Bremen Elementary-Middle School Parent Bulletin December 21, 2017 Mutual Respect Caring School Community Great Expectations Merry Christmas to All The staff of Bremen Elementary-Middle School would like to wish our students and their families a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year! SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED New Requirements Make It Easier to Become a Sub Bremen Public Schools is seeking qualified individuals who are willing to serve students as substitute teachers. The qualifications are as follows: Must possess an Indiana Substitute Teacher s License Hold a high school diploma Be 18 years of age See https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/ substitute-permits Be available during school hours Pass a criminal history background check Pass a drug screening Substitutes at BPS earn a daily rate of $70. For more information, please contact Terri Biddle at (574) 546-3929. CHRISTMAS BREAK December 22-January 5 There will be no school on Friday, December 22 through Friday, January 5 in observance of Christmas. School will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018. TESTING DATES COMING ISTEP testing will take place during the window from Feb. 26th through March 9th. IREAD for 3rd grade will be from March 12-16th. Please try to avoid these dates when scheduling appointments. Thanks for your cooperation!
Upcoming Events 12/22-1/5/18 Christmas Break 1/8/18 School Resumes 1/8 NWEA testing begins for K-8 through 1/19 1/10 MS Clubs meet 1/12 Report Cards go home 1/13 VEX Robotics Competition Here 7:00-4:30 1/15 VIRTUAL SNOW DAY no school for students...and so much more to come!!! BABY IT S COLD OUTSIDE Cold weather is upon us! PLEASE be sure to have your child dressed appropriately for the weather. SPORTING EVENTS 1/9/18 7/8 Gr. Boys BB A Triton 5:00 p.m. 1/10 7/8 Boys BB H Edgewood 5:00 p.m. 1/16 7/8 Boys BB A Lakeview 5:00 p.m. 1/16 7/8 Girls BB H Edgewood 5:00 p.m. 1/17 7/8 Girls BB H Lakeview 5:00 p.m. 1/18 MS Wrestling A Northwood 5:00 p.m. 1/18 7/8 Boys BB H Knox 5:30 p.m. NEW BASKETBALL LEAGUE STARTING There will be a basketball league for 3rd-6th graders starting in January 2018. The plan is to have two age groups, 3rd/4th combined, and 5th/6th combined. We will practice and play on Saturday afternoons, tentatively starting on January 13th and running for 5 consecutive weeks. The league will be organized by the high school coaching staff. More information is attached to today s bulletin. 2ND GRADING PERIOD The second quarter grading period ended on December 21st. Report cards will be sent out on January 12th. CHRISTMAS BREAK FUN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES AT BREMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY It s not always easy to find free activities for children and young adults. Bremen Public Library is here to help! During Christmas Break, we have three events planned that will be sure to take away the winter blues. Christmas Coloring: Saturday, Dec. 23, 10:00-2:00 Join the creative craze! Stop by the Children s Room at your leisure for this special holiday edition of Color Your World. Themed books will be featured as well as festive tunes for relaxation and auditory delight. Coloring generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and sensory processing. All ages invited. Supplies provided. Brick Club Geeky Crafts: Friday, Dec. 29, 11:00-5:30 Both practical and retro, these crafts range from quick and easy to challenging designs that will satisfy even the experienced builder. Projects include, but are not limited to: Space Invader Savers, Rubber Ducky, Flying Ducks, Zombie Pencil Holder, Floppy Disk Coasters, Cassette Letter Holder, Sword-in-the- Stone Paperweight, Lady Liberty, Dice, Giant key Holder, Robot Bottle Holder. Young adults, children and families are encouraged to join us for this time of imagination. We will use LEGO bricks to study concepts via themes, develop math and science skills, work in teams and have fun! Wii Gaming: Thursday, Jan. 4: 1:00-2:30 Show off your skills and get ready for some friendly competition as we gather to participate in Wii gaming! All ages invited to participate.
Lunch Menu Bremen Public Schools 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 The peanut butter & jelly uncrustables are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. The uncrustable option includes goldfish crackers and a string cheese along with the sides listed on the menu for the day. Lunch Prices : Full Pay $2.30 Reduced $.40 Adult $ 3.50 Extra Milk.45 8 9 10 11 12 L. Pizza L. Grilled Cheese L. Chicken Tenders L. Sausage Links L. Taco Sliced Cucumbers w/dip Tomato Soup Baked Beans Pancakes Lettuce Salad Corn Carrots w/dip Cantaloupe & Fruit Juice Hashbrowns & Lima Beans Mandarin Oranges Peaches Yogurt & Pears Banana Bread Sweet Roll & Grapes Choc. Chip Cookie Fruit Snack & Milk Crackers & Milk Milk Milk Milk 15 16 17 18 19 L. Popcorn Chicken L. Turkey Sandwich L. "Chicken Dinner" L. Hamburger NO SCHOOL Broccoli w/cheese French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/gravy Cooked Carrots Mixed Fruit Mandarin Oranges Pinto Beans Pickle Slices Bread & Butter Cookie Pineapple Sun Chips Milk Milk Roll w/butter & Milk Applesauce & Milk 22 23 24 25 26 L. Chicken Quesadilla or L. Ravioli L. Mini Corn Dogs L. Pepperoni Pizza Ripper L. Chicken Fajita Choice of Meatball Sub Sandwich Refried Beans Tator Tots Green Beans Sweet Potato Fries Steamed Broccoli w/cheese Lettuce Salad Apricots Mixed Fruit Pears Sliced Oranges Homemade Apple Crisp Peaches Cheesy Garlic Bread Ice Cream Sandwich Juice Cup Fruit Slushy Sidekick Milk Goldfish Crackers & Milk Milk Milk Milk 29 30 31 CHOOSE L. Hot Dog L. Walking Taco L. Cheeseburger AT LEAST 1 Iceberg Lettuce Salad Navy Beans FRUIT Sweet Potato Slices Peanut Butter & Celery Fresh Veggies w/dip OR Strawberries Rice & Tortilla Chips Cantaloupe & Pears VEGETABLE Brownie & Milk Pineapple & Milk Pickle Spear & Milk WITH YOUR MEAL. A la carte choices for the high school hot bar are as follows and will rotate every other week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Calzone EVERY TUESDAY Cheeseburger EVERY THURSDAY Chicken Patty Sandwich Cheese Filled Bosco Sticks Sweet & Sour Chicken w/rice Chicken Tenders Big Daddy Pizza Smoked Sausage w/mac & Cheese THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Breakfast Menu Bremen Public Schools 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Other available options are pop-tarts, various cereal bowls, cereal bars, yogurt, toast with butter and choice of jam. Breakfast costs $1.40 for full pay. Breakfast costs $.30 for reduced pay. Extra milk costs $.45. Breakfast Prices : Full Pay $1.40 Reduced $.30 Adult $ 2.10 Extra Milk.45 8 9 10 11 12 B. Scrambled Eggs & Toast B. Mini Pancakes B. Sausage Gravy Pizza B. Glazed French Toast B. Pancake Sausage Stick Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 15 16 17 18 19 NO SCHOOL B. Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt B. French Toast Sticks B. Biscuits & Gravy B. Donut & Yogurt Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk 22 23 24 25 26 B. Cheese Omelet & Toast B. Blueberry Muffin & Yogurt B. Oatmeal & Toast B.Glazed French Toast B. Mini Pancakes & Syrup Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 29 30 31 1 2 B. Sausage Gravy Pizza B. Scrambled Eggs & Diced Ham B. Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt B. Donut & Yogurt B. Egg & Cheese Bagel Fruit Toast & Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk Breakfast is served 7:30-8:05 Mondays-Wednesdays & Fridays. Breakfast is served 7:45-8:30 on Thursdays. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Bremen Youth Basketball League The High School Boys and Girls basketball programs will be running a youth league this winter. We will practice and play on Saturday afternoons, and all games and practices will be held in the Bremen Middle or High school gyms. Our plan is to have 2 separate leagues: 3rd/4th Grade (Boys & Girls combined) 5th/6th Grade (Boys Only) The league will run for 5 consecutive weeks, starting on Saturday January 13 th and concluding on February 10th. The kids will be placed on teams, and each team will have a coach that will be with them for the entire season. Your child will practice with his or her team for approx. 45 mins prior to their game time each Saturday. The cost will be $20 per player. Please contact Matt Miller at mattmiller425@gmail.com to register your child with the information needed (see form below), or with any questions you might have. You may also fill out the form below and return it to Mr. Andrews in the elementary school and he will get the forms to Coach Miller. Thank you and we hope your child can join us! Bremen Youth Basketball League Registration Form Player's Name Player's Grade Please circle one: Boy Girl Parent(s) Name Parent(s) Phone # Parent Email address
IS THERE A COST? Regular 4-H members: $15 Mini Members: FREE WHY JOIN? 4-H is a great chance for you to meet kids of all ages and participate in projects that interest you! WHO CAN JOIN? Marshall County 4-H offers both Mini and Regular 4-H! Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2. Youth can enroll in up to 2 mini projects and learn the basics of 4-H Regular 4-H is for youth in grades 3-12. Youth can be involved in 4-H for 10 years, and can choose as many projects as they would like from our list of over 80 projects! HOW TO JOIN? It is easy! Go online to https://in.4honline.com and set up a profile. Call the office at 574-935- 8545 Stop in: 112 W. Jefferson St. Room 304 in Plymouth! Enrollment starts October 1st and ends May 15th. Feel free to contact our office if you have questions or need help enrolling. We would be happy to help in anyway we can! Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/MarshallCo4H Find our website: Extension.purdue.edu/marshall Find us on Instagram: @marshco4h Find us on Pinterest: @marshallco4h Find us on Twitter: @marshco4h PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES We have lots of projects for many different interests! A few examples are: Architectural Models (Legos) Robotics Cupcake/Cake Decorating Livestock Arts and Crafts Model Rockets Photography Book Reading A full list of our projects can be found at our website: https://extension.purdue.edu/marshall Go to the Youth Tab and click 4-H Projects Marshall County