RIVER RAIDER
Dear BRMS Families,
It was an extremely busy last week of school at BRMS! We had many events happening throughout the last five days including our 2nd annual BRMS Grand Prix. Our NEST advisory groups had a wonderful time racing around our back parking lot on carts in relay style races. Each NEST group designed a special hood ornament that was fastened to the cart. The creativity of each group was amazing!
Our 8th graders are wrapping up their final days with a trip to Jay Peak Water Park and a boat trip on the Spirit of Ethan Allen. We are excited about the opportunities that await our departing students as they head off to MMU. We have had an incredible four years with this group of students. It is always amazing to see the tremendous amount of growth that happens during these four years of development. This group started out during a pandemic and ended with a total eclipse! We will miss the BRMS class of 2024.
The weather looks great for Monday and we have made the decision that 8th grade Recognition Night will be held outside. Details for the event can be found below. Please call us if you have any questions about this event. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday night to celebrate our 8th grade students.
This is the last River Raider of the school year and I want to wish everyone a happy and safe summer vacation! We look forward to seeing you in August!
Kevin
Recognition Night
June 17, 2024 6:30 p.m.
BRMS Athletic Fields
We will be outdoors on Monday evening.
8th grade students should arrive by 5:45 and meet at the picnic tables to have their red carnation pinned on.
All attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Parking for individuals with limited mobility will be available in spots
closest to the soccer field. Golf cart transportation to the field will be provided for those who need support.
Overflow parking will be available on the front field at BRMS.
Please do not park on Synergy Dance Studio property.
After party celebration for 8th grade students will be held immediately following the ceremony near the gazebo.
Only 8th students and chaperones can attend this event.
After the ceremony, students are invited to stay at BRMS for food and fun. This is a special opportunity for students to gather (with chaperones) as a class before they move on to high school. Families not chaperoning will be asked to leave after the ceremony and return for their students by 9:30pm.
7th Grade Placement
Placement letters for 7th grade students will be sent early next week. We are planning on having a Move Up Day for these students on the afternoon of June 18. The placement process for 7th grade students can be a challenging endeavor for our committee. There are many variables that need to be considered for placement as students begin to have more elective classes like Spanish and French. This can be a challenging time for our students as there may be some friends that end up on a different academic team this year. We believe that it is important to help our students work through these changes as they will continue to build a capacity to adjust to change as they move through school and life. Students will still have many opportunities to see friends on the other team during lunch and recess everyday and several other events that happened throughout the year. We encourage you to have these conversations at home with your child if there are any concerns that come up around next year’s placement
Browns River Disc Golf Course is officially open for play! This is a great addition to our campus. Students and families are encouraged to come check out the course. We recommend downloading the Udisc app on your phone if you come to play.
There you will be able to keep track of score and it will help you navigate the course with the map feature.
A huge thank you to following people for their hard work in making Browns River Disc Golf Course a reality -
Lisa Abair & BRMS BRAG
Kevin Hamilton
Richard Streeter
Willie Lee
Eric Whitehill
Matt Lennon
Alex Hight
Guidance
BRMS is pleased to announce a collaboration with Eden Valley Vermont Therapeutic Services and Essex Pediatrics. We continue to recognize the need for additional mental health support for our students. Starting Fall of 24', we will have a Private Clinical Social Worker from Eden Valley and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist* from Essex Pediatrics both at BRMS. These services are contracted between parent(s) / guardian(s) and the providers - who accept a wide platform of insurance. Potential Service Offerings Include; Individual Clinical Treatment and Substance Use Assessment, Consultation with School Staff (pending signed release) to integrate mental health strategies within student's academic environment, access to SRAE Workshops (in person and hybrid formats), parent coaching and agency collaboration. To access these supports, please contact Gregory Martin for 5th and 6th graders (greg.martin@mmuusd.org) or Jenn Wisniowski for 7th and 8th graders (jennifer.wisniowski@mmuusd.org).
*Access to the Essex Peds Clinical Psychologist requires student /family to be current clients of this Health Care facility. Referrals can also be sent through a child's Pediatrician.
BRAG
Browns River Action Group (BRAG), the parent teacher organization at BRMS, helps promote student self-esteem, supports school staff and assists in efforts to solve school needs through volunteering and fundraising.
Need more information? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org
Community News
Summer Opportunities for Ultimate Frisbee!
There are multiple opportunities for middle level students to play ultimate frisbee this summer, take a look!
Middle School Camp (Ages 11-14)
"We proudly welcome back past middle school ultimate players who have joined camp, and are thrilled to offer a camp for any players ages 11-14. Come on out and play! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced ultimate player, we will have opportunities for you!
*June 24th - June 28th from 8:30am - 12pm in Williston
*August 19th - August 23rd from 9am to 12pm in Montpelier.
Middle School Summer League:
The Vermont Ultimate Middle School Summer League is an outdoor coed league that is open to youth players of all levels, including brand new players. Prior to the first game, teams will be formed for the summer. Each team will have an experienced coach to guide them through their games. If you have any questions that are not addressed on this site, please contact Nolan Benoit -nolan@vermontultimate.org
https://vermontultimate.org/e/2024-middle-school-summer-league
Registration and Info for Middle School Summer League
