RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families:

Our Family/Teacher conference season has begun and teachers have been sending out sign up information to families over the past week. Please be sure to sign up for a time to discuss the academic progress of your child. Our teachers look forward to this time of year to make connections with families. Please let us know if you have not received any information about these conferences.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Browns River Middle School, Camels Hump Middle School, and Mount Mansfield Union High School is sponsoring a special program for parents featuring Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention, mental health, and resilience.

Stephen has a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear. He is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, bestselling author, wellness coach, and an attorney. He has presented in front of thousands of people for over 500 schools and coalitions across the country.

Through knowledge gained from his own personal and professional experience, Stephen shows parents how to build resilient kids to make healthy choices and overcome adversity.

Stephen will also be speaking with all of our 7th & 8th grade students during the school day on October 20th. This is an amazing opportunity for parents to have a meaningful conversation with their children about the messages and lessons from Stephen’s program. Please let us know if you would like to have your child opt out of this event on the 20th.

This event on the evening of the 19th is free and open to the public. The event will be held at Mount Mansfield Union High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!

I would like to also remind you that there is no school on Monday Oct. 23rd for conferences.

Have a great weekend!

Kevin

Team Explore at Mt. Philo

New Attendance Email

Wondering where to send an email in the event of a late arrival, early dismissal, absence, extended absence...?

Use our new email address brmsattendance@mmuusd.org.

School Photos to arrive soon! Retakes on Wednesday, October 25

Hello BRMS Families!

Our school photos for the 23/24 school year will be here soon, and will be sent home in backpacks. We have set our photo retake day on October 25, 2023.

Reorder and retake information was in your photo packet.

Not all retakes are free, so take a moment to read it over.

Don't forget to return the first set of pictures with a note explaining what you hope to be different.

Questions? Does your child qualify for a free retake? Can you bring in a sibling or homeschooling friend? Email Diane... DianePhotoVT@gmail.com

Basketball sign ups are posted outside the gym for the BRMS school teams. The sign up deadline is November 3. Boys basketball is open to 7th & 8th graders. Girls basketball is open to 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. Email matthew.lennon@mmuusd.org if you have any questions.

BRMS is heading back to Bolton for some NIGHT SKIING/RIDING!

Five week session on Wednesdays starting in February

Dates: 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Times: Bus will leave BRMS by 3:30 and return to BRMS at 8:15. Students will be on the mountain from approximately 4 until 7:30.

Ticket cost: $90 total for the 5 night tickets (Bolton pass holders do not need to purchase the tickets)

Transportation Cost: $35 per student to ride the bus (50 people maximum), first come-first serve.

Registration forms: can be printed from this link, and there will be copies available in the BRMS front office.

Total cost of program for students: $125 includes transportation to and from mountain and 5 night skiing tickets.

Rentals and Lessons: available at extra cost - contact lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org

*****Your registration is not considered complete until CHECK and COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM has been turned into the main office.*********

Music

OCTOBER SCHEDULE FOR BRMS JAZZ BAND

Monday Mornings during CPR - as soon as you arrive - Oct 16, 30

Wednesdays after school - until 3:20pm - Oct 18 & 25

CLUBS

ANNOUNCING THE BRMS ACTOR'S CLUB! Deadline to join: Oct 9, 2023

Who: ALL grades 5 - 8 meet 2x a week - Mondays and Thursdays

When: STARTING OCT 2nd - Mondays & Thursdays after school till late bus, beginning Oct 30 - we meet after school extended - until 3:45pm (past the late bus).

THEME for semester: Drama Games & Improv!

FALL PERFORMANCE - An evening of IMPROV with the BRMS Actors Club - Nov 16 - 5:30pm

To sign up: You can leave your name on the list outside the gym on the bulletin board

or - - -

please email the drama coaches: Laurie Forsman <laurie.forsman@mmuusd.org> or Berta Frank <berta.frank@mmuusd.org>

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.

Want more information? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org

Our Fundraiser Starts Today! For the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and In-Store Meal Deals to raise money for BRMS. To reach our goal, we need everyone’s help. It’s easy to join the fun! To get started, click this LINK to create an account. You’ll get your own unique link to send to your friends & family so they can buy delicious Pizza Kits and In-Store Meal Deals and support our fundraiser. Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to your buyers via FedEx, so send your link to family & friends across the country, too. Every item sold earns $6 profit and makes an impact. Don’t forget to buy your own! The student who sells the most Pizza Kits will receive a FREE pizza lunch for 2!!

Sign up to support BRMS BRAG all year! Shop anytime from over 250 retailers through RaiseRight.com or the RaiseRight App (enrollment code: V95BHDQZ26Z4). You receive the full value of your gift card purchase and RaiseRight will donate a percentage of your purchase straight to BRMS BRAG.

Whether you buy gift cards to give as gifts or you use them to shop, each order raises money for Student Treat Days, 5/6 Parties, & more!