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Dear BRMS Families:
The window for our student conferences started this week. All families should have received communication from their child’s teachers about scheduling a time to talk about student progress for the start of the school year. We look forward to making connections with families as we team together to support our students' academic needs. We want to make sure that all families have an opportunity to meet with teachers. Please reach out to us if you are having difficulty finding a time to schedule a conference.
The Vermont Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party at BRMS on Friday November 14th, at 5:30 p.m. The VAS will be bringing a variety of telescopes for families to use to view objects in the night sky. We are excited to host this event next month. The rain date is scheduled for November 15th. More information will be provided in future editions of the River Raider.
Have a great weekend.
Kevin
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
Music News
Music News
BRMS Music News
It's time to order your BRMS Music Polo!
Polos this year cost 23 dollars and will be delivered directly to BRMS. Make sure to order yours before November 6th.
Chorus Fundraiser
Starting 3 years ago, the 8th graders began a tradition of picking and designing a new fun piece of chorus merchandise for chorus students to rock at school or at home. The 8th graders this year designed 2 items! Hoodies with a fun design on the back that are maroon colored and brown long sleeve t-shirts. The cost of these hoodies will be $33.00 and the long sleeves are $23.00 and be shipped directly to the school. A % of the proceeds go right back to the BRMS chorus department. The online store closes on November 6th.
Link to order bonus chorus merch
Guidance News
Guidance News
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
We have a unique opportunity for a few of our 7th and 8th grade students interested in participating in a discussion around mental health in youth and adolescents. Dr. Elizabeth Hunt and David Marlow (Principal UCS) are working on creating a website (A Vermont Story) and are looking to finish up video production by the end of this year. They are hoping to hold a 30-minute round table discussion with 4-6 MS kids about mental health to video tape for this website and provide a middle school lens to this issue. If your child might be interested, please contact David directly at; david.marlow@mmuusd.org for more information and a parental consent form.
MMUUSD has a district priority of supporting social and emotional mental health for all students. Here at BRMS, we will be offering a number of small discussion and support groups through the School Counseling Center for 5th and 6th graders. These groups will meet during school time (lunch or recess) 1x a week for 20 minutes ( approximately 1-2 months). They will be facilitated by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin will review information and follow up with students individually who elected to join a specific group to move forward. Parents will be contacted and informed. Unfortunately, not all groups will be run.
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
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
BRMS Math Club
Math Club is an after school opportunity to solve challenging math problems in small groups and to play math related games
Starts: Wednesday October 1st, 2:45p-3:25p in Mr. Ortego's room
NO sign up required, All are welcome!
The BRMS Cooking club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 - 3:25 beginning the week of September 16th.
Cooking Club is an opportunity for students to participate in cooking simple recipes and learning their way around a kitchen. Students may come only one of the two days each week. Every Monday there will be a sign up sheet on the Health Room door -- first come first served.
For further information contact Mr. Nicholson.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
ALL students are Welcome!
No experience necessary
Where: 5/6 Science Lab
When: Thursdays (starting 9/18) 2:45pm-3:25pm
Contact Phil.ortego@mmuusd.org with any questions
Community News
Community News
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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