RIVER RAIDER

Dear BRMS Families,

Our students have settled into their daily routines at BRMS during the second week of school.  The weather was amazing and we were able to get outside and enjoy the playing fields for a wide variety of activities.   Next week will be our first week of athletic competitions at BRMS.   Please be sure to check out our team schedules on the BRMS Athletics Page.   We hope to see you out there cheering for the Raiders!

Our annual Open House will be held on October 1st this year at 6:30 p.m.. This event is a great way to explore our hallways and to meet all of our staff members.  Families participate in a school wide scavenger hunt that will guide visitors throughout our building.  

Just a reminder that on September 11 we will be hosting an outdoor event sponsored by the Flynn Theater in Burlington.  The Playing Fields Project is a back-to-school celebration that travels to school districts around Vermont.  The project invites communities to gather together for joyful and awe-inspiring performances on school fields. Everyone is invited to join the fun!  

Have a great weekend!

Kevin

EEE

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few human cases are reported in the United States each year. The disease also commonly affects horses, but it has been reported in other animals like alpacas, donkeys, pheasants, and emus. Please read this important information from the Vermont Department of Health about EEE.

There are no human vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat EEE. The best way to reduce your risk of infection with EEE virus is by preventing mosquito bites: limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, treat clothing and gear with permethrin, and control mosquitos indoors and outdoors. 

Please read this important flyer from the CDC: How to Protect Against Mosquito Bites. If you wish for your child to use insect repellent, please apply it at home in the morning before school. 

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Current COVID-19 Guidance

 If a person is COVID-positive, they may go back to normal activities after at least one day (24 hours) if:

• Symptoms are getting better overall and

• No fever for at least 24 hours (and are not using fever-reducing medicines).

• In addition, it is recommended to take extra prevention steps for the next 5 days after resuming normal activity: Practice good hygiene. Wear a mask. Keep physical distance. Improve air quality. Any of these prevention steps can help limit the spread of respiratory viruses. The more steps you take, the lower your risk of getting others sick. 

• The district has a supply of masks and antigen tests (limited supply) if requested.

• Please report all positive cases, student or staff, to the school nurse. 

District guidelines remain in place - If you are sick, please stay home.  Please read this link District Illness Guidelines. 

Additional Resources

Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot

Preventing Respiratory Viruses

🚀 Robotics Club - Calling all 5th & 6th Graders! 🚀

What: Join a team to design and program robots for the First Challenge Competition! Work together to tackle exciting challenges and showcase your skills.

When: Mondays after school until 4 PM (late bus available if you need to leave earlier), plus one weekend day in early December for the competition

Dates: 9/16 until mid-December (or mid-January depending on how teams do in the First Challenge Competition)

Where: The BRMS Design Lab

Visit this link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/BRMSRobotics

Parents, We Need Coaches!

The number of students who can participate depends on how many parent volunteer coaches we have. If we have more student interest than coaching capacity, students will be chosen through a lottery. Your involvement can make a huge difference!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dive into the world of robotics and teamwork!

For more information, contact roboticsbrms@gmail.com.

Let’s build the future together! 🤖✨

Sign up for Fall Drama Here:  https://forms.gle/QetjjKcmNvsdjfqP6

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SIGN UP INFO for 6th graders!

SCHEDULE - 2 rehearsals and one lesson per week

6th Grade BAND meets at 9:40am on WEDNESDAYS every week to rehearse as a FULL group. 

Group lessons will take place during General Music & an extra rehearsal by TEAM will happen once a week during the school day - details coming!

Here are the steps needed to register and participate in the BRMS 6th Grade String Ensemble:

1. READ the INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK (also attached)

2. FILL OUT An Instrument Sign Up Sheet which will have instrument choices to pick from (attached)

Once I receive the Sign Up Sheet - - - 

3. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM ME telling you which instrument I expect your child to play this year (1st, 2nd or 3rd choice) with rental & lesson info.

INSTRUMENT RENTAL

Some students have already made a decision and confirmed their selection with me at school. These students can move on to the LAST step which is filling out and submitting a CONTRACT. We do have some school owned BAND instruments available to use for $150 for the school year. Send me an email if you are interested! Rental company info outside of BRMS is in the HANDBOOK. All instruments should be delivered to BRMS. 

Contracts are due Oct 1st 

LISTENING - here are great links to listen and learn about the instruments you are considering. Here is video about all the instruments in the BAND - check it out!

Questions or need more info?  Please reach out!

:)

BERTA FRANK

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SIGN UP INFO for 5th graders!

SCHEDULE - 2 rehearsals and one lesson per week

5th Grade Strings meets at 8am on MONDAYS every week to rehearse as a FULL group.

Group lessons will take place during General Music & an extra rehearsal by TEAM will happen once a week during the school day - details coming

Here are the steps needed to register and participate in the BRMS 5th Grade String Ensemble:

1. READ the INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK (also attached)

2. FILL OUT An Instrument Sign Up Sheet which will have instrument choices to pick from (attached)

Once I receive the Sign Up Sheet - - -

3. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM ME telling you which instrument I expect your child to play this year

(1st, 2nd or 3rd choice) with rental & lesson info.

LISTENING - here are great links to listen and learn about the instruments you are considering. SHORTSTRING video and LONG STRING video.

Students interested in BAND can participate next year in the beginner BAND program which starts in 6th grade.

Questions or need more info? Please reach out!

:)

BERTA FRANK