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Dear BRMS Families:
We have concluded our 2nd trimester of the school year and student report cards are being mailed out this afternoon. Families should receive report cards by early next week. Please contact us if you have not received this document by the end of the week. Additionally, we are holding our spring conferences over the next couple of weeks. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss your child’s academic progress for the school year.
Now that we have entered the last trimester of the school year we are beginning to think about end of the school year events. Our last student day will be on June 18th and 8th Grade Recognition Night will be held on the evening of June 17th. Traditionally our 8th grade families have helped to plan the event and we will be holding our first organizational meeting on April 2nd at 6:00 in the school library. Please join us if you would like to help plan this event for our departing students.
We will be administering the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program tests to all of our students in the month of April. All students will be participating in ELA and Math testing while our 5th and 8th grade students will also be participating in a Science assessment. Our 5th and 6th students complete testing from April 1st-4th and our 7th and 8th grade students will be testing from April 7th to April 11th.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the warmer weather this weekend.
Kevin
Literacy Audit
This year, we have been looking closely at literacy instruction across our district. As such, our district is conducting an audit of our current literacy practices, resources, supports, and assessments. From Marzano, a highly respected researcher and leader in education, “A literacy audit helps districts and schools ensure their literacy practices, supports, and assessment systems are grounded in research and evidence-based practices and designed to meet the needs of all learners.”
The audit will include a deep dive into our student learning data, surveying stakeholders to include students and caregivers, and conducting classroom observations, honing in on best practices across our district in literacy. Please consider taking time to reflect on your student’s current literacy experiences at MMUUSD. If you have more than one student, you may take this survey multiple times. Middle school students will also have the opportunity to participate in taking a survey about their literacy experiences at school. Please let us know if you would not like to have your child participate in this survey. Survey for Families
Good Afternoon,
BRMS Students and Community have two teams raising money and awareness for the Spectrum Student Sleep Out on 3/20/25. So far, these two teams have raised over $7,000 with less than a week to go to meet our goal! Sixty students, staff and parents are braving the cold and joining in solidarity to support Vermont teenagers struggling with homelessness. Please consider joining or donating to our cause here;
BRMS 5th & 6th Grade RED TEAM or to the BRMS 7th & 8th Grade BLACK TEAM !!
For those joining us in person on Thursday-
You may set up your tent anytime Thursday in the front field at BRMS. Please eat dinner beforehand. All students need to have a chaperone or have given their permission for an adult chaperone to be in charge of their child. We will be convening in Mr. Nicholson's Health Room at 7:00pm as a group. Here's the agenda for the evening and some suggestions on what to bring;
Housekeeping...bathrooms/take care of self & others/facilities/temperatures. *The bathrooms and gym will be open throughout the night to use as needed. If anyone is too cold or uncomfortable, we will have gym mats available.
PREZI - Spectrum Student Sleep Out / Homelessness by Mr. Martin
A Moment of Silence... (led by 6th graders - Harlowe Ingalls and Oliver Laberge)
Activity...Cardboard Challenge
Pizza!! Snack provided by Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Warren's and Sr. Chase Games and Fire Pit
Brush Your Teeth / Wash Your Face / Get Ready for Bed
9:00 PM In your TENTS and 9:30 Lights out!
Good Morning - 7:00 AM, get ready for school:) Our amazing BRMS Kitchen Staff is preparing a special HOT BREAKFAST complimentary for all students ($2 for us adults:)
THANK YOU to all of you parents and guardians in the Jericho and Underhill Communities. When I started this 11 years ago, I had no idea what this would look like and how to make this happen. This project means a great deal to me personally and I'm thrilled to say that this community has raised over $120,000.00 during this time. To be able to significantly help others while educating our young people on how they can make a difference has been an amazing journey. We appreciate your support.
Mr. Martin - 5th & 6th Grade School Counselor
Here is our suggested list of things to bring with you:
TENT, Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, extra blankets, camp chair
Hat, scarf, face cover, mittens/gloves
Plenty of warm layers
Warm socks and winter boots
Flashlight/headlamp
Hand/toe warmers
Thermos/water bottle and snacks
Ear plugs
Girls on the Run is Coming to BRMS -Register Now!
Girls on the Run is Coming to BRMS -Register Now!
When girls feel a sense of pride and have confidence, they shine differently. From the first practice to crossing the 5K finish line, Girls on the Run participants learn that their self-worth is so important to all that they do. Our lessons help girls unleash their inner superstar and teach them to never let their light dim. Unlock your girl’s limitless potential and join us this season!
Our 10 week season is for students in grades 5-6. Our season begins the week of March 24. The season will culminate with our team crossing the finish line at GOTRVT’s 5K Celebration May 31! Our team will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
The registration fee is $130 GOTRVT provides financial assistance directly on the registration form for qualifying families.
Visit gotrvt.org to register! Questions? Contact Coach Michele at justasheep6@gmail.com.
Clubs
Clubs
BRMS Ultimate Frisbee Club
April 7th to June
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45 to 3:25
We will start in the gym. After we get outside we will run practice until 4.
No equipment required!
Open to all BRMS students
contact: phil.ortego@mmuusd.org with questions.
Track & Field sign ups are hanging up outside the gym. Track & Field is open to 5th-8th graders. The season is scheduled to start the week after April break. All are welcome! The sign up deadline is April 11.
Here is the link to online forms to ensure your child is eligible for season, complete the online paperwork on Rank One- https://sites.google.com/mmuusd.org/brmsathletics/home
More information will be sent out soon.
Email Matt Lennon with any questions- matthew.lennon@mmuusd.org
Guidance
Guidance
BRAG
BRAG
Save the date!
The Spring 5/6 Party will take place on Friday, April 18th from 3 - 4:15. Permissions slips will be coming home soon. Check the River Raider next week for volunteer and donation sign-ups.
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.
Want more information? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org
Community News:
Community News:
Mount Mansfield Youth Lacrosse - Registration Open
Mount Mansfield Boys Youth Lacrosse (3-8th grade) 2025 Spring Season and Tiny Sticks (All Genders, K-2) registrations are open.
Limited spots are available for 3-8th grade players, so if your child would like to play, please sign up ASAP. No experience necessary at any level. All are welcome.
To register and get more information on the program(s) go to the link below (apologies but you may need to copy and paste link into your browser): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6Ag6sM5m-uPjMVI96glCtr8ioIk2pojK4L753m1nBY/edit?usp=sharing
VTeen Science Pathways Cafés, March 22, April 12 & May 10
Join us for monthly hands-on science workshops by UVM faculty, graduate students and other STEM professionals. These are excellent opportunities to learn about a breadth of careers and current research in a variety of STEM fields. Workshops are for teens age 13+. Cafés take place on UVM campus on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm and pizza and soft drinks provided. Upcoming topics include:
March 22 Medical Laboratory Science
April 12 Brain Parasites, Behavior, and Public Health
May 10 Stop the Bleed: Emergency Medicine
Please register for these free events here: https://go.uvm.edu/afe. Space is limited for some cafés. You will receive an email before the event with campus location, parking and other information (please provide your email address). To request disability-related accommodation, please contact Margaret at mcoan@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7634, 3 weeks prior to the session you want to attend so that we may assist you.
Hold the Dates:
STEM Showcase on March 29
AgroTek Conference on June 28
Natural Resources Management Academy on July 11-13
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