Beren Buzz - November 1, 2018

Parashat Chayei Sara

Candle Lighting 6:16 p.m.

Havdalah 7:16 p.m.

Parsha Minute

Sometimes students ask teachers to give them a 100% on a test, or excuse them from an assignment, and at times it may even be tempting for the teacher to do so. But is it really doing them a favor? Find out the answer in this week's Parsha Minute!

Shabbat Shalom!

RMBA@50

#TBT

"As my father planted for me, so I will plant for my child..."

On January 23, 2000 students and their families had the opportunity to "sink their roots" into the site which became the Robert M. Beren Academy campus.

#instaberen

From the desk of our

S.T.E.A.M. Lab

This week in STEAM EC15 and EC2 explored the world of shapes and colors. We played games, sang songs and transformed our centers into color and shape explorations as we worked on early math concepts. EC3 and EC4 leaned about how the eye works and used their eyes to explore the world of patterns. We then wrapped up the week by learning how to take care of our bodies by washing our hands. We conducted a germ experiment with bread to see how bacteria grows when bread is touched with clean hands vs. dirty hands.

Peer Leadership Goes to Court

Peer leaders saw first-hand how important having a support system is, as they visited juvenile court and saw teenagers without such a system. They plan to provide that support for the ninth grade students. The peer leaders also witnessed the consequences of poor decision-making. Speaking directly with the judge for 30 minutes was the highlight of the trip.

Potato Power

Mr. Riklin's 5th grade class did away with digital watches in class, for good! The students figured out how to harness the power of potatoes and activate the only working digital clock allowed in the room!

Symmetrical Creatures

Kindergarten artists created symmetrical name art after learning about symmetry in Mrs. Blumberg’s class. Students traced their names in cursive, and were encouraged to transform their name designs into symmetrical creatures.

Tinkercad Designs

Students in Mrs. Rosenzweig's 9th and 10th grade Geometry class applied their skills of parallel and perpendicular planes to design three-dimensional models.

Rock the Vote

Eligible students were eager to exercise their right to vote, and vote for the first time, by going with Head of School Paul Oberman to cast their ballot.

Parashat Chayei Sara

Student's in Morah Gabi's Kindergarten Judaic class had a hands-on demonstration of the immense kindness that Rivkah showed when she offered to give Eliezer a drink AND give water to his camels. They took turns carrying some big water bottles back and forth. They imagined that Rivkah must have felt super tired as she went back and forth from the well so many times.

Congruent Triangles

Students in Mrs. Rosenzweig's 9th and 10th grade class enjoyed applying their artistic skills during Geometry. While learning about congruent triangles, students were challenged to apply their skills by folding two origami animals. They also researched real world applications of origami.

#ShowUpForShabbat

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is joining with the Jewish Federations of North America and the American Jewish Council in calling on all Houstonians to join together for a #SolidarityShabbat this weekend, November 2-3. We ask for each of you to #ShowUpForShabbat.

Color Projects

Students in Mrs. Bryant's EC15 Art class enjoyed learning about and painting with the color green, which is part of their unit on the colors of the rainbow. They are working on a book which will contain their various color projects.

Save the Date

Mini Camp

Monday, November 5, 2018

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Only 25 spots available

$35 per child

$75 family max

RSVP to:

Berenbugle2017@gmail.com

Winter Coat Drive

Please help victims of Hurricane Florence by donating clean new or used winter clothing.

Clothing can be dropped in the collection boxes at RMBA located in the lobby until November 21.

Robert M. Beren Academy Lower School

Grandparent and Special Friend Day

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Lower School grandparents, special friends, and parents are invited to join us for a light reception, special performances and activities.

Please click here to RSVP

International Festival

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

RMBA's 5th grade proudly presents the 15th annual International Festival.

Meet the people, hear the music, see the customs, and taste the wonderful food. This is an event not to be missed!

Robert M. Beren Academy's

50th Anniversary Scholarship Gala

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Marriott Marquis Houston

For more information contact

Tania Levenstein at tlevenstein@berenacademy.org or

(713) 723-7170

Athletic Updates

Please see the Beren Academy Calendar as your most up to date source for information. The Week at a Glance is a snapshot, but does not reflect any changes made after that date.

Middle School Basketball

The Middle School Basketball teams will open up their season on Thursday, November 1st when they travel to Holy Spirit. The girls play at 4:30 and the boys play at 5:30.

High School Basketball

The High School Basketball teams opened up against Emery this week. While both the boys and girls varsity lost close games, the JV rebounded from a 17-2 deficit to win by 9. All three teams will be back in action next Monday when they travel to Emery.

Game Schedules and Practice Schedules are on the calendar for October and November. All Practices and Games are subject to change, but the large majority of them will not change.

High School Basketball Schedule

Middle School Basketball Schedule

Sports Pictures

Sports Pictures for all athletic teams will take place on Thursday, November 8th. Click here to pre-order pictures.