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I would like to take a moment to recognize the work of two of our 8th grade students.  Several years ago BRMS students began participating in the Spectrum Sleep Out in solidarity with homeless young adults in Vermont.  Our students sleep outside for one night and raise money to keep Spectrum’s doors open for the next young adult looking for help. Samuel Rodriguez and Brooklyn Belfield took over the organization of this event from Greg Martin.  Sam and Brooklyn helped to coordinate 25 students in our school and they raised over $10,000 for this cause.   We are proud of their efforts and all they represent for BRMS!   Great job Sam and Brooklyn!

On Thursday evening our drama program presented two plays displaying our students' dramatic talents.  “Hoodie” was a hilarious production about the life and worries of middle school students.  The second production was an alternative take on Beauty and the Beast.  Congratulations to all of our thespians for all of their hard work and for their amazing performances. 

Please remember that we will not have school on April 8th due to the eclipse and the anticipated influx of visitors to the state during this time.  We will be sending home viewing glasses with each of our students next week.     

Have a great weekend!

Kevin

Important Dates:

 7/8th Grade VTCAP Testing April 1st-5th

No School - Eclipse                      April 8th 

Incoming 5th Grade Parent Night May  28  

Move Up Day                                               May 31

Recognition Night (6:30p.m.)                    June 17

Last Day of School                                       June 18

After School Expectations/Supervision

As the weather continues to get warmer we are seeing more of our students making after school plans that do not involve school supervised clubs.  Several students are taking the opportunity to play basketball on our outside court, walk over to the Jolly or the Jericho Market.   We do want to support our students as they become more independent but we are also concerned about the safety of our students while they are not supervised by our staff members.   Please be sure to have a conversation with your child about their after school plans.  Below you will find a list of expectations that we will be going over with our students this week.

• Our late buses are only for students who participate in officially sponsored clubs and activities.   Students who do not participate in school activities will not be allowed to ride our late buses. Students will need to call home for a ride home if they stay after school without attending a club.

• Students participating in athletics need to go directly to practice.   They should not be going to the store before practice, even if their schedule allows them time to do so.

• Students who have a later practice that is not immediately after school should plan on going home or to the public library until practice.   We are unable to provide supervision during the time between school dismissal and practice.  Please let us know if this is a barrier to your child’s participation in our athletic program.

• Students will not be allowed to go to the store after school and then get on our regular buses.  We have noticed an increased number of students running to the store to get a snack and then try to catch their normal bus.   Students will not be allowed to ride the bus home and will need to call families for a ride.

• Students who wish to gather with friends after school or walk to the park after dismissal will need to arrange a ride with their family.   Students cannot stay in the building unsupervised as an afterschool plan. 

• Students are allowed to access our campus after school but they will not be supervised by our staff and they will not be able to access school transportation.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns about these expectations.

The Jericho Recreation Summer Camp will be open this summer and will even have field trips!  We have a few scholarships available for families who are in financial need for a 3 week camp experience.

 Session 1 begins June 24 – July 12, Session 2 begins July 15 – Aug. 2. 

Please contact Jenn Wisniowski (7/8) or Gregory Martin (5/6) School Counselors for more information at 802-899-3711. 

Here is the link for camp information and application forms: https://jerichovt.org/Summer-Recreation

It’s time to start planning 8th Grade Recognition!  8th grade parents and caregivers are invited to attend this planning meeting.  We’ll be discussing decorations, food and more!  

Join us in the BRMS Library on Wednesday April 3, at 7:00pm. 

The Spring 5/6 Party is Friday, April 19 from 3:00-4:15pm.

What is the 5/6 Party?  An after-school event for 5th & 6th grade students. 

There will be music, games and prizes in the cafeteria, basketball in the gym and outdoor activities if the weather is nice. 

How do 5/6 students sign up? All it takes is a permission slip and $5.00.  

Families needing financial support, please contact kevin.hamilton@mmuusd.org.

What else do I need to know? We need volunteers!  

Sign up HERE to provide a snack, set up, clean up, etc.