RIVER RAIDER
Dear BRMS Families,
In preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, our students had the opportunity to experience a portable planetarium that was set up in the multipurpose room at UID. Carrie Cruz (The Planetarium Lady) was our guide to the skies over the last three days as our students were able to get a deeper understanding of how the lunar eclipse happens and how scientists are able to forecast future events. Additionally our 8th grade students traveled to the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in anticipation of the celestial event. We will be sending home certified eclipse viewing glasses with all of our students in the week before the event. We are excited for our students that will be able to safely experience this spectacular opportunity.
Please be sure to look for your child’s second trimester report cards in your mailbox next week. We have found that mail delivery times vary greatly for our families. Let us know if you have not received this document by next Friday. Additionally, please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to schedule a spring conference.
We have set the date for our 8th grade Recognition Night. The event will be held on Monday June 17th. Families will have the opportunity to help plan this event. More details will be provided in early April.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kevin
Track & Field Signups are Happening now!
The signup sheet is on the bulletin board outside the gymnasium.
Deadline is Friday-March 22.
Go to the BRMS website- Athletics-Spring Sports- Track & Field to read the welcome letter: which is full of valuable information regarding the season.
PROSPER Event
Screenagers Under the Influence
Wednesday, March 20th 2024 6pm-8pm
Camels Hump Middle School
We invite your family to join us for a screening and guided discussion of Screenagers Under the Influence. Students (4th grade and up) are encouraged to attend with their family. Each registered family will receive a gift!
About
Join Screenagers filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she picks up her camera once more to examine the impact of our digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol. Exploring the latest research and learning more about the personal experiences of teens and families, the film highlights the changing landscape of the substances themselves, offering solutions for how we can best empower teens as they face decisions about what they will and will not be influenced by.
Please register at: http://tinyurl.com/chmsprosper2024
Contact Kara.Bissonnette@uvm.edu with any questions
Drama Club Update:
Mar. 14, 15: after school until 4:00 p.m.
Mar. 18, 21: after school until 4:30 pm
Mar. 22: after school from 1:00-3:00
Mar. 25: DRESS REHEARSAL until 4:30
Mar. 26: TECH REHEARSAL until 4:30
Mar. 27: DRESS REHEARSAL until 4:30
Mar. 28: Performance, 7:00 p.m. -- cast and crew will be arriving much earlier. Stay tuned for the announcement of the "call" time.
Mar. 29: In-school assembly during school day for students. Actors & crew stay after school to strike the set until 4pm.
April 1: Cast/Crew Party after school until 3:25.
Health Office Update
The CDC has updated COVID-19 guidance to include the removal of the 5 day isolation period with a positive case of COVID-19. The Vermont Department of Health plans to follow the guidance as well. COVID-19 is now being treated as other respiratory illnesses. As a result MMUUSD will no longer require COVID positive students or staff to isolate for 5 days. It is advised that COVID-19-positive people mask for 5 days. District guidelines do remain in place - If you are sick, please stay home. Please read this updated link District Illness Guidelines. The district has a supply of masks and antigen tests if requested.
CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance
Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot
This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
BRMS will be participating in the Spectrum Sleep Out on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Please share your photos from this event with theresa.robinson@mmuusd.org for use in the 2023-2024 Yearbook!
Guidance Corner
5th & 6th grade presentation (1 hour) 8:10-9:10am.
7th & 8th grade presentation (1 1/2 hour) 9:55-11:25am.
Clubs
Mondays: Drama Club 2:45-3:25
Tuesdays: Newspaper, Art (7/8), D&D, Cooking Club 2:45-3:25
Wednesdays: Design Tech, Minecraft, Pride (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month) 2:45-3:25
Thursdays: Magic, Math, Art (5/6), Drama, Cooking Club 2:45-3:25
Fridays:
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.
Please join us for our virtual meeting:
Tuesday, March 19 from 7-8pm.
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/fcc-qeei-chq
Or dial: (US) +1 630-634-5152 PIN: 309 172 322#
We’re raising funds to help bring Sweethearts & Heroes to BRMS in Spring 2024! Sweethearts & Heroes is a social and emotional wellness and youth leadership team focused on student empowerment and empathy activation. Check out their website for more information: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/
Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation!
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 19, 3:00-4:15pm.
More details coming soon…