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Dear BRMS Families:
All of our students were a little sleepy at the end of the day today after our kitchen staff provided us with an amazing harvest lunch. Students and staff feasted on healthy servings of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, and peas! A special thank you goes out to Billi, Tracey, Misty, April, and Ann for providing our community with an incredible lunch today, and throughout the school year.
Our fall 5/6 party will be held on Friday Nov. 21, from 3:00pm-4:15pm in our lunch room and gymnasium. 5th and 6th grade students will be able to hang out with their friends, play games, and fast dance to music played from a Super Sounds DJ! This is a great time for our kids to spend time together, and have fun before Thanksgiving Break. We are still looking for parent chaperones to help supervise this event. If we do not have enough volunteers, we are not able to host this party. Please be sure to sign up in the link found in the BRAG section of this newsletter.
Unfortunately, due to the continued cloudy weather we will need to cancel the Vermont Astronomical Society Star Party that was scheduled for this evening, and for tomorrow’s rain date. We hope to reschedule this event next spring.
We hope you have a great weekend!
Kevin
Message to Community Announcing the Test of our Emergency Notification System
Message to Community Announcing the Test of our Emergency Notification System
During the early evening hours of Wednesday, November 19th, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District will conduct a test of our Emergency Notification System. This routine test ensures our communication tools are working properly.
Families will receive a message via phone, text, and email stating:
“This is a test of our emergency notification system. MMUUSD will use this system to notify you in the event of a school closure, early dismissal, or other emergency. If you have received this message in error or would like to add or delete a phone number, please contact your local school or email data@mmuusd.org.”
Important: If you would like to receive emergency notifications via text message, please send a text to 67587 with the message “Y” or “Yes” prior to Wednesday, November 19th.
If you do not receive a message during the evening of November 19th please email data@mmuusd.org to ensure delivery of future notifications.
Friendly reminder that Wednesday’s message is only a test. Thank you for helping us maintain a reliable communication system for our district.
~MMUUSD
Parent Information Regarding Student Belonging Survey
Parent Information Regarding Student Belonging Survey
All students in grades 3-12 will be provided an online survey sometime in the next few weeks related to their sense of belonging in school. This brief (four question) online survey aims to collect data on student sense of belonging to inform our efforts to better support student well being. If you would like your student to opt out or if you have any questions, please connect with the principal of your child's school.
CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND BY 11/21
CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND BY 11/21
All items in our lost and found will be donated after Friday November 21st.
Items can be found in the hallway outside of the Main Office
BRMS to BOLTON
BRMS to BOLTON
REGISTRATION OPEN from Nov 7th to Dec 1st
BUS IS FULL
Four week session on wednesdays starting in February 2026
Dates: 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, makeup day 3/25
Times: Students will be on the mountain from approximately 3:45pm-7:30pm
Transportation: BUS IS FULL BUT - you can still receive the discounted ticket but will need to provide your own transportation to and from the mountain. Carpooling is encouraged.
Ticket cost: $90 total for the 4 night tickets (Bolton pass holders do not need to purchase the lift tickets but still need to pay for transportation). Scholarships available.
Registration on this Google Form linked HERE. Registration is complete when the online form is completed AND the check has been received by the front office.
Lessons: 1 hour group lessons are offered for $75 for the four nights. Kids in lessons will have time to free ski before or 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 $80, 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 GOOGLE FORM has been filled out AND payment has been turned into the main office.
Access the google registration form HERE
BUS PASSES
-Students going to any address other than home need to have a bus pass
-Please notify the office of any bus pass needs by 2:30pm
-If you plan to have 5 or more students to your home,
call Transportation at 802-899-4830 to ensure there is room on the bus
ACTIVITY/LATE BUS INFORMATION
-Available for students staying for scheduled activities/clubs
-Students are dismissed at 3:25pm for late bus
-Bus numbers available in the office
-For any specifics on bus schedule/times please contact
Transportation at: 802-899-4840
Guidance News
Guidance News
BRAG
BRAG
BRMS BRAG
BRMS BRAG
What is BRAG? We are the Browns River Action Group, consisting of parents, staff, and teachers, working together to support and enrich all student life.
Keep an eye on the River Raider for BRMS BRAG events and announcements. Want to get involved? Contact us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org
Save the date for the Fall 5/6 Party!
Save the date for the Fall 5/6 Party!
BRAG invites all 5th & 6th grader students to stay and hang with their friends on Friday, November 21 directly after school. Students wishing to participate must return the attached permission slip (below) and $5 entry to the Main Office by the morning of 11/21. Parents are reminded that there will be no bus service home after this event, so please plan for a prompt pickup at 4:15pm. Volunteers needed for the Fall 5/6 Party! Please support this event by signing up to volunteer an hour of your time or contribute supplies for this event here.
Spirit wear update: The online store will open up for new orders on Monday, November 3 and close again December 5. Many thanks for your support!
Stay up to date with BRAG news every week by following our updates here in the River Raider or on our website.
Holiday Staff Appreciation Opportunity!
Please join us in writing a personal note to our wonderful BRMS staff. Each volunteer will be assigned 8 names, and we will provide you a bag with supplies available for pickup in the main office on Monday, December 1. Please return the cards to the main office to Theresa Robinson or BRAG mailbox by Monday, December 15. Sign up here.
Find our SPIRIT WEAR link HERE to purchase Browns River Middle School Gear. This supports fundraising for our Browns River Parent Group BRAG.
Clubs News
Clubs News
Community News
Community News
Grades 3-8 Indoor Lacrosse Clinics Winter 2025-2026
Grades 3-8 Indoor Lacrosse Clinics Winter 2025-2026
If you have a girl in the MMUUSD district grades 3rd-8th that would be interested in some indoor winter volleyball clinic opportunities please complete this form.
WHO: Girls grades 3-8 interested in lacrosse
WHAT: The hour would be spent on community building, skill-development, and small sided games.
WHERE: Forever Summer Indoor facility on Wellness Dr in Williston.
WHEN: Fridays 5-6pm - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/5, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
WHY: Because lacrosse is awesome!
HOW: register at this LINK
The sessions will be led by Mansfield club coaches and participating 8th graders.
COST: In order to keep this opportunity accessible to families, we're inviting participants to contribute through a donation-base payment. The cost to cover facility fees is approximately $100 per player (multi-sibling discount) for the winter. We invite you to give what you can to cover costs. If donations are not sufficient to cover costs we'll seek funding raising suggestions and supports. Come for one or come for all!
Questions? Email Lindsay at lindsaybwilcox@gmail.com
Celebrate MMU Class of 2026
Celebrate MMU Class of 2026
This year, we're turning a small roadblock into something big: a safe, unforgettable graduation celebration for the Class of 2026. Join us for "Closed Roads, Open Chances" — a community fundraiser and raffle supporting MMU's Project Grad. Every ticket purchased helps us give our seniors the send-off they deserve.
Click on the link to purchase a raffle ticket for $10. (Multiple entries are welcome!) With each entry, guess the date the Notch Road will close for the season, and add a time for tie-breaking purposes.
The winner (with the correct date and the closest time) will take home the full pot of $1000!
Thank you for supporting Project Grad!
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