Tiger News

Message from Mrs. Perez

CKH Parent Newsletter/Parent Survey

Note from Nurse

12 Days of Christmas

BETA Service Projects

Calendar of Events

Teacher of the Month

Student of the Month

Thank you Student Council

UIL Information

BRMS Science Fair

Sports Schedules

Library News

Social Media

Hi BRMS Families!

We just ended our Thanksgiving Break! I hope you all enjoyed the week off with the kids. I am so thankful for the support you give us and grateful for the time we are able to spend with our BRMS students.

Now we are headed into a busy time of the year. This month, our Capturing Kids Heart families are focused on responsibility. Responsibility involves willingly and effectively taking charge of our thoughts, words, and actions. It entails acknowledging and being accountable for our own conduct. Our decisions carry weight not only for ourselves but also for those within our family, school, and community. Our focus is on fostering a sense of responsibility, enabling us to own our actions and develop resilience to overcome challenges on the path to achieving our aspirations. Embracing responsibility also equips us with valuable skills in time management and prioritization. This crucial life skill contributes to the development of leadership qualities, self-control, and an understanding that our choices bring about both positive and negative consequences. We will be doing lessons and activities through this month for this word.

We kindly ask for a few moments of your time to participate in our Capturing Kids' Hearts survey. Our objective is to cultivate a secure learning atmosphere while empowering students with roles and responsibilities on campus. Our aim is to foster a collaborative relationship between students and teachers in the teaching and learning process, creating a sense of teamwork. Look at that, the two words we have been working on the last two months. Your feedback through this survey will provide valuable insights into areas where we, as a staff, can improve. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the link.

https://iheartckh.com/squrl/tdvyktsx

Thank you for your collaboration in making our school a better place for all.

Please check the calendar for our upcoming events. Let’s make this an amazing three weeks for our students to wrap up a fantastic first semester.

Sincerely,

Angel Perez

angel.perez@brisd.net

How can parents talk to their kids about vaping

As the use of vapes/e-cigarettes becomes more prevalent in society, kids may be tempted to try them out or give in to peer pressure. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine. Talking to your kids about vaping can be difficult but here is a link that can guide you.

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_Ecig_ParentTipsheet_508.pdf

Are energy drinks safe for adolescents?

Energy drinks do not provide sustained energy and have a higher likelihood of a “crash-and-burn” effect. Caffeine excretes water from the body to dilute the sugar entering the bloodstream which can lead to dehydration. The current recommendation for adolescents ages 12-18 is to consume less than 100 mg of caffeine per day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Energy drinks can contain 100-200 mg of caffeine per serving. Consuming high amounts of caffeine can be risky for adolescents. Some side effects can include:

· Dehydration (not enough water in your body).

· Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and heart failure).

· Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).

· Insomnia (unable to sleep).

Boosting your energy without energy drinks:

· Eat well

· Get plenty of sleep

· Drink water to stay hydrated

· Work out or move around when tired

· Cut back on caffeine slowly

Sick students

Please keep all sick children home from school- this includes fever greater than 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours. If you are unsure, please call your healthcare provider or school nurse for advice.

Students please join us in celebrating the 12 days of Christmas before our winter break.

12/2 City of Blue Ridge Christmas Parade

12/4 Elective Showcase/Open House

12/5 Reading MAP Test 2nd & 3rd period

12/9 Middle School One Act Play

12/9 Band Chili Cook-Off

12/10 Middle School Band Concert

12/11BRMS Girls @ Leonard

12/11 BRMS Boys vs Leonard

12/12 Math MAP Test 5th & 6th period

12/13 Middle School Banquet

12/14 Middle School UIL

12/18 BRMS Girls Game vs Howe

12/18 BRMS Boys Game @ Howe

12/19 End of Grading Period

12/20-1/5 Student Holiday

Congratulations to our teacher of the month Ms. Townsend. Mrs. Townsend works hard for students. She organized, trained and recruited for UIL and adapted to the new curriculum like a champ this month.

These students were nominated by their teachers and administrators and have shown great leadership on campus and work hard in class. CONGRATULATIONS!

William Hamiter- 6th grade

Addison Lee- 6th grade

We hosted a Middle school movie night. Worked hard on Christmas Cards to be delivered to a local nursing home, and have our Christmas Angel Shopping trip in the next few weeks where we will be shopping for 3 children to provide Christmas presents to. This couldn't be possible without the student council members working hard to raise money through fundraisers and events on campus.

It is time for UIL here at BRMS. UIL allows our students the opportunity to compete against five other districts in 17 academic events and One Act Play. One Act Play is competing on December 9. Ready Writing, Editorial Writing, and Spelling will be competing here at home on December 7th. The remainder of the events will be held on December 14th atFirst Baptist Church in Bonham. Permission slips for students competing on the 14th will be sent home on December 5th. We are proud of all of our students that will be competing and representing our school.

BRMS science fair time is back. The 3rd Annual Science Fair will be on January 10, 2023. Closed judging will be from 4:00-5:45 and the doors open for the public viewing from 6:00-7:00. The students will bring their completed projects the day before or the morning of.

Science fair is a great way for your students to show off their creative and academic skills. The students will have all of winter break to make their science project the very best. We cannot wait to see all of the amazing things our students can create. If you have any questions please reach out to michele.mackey@brisd.net.

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