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THE MIDDAH (JEWISH VALUE) FOR THE MONTH OF TEVET IS 
LO TACHMOD - DON'T BE JEALOUS OF WHAT OTHERS HAVE

RMBA is a proud partner of

Save the Date
RMBA FULL HOUSE 2017
February 25, 2017 
8:30 p.m.
Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Join us for a classic and glamorous Texas Hold 'Em tournament and casino night in support of Robert M. Beren Academy's tuition assistance program.
Buy your tickets here
Questions? Contact Tania Levenstein
Purim Event 
Honoring Dena and Baruch Brody
March 12, 2017 
Dena and Baruch Brody, who were instrumental in the growth and development of The Hebrew Academy, now known as Robert M. Beren Academy (RMBA), are making aliyah in 2017. In recognition of their significance to the Houston Jewish community, both RMBA and United Orthodox Synagogues (UOS) are honoring them  on Purim, SundayMarch 12, 2017, with a special Purim seudah (festive dinner) at UOS.  More details to follow in January 2017.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
MS Boys JV Game vs. Logos Prep
Thursday, January 19, 2017
4:30 p.m. (Beren Academy Gym)
MS Girls Basketball Game vs. Logos Prep
Thursday, January 19, 2017
5:30 p.m. (Beren Academy Gym)
HS Girls Basketball Game @ Victory Prep
Thursday, January 19, 2017
6:30 p.m.
MS Varsity Boys Basketball Game vs. Logos Prep
Thursday, January 19, 2017
6:30 p.m. (Beren Academy Gym)
TPG #3
Saturday, January 21, 2017
7:30 p.m. (BJBM and Gym)
Class of 2017 Photo Session
Sunday, January 22, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Monday,January 23, 2017 - Thursday, January 26, 2017
HS Girls Basketball Game @ Brazosport Christian
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
5:00 p.m. 
Bluebonnet Book Program and Dinner
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HS Boys Basketball Game @ Brazosport Christian
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
6:30 p.m. 
HS Girls Basketball Game vs. Chinquapin
Thursday, January 26, 2017
5:00 p.m. (Beren Academy Gym)
HS Boys Basketball Game vs. Chinquapin
Thursday, January 26, 2017
6:30 p.m. (Beren Academy Gym)
Calendar of Weekly Events
EC2-K Spring After School 
Activities 

Soccer Shots - Monday

Kids Robotic Academy - Tuesday

Spanish Stars - Wednesday

Ballet - Thursday 

Chess Club - Thursday

Happy Hands - Thursday

Film Photography - Thursday

For more details and to sign up for activities click here

Questions?  Contact Loren Chorn
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
KIPPA DONATIONS
If you have any new or gently used kippot that you would like to donate, please bring them to the main RMBA office.
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.   
BEREN BUGLE LIVE
The RMBA student newspaper has gone digital! To catch up with the latest Beren Bugle click here 
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
Challah and Pita Sales
As an 8th Grade student fundraiser to support their annual trip to Washington, they will be selling Challah and Pita to families on Fridays. 

Click here to purchase your weekly Challah or Pita orders for the semester or year ahead.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
NCSY and JSU - First Annual Comedy Night Save the Date
Sunday, January 22, 2017
6:00 p.m.
NCSY and JSU is honoring Rabbi Urkowitz for his many years of dedication to NCSY and inspiring the lives of many Houston teens.    
PTO  ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click  here to sign up for your PTO membership, order Pizza for Thursday Lunch and ensure your child will enjoy Early Childhood Shabbat celebrations. 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The library is selling old VHS that were in the library for $1 each.  If you have a VHS at home and are interested in purchasing some of them, please contact Barbara Freilich or Melissa Bernosky.   We have childrens videos, young adult videos and family videos.
COLLEGE CORNER
IMPORTANT COLLEGE CORNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAT Test Schedule 
Test Date:                Register By:
March 12                   February 10
May 7                        April 7
June 4                       May 9

First time SAT testers must register with the paper form found in Mr. Stabell's office.

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

UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
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
Tania Levenstein.
SAFETY FIRST
As a reminder, Cliffwood and Greenwillow are neighborhood streets. Please obey all speed limits and courtesies in respect to our neighbors.
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 Tania Levenstein.
January 19, 2017                                                            22 Tevet 5777
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT   
What a great night watching and cheering on alumni and RMBA Stars basketball teams! Thank you to all that came out, alumni, students, faculty, parents and friends, for this exciting evening. Thank you to co-chairs Steven Mitzner and Adina Passy for organizing.
Battle of the Years
Battle of the Years
PAST RMBA HIGHLIGHTS 
STONE SOUP
Mrs. Blumberg's Kindergarten class had a fantastic time reading and discussing 4 versions of the story Stone Soup. Their favorite activity was preparing and cooking the soup which they shared with many guests who smelled the wonderful aromas throughout the school. Pictured below (l-r) Sivan Melnik, Anaelle Levenstein, Ella Bublil and Yuli Terrill.


A VISIT TO THE SHUK
At Thursday's Ulpan Maasi, Bnot Sherut Shira and Adi recreated Machane Yehuda, the Jerusalem Market, where students had the opportunity to shop for the ingredients on their list to prepare coconut chocolate balls with sprinkles. Students were excited to keep the decadent recipe.


STUDENTS TEACHING STUDENTS
This week's high school Judaic electives were taught by none other than visiting Yeshiva University students!

EARLY PESACH PREPARATIONS
EC3 student Yardana Stern enjoyed crafting and decorating a baby Moshe in preparation of Pesach.


BATTLE OF THE YEARS
On Sunday night alumni teams faced off against the high school boys and girls basketball teams. The score? Stars were victorious- definitely a fun game to watch with 4 home teams, all RMBA Stars! 

A BEAD TOWER
EC3 student Evey Murchison had a great time using chunky beads and a pattern board to guide her in the construction of her giant bead tower.

ATHLETICS UPDATES 
Middle School Girls - The MS girls basketball team will host Logos Prep on  Thursday, January 19th at 5:30 PM.

Middle School JV Boys  - The MS JV boys will play their last game when they host Logos Prep at  4:30 PM on Thursday, January 19th.

Middle School Varsity Boys  - The MS Varsity boys will host at Logos at  5:30 on January 19th.

HS Girls
The HS Girls are now 2-1 in TAPPS on the year after beating Briarwood  on Tuesday.  Next up for the Lady Stars is  a away game at Victory Prep on January 19th.

HS Boys
The HS Boys won a very exciting game district game  on Tuesday against Briarwood.  The Stars are 2-1 in TAPPS play.  They will be on the court again on  January 24th as they travel to Brazosport Christian.

Access the Athletics Calendar Click Here
Please re sync your calendars weekly if it is something that you do. 
 
If you have any questions about sports, please contact Coach Cole at  chriscole@berenacademy.org.

      For questions related to the Beren Buzz please contact Tania Levenstein.
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