RIVER RAIDER
Mx.Erickson (Professor Trelawney) of Team Ion
Beautiful fall day at BRMS
CPR Friday Fun on Team Ripple and Journey.
Dear BRMS Families,
The snow and colder temperatures have arrived on schedule at Brown River Middle School. Please be sure to send your child to school with the appropriate cold weather gear as we will continue to utilize our outdoor spaces throughout the school year. Be sure to check out our BRMS Weather Station and BRMS Weather Cam to help you prepare for the frequent New England weather changes!(Instructions for Weather Wise Phone App) You might even be able to check out a soccer game or recess time with our new installed Weather Cam!
We are headed into our winter sports season and the new guidelines will allow our families to attend athletic events and other activities. We are excited to welcome spectators to our gym and for our new bleachers to finally be filled with BRMS fans!. Families should refer to this week’s District Happenings to get more information about these guidelines.
Just a reminder that Wednesday Nov. 10 will be our monthly early dismissal for all students in order for our staff to have additional time for professional development. Students will arrive home 2 hours earlier than their normal time.
Have a wonderful weekend and remember to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night!
Kevin
BRMS Weather Station
From the Guidance Office:
Opportunity for our 5th and 6th Graders - SKI VERMONT
We wanted to pass along an opportunity for your children. Ski Vermont offers a "5th & 6th grade passport" ticket bundle for 5th and 6th grade students only around the state! The passport is $20 and it includes 3 lift tickets/ cross country tickets to many Vermont mountains. We have attached the link below- Winter is Coming!
Mr. Martin
Music Notes:
Jazz Band returns to Monday mornings during CPR after Thanksgiving Break - Nov 29th!
30 Day Music Practice Challenge Winners! Ben & Jerry's pints here we come!
1. Collin Farrell
2. Clem Lawson
3. Lars Schmidt
More students will be added to this list until NOV 15th!
IN HOUSE CONCERTS during the school day for all music students are coming up in December = TBA!
We will be recording these concerts to send home to families and for the BRMS MuSic website
BRMS Math Club
Message to Families
The BRMS Nurses wanted to celebrate and thank all the families for supporting the safety of our school community by keeping their child home when symptomatic. Here is a friendly reminder regarding a safe return to school after illness from our health office:
When reporting an absence, please email attendance pam.preston@mmuusd.org or call 802-899-3711. If the absence is due to illness and/or symptoms, include BRMSnurse@mmuusd.org.
If your child is exhibiting any of the COVID19 symptoms for longer than 24 hours, we recommend they get a COVID19 PCR test as soon as possible.
If your child experiences allergy symptoms that are not resolved with their daily allergy medication, COVID19 PCR tests are recommended during this time of increased circulation of the COVID19 virus.
Your child is cleared to safely return to school when:
They have received a negative PCR test result (or received an alternative diagnosis by their health care provider),
It has been 24 hours or more of no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications, AND
Other symptoms have improved
Chromebooks for Sale!
We currently have Chromebooks for sale, we accept cash or check. All sales final.
If you choose to purchase a Chromebook and charger, please be aware of the following;
These are 4+ year-old 11" or 14” Chromebooks. $20 per device.
There is no warranty on these computers - they are sold as-is.
MMUUSD will not provide tech support for them.
These computers are never to be used in school.
Checks should be made payable to BRMS (reference computers on the memo line)
Available for purchase between 7:30-3:30 daily.
School photos went home with students this week. All packages that were ordered on time have been delivered. School picture retakes are scheduled for next week, Wednesday, November 10th, with a rain date scheduled for Thursday, November 11th.
Please find guidelines for photo retakes in your photo packet and email Diane Ellison Parenteau with any questions you have about photo packages and photo retakes at dianephotovt@gmail.com
Please also email Diane if you did not receive your photo package or have questions about its contents.
BRAG
There are just a few weeks before the online auction begins!
The Online Auction will run November 19 - December 3.
We have received many generous donations including:
2 Hour Boat Charter on Quinella, a 30ft Sundowner Tug, cruising beautiful Lake Champlain for up to 6 people with Greg Martin. Redeem: Summer 2022.
2 Flight Cider Tasting Experience for 2 at Stowe Cider.
Over $250 in books from Phoenix Books.
and many more...
Please fill out this FORM for any donation item, talent, service, or sponsorship.
Any questions, please contact us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.
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.
Please join us for our virtual meeting,
Wednesday, November 10 from 7-8pm.
Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/hey-evuv-fpj
Or dial: (US) +1 208-925-0093 PIN: 909 241 640#
Upcoming Events
Monday, Nov 8-
Tuesday, Nov 9 - Clubs (Magic, Cooking, NaNoWriMo, Robotics and Coding)
Wednesday, Nov 10 - 2 Hour Early Release
Thursday, Nov 11 - Clubs (Math Club, NaNoWriMo)
Friday, Nov 12 - Clubs (Pride)
Guest News
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