RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families,

It was an interesting week of weather at BRMS! Monday started with snow on the ground and the end of week brought us 70 degree temperatures. As a school we are committed to having our students enjoying the outside environment no matter the weather. Please make sure that your child has the proper gear to be outside throughout the school year. If your family needs some support in getting cold weather clothing please reach out to our guidance counselors, Jenn Wisniowski or Greg Martin.

I want to remind all of our families that we do not have school on Tuesday, Nov 5 and we have our monthly early release day on Wednesday the 6th. All students will be dismissed at 12:40 on the 6th.

Families should mark their calendars for our Fall Drama production that will be on Thursday November 14th at 6:30 p.m. Berta Frank and Laurie Forsman are directing our students in the ensemble play “A Recipe of Me”. We hope to see you at BRMS on the 14th!

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday morning.

Kevin

A Recipe of Me

By Lindsay Price

A Recipe of Me by Kate Kilpatrick is an incredible ensemble play with authentic middle school characters for middle school students. We see people all the time but don’t always know their stories. A Recipe of Me is great for social-emotional learning and understanding others.

Leah and her siblings are relegated to the kids table in the kitchen AGAIN for Thanksgiving at Grandma Lucy and Grandpa Elliott’s house. Worse, they’ve had their phones taken away. This leads to the siblings searching the cupboards for snacks. What they come away with is Grandma Lucy’s secret family recipe box.

They think they’re going to find juicy gossip. Instead, they find heartfelt stories about their family told through recipes. Stories they never knew.

A beautiful look into the world of a family rooted in love and food. Food is the language that everyone can speak.

This play was written specifically for middle school performers and won top honors at both the Florida Jr. Thespians District and State levels.

SAVE THE DATE:

5/6 Fall Party!

The 5/6 Party is Friday, November 22 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. The gym will be open, and if the weather’s nice, we’ll open the doors for outdoor space too!

How do 5/6 students sign up? All it takes is $5.00 per student and this permission slip. Families needing financial support may contact kevin.hamilton@mmuusd.org.

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

Join the Movement! Middle School Dance Team Clinics with Synergy Center for the Performing Arts.

Calling all middle school students! Are you curious about dance teams and want to experience what it's like to be part of one? Join Rose Bèdard and Synergy dancers who are ALSO members of the Mount Mansfield Union (MMU) Dance Team for fun and interactive clinics!

At these clinics, you'll get to:

- Learn fundamental movement and dance skills
- Master exciting choreography
- Get a taste of what it's like to be part of a dynamic dance team

This is a great chance to explore your passion for dance, make new friends, and get a head start on developing your skills. We will meet for the following Fridays from 2:45-3:25: November 8 and 15. Don't miss out!

BRMS to BOLTON!!

REGISTRATION OPEN from Nov 1st to Dec 15th

Four week session on wednesdays starting in February 2025

Dates: 2/12, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19

Times: Bus will leave BRMS by 3pm and return to BRMS at 8pm. Students will be on the mountain from approximately 3:30 until 7:30.

Ticket cost: $90 total for the 4 night tickets (Bolton pass holders do not need to purchase the lift tickets, but can access the transportation with program registration). Scholarships available.

Transportation Cost: $30 per student to ride the bus (50 people maximum), first come-first serve. Families who can provide their own transportation can access the discounted ticket rate with program registration. Scholarships available.

Registration forms can be printed from this link, or there will be copies available in the BRMS front office. Registration is complete when form and check have been received by the front office.

Lessons: 1 hour group lessons are offered for additional cost. Kids in lessons will have time to free ski after their lesson.

Equipment: Skis/poles/boards will need to be dropped at BRMS between 7:30-8am on Bolton days. Equipment IS NOT allowed on school buses. There are mountain rentals available for an extra cost, see registration form. Discounted season leases available with program registration, contact lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org for more information on season leases.

~~~Scholarships available~~~

Your registration is complete when CHECK and REGISTRATION FORM have been turned into the main office.

Copies of the registration form are available in the main office.

Music

The BRMS ONLINE MUSIC MERCH STORE IS OPEN!

Order your BRMS Performing Polos!

Here is the link to order a shirt - please cut and paste in your search bar: https://screenmylogo.com/brmsband24/shop/home

There are also some extra optional goodies to order if you are interested.

Polos are $23 each. If for any reason you feel that financially you cannot purchase one at the moment, please let us know: berta.frank@mmuusd.org or victoria.rosales@mmuusd.org

Already have a BRMS Performing Polo? Great! Please make sure you know where it is and it still fits the performer!

DEADLINE: the last day to order is November 24, 2024 - the online store will close on Nov 25, This is an annual event - the online store will not open again until next October 2025

Guidance

Dear Parent(s) & Guardian(s),

As we head into the upcoming holidays and winter season, we want to make you aware that we are fortunate to have some scholarships to the Bolton Ski Program, gift cards, winter jackets, bookbags, etc. to help support our students and families in need of a little extra help. Please consider reaching out to Jenn or myself, confidentially, to inquire about any of the above.

We also want to thank the generosity of the BRMS Staff and the local communities of Jericho and Underhill for their thoughtful donations and support of others!

Be well -

Greg and Jenn

greg.martin@mmuusd.org

jennifer.wisniowski@mmuusd.org

Family Support Programs are offered free of charge to Vermont parents and families.

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

Clubs

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.

Community News:

VTeen Science Pathways Cafés

Join us this school year for monthly science cafés on topics selected by your peers. Engage in hands-on

learning with scientists, engineers, and technology experts as you explore different pathways in these

fields. Dates are on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm on UVM campus and include 11/9, 12/7, 1/11, 2/15, 3/22, 4/12 and 5/10. Free program, but registration is required. Attend one or more cafés. Please register online (use https://go.uvm.edu/afe, topics for spring not yet listed). Pizza and soft drinks

provided. Run by the Teen Science Ambassadors for youth in grades 7-12.

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to

participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or

margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.

VTeen Leadership Weekend

Join 4-H and Vermont teens interested in developing their leadership skills in a fun-filled weekend at Lake

Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. November 15-17. Come together with your peers to hone communication,

problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Bring what you learn back to your school and community

to make a difference in the areas you are most passionate about. This weekend-long workshop will focus on

hands-on learning through fun activities, skill-building games, action-planning, and meeting other teens

from around the state. Fee for attendance $220, with meals and lodging included. Open to youth in 8-

12 grades. Registration now open: https://go.uvm.edu/424. Contact Margaret Coan

at Margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to

participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634

or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.

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