US Grandparents & Special Friends Program

On Tuesday, Upper School students welcomed their grandparents and special friends for a heartwarming breakfast and learning program. Catered by The Bagel Shop Bakery, guests enjoyed breakfast tacos before joining students for a meaningful experience reflecting on Rabbi Sacks’ legacy, as part of the Global Day of Learning in his memory. Families had the opportunity to learn side-by-side with their grandchildren, witnessing firsthand the energy, ruach, and sense of community that make RMBA so special. The program highlighted the connection between generations and allowed students to share their learning in a personal and memorable way. RMBA is grateful to all who attended and helped make the morning a joyful celebration of our Upper School community.

Writing With Purpose

Middle School ELA students in Ms. Ruben's classes are diving into the art of literary analysis. After reading a short story, they spend the week crafting a thoughtful essay, starting with a strong thesis, building an outline, and developing a rough draft. Following careful proofreading and editing, students submit their polished final essays, showcasing their analytical skills and attention to detail.

High School Preview

On Wednesday night, RMBA hosted an informative evening for 8th grade families to learn more about the High School program. Attendees discovered how RMBA’s college preparatory curriculum, leadership opportunities, and values-driven community help students grow into confident, capable, and compassionate young leaders.

PTO Coffee

Last week, our amazing PTO welcomed the RMBA community for a morning of hot coffee and great conversation! Families stopped by for their caffeine fix, stayed to chat, and enjoyed connecting with one another. It was a wonderful way to start the day together!

Student Council Elections

On Tuesday, Lower School students took on an important civic responsibility by casting their votes for Student Council. After hearing inspiring speeches from the candidates last week, students learned about the voting process, from checking in and going to a private booth to carefully selecting one candidate for each position. It was exciting to see them engaged and thoughtful as they made their choices, and everyone is looking forward to finding out who will earn the final vote. Results will be announced on Friday!

Forecasting Fun

Mr. Simon’s third-grade students have been exploring the fascinating world of weather and data! They studied temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, examined the role of wind, and learned how weather maps help forecast local conditions. The students also explored how data is collected, analyzed, and displayed using line graphs and bar graphs. To put their skills into practice, they listened to a local weather forecast and then created their own forecasts for Houston, TX. Here, they proudly present their local weather predictions.

Turning Pages Together

Ms. Morrison's 2nd graders went on a journey into the world of reading! Students have begun their very first class chapter book, The Book Report from the Black Lagoon! This marks the start of a year filled with shared stories, new vocabulary, and growing confidence as readers. Together, students are exploring characters, settings, conflicts, and imagery while proudly identifying familiar spelling and sight words. Their thoughtful discussions and enthusiasm for reading bring the story to life, creating a joyful classroom community of young book lovers.

From Corn Husks to Kindness

Morah Aviva's EC4A students enjoyed a variety of engaging fall-themed activities. At the Science Center, they peeled corn husks and then used them as paintbrushes for a fun sensory experience. The class explored this week’s Parsha, Chayei Sara, learning about the middah of chesed through Rivka’s acts of kindness toward both people and animals. Students also discovered how wells function and built their own using clay and stones gathered outdoors. During movement time, they pretended to be leaves, trees, and wind in an interactive leaf rhyme activity. At the literacy centers, students searched for the letter “G” in a multisensory I Spy game and practiced writing the letter “Gg” using a special dry-erase poem in the Writing Center.

Leaves, Lessons & Learning

EC4B students in Morah Aliyah's class enjoyed a week full of Fall-themed learning and hands-on activities. In science, they explored photosynthesis, created colorful fall leaf art from leaves collected outside, and went on a nature walk through the Magical Forest. In Parsha Chayei Sarah, they learned about Rivka bringing water for Eliezer and his camels, practicing with their classroom well while counting trips and measuring water. They also made jewelry inspired by the gifts Rivka received. In English, students read The Flower Alphabet Book and discovered their letter of the week, “F,” in preparation for Wednesday’s share-and-tell. They also read Be Kind and connected it to lessons in chesed from the parsha. In art, they created candle drip mats with the bracha for candle lighting. In math, they explored even numbers, practiced dividing into equal groups, and tried addition and subtraction, making learning hands-on and fun.

Miracles in Kindness

This week in Morah Sandy's EC3A class, students explored Parsha Chayei Sarah and the three miracles that graced Sarah’s tent: candles that stayed lit, challah that remained fresh, and Hashem’s presence in a cloud above her home. To bring these stories to life, the class created a craft representing the miracles, made and kneaded cloud dough to connect with the challah, and practiced counting drops of water as they helped “thirsty camels,” just as Rivka did when showing kindness in the parsha.