Doodle for Google

It’s art contest season at RMBA! As students put the finishing touches on their rodeo artwork, they’re also gearing up for the annual Doodle for Google competition. This year’s theme, “My Superpower Is…”, invites students in grades K–12 to reimagine the Google logo to reflect what makes them unique and how they contribute to the world. Students may submit their drawings on the official Doodle for Google form or a plain white sheet of paper. All entries are due to Mrs. Duke by Monday, November 17 for submission to the national contest.

Middle School Retreat

This week, RMBA Middle School students embarked on an unforgettable retreat filled with adventure, teamwork, and laughter. From capture the flag, gaga, and cake decorating to zip lining, archery, the ropes course, hatchet throwing, alpine tower climbing, and rifle practice, students challenged themselves, supported one another, and built lasting friendships. Each day included meaningful moments of learning, along with special experiences like an outdoor movie under the stars. The retreat’s color war teams, Eretz (land) and Shamayim (sky/spirituality), guided the two day trip taking place at Camp Cullen, encouraging students to reflect on the balance between physical action and spiritual connection. These themes felt especially meaningful as students discussed the war and events in Israel over the past two years, exploring how moments of challenge and unity have strengthened the Jewish people’s commitment to both the physical defense of our land and the spiritual bond with Hashem. We are so proud of our students for their enthusiasm and participation and deeply grateful to our incredible chaperones and staff who made this meaningful experience possible.

Turning Lessons into Games

Fourth grade students became game designers as they created and built their very own educational games! Working in small groups, they used creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to design games that reinforced key concepts in multiplication and math. Some teams even incorporated science ideas, such as energy transfer, using domino chains. Each group carefully planned their game’s purpose, rules, materials, and instructions before sharing their creations with classmates. The classroom buzzed with excitement as students demonstrated and played one another’s games, blending learning and laughter through imaginative design.

Making Math Magical

This week, Ms. Morrison's second grade students practiced making combinations that add up to 10 and strengthening their addition skills through an engaging ten-frame group game this week. Using playing cards, students took turns figuring out which number was needed to make 10, working together to solve each equation. The activity brought energy and teamwork to the classroom, helping students deepen their understanding of number relationships in a hands-on way. Learning math through play proved both fun and meaningful as skills grew stronger with every round.

Open Doors and Open Hearts

This week in Morah Sandy's EC3A class, students learned in Parashat Vayera about how Avraham welcomed guests into his tent, which had four doors open in every direction. To bring this lesson to life, they created their own colorful houses with four doors, complete with painted designs and handmade welcome signs. The class enjoyed a sensory experience by building houses from blocks and “washing” them with shaving cream and water. They also practiced welcoming guests firsthand, playing in their classroom tent, “serving” their friends, and inviting EC4A to join them to say a bracha and share a snack.

Exploring Mitzvot and the Letter E



In Morah Aliyah and Mrs. Regina’s EC4B class, students explored the mitzvah of Hachnassas Orchim, welcoming guests. They learned the song “Avraham’s Tent Had Four Walls” and performed a class play about hosting guests. The children also studied Bikur Cholim, the mitzvah of helping those who are sick, taking turns setting up a “doctor’s office” and bringing food and clothes to a patient in the dramatic play center. Their creativity and enthusiasm shone throughout the week. In addition, the class began learning the letter E. Students explored the letter in multiple ways, seeing, saying, and signing it, then built the letter using figurines, wiki sticks, and cotton balls. Each new letter begins with Morah demonstrating it, followed by practice on whiteboards, tracing, and bringing in a household item that begins with the letter to reinforce learning at home. The class also made their own tents to take home for Shabbat and baked cookies on Wednesday to share with their friends in EC4A on Thursday afternoon.

Fall and Friendship

Morah Clara's EC3B students enjoyed a wonder-Fall week exploring the sights, sounds, and colors of autumn through songs, movement, and sensory play. The children painted with dabbers, gathered pretend leaves, and crafted “tents” using glue, paper, and plenty of imagination, all while developing fine motor skills and creative confidence. Inspired by Parashat Vayera, students learned about Avraham’s open tent and the mitzvot of Hachnasat Orchim (welcoming guests) and Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick). They practiced kindness by setting a table for guests, learning words like ohel (tent) and malach (angel), and sharing ideas for bringing smiles to others. Through friendship, play, and heartwarming mitzvot, our little learners are filling the world with Hashem’s light, one caring and kind act at a time!

Learning, Laughing and Welcoming Guests

This week, Morah Aviva's EC4A class learned about the special mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim in connection with Parashat Vayera. Students dressed up and welcomed guests into the classroom, including their very own Morah Hadassah (our Early Childhood Director)! The class focused on the letters “Ff” and “Vav,” decorating the letter Vav with dotters like a “Vered,” which means rose, and engaging in a variety of multi-skill letter stations to strengthen early literacy skills. As part of their Fall unit, students explored leaves of different colors and shapes using special scooper tools at the Science Table. They painted individual fall trees at the easel and worked on leaf patterning, building color and shape recognition, observation, and hand-eye coordination skills.

 Ignite the Season - Tipoff Takeover

Today, RMBA Stars are hitting their home court for four exciting back-to-back games! Fans are encouraged to pack the stands, wear their Stars gear, and bring the energy that powers RMBA’s home court advantage!


See the game schedule below:

4:45 PM: MS Girls vs Honor Roll

5:45 PM: MS Boys vs Honor Roll

6:45 PM: HS Girls vs CHSA

7:45 PM: HS Boys vs Emery Weiner

RMBA Cares Donation Drive

We’re excited to announce that RMBA will be collecting essential items for Aishel House and Seven Acres, coming together as a community to help provide comfort and care for people in need. All items should be new and unopened. The drive will take place November 10 - November 21. Items can be dropped off in boxes located in RMBA's lobby. Please reach out to Claire Lefkowitz with any questions.