RIVER RAIDER
Team Momentum at Smuggler's Notch
Dear BRMS Families
This morning all 7th and 8th grade students from BRMS and CHMS attended a powerful presentation at MMU focusing on positive life choices, mental health and addiction. Our students heard about Stephen Hill’s inspiring comeback story from addiction. 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. Our students listened intently as Stephen spoke about his life and the impact his addiction had on himself and the people in his life. Please take a moment to talk to your child about their experiences and what they may have learned from the presentation.
We are quickly approaching the Halloween season at BRMS and with that comes questions about the appropriateness of this event as it relates to our school. Although we do not forbid students from dressing up for Halloween we do not encourage the use of Halloween costumes at school. If students decide to dress up for the day, there will be no preparation such as hair coloring, getting into costumes in the restrooms or at school. All preparation must be done prior to school. Costumes should not be a distraction from the educational environment and they should be culturally sensitive to the diversity of our community. Our ABAR committee created a Google Presentation addressing the concerns and we shared this with our students this week. We want our students to have fun enjoying traditions while at the same time not losing focus of the school day and being sensitive and inclusive to our entire community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Kevin
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.
Click here for the NaNoWriMo sign up sheet
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
THE BRMS ACTOR'S CLUB!
Who: ALL grades 5 - 8 meet 2x a week - Mondays and Thursdays
When: - 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
Have You Joined Our Fundraiser Yet? Our Little Caesars Fundraiser is going strong! Have you set up your Seller page and started selling yet? Our group earns $6 profit on every item we sell and we need your help to reach our goal! Remember to share your unique link or QR code with family & friends across the country via email or text. Post your link on your social media pages to sell even more. It’s not too late to join our fundraiser. Follow this LINK to quickly set up your Seller page. And don’t forget to buy your own! The student who sells the most Pizza Kits will receive a FREE pizza lunch for 2!!
5/6 Fall Party!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 17, 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
More details coming soon…
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