Beren Buzz 💙 March 28, 2019

Parashat Shmini

Candle Lighting 7:20 p.m.

Havdalah 8:21 p.m.

Parsha Minute

The stork is generous in sharing food, so why isn't it kosher? Find out in this week's Parsha Minute!

Shabbat Shalom!

RMBA@50

#TBT

We love the messages our alumni share on RMBA's new video that highlight Beren Academy and the wonderful education and Jewish foundation it has given so many students over the past 50 years. We hope you and your family will grow with us as we continue to provide an amazing education for so many more for years to come!

Honors Chumash Parsha

The Parshiot in Sefer Vayikra are often thought of as difficult to connect to. Seniors Eliana Ruben and Tali Miller (click here to read) and sophomore Natanya Ruben (click here to read) bring the Parshat Shmini to life this week with Midrash, art, and a musical playlist!

#instaberen

From the desk of our

S.T.E.A.M. Lab

This week in STEAM we learned all about plants, pollinators and bugs. We had an amazing visit from the Cockrell Butterfly Center, went on a bug hunt, did some ladybug math and checked in on our worm house. We now have worm babies! Some kids were even brave enough to hold one of the worms.

Thank You!

Thank you to all who supported the celebration of Robert M. Beren Academy's milestone 50th Anniversary Scholarship Gala. We are excited to share our gala photo album with you. Please see the program to learn more about our honorees and the evening, which helped us raise over $1.8 million to benefit RMBA's scholarship fund.

Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art

Students in 3rd through 5th grade enjoyed a trip to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to view the travelling Vincent van Gogh art exhibit which follows Van Gogh (1853-1890) through four key stages of his career, from early sketches to final paintings. The students enjoyed the portraits, landscapes, and still lifes, and the various interactive activities. Thank you to all our parent chaperones and drivers who helped make the trip a success. Click here to see additional pictures from the amazing trip.

Circuit Games

In preparation for STEM Day students in Ms. Goldstein's 8th grade class applied the unit on electricity and circuitry they just finished to creating interactive circuit games. Each game has a different theme and set of rules, and STEM Day attendees will be able to play the games at the middle school table on April 3rd.

Action for Apes

RMBA is proud to compete in the Action for Apes Challenge, an annual contest hosted by the Houston Zoo to see which school or community organization can recycle the most handheld electronics by the end of APE-ril! A collection box is set up in the office to recyle any of the following: cell phones, smart phones, Ipods or other MP3 players, ipads or other tablets, GPS, and handheld gaming devices. We have set a school goal of collecting 20 items to recycle. Please bring in your old electronics which you are no longer using.

One-of-a-kind

Students in Michael Duke's high school Art Judaica class were excited to complete and take home the one-of-a-kind, beautiful, and creative seder plates they recently worked on.

Cohesion and Adhesion

Students in Ms. Goldstein's 7th grade science class learned about the special properties of water including cohesion and adhesion. They compared the surface tension of water to vinegar and rubbing alcohol by seeing how many drops of each substance they could balance on the side of a coin.

Plants and Pollinators

Students in EC15 through first grade enjoyed a special visit from the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where they learned all about plants and their pollinators through a special visual presentation followed by fun activities. Students were encouraged to come dressed in their favorite bug t-shirts. EC15 teachers surprised their class with fun hand-made butterfly costumes for each student!

Save the Date

RMBA STEM DAY

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Family fun open to the entire community!

Raffle and prizes!

Light bites will be served

To RSVP email BIMA@berenacademy.org or click here to join Facebook event!

RMBA School Marathon Celebration

Monday, April 8, 2019

After Carpool

Please look out for an email to inform you if your child has completed all the miles.

Congratulations to all finishers!

Chol Hamoed with UOS & RMBA

April 23, 11 a.m.

Beeweaver Honey Farm Tour and Picnic

16481 County Rd 319

Navasota, TX 77868

$5 per person, pay at farm

April 24, 7:10 p.m.

Astros vs. Min Twins

Minute Maid Park

$35 per ticket (tickets limited)

Please join us for

Yom HaShoah Ceremony and Museum

May 2, 2019

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Mekonen: Story of an Ethiopian Soldier

May 7, 2019

2:40 - 4:00 p.m.

Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

May 8, 2019

10:00 - 10:40 a.m.

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.

Beren Basketball Camp coming

The dates for the annual Beren Basketball Camp have been announced. The camp will take place on the following dates from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. The cost will be $75 per student and the camp is open to boys and girls from 3rd grade-8th grade. The camp will be directed by Coach Cole and he will be assisted by the High School Boys basketball team.

Tuesday, April 9th

Wednesday, April 10th

Wednesday, May 8th

Tuesday, May 14th

Wednesday, May 15th

To sign up, please use the link below.

https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=VmFez9

Sports Awards Handed Out

Congratulations to all the student-athletes who participated in the RMBA athletic program this year.

HS VOLLEYBALL

RUTHIE PALLA - MVP

SOPHIA COLLINS - HARDEST WORKER

CORAL VAKNIN - MOST IMPROVED

MS VOLLEYBALL

ALINA GOLDFINE - MVP

HAILEY MORGAN - HARDEST WORKER

SHANI YANOWITZ - MOST IMPROVED

FLAG FOOTBALL

YISROEL YANOWITZ - MVP

JONNIE KATZ - MOST IMPROVED

JACOB PLUMB - HARDEST WORKER

MS GIRLS BASKETBALL

NOA GERALNIK - MVP

MAE VESGROZKI - HARDEST WORKER

ELLEN MORGAN - MOST IMPROVED

MS BOYS BASKETBALL

JONNIE KATZ - HARDEST WORKER

AHRON MACHUCA - MOST IMPROVED

DANIEL BUBLIL - MVP

HS GIRLS BASKETBALL

ELIANA RUBEN - HARDEST WORKER

NATANYA RUBEN - MOST IMPROVED

GABRI KUPFERMAN - MVP

HS BOYS BASKETBALL

JEFFREY COLLINS - HARDEST WORKER

JAKE TELLER - MOST IMPROVED

AKIVA GARNER - MVP

OTHER AWARDS

YISROEL YANOWITZ - MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

GABRI KUPFERMAN - FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

TALI MILLER - STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

AARON AYACH - STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

RENA SCHWARTZ - ATHLETIC MIDDOT AWARD

JAKE TELLER - ATHLETIC MIDDOT AWARD

Accessing the current schedule

https://www.berenacademy.org/apps/events/2019/1/?id=5

Please re-sync your calendars weekly.

If you have any questions, please email Coach Cole at chriscole@berenacademy.org.

Community Events

Bnei Akiva and UOS Present

Oneg Shabbat

Friday, March 29, 2019

9:30 PM

Students in grades 9-12

Bnei Akiva Snif

Parshat Shmini

3/30/2019

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

UOS

For grades 1-12

TBT

Tefillah Breakfast Torah

Sunday, March 31, 2019

8:00 AM - UOS Minyan

9:15 AM - Parent-Child Learning

9:45 AM Prize Raffle

Grades 1 - 5

Shabbat Chabab

April 12-13

Parshat Metzora

Cost $35

For grades 9-12

RSVP with Gabri Kupferman by April 5th!

Avukat Or

3 on 3 Charity

Basketball Tournament

May 19, 2019

12:30 - 6:00 p.m.

RMBA Gym

$15 per person

Teams of 3-5 people