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

RMBA is a proud partner of

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
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.
EC students are asked to bring swim suits and towels. 
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.
Click here for details
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 
Algebra I 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 
Pre- Algebra 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.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Shira Garner on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah and Jacob Plumb on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah this weekend. 
CAMP MOSHAVA HOUSTON
Summer Camp at RMBA 
June 6 - July 29
15 months - 6th Grade
For more details click here 
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 26, 2016                                                           18 Iyar 5776
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 
Kindergarten students put on quite the show for their family and friends for their graduation ceremony. It was an adorable performance and our cap and gown adorning class of 2028 students were proud Beren Stars today!

PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
 
EXPLORE MORE 
High School students visited the Museum of Natural Science for their final field trip of the year. Below,  Esther Gerlitz is getting up close and personal with an interesting insect! 

TICKLED PINK
Batyah Footnick's mother surprised the Kindergarten class as the mystery reader dressed as a bunny rabbit who read the delightful story, "The Tickle Tree" to the class. 


SHAPES AND SIZES 
Mrs. Fowler's students used counting chains to recreate geometrical shapes. 


POINT AND SHOOT 
Michael Duke from the Jewish Herald Voice conducted a 3 week course with our Middle School Photography students where they photographed with film cameras, developed their film and learned about the chemical process, and will then learn to scan film and be able to print one of their images. 


READY FOR RAIN 
Emma Yadan is decorating her t-shirt ahead of the rainforest themed field trip to Moody Gardens. The rainforest animal she has chosen to draw on her t-shirt is a sloth.


KNOWLEDGE OF ISRAEL
Our Bnot Sheirut completed their final lessons this week with the elementary school students. Each week, Rennana and Shani created a lesson that educated students about a variety of aspects pertaining to Israel. In this lesson, they are playing Israel Jeopardy with 4th graders as they are tested regarding the knowledge throughout the year.  


STILL LIFE 
EC3 students finished their artistic exploration and teaching unit titled  "Looking At Art Through A Child's Eyes" by focusing on their fifth and final artist, Vincent Van Gogh and then each drew their own interpretation of a still life of flowers. 


HOORAY FOR US!
Mrs. Thomas's EC 2 students are celebrating the end of a fun and productive school year together by decorating t-shirts with each of their hand prints. 


WALKING HISTORY
High school students enjoyed the privilege of a visit from Gladys Gerszon who at 92 years of age has led a rich and interesting life that includes her formative years spent in Aleppo, Syria that at one time enjoyed a thriving Jewish Community. 

THATS A WRAP 
Mrs. Bryant held her final Name That Book Competition where upper elementary school students worked in teams as their knowledge of various books they had read above and beyond their curriculum was on display. 


MOVING ONWARD AND UPWARDS
Our EC 4 students celebrated their Aleph Bet ABC Siyum with their family and friends to mark this joyous occasion as they prepare to move on to Kindergarten next year. 

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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Houston, TX 77035

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