Bremen Elementary-Middle School Parent Bulletin October 6, 2017 Mutual Respect Caring School Community Great Expectations PICTURE RETAKES OCTOBER 18TH School picture retakes have been scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th. Students wanting retakes should notify Mrs. Andrews in the office as soon as possible. Students must bring the entire picture package back with them on retake day. TITLE I PARENT MEETING There will be a Title I parent meeting on October 23, from 5:30-6:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting for students who are receiving Title 1 services. You will receive a letter in the mail if your child is receiving Title 1 services. Please send the RSVP form back to the office if you plan on attending. KIWANIS HALLOWEEN PARTY Children (from birth to fifth grade) are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costumes to the annual Kiwanis Halloween Party and costume Contest on Tuesday, October 24, at the Bremen Elementary-Middle School. Carnivalstyle games begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym, followed by a costume contest at 6:45, also in the gym. Refreshments will be available across the hall in the K-8 cafeteria. Don t miss this FREE, family-friendly way to celebrate fall! PLEASE KEEP INFORMATION CURRENT!! Please log on to your Harmony account to verify that your address, email, phone number and emergency contact information is current. You may update information through the Harmony demographic information or contact the office for assistance. It is the parent s responsibility to have correct information on file with the school. Thank you!
Upcoming Events 10/13 Kdg Pumpkin Patch 10/18 Picture Retakes 10/23 MS Band Concert 6:30 pm 10/24 Kiwanis Halloween Party 10/27 Fall Break 10/30 Fall Break 11/6 Staff Development No School for Students...And so much more to come!!! SPORTING EVENTS 10/7 7/8 Volleyball Urey Tourney A 9:00 am 10/9 6th Volleyball LaVille A&B H 5:00 pm 10/9 7/8 Volleyball Culver A 5:00 pm 10/10 7/8 Volleyball NELMSC trny @ Lakeview A 5:00 pm 10/11 7/8 Volleyball NELMSC Champ @Lakeview A 6:00 pm 10/12 6th Volleyball Walkerton A&B A 5:00 pm 10/17 7/8 Football Urey A 5:00 pm *FYI-Knox cancelled our 10/12/17 volleyball match at Bremen. It will not be rescheduled. NEW BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE STARTING There will be a boys 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. Hand-outs with additional information on how to sign up will be provided to students at school within the next week. CODING CLUB UPDATE Coding Club will not meet on October 11th (due to the Girl Power Event) and October 25th (due to Parent Teacher Conferences). Did you know? The 7th grade has their own Facebook page. BMS 7th Grade Check it out!! FOR GIRLS ONLY! Bremen Elementary-Middle School, in conjunction with the REC Foundation, invites all girls K-12 to our girl Powered event on October 11, 2017, which coincides with the International Day of the Girl. The REC Foundation launched Girl Powered, in collaboration with VEX Robotics, Inc., to double the number of girls on robotics teams over the next 5 years. To achieve this ambitious goal we have partnered to offer events around the country to engage more girls in STEM and robotics. Join us to learn more about participating in robotics programs in our community. For more information and resources visit: www.roboticseducation.org/girlpowered. Follow the REC Foundation and VEX Robotics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use the hashtag #GirlPowered! Our event will be on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 3:15-4:30 PM in the PLTW Launch classroom. Refreshments will be provided. You must register for the FREE event using this link: https:// www.robotevents.com/robot-competitions/workshops/re- WORKSHOP-17-3334.html Registration is limited to the first 20 girls. If you have any problems registering online, please contact Sabrina Wickens by email at swickens@bps.k12.in.us.
Lunch Menu Bremen Public Schools 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 L. Hot Dog L. Walking Taco L. Cheeseburger L. Chicken & Noodles L. Chicken Sandwich Sweet Potato Slices Iceberg Lettuce Salad Fresh Veggies w/ Dip Mashed Potatoes Romain Lettuce Salad Strawberries Fresh Celery & Peanut Butter Navy Beans Mixed Fruit Cole Slaw Brownie Pineapple Cantaloupe and Pears Wheat Roll w/ Butter Apple Slices w/ Carmel Dip Milk Tortilla Scoops & Milk Pickle Slices & Milk Milk Milk 9 10 11 12 13 L. Smoked Sausage Sandwich L. Corn Dog L. Tenderloin L. Chicken Nuggets L. Homemade Sloppy Jo Choice: Pork Ribby Sandwich Macaroni and Cheese Sliced Red Peppers w/ Ranch Cup Kidney Beans & Corn Peas & Cheesy Potatoes French Fries & Beets Broccoli Cheesy California Blend Applesauce Pears Fresh Apple Mandarin Oranges Peaches & Fruit Juice Milk Muffin Fudge Bar Milk Milk Milk Milk 16 17 18 19 20 L. Cheese Pizza Round L. Grilled Cheese w/ Yogurt L. Chicken Tenders L. Sausage links & L. Homemade Taco Pancakes Sliced Cucumbers & Ranch Cup Tomato Soup w/ Crackers Baked Beans Lettuce Salad Corn Fresh Carrots w/ Ranch Cup Cantaloupe & Fruit Juice Hash Browns & Lima Beans Mandarine Oranges Peaches Pears Banana Bread Fresh Grapes Chocolate Chip Cookie Fruit Snack & Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 23 24 25 26 27 L. Cheese Filled Breadsticks L. Popcorn Chicken L. Turkey Sandwich L. Chicken Dinner (Bosco Sticks) NO SCHOOL Brussel Sprouts Broccoli w/ Cheese French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Corn Mixed Fruit Mandarin Oranges Pinto Beans Fall Break Peaches Bread & Butter Frosted Cookie Pineapple Fruir Snack & Millk Milk Milk Wheat Roll w/ Butter & Milk 30 31 L. Ravioli The peanut butter & jelly uncrustable option will ONLY be available as a 2nd main dish option on NO SCHOOL Green Beans Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. The uncrustable option includes string cheese and Mixed Fruit goldfish crackers along with the sides listed on the menu for the day. Fall Break Garlic Bread Goldfish Crackers & Milk 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 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 B. Breakfast Pizza B. Scrambled Eggs w/ Toast B. Egg and Cheese Bagel B. Chocolate Chip Scone B. Cinni Minis Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 9 10 11 12 13 B. Waffles B. French Toast Sticks B. Donut & Yogurt B. Glazed French Toast B. Egg & Cheese Bagel Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 16 17 18 19 20 B. Scrambled Eggs & Toast B. Strawberry Scone w/ Yogurt B. Ham & Cheese Breakfast Pizza B. Chocolate Chip Muffin & B. Pancake Sausage Stick Yogurt Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 23 24 25 26 27 B. Waffles B. Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt B. French Toast Sticks B. Biscuits & Gravy NO SCHOOL Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fall Break Milk Milk Milk Milk 30 31 B. Blueberry Muffin & Yogurt Breakfast is served daily from 7:30-8:05 NO SCHOOL Breakfast is served on Thursdays from 7:45-8:30 Fruit Breakfasts cost $ 1.40 for Full Pay Fall Break Fruit Juice Breakfasts cost $.30 for Reduced Pay Milk Extra Milk costs $.45 Other available breakfast options are pop-tarts, various cereal bowls, cereal bars, yogurt, toast with butter and choice of jam. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Saturday, Oct. 7th Oktoberfest 4 pm Ages: 5-12yr Pre-Register Required by: Sept.29th Register at the following locations: www.bremenoktoberfest. com Bremen Town Hall Bremen Public Library Sponsered By:
Ages: K-5th Saturday, Oct. 7th Sponsered By: 12:30pm
Get doused in green color as you run or walk! Bring the whole family! We have prizes for those with teams and a system to give prizes to walkers! OCTOBER 21 ST @ 9:00 A.M. COLOR ME GREEN 4-H 5K/MINI DASH Marshall County goes Green! Join us on October 21st as we kick off the new enrollment year with a Color Me Green 4-H 5K and mini dash in Plymouth! Get ready for a fun new year in the 4-H program! Walkers and runners of all age groups welcome! Bring the whole family to get splashed with color as you participate! Entry Fees: Individual Pre-Registration Adult: $15 and Youth $10 by September 15th Individual Regular Registration Adult $20 and Youth $15 after September 15th Mini Dash All Mini Dash participants are free (must be 7 and under) Register by Sep. 15th to receive a t-shirt! First 50 registrants receive free sunglasses! You do not have to be in 4-H to participate! Everyone is welcome! Prizes: There will be 4 groups for awards - 19 & over Male, 19 & over Female, 18 & under Male, 18 & under Female. Plus a team award, bring the largest group and you could win the team division! Each group breakdown will have 3 divisions. 1D WINNER = Fastest time 2D WINNER = Fastest time plus 15 minutes 3D WINNER = Fastest time plus 30 minutes Packet pick-up and day-of registration will take place on October 21 st at Plymouth Centennial Park in Plymouth from 7:30 8:45 a.m. For more information go to our Dash Sign Up page at: https://runsignup.com/race/in/plymouth/colormegreen4h5kandminidash Purdue Extension- Marshall County 112 W. Jefferson St. Rm 304 Plymouth, IN 46563 Visit our dash sign up page or come into the office to register!
f i c t i o n Finish this writing prompt using between 500-1,000 words: It was a dark and stormy night when I found myself trapped in Bremen Public Library. OPEN TO: Grades 6-12 SUBMISSION WINDOW: Sept. 18 - Oct. 14 SEND ENTRIES TO: cscandling@bremen.lib.in.us WINNERS: 10 winners will be chosen and notified on Oct. 20 Each will receive a $15 Barnes & Noble gift card Top stories will be featured on our Young Adult blog, A Series of Fortunate Events Questions? Contact Young Adult Librarian Chris Scandling: cscandling@bremen.lib.in.us or 574-546-2849
Saturday, October 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.