RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families, 

We will be holding our first 7/8th grade dance tonight from 7:00-9:00 p.m.   Below you will find the school expectations for the event.   Our goal is to hold a fun and healthy social event for all of our students.   We ask that you go over these expectations with your child before they arrive at the dance.  Cell phones will not be allowed during the dances this year.   Please note that we do not allow students to leave early with other families unless we have written permission from the guardian of a child.  We take the safety of our students seriously and appreciate your understanding of this rule.  There is a $5 admission fee for the dance.  A concession table will be available for students to purchase snacks.   All proceeds from the dance will help offset costs for the 8th grade field trip to the Great Escape at the end of the year.   The dance will end promptly at 9:00.  Please be sure to drive slowly as you depart the parking lot as there will be many students exiting the building at that time.  

Our 5/6 party will be happening on November 18th from 2:45-4:30.  BRAG will be organizing this event and will be looking for family volunteers to help run the event.  Please see the link in this week’s BRAG section of the River Raider.   We need enough volunteers to safely run the event.  Please be sure to volunteer your time if you are available on the 11th!  

Kevin

7th and 8th Grade Dance, Friday November 11th 

The dance begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.   Students are responsible for arranging a ride home at 9:00 pm.  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.

1. All BRMS school rules are in effect at school dances.

2. 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.  

3. Only BRMS seventh and eighth graders may attend school dances

4. No students will be admitted into the dance after 8:00 pm except those accompanied by a parent.

5. Dance styles deemed unacceptable by chaperones for reasons of safety will not be permitted.

6. Students who did not attend school on the day of the dance are not allowed to attend.

7. Dances are held in the lunchroom.

 FALL 5/6 PARTY!

The Fall 5/6 Party is next Friday, November 18 from 3:00-4:30 pm.

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. 

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, please contact kevin.hamilton@mmuusd.org.

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

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

Dear BRMS Families,

While many students felt the excitement of Halloween last week, in 5th/6th grade Guidance class we acknowledged, discussed and explored how every family’s culture is different, some families choose to not celebrate a certain holiday- and that is what makes us all awesome and unique!

    In 5th/6th grade Guidance class we explored Celebrations Around the World! As a group we viewed a short film showcasing different parts of the world and learned about how all families' cultures are different. 

   The students worked in small groups to match a region with a celebration and a description. The excitement was high as well as the interest in widening our cultural lens. Learning about multi-cultural differences strengthens not only our knowledge but our tolerance and acceptance of others differences. 

Ashley Bergeron

5th/6th School Counselor

Jennifer Wisniowski

7th/8th School Counselor

It's time to order your performance shirts!! 

Polo shirts cost $22 and students can choose between red or black. Please have them purchased by November 17th. They will be delivered to BRMS before our December break.

The link to purchase your shirt is HERE

Link to NaNoWriMo sign up sheet

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. 

If you would like more information, please email brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.

There’s just one more week before the online auction begins! The auction will run November 18 - December 2.  We have received many generous donations including:  

• Benedict Family Photography $100 Gift Certificate

• Lexington Rectangular Wood Trellis 28” Planter from Gardener Supply 

• Salomon Gore Tex Trail Shoes 

and many more... 

Please fill out this FORM to donate any item, talent, or service. 

Any questions, please contact us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.