Bremen Elementary-Middle School Parent Bulletin

September 14, 2018

Mutual Respect Caring School Community Great Expectations

SCHOOL PICTURES CAN STILL BE ORDERED!

Ooops!?! Forgot to send in your order for school pictures? Good news! Orders can still be placed online at inter-state.com/order. Orders will be accepted online for up to a year after picture day. To order online you will need the following codes: Elementary: 30000PB Middle School: 29899WA * Picture retakes are scheduled for 10/10/18. Watch the Parent Bulletin for more information.

WEATHER CLOSING/DELAY NOTICES In the event of school closings or delays, please watch the local news or sign up for closing alerts at wndu.com or wsbt.com to be informed of any school closing or delays.

OUTDOOR MOVIE Come join us for a movie under the stars!!!

Friday, September 28th 6:30 p.m.

Concessions available

VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY COMING SEPTEMBER 24TH

Students will not be in attendance at school, however, the virtual learning day will be a school day spent outside of school, where students will complete work that would oth-erwise have been done at school on Sept. 24. Assignments will be made available to students by Thursday, Sept. 20th. School staff will be at school and will be participat-ing in professional growth activities while monitoring their students’ progress and be-ing responsive to their needs. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (574) 546-3554.

YOUTH WRESTLING CAMP The Bremen Wrestling coaching staff will be conducting a wrestling camp for athletes in grades K-6th. The goal is to teach the athletes basic fundamentals of wrestling, sportsman-ship, and to have fun. Athletes should wear a t- shirt, shorts, and a pair of wrestling /gym shoes. All practices will be conducted within the Lions Den, which is located in the High School next to Gym A. More information is attached to to-day’s bulletin.

BENEFIT FOR SHANNON VERHAEGHE FAMILY

MADISON TOWNSHIP LIONS PORK CHOP SALE

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 11am to 4pm

Madison Township Fire Station in Wyatt & Woodies Supermarket

Chops $5 each-Carry out only

Upcoming Events

9/24 Virtual Learning Day- Students work from home 10/1-10/5 Book Fair 10/5 6th Grade to Bendix Woods 10/10 Picture Retakes 10/10 End of 1st 9 weeks 10/24&25 Parent Teacher Confer- ences (Evening) 10/26 Fall Break 10/29 Fall Break 10/30 Kiwanis Halloween Party 11/5 Staff Development Work Day No School for Students 11/21-23 Thanksgiving Break ...And so much more to come!!!

SPORTING EVENTS

9/17 7/8 Volleyball Rochester H 5:00 pm 9/17 6th Volleyball N. Prairie (A&B) A 5:00 pm 9/18 7/8 Football Lakveview@Lincoln Middle 5:00 pm 9/18 7/8 Volleyball Lakeview MS H 5:00 pm 9/20 6th Volleyball Wawasee MS H 5:00 pm 9/22 MS Cross Country Culver Academy invite T 8:45 am 9/22 7/8 Volleyball W. Noble MS T 9:00 am 9/24 7/8 Volleyball Jimtown H 5:00 pm 9/24 7/8 Football Wawasee H 5:00 pm 9/25 7/8 Volleyball Triton H 5:00 pm 9/25 MS Cross Country Lincoln/NPrairie @ LJHS 5:30 pm 9/26 7/8 Volleyball Tippy Valley MS T 5:30 pm 9/27 7/8 Volleyball Lincoln Jr. High H 5:00 pm 9/27 7/8 Volleyball Lincoln Jr. High T 5:00 pm 10/1 7/8 Volleyball Urey MS H 5:00 pm 10/1 7/8 Football LaVille H 5:00 pm 10/1 6th Volleyball Culver T 5:00 pm 10/2 7/8 Volleyball Knox MS T 5:30 pm 10/2 MS Cross Country NELMSC Champ @ Wawasee 5:30 pm 10/3 7/8 Volleyball St. Pius X T 5:00 pm 10/3 6th Volleyball Milford H 5:00 pm 10/4 6th Volleyball N. Liberty T 5:00 pm 10/4 7/8 Volleyball N. Prairie Jr. High H 5:00 pm

ATTENTION FREE AND REDUCED APPLICATIONS

All students who participated in the free and reduced lunch pro-gram last year will remain on the program for the current school year providing a new, approved application is filled out complete-ly and returned to the Elemen-tary Office no later than Septem-ber 20, 2018. If you received a letter from Mrs. Stine stating you have been automatically qualified, you will not need to fill out an ap-plication. Failure to submit and qualify before the required date will result in a full pay status as of September 21, 2018.

SAVE THE DATES: Please mark your calendar for the upcoming music programs: Grades 3-5—December 18 @ 7 pm Grades K-2—March 19 @ 7:00 pm

GO GOLD GAME September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. 43 children per day, or roughly 15,780 children per year, are expected to be diag-nosed each year with some form of cancer. We hope you join the fight and support the Bremen Lions on Friday, September 21 at our annual Believe in the Shine GO GOLD football game. Let’s SHINE a light on pediatric cancer by wearing gold/yellow on Fri-day. Believe in the Shine will have a tent set up with free face painting and t-shirts will be available for purchase. Believe in the Shine will also have a donation bin for Memorial Children’s Hospi-tal.

10U BASEBALL TRYOUTS THIS WEEKEND Coach Pat Greene will be holding 10U All-Star tryouts this Satur-day, September 15th from 3-5 and Sunday, September 16th from 3-5 at the Bremen Youth League baseball diamond. The Bremen 10U team plays in a local All-Star league the months of May and June and in a State sanctioned tournament the month of July. To be eligible, you must participate in the Bremen Youth League and be 10 or younger (kids can’t turn 11 before 5/1/19). Any questions can be directed to Coach Greene at greenepd@gmail.com or 209-4885.

September Bremen Public Schools Go Lions!!!!

Lunch Menu 2018MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Lunch Prices :

The Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustables are available Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday's only Full Pay Daily $2.30 / Weekly $11.50

Pre-made salads are also another available option daily. Adult $ 3.50

Extra Milk .45

3 4 5 6 7

L. Smoked Sausage Sandwich L. Tenderloin L. Chicken Nuggets L. Pork Ribby Sandwich

Labor Day Macaroni & Cheese Kidney Beans Peas & Cheesy Potatoes Beets & French Fries

Steamed Broccoli Corn Pears Fresh Apple

No School Mandarin Oranges Applesauce Muffin Fudge Bar

Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie & Milk Milk Milk

10 11 12 13 14

L. Pizza L. Grilled Cheese L. Chicken Tenders L. Sausage Links L. Taco

Sliced Cucumbers w/dip Tomato Soup & Crackers Baked Beans Pancakes w/Syrup Lettuce Salad

Corn Fresh Carrots w/Dip Cantaloupe & Fruit Juice Hash Browns & Lima Beans Mandarin Oranges

Peaches Pears & Yogurt Banana Bread Grapes Snickerdoodle Cookie

Fruit Snack & milk Milk Milk Milk Milk

17 18 19 20 21

L. Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks (2) L. Popcorn Chicken L. Ham & Cheese Sandwich L. Chicken Dinner L. Hamburger

w/ Marinara Sauce Broccoli w/Cheese French Fries or Potato Wedges Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Pickle Slices & Cooked Carrots

Brussel Sprouts & Corn Mixed Fruit Mandarin Oranges Pinto Beans Applesauce

Peaches Bread & Butter Peanut Butter Cookie Pineapple Sun Chips

Fruit Snack & Milk Milk Milk Wheat roll w/Butter & Milk Milk

24 25 26 27 28

L. Pizza Rippers L. Mini Corn Dogs L. Sliced Turkey Roast L. Chicken Fajita

VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY Steamed Broccoli w/Cheese Sweet Potato Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Refried Beans & Lettuce Salad

NO SCHOOL Orange Slices Pears Mandarin Oranges Apple Crisp

Juice Cup Ice Cream Sandwich Bread & Butter Fruit Slushy Sidekick

Milk Milk Milk Milk

A la carte choices for the High School Hot Bar.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Asian Bar Taco Tuesday Hot Sandwich Bar Pizza Bar ROTATE EVERY OTHER WEEK

KEEP CALM TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!! Smoked Sausage w/Mac & Cheese

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. Sandwich Wrap BarSandwich Wrap Bar

September Bremen Public Schools Go Lions!!!!

Breakfast Menu 2018MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Breakfast Prices :

Pop -Tarts, various cereal bowls, cereal bars, yogurt, toast with butter and choice of jam. Full Pay Daily $1.40/ Wkly $7.00

Serving times are 7:30 - 8:05 and Thursdays 7:45 - 8:20 Extra Milk .45

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.

3 4 5 6 7

B. Mini Panacakes B. Sausage Gravy Pizza B. Glazed French Toast B. Pancake Sausage Stick

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice

Milk Milk Milk Milk

10 11 12 13 14

B. Chocolate Chip Scone B. Cinnamon Roll w/Yogurt B. French Toast Sticks B. Biscuits & Gravy B. Donuts & Yogurt

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice

Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk

17 18 19 20 21

B. Cheese Omelet & Toast B. Muffin & Yogurt B. Oatmeal & Toast B. Glazed French Toast B." NEW" Pancake Bites w/Syrup

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice

Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk

24 25 26 27 28

B. Scrambled Eggs w/Steak Strips B. Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt B. Muffin & Yogurt B. Ham & Cheese Ripper

VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice

NO SCHOOL Milk milk Milk Milk

KEEP CALM TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!! Sandwich Wrap Bar

7TH & 8TH FOOTBALL Head Coach: Cory McKenzie Assts: Zach Zimmer, Damon Young

Aug 23 Thu Edgewood @Edgewood T 5:00 28 Tue Lincoln H 5:00 Sept. 4 Tue New Prairie @NP Jr High T 5:00 10 Mon Triton (7&8)@Triton Jr High T 5:00 18 Tue Lakeview @Lincoln Middle T 5:00 24 Mon Wawasee H 5:00 Oct 1 Mon LaVille H 5:00 16 Tues Urey H 5:00

6TH VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Lindsay Snyder

Asst: Mikayla Gardner

Sept 10 Mon Riverside Interm. (A&B) T 5:00 17 Mon New Prairie Jr High (A&B) T 5:00 20 Thu Wawasee Middle School H 5:00 Oct 1 Mon Culver Middle School(A&B) T 5:00 3 Wed Milford School H 5:00 4 Thu North Liberty Elem. (A&B) T 5:00 8 Mon Laville Elem. (A&B) T 5:00 11 Thu Walkerton Elem. (A&B) H 5:00

BREMEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

2018 SCHEDULE FALL SPORTS

www.bremenathletics.com

CROSS COUNTRY

Head Coach: Jordan Bender Asst: Jessica Bender

Aug 21 Tue Wawasee Warrior Invite @WMS 5:00 23 Thu Knox @Knox Middle School 5:30 28 Tue Jimtown @Jimtown Jr High 5:00 30 Thu Urey @ Jane’s Park 5:00 Sept 4 Tue Triton @Triton Jr/Sr. High 5:00 8 Sat Tippy Valley Invite @TVMS 9:00 10 Mon Lincoln & Lakeview @L JHS 9:30 13 Thu LaVille @Jane’s Park 5:00 22 Sat Culver Academies Invite @CA 8:45 25 Tue Lincoln/New Prairie @L JHS 5:30 Oct 2 Tue NELMSC XC Champ @Wawasee 5:30

7TH & 8TH VOLLEYBALL

8th Head Coach: Sarah Moyer 7th Head Coach: Jessica Klingerman

Aug 18 Sat West Side Middle School T 8:00 27 Mon Wawasee Middle School T 5:00 Sept 4 Tue Milford T 5:00 6 Thu Oregon-Davis H 5:30 10 Mon Northwood MS T 5:00 12 Wed Virgil-Grisson MS T 5:00 13 Thu LaVille Jr/Sr High H 5:00 17 Mon Rochester MS H 5:00 18 Tue Lakeview Middle School H 5:00 22 Sat West Noble MS T 9:00 24 Mon Jimtown Jr High H 5:00 25 Tue Triton Jr/Sr High H 5:00 26 Wed Tippy Valley MS T 5:30 27 Thu Lincoln Jr High H 5:00 27 Thu Lincoln Jr High T 5:00 Oct 1 Mon Urey Middle School H 5:00 2 Tue Knox Middle School T 5:30 3 Wed Saint Pius X Catholic T 5:00 4 Thu New Prairie Jr High H 5:00 8 Mon Culver Middle School H 5:00 9 Tues NELMSC Tournament T 5:00

2018 Bremen Youth Wrestling Camp Dear Parents: The Bremen Wrestling coaching staff will be conducting a wrestling camp for athletes in grades K -6th. Our goal is to teach the athletes basic fundamentals of wrestling, sportsmanship, and to have fun. Athletes should wear a t shirt, shorts, and a pair of wrestling/gym shoes. All practices will be conducted within the Lions Den, which is located in the High School next to the main office. We will conduct 4 practices to be held on the following dates: Tuesday, October 30th 5:30 -6:45pm Thursday, November 1st 5:30 -6:45pm Tuesday, November 6th 5:30- 6:45pm Thursday, November 8th 5:30 -6:45pm We encourage parents to get involved in these practices and help teach the athletes proper technique. Following our 4 practices, we will host an end of camp tournament on Saturday, November 10th at 1:00pm. During the tournament, we will conduct a brief practice to demonstrate what the athletes have learned and then each athlete will wrestle 2 matches against boys approximately their own weight and age. We will not keep score during these matches, and there will be no pins. T -shirts will be passed out after the tournament. Cost of the camp is $30.00, and includes a T -Shirt from the tournament. Checks can be made out to Bremen Wrestling Club and should be returned with the application to the high school athletic school office. We would prefer registration forms be turned in early, however, you may also bring your registration to the first practice on Tuesday, October 30th if you wish to sign up then. Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Lewis at BremenWC@gmail.com, or call/text (574)-229-0941. Social Media: Facebook – Bremen Wrestling Twitter - @BremenWC Instagram – @BremenWrestling

Yours in Wrestling, Bremen Wrestling Staff

Bremen Wrestling Camp Please fill out completely, and return with $30 registration fee (Cash or Check payable to Bremen Wrestling Club). Return to Bremen HS athletic office by October 26th. Wrestler Information: Name: __________________________________________________ Grade: _______ Age: ______ School: _________________________ Wrestler T-Shirt Size (Please Circle) Youth: Small Medium Large Adult: Small Medium Large X-Large Parent/Guardian Information: Name (Please Print):_________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Phone Number(s): Home: __________________________________________ Cell: ____________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Please list any Medical Problems: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ By signing, I agree that Bremen High School and the Wrestling Staff are not responsible for any injuries.

Parent Signature: _____________________________________

Bremen Kiwanis Semi-Annual

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Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Bremen High School Gym Newborn to Teen Resale Items –

Bake Sale and Refreshments

$1.00 Entrance Fee * Children Free

*Proceeds benefit local Children’s Programs

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2018 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Coloring Contest Sponsored by Bremen Castings

Age Groups: Cash Prizes per Age Group: 2-4 years of age 1st Place - $50 5-7 years of age 2nd Place - $20 8-10 years of age 3rd Place - $10 11-12 years of age All winners will also receive a certificate Rules/Guidelines:

One entry per child. Entry must have child’s full name & age neatly printed on the front and contact phone number on the back of the page.

BCI is providing the coloring pages. There are two options for ages 2 – 7; and two options for ages 8 – 12. Each child may select one option to color. To download, go to the BCI Website (www.bremencastings.com) or Bremen Oktoberfest or Town of Bremen Social Media sites.

Coloring pages can be downloaded beginning Thursday, August 23rd – Friday, September 21st.

Print to a standard 8 ½ x 11” letter sized paper.

Children may use color crayons, colored pencils, markers, or embellishments as desired.

All entries are due Friday, September 21, 2018

Drop boxes for completed artwork will be provided at the following locations: Bremen Castings, Bremen Town Hall, Bremen Library, Bremen Elementary School, and Woodies Supermarket.

Winners will be contacted by Wednesday, September 26, 2018 via the phone number provided on the back of the coloring page. The winning pictures will be displayed in the Bremen’s Historical Center window along will all participating entries in other locations throughout the Town of Bremen.

Participation grants Bremen Castings permission to display artwork and allow names/images to be printed in various publications (I.e. Bremen Enquirer, Bremen Castings website or Facebook).