Igniting Our Future

The past two weeks have been inspiring as we envisioned the future of RMBA! Our professional development featured renowned guest speakers George Couros and Rahel Bayar, who truly ignited our passion for education. A big thank you to our PTO for the lovely welcome back lunch, and congratulations to our staff recognized in our new Ring of Honor ceremony for milestone anniversaries and their dedicated service to RMBA. Additionally, our leadership team recently held an offsite retreat, exploring how leaders and teachers shape school culture. As we officially kick off the 2024–2025 academic year, we look forward to a year of continuous learning and celebrating RMBA excellence!

Welcoming New Families

A heartfelt thank you to the RMBA PTO for planning and hosting our wonderful New Parent Meet and Greet! The wine and cheese evening provided a perfect opportunity for new parents to connect with one another, hear from our PTO, and engage with our Head of School, principals, and Board Chair. We appreciate the effort in creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our community!

Spotlight on Talent

RMBA Drama Society Presents: Student Director Leah Kramer and Technology Director Yanir Micha! This year's production is off to a dramatic start as students step up to make Beauty and the Beast Bed and Breakfast by Paul Meloon a true success. We’re excited to offer a wide range of roles for those who want to dedicate time to the production, as well as opportunities for students interested in participating while also being on a sports team. Auditions are set for September 5th and are open to all students in grades 6-12. Anyone interested in getting involved should reach out to Ms. Rantz or Leah Kramer.

Growing Together

This week, Ms. Morrison's 2nd grade superstars truly shone! Together, they collaborated to create classroom rules and assign jobs, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork. In addition, they dove into their math curriculum, exploring the concept of number bonds and enhancing their understanding of addition and subtraction. Ms. Morrison was inspired to see their enthusiasm for learning and growing together!

Showcasing Individuality

Middle school ELA students in Ms. Ruben's classes are working on a personal one-pager—a vibrant collage of information, pictures, thoughts, and colors to brighten up and personalize their classroom. This assignment allows them to reflect on, celebrate, and showcase their individuality through writing and creativity.

First Day Fun in EC4A

Morah Aviva's classroom was buzzing with excitement as the children explored a variety of activities at each center. The kiddos adapted to new routines, teachers, and learning environments. They engaged in building projects, solving puzzles, counting on a 100-magnet board, gluing and tracing, role-playing in the Housekeeping Center, and so much more!

Engaging Perspectives

Mr. Cell’s 9th-10th World History, 9th-10th AP World History, 11th-12th Psychology, and 11th-12th AP Psychology classes are diving into their first Op-Eds of the year! Students are selecting opinionated news articles of their choice, writing a synopsis, and sharing their own perspectives on the topics. They will then engage in lively discussions in class, exploring different viewpoints together.

Community Building

This week, Mr. Simon's third-grade class kicked off the year by fostering a community of learning in their classroom. They joyfully celebrated new beginnings by reading their favorite books, practicing math skills, and exploring landforms such as islands, mountains, and hills!

Building Bonds in EC3B

This week, Morah Clara's EC3B class had a wonderful time meeting new friends and bonding through play. They learned new songs, shared their favorite summertime memories and colors, listened to new books, and collaboratively established their classroom rules. Together, they all agreed to embrace kindness toward each other and themselves.

Classroom Community

This week, Ms. Morrison's fourth-grade students enjoyed engaging in fun “get to know you” games, including "Would You Rather" and "Two Truths and a Fib." These interactive activities not only sparked laughter but also helped the students learn more about one another. By sharing personal stories and preferences, they began to build a strong sense of community within the classroom, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

New Beginnings

On the first day of school, Morah Sandy's EC3A class dove right into davening and learning about this week’s parsha, Eikev. The classroom water and trash helpers assisted their friends in washing their yadiim (hands) during tefillah. Embracing the lesson from Eikev, the students opened their hearts by introducing their classmates to one another. They also tested their memory with a fun card game featuring the seven species of Israel, making it a fantastic start to the school year!

Student Council Ruach (Spirit)

A big thank you to our high school Student Council for planning and hosting a wonderful back-to-school breakfast following tefillah. Middle and high school students enjoyed a delicious spread of bagels, lox, cream cheese, and other tasty treats while reconnecting with friends and meeting new teachers. This event was a fantastic way to kick off the school year! Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon from our energized and eager Student Council.