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Spirit Week at BRMS!
Comfy day
Twin day
Dress like another generation day
Dear BRMS Families,
April Break has arrived! Hopefully we will have some sunshine and warmer weather over the next nine days! There will only be seven more weeks of school when we return on April 25th.
We look forward to an exciting end of the school year and the return of many of our spring traditions.
We hope you have a safe and happy break with your children!
Kevin
Browns River 8th Grader Qualifies for National Math Tournament
This school year, a lively group of Browns River student “mathletes” met weekly after school, November through February, to play games and solve tough math problems. The BRMS MathClub is a member of the National MathCounts Program and is eligible to send 4 students through the Competition Series. Henry Rogers (8th grade), Eli Wimette (8th grade), Micah Foster (7th Grade) and Seamus Dumas (7th Grade) competed individually and as a “virtual” team in the Northwest Vermont Chapter Competition in February. Three students’ scores moved them on to the state competition held in March. The state competition was also virtual, but the BRMS mathletes met “in-person” in Coach McDevitt’s classroom. After a hearty meal of Mountain High Pizza Pie, the students worked for approximately 2 hours on 2 plates of cookies and 40 problems like the ones below.
“The number a is 5 times as large as b. The sum of a and b is 15. What is the value of the product ab?
Express your answer as a common fraction.
“A nonzero number of goats, each with four legs, and a nonzero number of chickens, each with two
legs, are living on a farm. Between all the animals, there are 3/8 as many heads as there are legs.
Assuming that all animals have all of their limbs, what is the fewest possible number of chickens on the farm?”
Congratulations to Henry Rogers who placed 2nd in the State and will represent Vermont at the National Competition, May 7th-10th. This is NOT virtual and the MathCounts organization is flying Henry and 3 other Vermont Mathletes to Washington D.C. where they will stay and dine at the Renaissance Hotel while practicing and competing. Good Luck, Henry !! (Answer to the questions above are 125/4, and 2 chickens).
The BRMS MathCounts Competition Team with Coach Suzanne McDevitt
So proud of our librarian Nicole Thompson! Nicole has been nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award for the junior division of the National History Day (NHD) National Contest. The award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students.
Each of the 58 National History Day affiliates may nominate one high school and one middle school teacher for this award. Every nominee for the $10,000 award is a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to engaging students in historical learning through the innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning strategies to foster historical thinking skills, and participation in the National History Day Contest. All nominees will receive $500 as a result of their nominations.
“This award recognizes the very best educators from across the nation and beyond,” said National History Day Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn. “These educators are leaders and innovators in the teaching of history, and we are all the more impressed because of the extended difficult teaching circumstances due to the pandemic during the last year...”
The national winner will be selected by a committee of experienced teachers and historians, and announced on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the National History Day National Contest Awards Ceremony to be held virtually due to COVID-19. Nominees’ work must clearly illustrate the development and use of creative teaching methods that engage students in history, and help them make exciting discoveries about the past.
Guidance Corner:
Guidance Corner:
BRMS MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRMS MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming BRMS Dates to Remember:
5 & 6 Grade Spring Concert: April 28 @7pm
7 & 8 Grade Spring Concert: May 3 @7pm
MMU Concert Dates:
MMU Spring Choral Concert - May 18th 7pm
MMUsic Final Concert - June 1st 7pm
Technology Tips for Families
Technology Tips for Families
Help Kids Navigate Viral Social Media Stunts
Fads are nothing new. We see a lot of people wearing, doing, or saying something, and we want to try it, too. Today, fads on social media can take the form of viral stunts captured on video. And since kids are sensitive to peer pressure and FOMO (fear of missing out), they're often the first to want to try them.
These stunts, also called "challenges," range from harmless to horrifying. They can be silly, slightly risky, destructive, or even dangerous. In most cases, kids just watch them for entertainment on platforms like TikTok or YouTube. But sometimes, kids are inspired to try them out and share their own videos of the results.
If you're looking for advice on talking to your kid about the latest social media challenge, check out these tips and conversation starters.
BRAG
BRAG
BRAG will be setting up a popcorn bar for staff on Wednesday, May 11th.
Please sign up to donate items HERE. Items must be delivered to the school office by 10am on Wednesday 5/11. If you don’t have time to shop but would like to support this day, please donate HERE, and BRAG will take care of the shopping.
On 5/11, we’ll “BRAG” about our awesome Custodial & Maintenance Team!
Thank you for supporting Staff Days at BRMS!
Order gift cards for any occasion while raising funds for BRMS BRAG! Staff Appreciation, Birthdays, Graduations - find something for every important date this spring. Whether you buy gift cards to give as gifts or you use them to shop, each order raises money for Student Treat Days, End of Year Activities, & more!
When you purchase Local Gift Cards or shop from over 250 retailers through ShopWithScrips or the RaiseRight App (enrollment code: V95BHDQZ26Z4) you receive the full value of your gift card purchase and businesses donate a percentage of your purchase straight to BRMS BRAG.
Orders are due by Monday, May 2.
A HUGE thank you to our local business partners: Autosmith, Jericho Cafe & Tavern, Jericho Country Store, Jericho Settlers Farm, Palmer Lane Maple, & Poorhouse Pies!
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.
Interested in joining? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 25
Tuesday, April 26 - Clubs (Magic, Robotics & Coding, Cooking, Junior Jazz Band)
Wednesday, April 27- Clubs (Chess Club, D&D, Community Service Club) Baseball "B" home game v. Mater Christi/CTK at 4:00
Thursday, April 28- Clubs (Jazz Band, Pride) 5/6 Concert in Gym 7:00
Friday, April 29 - Softball "A" and Baseball "A" away games v. CHMS at 4:00
Guest News
Guest News
Kinsley Millard’s life was tragically cut short August 27, 2020. In honor of Kinsley’s spirit and zest for life, Kinsley’s family has partnered with the MMU girls Basketball team to form the Kinsley Millard Empowerment Scholarship.
The scholarship is for girls fourth grade through eighth grade enrolled within the Mount Mansfield Union Unified School District. The scholarship will allow 4 young ladies to attend a summer basketball camp. The goal of the Empowerment Scholarship is to inspire young girls to become stronger and more confident individuals, while developing their basketball skills.
For the Summer of 2022 the scholarship is available to four young ladies with the choice of attending UVM or Saint Michael's Women's basketball camp.
UVM: 7/11-7/15 9am-3pm Monday-Friday
UVM: 8/1-8/5 9am-3pm Monday-Friday
St.Mikes: 6/20-6/24 9am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12noon Friday
St. Mikes: 7/11-7/15 9am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12noon Friday
If you are interested in this scholarship please reply to Heather Tetrault via email at heather.morganrn@gmail.com with the following information by April 18th (do not hesitate to reach out after this date to find out options). Please include the following information:
child’s name, grade entering Fall 2022 & school they will be attending
parent name(s) and contact information (phone & email)
a paragraph describing why you are interested in this scholarship
Kinsley’s family is honored to be a part of such an amazing community and excited to have the ability to offer these scholarships to young girls for many years to come.
2022 VYOA Summer Symphony Camp
2022 VYOA Summer Symphony Camp
Dates and Times: June 20–24, Half-Day Camp, 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College located at Fort Ethan Allen
Tuition: $225; Financial Aid is available to qualifying families.
Camp Director: Berta Frank
Who Can Attend Summer Symphony Camp?
Camp is intended for students entering grade 5 – 9 with at least one year of playing experience.
2022 VYOA Summer Symphony Camp Registration Packet
2022 VYOA Summer Symphony Financial Aid Application
Please note: Financial aid applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. May 27th is the last day to submit requests.
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