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Dear BRMS Families,
During the month of November our NEST groups focused on the subject of gratitude. Each Wednesday throughout the month students were given tasks focused on the positive aspects of their daily lives both here at BRMS and at home. Each week the students used their information to help create a portion of the front bulletin board near the main office. (See Picture below). BRMS art teacher, Frannie Willard, and Special Education teacher, Erin Farrell, were the inspiration behind this creative project that resulted in a beautiful hallway display that helped our community focus on all of the positive aspects of lives. Please feel free to check out our board of gratitude if you are in our building in the coming weeks.
In coordination with our gratitude project our students were also focused on supporting those in our community who access our local food shelf. Bryant Pless led the charge in the Mullet Mania food challenge and our students did an amazing job bringing in donations of diapers and food throughout the week. The Mullet Mothers and Team Summit won the “Golden Mullet” award for bringing in the most supplies for our community. We concluded our food collection challenge with a Mullet Parade throughout the hallways on Thursday morning. We are proud of our students' efforts and thank you to everyone who donated items to the BRMS food/diaper drive.
Have a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing you in December!
Kevin
BRMS
Minecraft
When: Wednesdays 2:45 pm-3:25 pm (Begins 1/8)
Where: BRMS Design Technology Room 2037
Who: Grades 5-8
Limit: 17 students
Email me at ann.faryniarz@mmuusd.org
I will send you a form to have a parent/guardian complete.
With Black Friday fast approaching, we encourage you to spend time thinking about the digital choices you make for your family. While there’s so much in the world that we can’t have a big impact on, this is something that is actionable and can really help our kids!
Last month, ReConnect hosted its first Community Forum on Kids, Smartphones & Social Media, and about 100 folks (adults and kids) came to the forum! Thanks to all who joined and contributed to this meaningful event! There’s momentum both globally and locally about this issue and we want you to know why!!
If you missed the forum and are curious to learn more about this topic, we recommend this talk given by author Catherine Price to her children’s school community. It gives a good summary of why this issue is so relevant for our kids' mental health and safety.
Watch Catherine’s video, consider smartphone alternatives (see our flier below) this holiday season or strike up a conversation with a friend who was at the forum. Reach us at reconnectvt@gmail.com with questions, for more information, or to join our email list and receive updates and ways to get involved.
ReConnect is a growing group of families from the MMUSD working to build community around the impacts of smartphones and social media on our kids. We look forward to connecting with you!
BRMS to BOLTON ~ Transportation is full
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: Students will be on the mountain from approximately 3:30-7:30
Transportation: the bus is full but students who can provide their own transportation can still access the discounted tickets.
Ticket cost: $90 total for the 4 night tickets (Bolton pass holders do not need to purchase the lift tickets, but can access the buffet with pre-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 at the front desk.
Music
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
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
Clubs
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.
Community News:
Community News:
Vermont Jr Iron Chef registration has just opened. The details are in this link... https://vermontafterschool.org/jr-iron-chef-vt/
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