Bremen Elementary-Middle School Parent Bulletin

October 6, 2017

Mutual Respect Caring School Community Great Expectations

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 informa-tional 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.

PICTURE RETAKES

OCTOBER 18TH

School picture retakes have been scheduled for

Wednesday, October 18th. Students wanting re-takes should notify Mrs. Andrews in the office as soon as possible. Students must bring the entire picture package back with them on retake day.

KIWANIS HALLOWEEN

PARTY Children (from birth to fifth grade) are invited to wear their favorite Hal-loween costumes to the annual Kiwanis Halloween Party and cos-tume Contest on Tuesday, October 24, at the Bremen Elementary-Middle School. Carnival-style games begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym, fol-lowed 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 veri-fy 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.

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 coin-cides 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 Insta-gram 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 provid-ed. 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 prob-lems registering online, please contact Sabrina Wickens by email at swickens@bps.k12.in.us.

Did you know? The 7th grade has their own Facebook page. BMS 7th Grade Check it out!!

NEW BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE STARTING

There will be a boys basketball league for 3rd-6th graders start-ing in January 2018. The plan is to have two age groups, 3rd/4th combined, and 5th/6th com-bined. We will practice and play on Saturday afternoons, tenta-tively starting on January 13th and running for 5 consecutive weeks. The league will be orga-nized by the high school coach-ing staff. Hand-outs with addi-tional information on how to sign up will be provided to stu-dents at school within the next week.

CODING CLUB UPDATE Coding Club will not meet on Oc-tober 11th (due to the Girl Power Event) and October 25th (due to Parent Teacher Conferences).

Lunch Menu

Bremen Public Schools 2017MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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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

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L. Cheese Filled Breadsticks L. Popcorn Chicken L. Turkey Sandwich L. Chicken Dinner

(Bosco Sticks) NO SCHOOLBrussel 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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayCalzone 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.

A la carte choices for the High School Hot Bar are as follows and will rotate every other week

Breakfast Menu Bremen Public Schools 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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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

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B. Waffles B. Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt B. French Toast Sticks B. Biscuits & Gravy

NO SCHOOLFruit 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.

Oktoberfest

Saturday, Oct. 7th

4 pm

Pre-Register Required by:

Sept.29th

Register at the following locations:

www.bremenoktoberfest.com

Bremen Town HallBremen Public Library

Sponsered By:

Ages: 5-12yr

Saturday, Oct. 7th

12:30pm

Ages: K-5th

Sponsered By:

OCTOBER 21ST @ 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)

Prizes: There will be 4 groups for awards - 19 & over Male, 19 & over Fe-male, 18 & under Male, 18 & under Female. Plus a team award, bring the larg-est 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 21st 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

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!

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!

  

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

Questions? Contact Young Adult Librarian Chris Scandling:

cscandling@bremen.lib.in.us or 574-546-2849

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”

Saturday, October 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.