RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families,

5th and 6th students completed their SBAC testing today. Our students did a wonderful job working through these long and challenging assessments. 7th and 8th grade students will be testing next week.

Tonight is our 7/8th grade dance from 7-9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 dollars and all proceeds will go towards offsetting the costs of the end of the year 8th grade trips to the Great Escape and the Spirit of Ethan Allen. You will find the student expectations for the dance in this edition of the River Raider. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with these rules and take a minute to review them with your child.

8th grade Recognition Night is set for June 9th at 6:30 p.m This event will be held outside on our athletic fields. In the event of inclement weather we will be using our gymnasium. The event will be followed by a party for our 8th grade students only. We will be providing more details as the event gets closer.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kevin

Dear Families of 8th Graders!

Mark your calendars! As the year draws to a close, it is time to celebrate our 8th graders. What an accomplishment to finish middle school during a pandemic! In addition to the fantastic lineup of field trips arranged by the teachers, the school and 8th grade families host an 8th Grade Recognition Night. This year Recognition Night will take place on Thursday, June 9th at 6:30pm. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside at BRMS. Following the ceremony, 8th graders are invited to play outdoor games, eat s’mores and other refreshments around small bonfires. This is a special opportunity for 8th graders to party (with chaperones) as a class before they move onto high school. Families and siblings will be asked to leave and return for their students by 9:00pm.

This event is funded primarily by the 8th grade families and Browns River Middle School. It is also customary for each class to donate a gift to the school. For many years the school has needed a new sign. This year the 8th grade class will donate a new granite sign for the school. Next year, the 8th graders will donate the installation.

This gift will provide a practical and lasting recognition of our students’ time at BRMS. We understand that every family has a different financial situation, but we ask that families of 8th graders consider donating $25. Any amount is welcome. Some families may be able to donate more and some none at all. Your contribution will help pay for the granite sign AND cover the costs of the recognition night (signs with each student’s picture, food, a photographer, and decorations). Please send your donations by Friday, June 3rd. Cash and checks are welcome and can be delivered to the school office marked BRMS BRAG: 8th Grade Recognition on the envelope. Checks should be made out to BRMS BRAG with 8th Grade Recognition in the memo. You may also pay digitally with this link: https://square.link/u/KSFh2VkD or the QR code below.

Thank you for your consideration and support of our 8th graders! If you would like to help with Recognition Night or are able to loan lawn games for that night, please contact Leah Rowe at btvvyd2016@gmail.com.

7th and 8th Grade Dance on Friday, May 13th

BRMS Gym 7-9pm

*see guidelines below

Guidelines for School Dances

Approximately four times per year there is a school dance for our seventh and eighth grade students. The dances begin at 7:00pm and end at 9:00pm. Students are responsible for arranging a ride home at 9:00pm. The chaperones for the dance consist of administrators, faculty, and/or parents. Any student who cannot or will not follow the guidelines will be asked to leave and parents will be notified to come pick them up.

All BRMS school rules are in effect at school dances.
Students are to remain in the designated area from the time of arrival until the end of the dance. Students must have written parental permission to leave the dance early or be picked up at the door.
Only BRMS seventh and eighth graders may attend school dances.
No students will be admitted into the dance after 8:00pm except those accompanied by a parent.
Dance styles deemed unacceptable by chaperones for reasons of safety will not be permitted.
Students who did not attend school on the day of the dance are not allowed to attend.
All BRMS school rules are in effect at school dances.
Dances held in the Dining Hall require students to wear rubber soled shoes or sneakers.

BRMS Computer Sale-8th Grade- June 2022

To BRMS 8th Graders and Families,

At the end of this school year you will have the option to purchase your school Chromebook and charger. The price is $20 each.
There is no warranty on these computers - they are sold as-is.
MMUUSD will not provide tech support for them. These computers are not to be used in school.

If you are interested in purchasing your school computer, you will need to:

Drop off your Chromebook and wrapped charger in the tech area at any time by the end of the day Tuesday, June 7 with $20 cash or check made out to BRMS.

Your Chromebook will be ready at the end of the day Thursday, June 9 to be picked up.

We will remove all of our school software from the Chromebook and make it ready for you to use at home.

Print and complete this form and return with payment to: BRMS/Ann Faryniarz

Payment should be a check made out to BRMS or $20 cash.

Music Notes:

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND FIELD TRIPS FOR BRMuSic DEPT:

7 & 8 Grade Band Trip to MMU 1:30 - 3:10 (dismissed from MMU!) Tuesday May 24

6 Grade Band, Strings and Chorus trip to JES - we perform 9:30-10:00 Thursday May 26 - Send in $5 for creemees!

DISCOVER JAZZ FEST PERFORMANCE!

BRMS has been invited to participate in The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival on Church Street June 6, from 4 -5pm 2022!!

BRMS Jr Jazz Band, the BRMS Jazz Band and invited MMU students will be performing!

Jr Jazz Band and BRMS Jazz Band Members only - please follow this LINK to REGISTER

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BRAG

June is just around the corner, and so is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 31 - June 3! We are so excited to celebrate our BRMS staff! We hope to offer a week of goodies including snacks, sweet treats, and a catered lunch.

This year families can participate a few different ways: SIGN UP to bring store-bought snacks and treats or donate a monetary gift to help pay for lunch and other treats.

To donate, families can click HERE to give online, or drop off cash or check (made out to BRMS BRAG) to the main office. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for supporting Appreciation Week!

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

Shop anytime from over 250 retailers through RaiseRight.com or the RaiseRight App (enrollment code: V95BHDQZ26Z4). You receive the full value of your gift card purchase and RaiseRight will donate a percentage of your purchase straight to BRMS BRAG.

Whether you buy gift cards to give as gifts or you use them to shop, each order raises money for BRMS Student Treat Days, End of Year Activities, & more!

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 16- Baseball "B" home game v. Charlotte at 4:00, Track Meet @MMU 4:15,

Tuesday, May 17 - Clubs (Magic, Robotics & Coding, Cooking, Junior Jazz Band) Baseball "B" away games v. Shelburne at 4:00

Wednesday, May 18- Clubs (Chess Club, D&D, Community Service Club)

Thursday, May 19- Clubs (Jazz Band, Pride, Ultimate Frisbee) Softball "A" and Baseball "A" home games v. Essex 4:15

Friday, May 20 - Softball "A" and Baseball "A" away games v. Williston 4:00, Track Meet @South Burlington 4:15

Guest News

Track is Back! And so is Cross Country!

Mt. Mansfield Summer Track and XC Program

Get On Track in 2022!!!!

We are looking for all interested athletes to participate in the Mt. Mansfield summer track program. We plan on having 3-4 meets this summer hopefully ending with the Vermont Parks and Recreation State Meet. Practices are Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 5:30 to 6:30 (information about registration and meets will be given at 5:15 so please arrive a little early), starting Monday, June 20th and ending on July 16th or 23rd depending on the State Meet.

Practices are held at the Mt. Mansfield High School track.

The youngest age group includes all children who turn six years old during 2022, the oldest age group includes all athletes up to those who will turn 15 in 2022. We will also be continuing our summer cross-country program which will meet Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 at Mills Riverside Park in Jericho. You can go to all of the practices or pick and choose which ones you want.

We stress participation, sportsmanship, and having fun. All athletes will be introduced to basic track and field techniques and proper running form. Athletes are encouraged to try all the different events and find out which they like best. All are welcome and we especially need seventh and eighth graders, it’s an excellent way to find out about track before you get to the high school. This program is designed to introduce new athletes to the sport as well as challenge experienced athletes.

The coaching staff will include:

Bill Eschholz - Head Track Coach, Mt. Mansfield High School

Al Sartwell – Asst. XC Coach, Mt. Mansfield High School

Members of the 2022 MMU Track and Field Team

Register by mailing the bottom of this form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fC8YyB4j33O7P5DxzoKvF7g3nkSS9ClrTzYVArkusc/edit?usp=sharing to Bill Eschholz, PO Box 276, Richmond, VT 05477 or bring it to the first practice. Registration is $35 for the first child in a family, $25 for the second, and $15 for each additional child in a family. Please make checks out to Bill Eschholz - MMST. You can also pay online at Athletic.net (make sure to go to the Mount Mansfield Summer Track site and look under the Donate button and make sure to include your name in the donor list). If you have any questions please contact Bill Eschholz at mmstxc@gmail.com

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