BPMS Family News

February 7, 2025

 Our academic day begins at 7:40am and doors are open at 7:20am for breakfast and time to get ready for the day.  If your student is going to be absent or there is a change to their after school schedule, please copy Sue (susan.vandervliet@mmuusd.org) in addition to emailing their classroom teacher. 

ALL SCHOOL MORNING MEETING SCHEDULE:

February 7th:  Speed Share Classroom Learning

February 14th: Slideshow

Check out our slideshow!

SCHOOL SCHEDULE UPDATE

We know that registration for camps and summer childcare will be taking place soon, therefore, we want to share the following information that may be helpful.  

GLOBAL DAY OF PLAY - FEBRUARY 12TH! 


We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, February 12th, our school will be participating in Global School Play Day 2025 (GSPD)! This day, which is promoted by Psychology Today, is celebrated by schools around the world and focuses on the importance of unstructured play. You can learn more about the benefits of unstructured play by visiting the official GSPD website: www.globalschoolplayday.com.

To make this day even more special, we invite all students to bring in toys or items that they enjoy playing with. Please ensure that everything brought in is clearly labeled with your child’s name. Here are some ideas for what your child may bring:

Please note: No electronic devices (including phones, remote control cars, tablets, or video games) are allowed.

While the day will be unstructured to allow for free play, it will be supervised by teachers. It is our hope that this special day will inspire families to incorporate more unstructured play into their children’s lives outside of school.

Reminder: This will be an early release day, with dismissal at 12:15 PM. Please be sure to make arrangements for your child’s pick-up.

We look forward to celebrating the joy of play with your child on February 12th!

PLAYING WITH THE PRESCHOOLERS

Both Preschool classes enjoying the play tunnels in the gym.

Rob and the boys playing Play-Doh in Mrs. Parker’s class.

A LETTER FROM BECKY LINDER

Dear Families,


I am writing this letter to inform you that I have decided to retire from teaching at the end of this school year.   It is with bittersweet emotions that I am sending this letter.  


For the past 25 years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as a staff member at BPMS.  I have cherished the opportunity to witness each and every student in my classroom’s growth, both academically and personally. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served as their teacher. Your children have brought me immeasurable joy and have taught me so much about the importance of education, resilience, and the power of human connection.


Throughout my career, I have strived to create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. I have always believed that every child has the potential to succeed, and I have dedicated myself to helping them reach their full potential.  Additionally, I’ve prided myself in being an advocate for the children I have taught. 

 

While I am excited about this new chapter in my life, I will miss the daily interactions with your children and the joy of seeing them learn and grow. I want to express my sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support and trust over the years. 

 

Thank you again for the incredible opportunity to be a part of your child’s life. I wish you and your family all the best in the years to come.

Sincerely,

Becky

KINDERGARTENERS ARE WORKING ON THEIR FIN MOTOR SKILLS, HAVING FUN AND REALLY KNOWING THEIR ALPHABET.  PLAY-DOH IS GREAT! 

EARLY INTERVENTION




Do you have an infant and toddler?  Do you have questions about your child's development?  Are they interacting and responding to you and others, playing, moving their body, communicating, eating and regulating as you would expect?  Do you have worries or concerns about your child's development?  Early Intervention is here to support with information and address questions and concerns about your child's development.  If you have questions or concerns please call Early Intervention at 802-864-4426.  

MMU SCHOOL CHOICE & SPANISH IMMERSION

ARTISTS HARD ATWORK MAKING WACKY SNOW GLOBES! 

NEWS  FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

We are seeing a variety of illnesses at school right now: such as stomach bug, colds and lice. Please take time to review the district return to school guidelines linked here. 


Students, staff and families should be doing their best to prevent illness by washing hands often, drinking plenty of water, eating nutritious foods and getting enough sleep. This sets your body up to fight germs! Please check in with your kids about these things they can do to stay healthy. 


Every classroom is getting a glo-germ lesson so students can get a better understanding of how they’re doing with hand washing practices. 

As always please reach out with questions. 


Enjoy the snow! 

Nurse Lindsay 

District Illness Guidelines.docx

PE CORNER

Hello Brewster-Pierce Families,


Just a reminder to families to please double check that your student's gear is labeled for SnowMotion

Peter Taylor

Physical Education Teacher

Brewster-Pierce Memorial School

peter.taylor@mmuusd.org

802-434-2074 school office

A SLICE OF P.I.E.



Did you know you can earn money for BPMS simply by scanning your grocery receipts?! It's true! And it's amazing to see how quickly it adds up!  BPMS has earned ~$100 so far this year with only a handful of people participating each month! Scan this QR and use the referral code below to download the Box Tops for Education app to get started!  Email chair@bpmspie.org with questions!





FROM THE KITCHEN

Kitchen Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in an opportunity to be involved in your child(ren)’s life during the school day? Would you like to get to know every child at BPMS by name? Curious to know if your kids are actually eating their vegetables at school? If so, volunteering in the kitchen as a lunch server might be a great place to start! The BPMS kitchen team is proud to make fresh, wholesome, and delicious food, however, we are dependent on volunteers to help serve lunch. Please consider signing up for a day or two to join the kitchen team and be a part of the school lunch hustle. The time commitment is from 10:50-12:30 and no experience is required! And, you get to see your kiddos and squeeze in a few extra hugs! Please check out the SignUpGenius HERE to sign up for a shift or contact Hilary at hilary.redman@mmuusd.org for more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Mount Mansfield Girls Lacrosse offers girls in grades 3-8 the ability to learn and play lacrosse.  Third graders will participate in practice but not games.  Season starts end of March through first week of June.  Practice is held at Browns River Middle School on Monday and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 and Games are played on Sundays starting the first Sunday in May through the first weekend in June.  Please contact melisamutolo@icloud.com for details.  Registrations will be accepted through March 15th 2025.