BPMS Family News

November 8, 2024

Important Dates

 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:

November 15th: Heather Godin's class will lead our meeting

November 22nd:  Becky Linder's class will lead our meeting

Check out our slideshow!

HEALTH NEWS

Health around the building

Please be aware that there are almost always cases of stomach flu, common colds and lice in our school building. We have also seen a few cases of pneumonia this season. Families should be monitoring not only for signs of illness but also any signs of lice or other communicable illnesses.


Our district illness guidelines can be reviewed HERE. Please reach out to lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org with questions.


COMMUNITY WORKSHOP!!

Who: Open to Community Members, registration required HERE

What: Stop the Bleed & Hands Only CPR

Where: Brewster-Pierce Memorial School

When: Saturday November 16th 8:15-11:45am

Why: to provide basic skills to community members for emergency response while waiting for EMS to arrive on scene.


Instruction provided by Richmond Rescue and UVM Stop the Bleed program.


This is a workshop only, no certification will be received from this training. 


Registration is required HERE.


Email lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org with questions.


PE CORNER

We have two big awesome things going on right now for PE. First, the Kids' Heart Challenge is officially starting tomorrow. We are having a kickoff at morning meeting with a special speaker from the Kids' Heart Challenge. Please, come!! Here is a link to register.


Second and lastly,  November 15th is the last day to sign-up for SnowMotion. It is very important that we have our number of students that need gear and also volunteers for the days that we visit Cochran's. Here is the link.


Thank you all so very much,

Peter

Copy of BP & Fletcher Family Email.docx

FROM THE LIBRARY

The BPMS Book Fair is NEXT WEEK! Linked here is alllll the information! Volunteer! Set up an e-wallet! Come eat lunch with us on Tuesday by calling Sue to tell her who is joining us! Everyone is welcome! Thank you for supporting our small-but-fierce school library, and fueling the fires of book love! I know this message has too many exclamation points, but I can't help it! Email mollie.sprague@mmuusd.org with any questions or concerns.



SCENES FROM THE ART STUDIO

BPMS artists learning how to  use oil pastels in a painterly way!

A SLICE OF P.I.E.

 Sign up HERE to volunteer at the annual BPMS Book Fair November 11-15! The book fair is a super fun event that raises funds for the BPMS library and it's a great opportunity to volunteer at the school! There are morning and afternoon shifts available running the register and stocking shelves/organizing/helping shoppers - email mollie.sprague@mmuusd.org with any questions! 


*REMINDER!* Square 1 orders are due by 11/13 (next Wednesday) to make sure they arrive in time for the holidays!  To order, simply scan the QR code on the flyer OR go to https://www.square1art.com, find the "Enter Art Access Code" button on the top right of the page, and enter the art access code which you can find under their picture OR search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. 

 

 HOLIDAY BULBS ARE BACK! PIE is bringing back our popular holiday bulbs fundraiser for a second year! Click here to check out the beautiful selection of amaryllis bulbs and paperwhites just in time for the holidays! These beautiful bulbs bring a bit of color into the world and make fantastic gifts for neighbors, friends, and family!


A few details:

Thank you for your support!!

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.

FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Free VIRTUAL/Online Parent Education Programs to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support and/or to learn new parenting skills. Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs offered? 

Visit the website at: www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs

Email at familysupport@pcavt.org

Call 1-800-CHILDREN

All programs are 2 hours per week for 14-18 weeks. Want to enroll in any of the programs offered?? Please complete THIS FORM to enroll today!

LOST AND FOUND

Well we had a few claims last week so the pile is shrinking...a bit.

Here is the latest photo. Please have your learner go to the lost and found area if you spot a familiar article of clothing. Thank you.


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