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Dear BRMS Families,
We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break with your family and friends. Our students returned refreshed and ready to learn as we move into the winter months.
Our students continue to enjoy the many after school activities that are happening at BRMS. We just finished up our NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writer's Month) on Wednesday. We had dozens of students writing their novels while enjoying rich conversations and tasty treats. Math Club, Magic Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Pride Club, Drama Club and the School Newspaper all continue to meet weekly. The River Raider will continue to be a place where you can find information about our club offerings. The BRMS basketball season has started and our first home “A” game will be on Friday December 9th and our first home “B” game will be on December 12th. Be sure to get out to support our teams this season.
Teachers have been working hard on completing student report cards this week. The first trimester report cards will be mailed home on Monday, December 9th. This information will provide you with details about your child’s work over the first part of the school year. Please be sure to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your child’s grades.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kevin
Team Explore
LOST AND FOUND
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found is overflowing! Please come check our lost and found by December 22 to pick up lost items. All unclaimed items will be taken for donation over the winter break. Thank you.
8th graders Violet Clough and Aly Dorman competed in a USA National Field Hockey Tournament in Tampa, Florida with their U14 team, the Green Mountain Girls. The team went undefeated in 5 games, scoring 55 goals and only allowing 3. They competed against teams from North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The Vermont team finished 1st!
From the Health Office
From the Health Office
Head lice in schools almost completely disappeared when there was social distancing. As we return to a more normal school year, we are seeing head lice in most schools.
Lice outbreaks are common in school-aged children. Even the cleanest child can become infested. It is not a sign of poor health habits or being dirty.
Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in human hair. They do not fly or jump. The females lay eggs called nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp, often at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. The nits are small, oval-shaped specks that can vary from whitish to brownish and are firmly cemented in place, and cannot be brushed or flicked away.
Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Most important is examining hair and scalp, especially the nape of the neck and behind the ears, for nits.
If you discover lice or nits, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider about treatment options.
Please periodically check your child’s head for lice and nits.
Helpful Links:
Counseling Connections
Counseling Connections
The BRMS Student Support Team is organizing a Gift Card drive again this year to support families in our school community. The Student Support Team invites you to purchase one or more gift cards to the stores listed on the Sign Up Genius linked below! You can send your gift card(s) in with your student or drop them off in the main office. Gift cards will be collected until Monday, December 19th.
If you are interested in finding out more information around financial resources, please contact your student's school counselor (Ashley Bergeron for 5th and 6th and Jenn Wisniowski for 7th and 8th). Warm wishes for a safe and healthy winter season and New Year!
Sign up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A4AC23A4FCC07-winter
The 14th year of NaNoWriMo!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 5 - Clubs (Newspaper 2:45-3:25)
Tuesday, December 6- Clubs (Magic 2:45-3:25)
Wednesday, December 7- Early Release
Thursday, Dec 8- Clubs (Pride 2:45-3:25) Jazz Band Grades 5-6 (2:45-3:25), Grades 7-8 (2:45-4:00)
Friday, December 9- Boys and Girls Basketball Games v. Colchester (A Team Home, B Team Away 4:00, 5:00)
Music Notes
Music Notes
Jazz Band Schedule for DECEMBER 2022 with Ms. Frank
Mondays Dec 5th and 12th
Thursday Dec 8th - 2:45-4pm (not required) - Extended solo and improv - for everyone, all grades
Thursday Dec 15th - regular Thurs rehearsal after school until 3:20pm
Mon Dec 19th - 7:30am = Mandatory Dress Rehearsal (for concert on Dec 21st)
Wed Dec 21th - CONCERT 2pm - Music Assembly for 7 & 8 grade
We will perform Guantanamera - wear your performance shirts!
Clubs
Clubs
BRAG
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.
If you would like more information, please email brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.
BRMS BRAG ONLINE AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 8pm!
There are many amazing items to bid on including:
Benedict Family Photography Gift Certificate
North Country Rivers Whitewater Rafting
One Month Active Edge Family Membership
Gift Cards & More!
Please share this link with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers:
charityauction.bid/BRMSBRAGONLINEAUCTION2022
Funds raised through this auction will help support student and staff activities.
Any questions, please contact us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.
Order GIFT CARDS for any occasion while raising funds for BRMS BRAG! Find something for everyone this holiday season. Whether you buy gift cards to give as a gift, use to buy a gift, or to support those in need with a gas, grocery, or VISA gift card, your order raises money to support BRMS BRAG.
When you purchase Local Gift Cards or shop from over 250 retailers through RaiseRight 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 to the main office by Monday, December 5.
A HUGE thank you to our local business partners: Autosmith, Jericho Cafe & Tavern, Jericho Country Store, Jericho Settlers Farm, & Palmer Lane Maple!
Community News
Community News
Vermont Works for Women is offering a Rosie's Girls camp in partnership with The Generator this coming February Break, February 27 - March 3, 2023, for a full week of STEAM empowerment.
Rosie’s Girls ® campers will put their design, tinker, and science skills to work inside Generator’s Makerspace facility in Burlington. We’ll pair fun, hands-on projects with Rosie’s Girls ® signature “Power Skills” curriculum. Camp is open to girls in 6-7-8 grades. Learn more and register today at: rosiesgirls.org
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