Dear BRMS Families:
The scenery at BRMS is amazing this time of year. The colors of the leaves, the snow on the mountains, and the frost and mist in the morning all make our school a wonderful location to learn, work and play!
The UVM Watershed Alliance has visited several of our classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Our students studied the health of the Browns River and did several hands-on activities that enhanced their learning about our local waterway and the Lamoille River watershed. Students were extremely excited to report back about what they had learned through this experience.
Most of the fall season sports teams are wrapping up their seasons this week with our final soccer games happening this afternoon. The BRMS Cross Country team will be traveling to Shelburne Farms next week for the Chittenden County Championship meet. Thank you for coming out and supporting our teams throughout the entire fall season!
Be sure to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weekend ahead, and be sure to look for the comet that is in the western sky just after sunset!
Kevin
Join the Movement! Middle School Dance Team Clinics with Synergy Center for the Performing Arts.
Calling all middle school students! Are you curious about dance teams and want to experience what it's like to be part of one? Join Rose Bèdard and Synergy dancers who are ALSO members of the Mount Mansfield Union (MMU) Dance Team for fun and interactive clinics!
At these clinics, you'll get to:
Learn fundamental movement and dance skills
Master exciting choreography
Get a taste of what it's like to be part of a dynamic dance team
This is a great chance to explore your passion for dance, make new friends, and get a head start on developing your skills. We will meet for the following 5 Fridays from 2:45-3:25: October 18, 25, November 1, 8 and 15. Don't miss out!
8th Graders in Design Tech Class
Program registration information will be sent in the Friday November 1st edition of the River Raider
When: Wednesdays 2/12, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, makeup date 3/26
Transportation: We have room for 50 to ride the bus to/from school and Bolton Valley
Once the bus is full (50 students) we can offer discounted lift tickets to BRMS students who can provide their own transportation to/from Bolton Valley on ski bus days.
Cost: $90 for lift tickets, $30 for transportation (Scholarships are available)
Timing: Bus leaves school at 3pm, Returns at 8pm
Equipment: Guardians will need to bring equipment to school between 7:30-8am on ski bus days.
Forms for registration will be available once registration begins.
Questions? Email lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org
5th Graders learning about the Browns River.
BRMS Basketball sign ups are hanging up outside the gym. 7th & 8th Graders are invited to sign up if they are interested in playing. The sign up deadline is November 1st. Practices will start towards the end of November. More information will be sent out to those who sign up. Make sure athletes complete their online paperwork on Rank One- https://mountmansfield.rankone.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
Email Matt Lennon if you have any questions - matthew.lennon@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.
Welcome to session two of Middle School Fall League! This league is open to youth players of all levels, including brand new players. Prior to the first game teams will be formed. Each week, teams will have an experienced coach to do skill building and guide them through their games. If you have any questions that aren't addressed on this site, please contact Nolan Benoit - nolan@vermontultimate.org. Registration is open now! https://vermontultimate.org/e/middle-school-fall-league-session-2
Please note: USAU membership fees are now included in your registration!
Dates/Times: Sundays October 27th - November 17th (makeup day Sunday November 24th): 4 weeks total, 2pm to 4pm
Cost: This program is pay what you can. Vermont Ultimate's costs to run this program are $50 per registrant. This includes coach payroll, field reservations, admin fees, insurance, USAU membership, and a disc for each player. Typically a USA Ultimate Membership is required for this league, however we are now including those fees in your registration!
Team Formation: Teams will be posted approximately 1 week before league starts. Players will be contacted via email before the first game. The number of teams will depend on the number of signups. If there is someone you would like to play with, please indicate that in your signups.
Format: Games will be 5v5. Co-ed teams.
Age Restrictions: 5th-8th grade
Location: Village Community Park in Williston.
Sign up Period: Registration is open now, sign up closes on Wednesday, October 23rd.
Refunds: Players who withdraw from League at any point are not guaranteed a refund. The Vermont Ultimate Board processes refund requests on a case by case basis.
VTeen Science Pathways Cafés
Join us this school year for monthly science cafés on topics selected by your peers. Engage in hands-on
learning with scientists, engineers, and technology experts as you explore different pathways in these
fields. Dates are on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm on UVM campus and include 9/21, 10/19, 11/9, 12/7,
1/11, 2/15, 3/22, 4/12 and 5/10. Free program, but registration is required. Attend one or more cafés. Please
register online (use https://go.uvm.edu/afe, topics for spring not yet listed). Pizza and soft drinks
provided. Run by the Teen Science Ambassadors for youth in grades 7-12.
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to
participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or
margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.
Health Heroes Workshops for Youth
Join faculty, staff and medical students from the UVM Larner College of Medicine and UVM Extension 4-H
for a series of interactive workshops promoting practical health and wellness knowledge. Attend one or
more workshops. For youth in grades 8th-12th. Free program, but registration is required. Please register for
the program here: https://go.uvm.edu/heroes2.
Dates and topics include:
Thursday, 9/19, 5:00- 7:00 pm Healthcare and Healthy Living: Careers in Healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles
Saturday, 10/5, 12:00-2:00 pm Prevention Strategies: What you can do to enhance personal and community health
Thursday, 10/17, 5:00-7:00 pm What is Mental Health and why is it important for overall health?
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to
participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634
or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.
VTeen Leadership Weekend
Join 4-H and Vermont teens interested in developing their leadership skills in a fun-filled weekend at Lake
Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. November 15-17. Come together with your peers to hone communication,
problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Bring what you learn back to your school and community
to make a difference in the areas you are most passionate about. This weekend-long workshop will focus on
hands-on learning through fun activities, skill-building games, action-planning, and meeting other teens
from around the state. Fee for attendance $220, with meals and lodging included. Open to youth in 8-
12 grades. Registration now open: https://go.uvm.edu/424. Contact Margaret Coan
at Margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to
participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634
or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.