementary School. 


ATHLETICS UPDATES 
Basketball

High School Girls
The girls are now 2-1 in TAPPS district play after a tough loss to First Baptist Christian Academy. Their next game will be on Thursday against at Chinquapin.  Next week, the girls will have away games both Monday and Tuesday.

High School Boys
The boys are now 3-1 in TAPPS district play.  The Stars will look to finish the first round of district play with a win Thursday at Chinquapin.  The boys will have away games both Monday and Tuesday of next week.

Middle School Boys
The middle School Varsity boys close out their season with a game vs. TDS (Varsity) on Thursday.  The JV will play on Thursday against Wesley and end their season with a game at Lutheran South next Monday.  They have both had very successful seasons.

Middle School Girls
The middle school girls will close their season out on Thursday with a game vs. Wesley Academy.  The girls have worked very hard and improved tremendously this season.  

If your child will miss a practice or a game, please let the coach know prior to the practice.  It can come in the form of a text or an e-mail.  Please do not have another player relay the message as it is often forgotten or not accurate. 

Accessing the current schedule
Please re-sync your calendars weekly if it is something that you do.
If you are interested in printing the latest Game Schedules click here and scroll to the bottom and download the latest schedules.
If you have any questions about sports, please contact Coach Cole at chriscole@berenacademy.org.

RMBA IN THE NEWS
Enjoy the following article titled "More than Just a Game" Rabbi Carmel was invited to submit to the Ravsak Hayidion Atheltics Themed Winter Edition about our epic 2012 basketball season. To read click here.

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