After School Supervision Concerns

Dear BRMS Parents and Guardians,

Each spring the warmer weather brings about some after school supervision challenges.  We are asking you to have a conversation with your child about after school expectations.   Several of our students are making the independent decision to stay after school without parent or school permission.  Students who ride the bus are not allowed to stay after school unless they are at a school sponsored activity.  Some students go to the Deb Rawson Library after school and wait for parent rides to go home.  These students should not plan on riding the late dismissal bus or returning to the school building.  Additionally, students who live in the area may use our outdoor facilities but they are not allowed to re-enter the school unless they check with the main office staff.  We are very concerned about reports of several close calls with students crossing Route 15 to pick up after school snacks at the Jolly.  This is a dangerous intesection and we want to avoid any possibility of a tragedy happening with one of our students.  Our goal is to make sure that every child gets home safely to their family everyday.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your child's afterschool plans.  

Hello BRMS Families!

Exciting news:

BRMS is building a Gaga Ball Pit for our community!

GaGa Ball is believed to have originated in Israel, and slowly spread across the U.S. over several decades. Ga means "hit" or "touch" in Hebrew. In the rules of GaGa ball, the ball must touch the ground two times before it is considered in play, hence the name. GaGa Ball consists of a lightweight bouncy or foam ball and an octagon enclosure known as the "GaGa Ball Pit." The object of the game is to hit the ball at or below opponents' knees to eliminate them from the pit. The last one left in the GaGa Ball Pit is the winner.

What makes GaGa Ball great is that kids of any size, age, or athletic ability can play and have the same chance to win as anybody else. Games generally last only a few minutes, and eliminated players are back in the action quickly. Once a player is out, they can have as much fun watching and cheering while the other players finish off the game. Then, a new game starts all over, and you're back in action again!

This is a game played by most all of the BRMS students  in the classroom, and now they could play tournaments outside! Ask your student about it!

We need your help!

• Interested in building the structure? 
• Not handy, but could donate funds for the cost of the lumber and the hardware? We need about $350.00.
• Have a pick up and can transport the lumber?
• Have tools to share?

Please email Julie Riddell at julie.riddell@cesuvt.org

Lawn Mowing Help

BRMS is looking to immediately hire a qualified person, at least 18 years old,  to mow the athletic fields for the summer and fall months.  Hours are flexible. This is part time work. Please contact Kevin Hamilton if you are interested in this work.  

Fall 2016 Incoming 5th Grade Parent Orientation Night

5th Grade Parent Orientation Night at BRMS

Tuesday May 24

6:30 in the Cafeteria

This is a parent/guardian focused event

Press Release

Mt Mansfield Modified School District and Chittenden East Supervisory Union are pleased to announce the hiring of Rebecca Thibault as our new Human Resources Director.  Ms Thibault comes to CESU after ten years of experience at Onion River Co-op, City Market as a Human Resources Benefits Manager.  Prior to that she worked for IBM as a Human Resources Program Coordinator.  At City Market, Ms. Thibault focused on the mission of the organization to ensure local farmers, vendors, and members of the community were supported while also serving all employees.  During her tenure she shifted the entire employee health care policies to align with the Affordable Care Act.  She has worked in policy development, labor relations, benefit plan structuring, and employee wellness, building a strong organizational culture, implementing human resources and payroll software and recruiting top talent.  In addition to her impressive skillset and experience, she brings energy, passion and a supportive demeanor, all of which will contribute immensely to our school district.  Ms. Thibault holds a bachelors from Saint Cloud State University in Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Vermont.  Ms Thibault lives in South Burlington with her family including two young children. Please join us in welcoming her to our community!

Science Fest! May 31, 2016  BRMS Here’s how it works:

Set out on your quest. 

Choose an interesting topic from the wide world of science, and ask a testable question.

Put it to the test. 

Do a project.  Be creative and have fun!  You can:

• Conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis,
• Design a product that solves a problem, or
• Build a model to illustrate your topic.

Enlighten all the rest. 

Create an eye-catching poster to illustrate your topic, research, results, and conclusions.

Come and bring your best! 

Present your findings at the Science Fair Fest.

Earn certificates and compete for fun prizes!

Schedule of Events, May 31st:

• Bring posters/projects to school in morning
• Set up in cafeteria after lunch
•  2:45 pm – right after school – round 1 presentations to judges.  Kids should be done in time to catch activity bus home.
• Judges deliberate and select top projects
•  6:00 pm – Science Fest. 

o   Come see all the projects by BRMS students!

o   Top projects from round 1 presentations announced. 

o   Round 2 presentations of top projects

o   Guest scientists and BRMS judges select winners

o   Certificates and prizes

To sign up, ask questions, or get more information, see Mr. Warren, Team Journey  (jeff.warren@cesuvt.org).

 Hope to see you there!

FOUR WINDS ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Come join us before school or work in the Underhill I. D. Multipurpose room.  

Pancakes, local syrup, Harrington’s bacon, Green Mountain Coffee, and juice…..(maybe sausage)

FRIDAY MAY 20TH

6:30-7:45AM     

$5 individual, $15 family, $3 staff

This is the only fund raiser for Four Winds, our volunteer run Science and nature enrichment program.  

BRMS Coaching Openings

Boys B Soccer Coach needed for the fall 2016 & Girls B Soccer Coach needed for the fall 2016.  All coaches are expected to plan and implement a quality athletic program that focuses on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.  Applicants should possess knowledge of the rules and tactics of the sport, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and are effective communicators both with students and parents. Previous coaching experience is preferred.  Please contact Kevin Hamilton, principal BRMS, if interested at (802)-899-3711.

Jericho Underhill Youth Soccer 2016 Registration

Registration for the 2016 Fall JUYS Session is now underway. This recreational based soccer league is run solely by parents and friends who volunteer their time for the love of the sport. All children, age Kindergarten through 6th grade (in fall of 2016), who live in Jericho or Underhill are welcome to participate.

Visit www.juys.org for more information and to register/pay online. Avoid late registration penalties which include increased fees and the possibility of not receiving your child's uniform at the start of the season by registering before June 30th. Plan ahead and sign up now, and we hope you consider volunteering your time and energy as a coach or assistant coach!!

Eagle Scout Fundraiser at BRMS

Jacob Wechsler, a former BRMS student is doing his Eagle Scout Project by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner, May 23, 5:30-7:30PM at BRMS.  Cost is as follows:
$8 per person
$5 for children 10 and under
$25 for family of 4
$30 for family of 5

Note from BRAG

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that next week we are celebrating all of the staff at BRMS and showing our appreciation of all that they do by providing snacks, meals and raffle prizes for them every day.  There are still many ways that you can get involved.  Check out the opportunities here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4ba4ac2ba75-brms1.  

If you have already signed up to help, thank you!!  It takes many hands working together to make the week successful.  

Finally, if you might be interested in heading-up this fun week next year or if you have any questions about ways you can help please reach out to me.

Thank you!

7th/8th Grade BRMS Dance

The next 7th/8th grade dance of the school year is happening this Friday, May 13.  The starting time is 7:00 p.m. and ending time is 9:00 p.m.  Super Sounds will be providing the music and admission is $5.00. The dances are lots of fun and are well chaperoned.  Please be sure to pick up your child at 9:00 p.m. Our staff will not leave any child unattended at the end of the evening.

Guidelines for our dances:

• All BRMS school rules are in effect at the school dances.
• Students are to remain in the designated area from the time of arrival until the end of the dance.  Students must have written permission from a parent to leave the dance before 9:00PM. 
• Only students currently enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at BRMS may attend our school dances.
• The dances will take place in the BRMS Dining Room.
• No students will be admitted after 8:00 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
• Dance styles deemed unacceptable by chaperons for reasons of safety will not be permitted.

Internet Safety Presentation on Wednesday May 11.

Internet Safety Presentation

For Parents and Guardians

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

7:00 p.m – 8:15 p.m.

In the BRMS Health Room

Presented by C.U.S.I. (Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations) – Detective Corporal René Young

Sponsored by BRAG and BRMS Administration

Please come and learn about what you can do to help keep your children safe when accessing the

internet in today’s ever-changing, technology-savvy world

Last Day of School and 8th Grade Recognition Night

The last day of the 2015-16 school year is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th. Please note that the final school day may change if schoolis cancelled due to an unanticipated emergency.  

Please not that 8th Grade Recognition Night is scheduled for Monday June 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Thank you for an excellent school year.  Best wishes for a fun and relaxing summer.

Science Fest!

Science Fest to be held at BRMS on May 31, 2016.  

Here's how it works:

Set out on your quest.
Choose an interesting topic from a wide world of science, and ask a testable question.

Put it to the test.
Do a project.  Be creative and have fun!  You can:

• Conduct an experiment to test a hypotheses,
• Design a product that solves a problem, or
• Build a model to illustrate your topic.

Enlighten all the rest.
Create an eye-catching poster to illustrate your topic, research, results, and conclusions.

Come and bring your best!
Present your findings at the Science Fair Fest.
Earn certificates and compete for fun prizes!

To sign up, ask questions, or get more information, see Mr. Warren, Team Journey (jeff.warren@cesuvt.org).  Hope to see you there! 

7th/8th Grade BRMS Dance

The next 7th/8th grade dance of the school year is happening Friday, May 13.  The starting time is 7:00 p.m. and ending time is 9:00 p.m.  Super Sounds will be providing the music and admission is $5.00. The dances are lots of fun and are well chaperoned.  Please be sure to pick up your child at 9:00 p.m. Our staff will not leave any child unattended at the end of the evening.

Guidelines for our dances:

• All BRMS school rules are in effect at the school dances.
• Students are to remain in the designated area from the time of arrival until the end of the dance.  Students must have written permission from a parent to leave the dance before 9:00PM. 
• Only students currently enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at BRMS may attend our school dances.
• The dances will take place in the BRMS Dining Room.
• No students will be admitted after 8:00 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
• Dance styles deemed unacceptable by chaperons for reasons of safety will not be permitted.

Attention Grade 8 Parents

"Want to plan your daughter/son's BRMS 8th Grade Recognition Night?  With a little help from BRAG, 8th grade parents organize and plan their son/daughter's Recognition Night. 

Parents are needed to break into committees to plan decorating the gym, drinks, food, plants/flowers, tablecloths, building a balloon arch, designing a slide show or whatever you want. This can be a big job so many hands help make this easy - and lots of fun!

Please come to the planning meeting for parents next Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 PM in BRMS library! This is the only whole group planning meeting; after this only separate committees will meet. 

We will also discuss the possibility of a dance you may choose to hold after the Recognition ceremony. 

Questions? Contact Leslie Dee at ladonawhim@gmail.com. Please spread the word to friends. Hope to see you there!"

Pantene Beautiful Lengths Fund

The BRMS Community is supporting the the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Fund (make a donation of 8 inches of hair or $8.00) and you can help! Watch Brittany's story on the website on your own or in CPR groups. For women and children battling cancer, the appearance of strong, healthy hair is so important. This program is partnered with the American Cancer Society and donates real-hair wigs to those in need, but it's a very expensive process.

You can help by making a financial donation on the website, by bringing in a cash donation to the BRMS Guidance Center, or a check payable to Cincinnati Foundation--Panteen Beautiful Lengths Fund, OR  by donating 8 inches of YOUR hair!

*On May 16, Heather Oakes from Shear Envy will be coming to BRMS to do haircuts for those wanting to donate hair (thank you for donating your expertise and time Heather!). For students wanting to donate hair, please pick up a permission slip in the Guidance Center!

Thank you for supporting this thoughtful cause. Please contact me if you have any questions!

~Jenn Wisniowski, 7/8 School Counselor