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Beren Academy11333 Cliffwood Drive
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-7170
(713) 723-8343
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Buzz May 14, 2010
| | | May 14, 2010 | 1 Sivan, 5770 | | | Torah Fair The first annual Torah Fair was a tremendous success. Yasher Koach to Rav Carmel and the entire Lower School Judaics staff for creating a memorable, meaningful and momentous event. Students prepared presentations on mitzvot (good deeds), halachot (Jewish laws), chagim (holidays) and many other important Judaic topics. Simone Newar (1): Kibud Av v'Em - Honoring your Parents Noa Segal (4) and Debra Brown (4): Bishul - Cooking on Shabbat Ariella Ruben (1) and Rina Yanowitz (1): Bikur Cholim - Visiting the Sick | | PTO The school year is coming to a close and it's time for Teacher and Staff Appreciation.
Robert M. Beren Academy Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is currently helping to coordinate monetary gifts to thank our amazing teachers and staff for an incredible year. For those who wish to participate, we first ask that you download and print the Teacher Gift Form, then place the amount that you would like to contribute next to each person's name. Each person to whom you contribute will be notified of your participation, but not the monetary value of your contribution. We are also including a "discretionary fund" to ensure that all RMBA teachers and staff receive a minimum amount. If you have any questions concerning these contributions please contact Shari Blum or call 832-203-8645.
You must return your form and money by May 21.
Thanks for your support
* Used Book Sale will be on May 24-28.
You can drop of your unwanted books, movies and games from May 10-21 at the school's office. All proceeds from the used book sale help support various programs and fund supplemental teacher and staff request.
* Teacher Appreciation Week will be May 24-28.
| | Upper School Awards - New Date The annual upper school awards ceremony was scheduled to take place this coming Monday, May 17th at 7:00 pm. We have decided to reschedule it for Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 pm in the RMBA Ulam. Our intention in rescheduling it is to make sure that it takes place at the most convenient time for parents, families and community; I hope that this change will not cause an inconvenience to you.
This evening includes the Upper School Awards ceremony, the National Honor Society Induction, the Athletic Awards as well as the Faculty Member of the Year award. We will be emailing a list of nominees for the various awards to upper school parents early next week. Rabbi Pollak
| | Anne Frank Mural Begins...  Initial sketches to create new large mural in library hallway
This week RMBA Art students launched a project to create a 23' x 10' mural to grace the hallway next to the library. The mural will be of the Amsterdam Street , Prinsengracht, the home of Anne Frank's house and the secret annex. The street sits in front of a beautiful canal which will all be painted by RMBA students, the artists of our school.
The rooms of the secret annex will be painted on 6 canvases, occupying three "floors" in the mural. The history of the secret annex and the current musuem of the Anne Frank is the inspiration of the mural. The mural will be complete in 2011. You will be able to view all the stages of the mural, now in the initial phases of scaling the picture. Students involved in the initial stages of the mural include: Mimi Adler (10), Leah Attal (9), Genna Barforough (11), Hava Gomez (10), Lawrence Katz (10), David Palla (9), Ariel Reichenthal (11), Aleeza Teigman (10) and Ari Hoffman (7). Yocheved Stock
RMBA Art Director | | Camp Moshava Houston Camp Moshava Houston at Robert M. Beren Academy is offering exciting new programming this summer for campers ages 18 months to sixth grade. Camp Moshava Houston combines all-star sports, top quality arts and crafts, Jewish studies, and Zionist educational activities to provide your child with a summer that he/she will never forget. The camp's programming brings together a balance of daily activities that include swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and electives.
The daily schedule combines the camp's summer theme of Connecting through Mitzvot with activities inspired by mitzvot. Each day will bring a new sport and craft to the campers. Sports include basketball, soccer, baseball, and golf. Craft projects consist of pottery, painting, weaving, and paper mache. Weekly crafts will coincide with the mitzvot. Campers in grades 1 through 6 will choose daily electives (chugim) in which they will participate. This summer's chugim include rocketry, baking, jewelry making, photography, science experiments, karate, drama, and dance.
Camp Moshava Houston believes deeply in the unique Bnei Akiva brand of camping as a learning and growing experience. One important manifestation of this is the camp "Tochnit" or educational program. Camp Moshava's Zionist programming will be heightened this summer with Israeli counselors from Petach Tikvah and Neve Tzuf. These counselors will work together with veteran Moshava staff to bring meaningful programming to all campers.
Don't let your child miss out on a summer of fun at Camp Moshava Houston!
For more information contact Debra Kira or 713-723-7170. | | Buckhead Uniforms Sale 20% Discount Sale Through June 30th, 2010 SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR 2010-2011 20% discount will apply to all Fax, Phone, Internet and Mail Orders received through June 30th Order Online Phone orders (404) 303-8600 (800) 779-3676 Fax orders (404) 303-0404 Reminder: Students entering Grades 5 - 12 must wear uniform | | Guidance Corner Love and Logic Tip of the Week Are You Remembering the Empathy?
What's the most important Love and Logic skill? Empathy! During the 1970's we discovered that adults who provided a strong dose of empathy - before delivering consequences - enjoyed far more success than those who preceded consequences with anger or sarcasm. When children experience our love and understanding, before they experience the sad consequences of their actions, the odds go up that they'll learn from their mistakes. When they experience coldness or anger, the odds go up that they'll learn to feel resentful and rebellious. We've observed that it's typical for folks to slip out of the habit of using this skill. It doesn't come naturally to continue uttering things like "This is so sad" or "What a bummer" when our kids blow it. The more natural reaction many have is to complain, "For crying-out-loud! What were you thinking?" In our audio, Keeping Cool When Parenting Heats Up, we discuss a variety of tips for staying calm and remembering to use empathy: Avoid giving repeated warnings and reminders. The more we put up with bad behavior, the more likely we'll come across as angry and frustrated when we finally provide a consequence. Give yourself permission to say, "I'm too angry to think right now. We'll talk about this later when I'm calm." Memorize just one empathetic statement, such as "What a bummer," "How sad," or "Oh ... that's never good." Just use the same one every time. Thanks for reading! Dr. Charles Fay | Fourth Grade San Antonio Trip | Sophia Collins (2), Michal Ilouz (1), Ms. Dana Karni, Neima Pollack (2), Avi Moses(2), Jake Teller (1), Elad Tsaig (1), Simone Newar (1), Rena Schwartz (2), Jacob Plumb (1), Arianna Tierman (1), and Rina Yanowitz (1).
In honor of Law Day, which was May 1st, attorney and parent of students David (3) and Michal Ilouz (1), Dana Karni, read to 1st-5th grade students at Robert M. Beren Academy. As a member of the Houston Bar Association, she participated along with other lawyers and judges to read to students in 100 elementary schools in the Houston area. She read from the book O, Say Can You See?: America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words by Sheila Keenan. Ms. Karni then presented the book to our school library as a gift from the Houston Bar Association. | Community Astros Jewish Community Day
Jewish Community Special Pricing! Astros vs Cubs Minute Maid Park
Sunday, June 6th
Game Time 1:05 pm Kosher hot dogs and other kosher food will be available for purchase near section 429/430 in the View Deck II. Anyone in the stadium can access this area; however, fans in the View Deck I and View Deck II will be closest to the kosher food. (Under the supervision of the HKA and MKT) View Deck II - $7.00 (Original Price - $12.00)
View Deck I - $9.00
(Original Price - $15.00)
Mezzanine - $12.00
(Original Price - $20.00)
Bullpen Boxes - $15.00
(Original Price - $26.00)
Field Boxes - $22.00
(Original Price - $39.00)
For group ticket purchases of 20 or more, contact:
Cody Arnold at 713.259.8315 or carnold@astros.com Jewish Federation of Greater Houston 74th Annual Meeting Thursday, June 3rd 7:30 p.m. Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Couvert $15 per person Dietary laws observed - Dairy dessert will be served RSVP by Friday, May 28th or by phone - 713-729-7000 ext. 312 | | | RMBA Programs are made possible, in part, from funding by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
| | | 7:49 pm candlelighting Parshat Bamidbar 2 Sivan 5770 May 14-15, 2010 Shavuot 5-7 Sivan 5770 May 18-20, 2010 | Click here to view the May Menu from Saba's. | | RMBA offers Tuition Incentives for Referrals Do you have friends or family with school aged children? 713-723-7170 x 224 | | Updated Contact Information Remember to send your updated phone numbers, addresses, e-mail addresses etc. to Ms. Schlueter.
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| First Day of School The first day of school for 2010/11 will be August 23, 2010 | | Save The Date May 17 - Young Authors Presentation 2:30 - 3:45 PM May 27 - High School Graduation - Open to the Community! June 2 - Lower School End- of -Year Performance - 7:00 p.m.
| It is not too late to purchase your copy of the 2009-2010 Beren Yearbook. Yearbooks will be delivered to students soon. The price is currently $65 (as of May 15). Supplies are limited. Please make checks payable to RMBA. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Reynolds in room 208. | | | | |
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