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THE MIDDAH (JEWISH VALUE) FOR THE MONTH OF IYAR
IS 
SHALOM- PEACE

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Save The Date
Annual RMBA Board Meeting
Sunday, June 5, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parents welcome to attend

Calendar of Upcoming Events
AP Physics I Exam 
Thursday May 19, 2016
Name that Book Competition
Thursday, May 19 2016
3pm-4pm 
High School Field Trip
Friday, May 20 2016 
Senior Final Exams 
Monday May 23, 2016
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Economics 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gemara/Halacha
Senior Final Exams 
Tuesday May 24, 2016
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Math 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Chumash
Senior Final Exams 
Wednesday May 25, 2016
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Science 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jewish History
First Grade Field Trip to Moody Gardens
Wednesday May 25, 2016
8:30am - 2pm 
Senior Final Exams 
Thursday May 25, 2016
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. English
EC4 ABC Aleph Bet Siyum 
Thursday May 26, 2016
9:30am - 10:30am 
Kindergarten Graduation  
Thursday May 26, 2016
10:30am - 11:30am 
High School Final Exams 
Friday May 27, 2016
Grades 9-11 Students 
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Monday/Wednesday Period A Class 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Tuesday/Thursday Period D Class
EC Splash Day 
Friday, May 27, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Don't Fry Friday
Friday, May 27, 2016
Lower School Students are reminded to bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen as we learn about safe sun habits. 
Memorial Day - School Closed 
Monday, May 30, 2016
8th-11th Grade Final Exams 
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Grades 9-11 Students 
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Tuesday/Thursday A Period Class 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Tuesday/Thursday B Period Class 

Grade 8 Students: 
Hebrew Exam during regularly scheduled Hebrew class
5th Grade Musical with 4th Grade Choir Performance
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
8th-11th Grade Final Exams 
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Grades 9-11 Students 
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Monday/Wednesday E Period Class 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Tuesday/Thursday E Period Class 

Grade 8 Students 
Science Exam during regularly scheduled class time 
OR 
Pre-Algebra Exam during regularly scheduled class time
Class of 2016 Graduation
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
UOS
6:00 p.m. 
8th-11th Grade Final Exams 
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Grade 9-11 Students 
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Monday/Wednesday D Period Class 

Grade 8 Students 
Science exam during regularly scheduled class time 
OR 
Algebra I exam during regularly scheduled class time
ElementarySchool Field Trip 
Thursday, June 2, 2016
8th Grade Dinner 
Thursday, June 2, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Last Day of School 
Early Dismissal
Friday, June 3, 2016
11:30 a.m.
SAT Testing
Sunday, June 5, 2016
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Annual Board Meeting
Sunday, June 5, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Isaac Mirwis (Class of 2012) on his recent engagement to Sophia Berman. 
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON
Summer Camp at RMBA 
June 6 - July 29
15 months - 6th Grade
For more details click here 
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.  
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

Attention Juniors, The essay prompts for the Common Application for 2016-2017 are available in Mr. Stabell's office.

ACT Tests Dates
June 19 

SAT Test Dates 
June 5 

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

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.
May 19, 2016                                                           11 Iyar 5776
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 
Our 4th Graders recently visited San Antonio and enjoyed its unique and interesting historical sites. Watch the slideshow below to enjoy their Texas excursion!

PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
 
INTERESTING ANIMALS 
 Abbie Agranov works with her peers in Mrs. Fowler's class to identify the various animals found in rain forests. 

MIX IT UP 
Ben Ackerman and his classmates are practicing to make soup for Shabbat. Each student takes a turn to identify and add an ingredient.  


CAPTURED
Middle School photography students Noah Geralnik (l) and Jacob Plumb (r) enjoyed a guest teacher, JHV editor and photographer Michael Duke. Students worked in pairs and their assignment involved photographing a number of different compositions while using a variety of cameras. 


COUNT ON ME
Maya Bublil and Emma Yadan are working on addition and subtraction using bead chains in Ms. Bigham's class. 


GALLON GALS
Rina Levitt and Chana Jacobson in Ms. Berger's class display their Gallon people they created that are comprised of various parts that equate to different units of measurement. 


DRIP DROP
EC3 is learning about Jackson Pollack. They reviewed his various art pieces on the computer and then each student had a chance to perform the drip method as they created their own Pollack inspired art piece. 


THE END IS NEAR
Rabbi Yaakov Glasser, the David Mitzner Dean of Yeshiva University's Center for the Jewish Future, spoke to our High School students this week as part of a Siyum celebrating a year of Judaic learning. In addition, Rabbi Glasser also made time for a Lunch n' Learn in-service with the Judaic Teachers as well.


ATHLETICS UPDATES 
Kol Hakavod to all our students who participated in an excellent year of Athletics Programing at RMBA this past year. 
 
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.


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