Yeshiva University Visit

On Wednesday, Sydney Beberman met with the majority of RMBA’s junior and senior classes to share the academic, social, professional, and religious opportunities available at Yeshiva University. She provided updates on the admissions process, highlighted campus programs, answered student questions, and conducted optional interviews with seniors.

Names, Not Numbers®

Last night, RMBA hosted an incredible evening at the ERJCC Kaplan Theatre for the premiere of a student-produced documentary created in partnership with Names, Not Numbers®. The moving film featured the voices and stories of Holocaust survivors, captured through interviews conducted by RMBA high school students. It was especially meaningful to have survivors in the audience, witnessing their own stories shared on the big screen. Through this project, the students took an active role in preserving history and ensuring these important stories are never forgotten.

From Reading to Analyzing



Last week in Rabbi Ouzzan’s High School Gemara class, students received their very first Gemara assignment. They began exploring the fascinating topic of agency in marriage, diving into the halachic principles and discussions that form the foundation of this area of Jewish law. 

Building Connections Through Reading

This week, seventh and eighth grade students in Ms. Ruben's Language Arts classes, will be reading and responding to articles that include background information about topics in their class novels. Reading across genres helps students make significant connections about life and the world beyond the classroom.

Learning Names, the Playdough Way

In Mrs. Schneider’s first grade class, learning names became a fun and creative adventure. After practicing how to read and write each other’s names, students rolled up their sleeves and shaped their own names out of playdough. This hands-on activity added an artistic twist to literacy and gave students a joyful way to celebrate their hard work.

LS Curriculum Night

On Tuesday evening, RMBA welcomed families for an informative event showcasing the Lower School academic journey. Parents had the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers and explore the full curriculum. Guests also visited tables highlighting Student Support (both academic and social-emotional), STEAM Education, Art, and Catapult programs to learn more about the services and enrichment opportunities available to students.

Reading Celebration

Third graders in Mr. Simon’s class wrapped up their August reading contest with excitement and pride. The winners were revealed in a fun countdown from third place to first place, with the whole class cheering each other on. It was a wonderful celebration of learning, effort, and the joy of reading.

Kindness Takes Flight

This week in Morah Sandy’s EC3A class, the children learned from Parsha Ki Teitzei about the mitzvah of “shooing” a mother bird away before taking her egg. From this, they explored the importance of kindness, something they practice each day. To reinforce this concept, the children used a variety of skills to create their own birds and nests to “shoo” the mother birds away.

Apples, Families & Tzitzit Fun

This week in Morah Clara's EC3B class, students continued their “All About Me” unit, focusing on families, names, and apples through engaging sensory play. The children created family tree collages, practiced tracing the first letters of their names in sand trays, and explored apples by sorting, counting, stamping, and tasting. They also learned new Hebrew and sign language family words, enjoyed stories and songs, and connected to Parshat Ki Teitzei by exploring the mitzvah of tzitzit through sensory play. The children touched, counted, and listened to the strings while learning how tzitzit remind us of Hashem and kindness.

From Apples to Aleph-Bet

Morah Aviva’s EC4A class kicked off their alphabet curriculum with the letter “Aa.” Students explored a multi-sensory table filled with engaging letter stations designed to build recognition, early writing skills, and fine motor development. Together, they practiced letter formation, learned letter sounds, and added words to an interactive “Aa” word wall. At the Science Table, children experimented with magnets, scales, color paddles, textured buttons, pom poms, and sensory bottles. The class also began their Apples and Rosh Hashanah unit, painting red, yellow, and green apples at the easel while learning new vocabulary and concepts about the upcoming Chag.

The Jolly Trolley

RMBA is excited to welcome The Jolly Trolley this year! It's a fully equipped, climate-controlled mobile gym that parks right outside our school, offering children fun and structured 30-minute sessions that strengthen early foundations in gymnastics, fitness, balance, motor skills, and coordination. Sessions are held in small age-based groups of up to 12 students, ensuring individualized attention and plenty of movement.

To sign-up or to learn more, visit the Jolly Trolley website!

Professional Development

Last week, members of our Advancement Team, Tania Levenstein, Jen Kopciel, and Claire Lefkowitz, began the Jewish Professionals Learning Series, where they gained valuable tools in leadership, networking, and professional development. They also participated in the Houston Jewish Community Foundation's luncheon, connecting with fellow Houston Jewish development professionals and sharing ideas to strengthen the community. These opportunities allow our Advancement Team to continue growing and serving RMBA with excellence.