Parashat Toldot
Candle Lighting 5:11 p.m.
Havdalah 6:11 p.m.
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Parsha Minute
What does it mean that Yitzchak dug the same wells that Avraham dug and calls them by the same names? What lesson can we learn about the path our parents pave? Find out in this week's Parsha Minute!
Well...Shabbat Shalom!
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Early article from May 1969 in The Jewish Herald-Voice announcing the opening of The South Texas Hebrew Academy, now known as Robert M. Beren Academy
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Honors Chumash Parsha Presentations
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In Honors Chumash, each student gets a turn to prepare a
"Parsha Presentation."
Aside from a quick review of the main points and a selected classical commentary, the students choose a creative third piece. Given choice and voice, students can create a "
Parsha Playlist,
" focus on an art piece, fashion an "
Escape the Room,
" analyze a Midrash, or read a modern approach to an issue in the Parsha.
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From the desk of our
S.T.E.A.M. Lab
This week in STEAM we began our fall unit. We are practicing our early math skills as we sit down to learn in patterns. We looked into why seasons happen and how the earth's axis and orbit influence the seasons. We learned that more sunlight means warmer days and less sunlight means colder days. We saw how the sun's light touches the earth during different seasons. We discussed why fall is considered a season of change and looked at what kinds of changes we can see happening. Each class then took part in creating a different tool for our STEAM weather station, which can now be found outside of the STEAM classroom.
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Dear Zoo
Students in EC15 enjoyed their weekly visit to the library, where they were read Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book
Dear Zoo
. The class loved lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has.
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Cyber Safety Week
This week we focused on cyber safety and how to properly use computers and other connected devices for their intended purpose while still being mindful of the challenges which come with working on the Internet. Students in lower school learned not to give any information out online, proper
netiquette
(online etiquette), and how not to fall into a scammer's trap.
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There Is Nothing Like Bamba!
Lower school students had the opportunity to learn all about one of Israel's leading snack foods, produced since 1964: Bamba! Bnot Sherut Gal and Ori taught the students about one of Israel's mega-brands Osem by playing games and enjoying various activities.
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Rosh Chodesh Breakfast
Upper school students enjoyed chocolate milk and donuts in honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev! 10 students were also presented with
sefarim (books) in recognition of growth in
Tefilah (prayer), seriousness in Torah study, and exemplary
middot tovot (good deeds) noted by their Judaic Studies teachers. Congratulations to
Hadassah Elliott, Akiva Garner, Hannah Gross, Rafi Gross, Tomi Weisz-Hubschman, Jonnie Katz, Gabri Kupferman, Daniella Schneider, Nava Teller, and Jordie Yoshor.
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Kinder-Train
Kindergarten students had fun building a train and testing it out as part of a STEAM unit.
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Turkey Art
Students in Morah Alissa's EC3 class had fun creating paper plate turkeys and discussing what they were all thankful for. All the students agreed they were grateful for their friends and their teachers!
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Parsha Puppet
Students in Morah Aviva's EC4 class are looking forward to taking home their Yaakov parsha puppets which they created while learning about this week's parsha, Toldot.
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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.
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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.
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PTO Scholastic Book Fair
Family Day
November 21, 2018
Shop for books for the entire family at RMBA!
Books can also be purchased online
HERE
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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!
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Robert M. Beren Academy's
50th Anniversary Scholarship Gala
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Marriott Marquis Houston
For more information contact
(713) 723-7170
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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.
Volleyball All District Selections
TAPPS All District selections were announced and the following girls were honored. Congratulations to all of the girls selected.
Ruthie Palla - 1st team
Gabri Kupferman - 2nd team
Sophia Collins - 2nd team
Tali Miller - Honorable Mention.
Coral Vaknin - Honorable Mention
Lower School Basketball
The 4th/5th boys basketball team will open up their season on Thursday with a home game at 4:30 against Beth Yeshurun.
Middle School Basketball
The Middle School Basketball teams have been playing some close games this season. The girls continue their season on Thursday, November 8th at 4:15 against Honor Roll at home before traveling to Bay Area Christian on Monday, November 12th. The boys' next game will be Tuesday, November 13th.
High School Basketball
The HS girls had a great comeback win on Tuesday when Yael Passy hit a go-ahead 12-foot jump shot with 2.0 seconds left and the lady Stars earned a 1-point victory over Alpha Omega.
The High School Basketball teams will face Salt and Light Homeschool on Thursday, November 8th. JV boys will tip off at 5:15 and Varsity will be at 7:45. The Girls will have the middle game at 6:30.
Next week, the Girls and Boys varsity will host Bay Area Christian on Monday, November 12th at 6:00 and 7:30, respectively.
Schedules
Game Schedules and Practice Schedules are on the calendar for November and December. All practices and games are subject to change, but the large majority of them will not change.
Sports Pictures
Sports Pictures for all athletic teams have been rescheduled for December 13th.
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Accessing the current schedule
Please re-sync your calendars weekly.
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Bnei Akiva
Snif this week - Parshat Toldot
November 10, 2018
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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TPG
Torah Pizza Gym
Saturday, November 10, 2018
7:00 PM at RMBA
$5 per child, grades 1-5
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Friendship Circle Walk
Sunday, November 11, 2018
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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ERJCC Jewish Book & Arts Festival
presents
How to Break Up with Your Phone
by Catherine Price
Monday, November 12, 2018
7:30 PM
Tickets $12 Member, $18 Public
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