RIVER RAIDER
Dear BRMS Families,
Family conferences concluded this week and we hope you were able to find time to meet with your child’s teachers. The collaboration between school and families is one of the greatest strengths of BRMS. I truly appreciate seeing all of the connections we make with families during this time of year. These meetings are meant to provide you with information about your child’s academic progress before first trimester report cards are mailed out on December 8th. Your child’s VTCAP assessment scores from the spring of 2023 will be included in the report card mailing this year. Please contact us if you were unable to schedule a conference and would like to meet with your child’s teacher.
Halloween is on Tuesday next week, and although we do not forbid students from dressing up for Halloween, we do not encourage the use of Halloween costumes at school. Costumes should not be a distraction from the educational environment and they should be culturally sensitive to the diversity of our community. We want our students to have fun enjoying traditions while at the same time not losing focus of the school day. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Kevin
Ski/Ride Bus to Bolton
At this time we have reached capacity for transporting students to the mountain. BUT if you can provide your child's transportation you can still receive the discounted lift tickets and meet us up at the mountain to ski and ride with friends.
Please email lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org to request a registration form.
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
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.
Music
JAZZ BAND REHEARSALS - OCT & NOV
Monday - CPR - AM - Oct 30, Nov 6, 13 & 27
Wed - after school - Nov 1, 8 (early dismissal!), 18 & 25
6th grade Strings will be playing a concert for the Preschool at 8:30am on Nov 3
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
Do you smell pizza?!? Do you know families with teens who enjoy a personal-size pizza as the perfect after school snack? Or a family member who needs their pizza fix at midnight? Or someone who buys from their local Little Caesars every week? Send them your sellers link so they can experience what our Little Caesars Fundraiser has to offer. If you haven’t joined our fundraiser yet, it’s not too late. 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 - 4:30pm.
What is the 5/6 Party? An after-school event for 5th & 6th grade students.
There will be music, games and prizes in the cafeteria. The gym will be open, and if the weather’s nice, we’ll open the doors for outdoor space too!
How do 5/6 students sign up? All it takes is $5.00 per student and this permission slip. Families needing financial support may contact kevin.hamilton@mmuusd.org.
What else do I need to know? We need volunteers!
Sign up HERE to provide a snack, help set up, run a game, etc.
Questions? Email us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org.
Community News
Mansfield Nordic Club’s Bill Koch League Youth Ski Program
Registration is now Open!
Location: Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, VT
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays* Dec. 5, 2023- March 14, 2024 (or snowmelt)
*Racer Group also meets an additional day on weekends
Time: 3:45 to 5:15pm
Ages: Pre-k through 8th grade
The Mansfield Nordic Club’s BKL programs are all about having fun while learning agility, balance and coordination on skis. We’ll learn and practice cross-country skiing through instruction, games, activities and going on ski tours. We have different groups based on age, ski level and interest. Programs are 1 to 3 days per week depending on age, ability and interest levels.
Find out more and register on our website: https://www.mansfieldnordic.org/bkl/kids/
Multi-child discounts and scholarships available - look for info on our website.
Please email bkl@mansfieldnordic.org with any questions.
