RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families:

We are in full cabin fever mode at BRMS this week and are looking forward to seeing some sunshine next week!   

The month of February’s arrival at BRMS brings with it two long held traditions at our school.  The first is the Penguin Plunge on Saturday February 10th at the Burlington Waterfront.  Over 50 of our students will be plunging into frigid Lake Champlain to raise funds for the Vermont Special Olympics.  Over the past 20 years our students have raised an amazing amount of money for this event.  This year we are currently the top school with nearly $15,000 dollars collected.  Please support our school by clicking on the link above or by joining us on Saturday to cheer on our plungers!   

The second event is our annual staff student basketball game that occurs on the Friday before February break. Our 8th grade basketball players get to showcase their skills in front of the entire student body during a fun game that is full of excitement and humor.  This is an event that our 8th graders look forward to every year.  Be sure to look for pictures from these events in future editions of the River Raider.  We hope to get out to enjoy the sunshine this weekend!

Kevin

From the Health Office

We have a number of respiratory illnesses, including COVID 19, circulating throughout our school community currently.  As a reminder: 

Stay Home When Sick:

Students and staff should stay home with COVID-related symptoms and any other potentially contagious illnesses or symptoms, including the following:

• Vomiting or Diarrhea - must be symptom-free 24 hours and able to tolerate food and drink before returning to school. 

• Fever 100.4 or greater - must be home until fever free without the use of medication for greater than 24 hours.

• Any infection requiring antibiotics - keep your student home until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

• A persistent cough that disrupts normal activity.

• Excessive nasal drainage - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child back to school. 

• Unexplained rash - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school. 

• Red or draining eyes - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school. 

• COVID-19 infection - please call or email the school nurse to determine the next steps and follow VDH Isolation guidance. 

• Influenza - stay home until fever free without medication for 24 hours.

• Any other symptoms or illness that impede a student’s ability to learn or staff’s ability to work.

The Summer Camp located in Readfield, Maine is a nonprofit, residential summer camp for inner city and rural girls, ages 7-18, from low-income and foster homes.  We provide a safe, fun, supportive environment in which campers explore new, challenging and educational experiences,learn from positive role models, and have the opportunity to build skills for life year after year.  Donor support provides full camperships for each girl every summer.

We have 3 free scholarships to give for this upcoming summer!  For more information, please reach out to your School Counselor, Gregory Martin (greg.martin@mmuusd.org) or Jenn Wisniowski ( jennifer.wisniowski@mmuusd.org).

Vermont Family Support Programs

Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs for Vermont Parents!

Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs we offer?



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

email us at familysupport@pcavt.org or

call 1-800-CHILDREN

We’re raising funds to help bring Sweethearts & Heroes to BRMS in Spring 2024!  Sweethearts & Heroes is a social and emotional wellness and youth leadership team focused on student empowerment and empathy activation.  Check out their website for more information:  https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/

Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation!  Or you can check out our Daily Drawing Fundraiser HERE!  Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!  Tickets are $5.00 each.  Tickets are on sale now through February 29, 2024.  Each ticket has 31 chances to win!  The Daily Drawing Fundraiser runs for the entire month of March 2024.  Winning tickets will receive $50 with a special St. Patrick’s Day Drawing on March 17, 2024 for $200!