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Dear BRMS Families:
Move Up Day is quickly approaching for our 8th grade students on May 31st. I always enjoy this time of year as I observe our departing students interacting at recess and lunch. It is amazing to see the amount of growth, both physically and emotionally, that our students have made over their four year journey at BRMS. The transition from an elementary school student to high school is an incredible experience and each spring we are reminded why we love being educators in middle school. Move Up Day at MMU is always a positive experience for our students and it usually helps to decrease many of the worries about transitioning to high school.
Please remember that all 6th grade students should plan on staying home on Friday, May 31st as our teachers will also be welcoming the upcoming 5th grade students from JES and UCS. We are excited to meet all of our new students of the BRMS class of 2028!
One final reminder that the 2nd annual BRMS Fine Arts night is being held on Thursday, May 30th from 6-8:00 p.m. Our hallways will be filled with student artwork from the past school year. We hope to see you on Thursday as we display the work of the many talented artists at our school!
We hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Have a great weekend
Kevin
BRMS Important Dates:
BRMS Important Dates:
5th Grade Parent Night - Tuesday May 28 6:30-7:30pm
Band Trip to Elley Long Music Center - Wednesday May 29
Art Show - Thursday, May 30th at 6pm.
Move Up Day - Friday May 31
Science Fair - Thursday June 6 at 2:45
Band Trip to the Great Escape - Friday June 7
8th Grade Trip to Jay Peak - Friday June 14
8th Grade Boat Trip - Monday June 17
Recognition Night - Monday June 17
Last Day of School - Tuesday June 18
Attention 8th Grade Parents
Attention 8th Grade Parents
PHOTOS NEEDED FOR THE 8TH GRADE SLIDESHOW!
Please keep sending us your child’s middle school photos for the 8th grade slideshow! Most families have sent between 4-6 candid photos which fit well on the page. Please email one of us on the slideshow committee as soon as possible. Thank you so much!
Kathy Cowan kathleen.cowan@mmuusd.org
Anna Bergman annavbergman@gmail.com
Amy Saks Pavese sakspaveseamy@gmail.com
Guidance
Guidance
Eden Valley, a private counseling center located in Burlington, is excited to share with you a FREE summer group for teens ages 13-16. This group is free thanks to the Title V SRAE Federal grant, and will cover the following topics:
Emotional support, validation, and fostering a sense of belonging
Personal growth, goals, and future planning
Positive role models, mentors, and healthy relationship dynamics
Safe and stable living environment planning
Accessing healthcare and mental health services
Emotional abuse, manipulation, and communication challenges
Positive social connections, friendships, and breakups
Importance of planning, decision-making, and developing life skills
Sexual health, consent, identity, desires, and values
This wealth of topics outlined in more detail in this curriculum overview. All topics are completely optional.
Attendance in at least 5 of the 7 weeks is strongly encouraged. Food will be provided. Parental consent forms must be completed at the time of enrollment. Entry and exit surveys will be administered to gather feedback about participant’s experience.
Prioritization will be given to participants who enroll prior to June 10. All other applicants will still be considered, space permitting. All inquiries can be sent to our CC'd group facilitator Meghan Laskowski, LCSW, at megh@edenvalleyvt.com.
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.
Need more information? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org
8th Grade Recognition Night is Monday, June 17th!
8th Grade Recognition Night is Monday, June 17th!
The next planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 7:00pm.
Sign up for a team now by contacting:
Decorations Team: Lauren Axelrod or Nancy Hunter Rogers
Food Team: Gretchen Desautels or Kelly Johnson
We’ll also be looking for 8th grade families to help set up, chaperone the celebration following recognition and clean up. Watch for a sign up coming soon!
Clubs
Clubs
Mondays:
Tuesdays: Newspaper, D&D 2:45-3:25
Wednesdays: Design Tech, Pride 2:45-3:25
Thursdays: Magic, Ultimate Frisbee 2:45-3:25
Fridays:
Community News
Community News
Summer Opportunities for Ultimate Frisbee!
There are multiple opportunities for middle level students to play ultimate frisbee this summer, take a look!
Middle School Camp (Ages 11-14)
"We proudly welcome back past middle school ultimate players who have joined camp, and are thrilled to offer a camp for any players ages 11-14. Come on out and play! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced ultimate player, we will have opportunities for you!
*June 24th - June 28th from 8:30am - 12pm in Williston
*August 19th - August 23rd from 9am to 12pm in Montpelier.
Middle School Summer League:
The Vermont Ultimate Middle School Summer League is an outdoor coed league that is open to youth players of all levels, including brand new players. Prior to the first game, teams will be formed for the summer. Each team will have an experienced coach to guide them through their games. If you have any questions that are not addressed on this site, please contact Nolan Benoit -nolan@vermontultimate.org
https://vermontultimate.org/e/2024-middle-school-summer-league
Registration for the 2024 Fall Season Wolverines Youth is OPEN! Registration and information can be found at CEYFA.ORG.
The Wolverine program runs mid-August through October, with a long history of Championship football. The team comprises FLAG Football and TACKLE Football.
FLAG - Grades 1-4 play 7 vs 7 flag football without equipment. The teams are further broken down into grades 1-2 and 3-4.
TACKLE - Grades 5-8 with equipment. The teams are further broken down into grades 5-6 and 7-8. Player weight limits are unlimited, but to run/catch offensively the league has set limits to enhance safety of all players.
The Wolverines will also have plenty of preseason activities this summer starting June 18th. These optional workouts, training and just having fun are open to all age groups. All are welcome to stop by and discover what the Wolverines are all about!
Come be part of a team, build strong relationships, learn life lessons and build memories that will last a lifetime while learning the game of football.
Information can be found at CEYFA.ORG
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