We are asking for your help in reducing the number of COVID positive cases in our building, which will also help reduce the amount of contact tracing that would be needed. Before each school day please monitor your child for these symptoms: headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, lose of taste or smell. If your child has 2 or more of these symptoms please keep them home. If you have any questions regarding your child's symptoms please feel free to call the nurse at 574-546-3554. Facial coverings are also highly recommended. Please do your part to keep our students and staff safe.
All K-8 20-21 yearbooks have been distributed to classroom teachers. If your child did not receive one and purchased one, please email Mrs. Nunemaker @ mnunemaker@bps.k12.in.us.
If you would like to purchase one, see Mrs. Fitch in the bookstore. The cost is $26. We only have a few left.
Bremen Middle School important athletic information for parents/fans about digital tickets and insurance for athletes:
https://bremenathletics.com/2021/08/12/athletics-cashless-gate-must-purchase-digital-game-ticket-in-advance/
https://bremenathletics.com/2021/08/12/first-agency-insurance-offered-to-parents/
Elkhart Area Career Center will be postponing the first day of classes once again until MONDAY, AUGUST 16th. The EACC will be closed tomorrow, August 13th, and the bus that takes Bremen High School students to the Career Center will not be departing from Bremen until the morning of Monday, August 16th.
Parents of bus riders - Please be patient with after school bus drop off times this week as we are doing our best to make sure all our students arrive safely to their destination. We are still adjusting our times and routes.
Due to widespread power outages and downed trees in the Elkhart area, the Elkhart Area Career Center will be postponing the first day of classes until Friday, August 13th. The EACC will be closed tomorrow, August 12th, and the bus that takes Bremen High School students to the Career Center will not be departing from Bremen until the morning of Fri., August 13th.
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Thursday) is late start day. Classes begin at 8:25 with bus pickup approximately 30 minutes later than the normal day. Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. need to enter Door 9 and go directly to the cafeteria and wait for the 8:15 bell.
This morning was a great start to what I believe is going to be a very productive school year. Thanks to all our parents for the trust you bestow upon us by allowing us the privilege to teach your children. I believe our talented staff will reward that trust in kind.
Yours in education,
Dr. Jim White
Just a reminder,
Breakfast and Lunch will be no charge this coming school year.
USDA issued pandemic flexibilities for schools through June 2022.
We will continue to provide safe, healthy meals free of charge to children as the pandemic continues to threaten the food and nutrition of our most vulnerable.
Also any student that needs a meal modification due to a child's physical or mental impairment, must have a Special Dietary Needs Medical Statement Form and must be signed by a Physician/Medical Authority before any meal accommodations will be made.
If you have any questions, please contact astouder@bps.k12.in.us or 574-546-3554
HS students tomorrow you are to report to your Homeroom (bonus activities) when you arrive. Please check Harmony for your schedule as well as locker assignment. Homerooms will be posted on the front office window for reference. If you have not picked up your device, it will be available in Lions Den first thing in the morning. You need to have paid you $20 insurance fee in order to pick up your device.
Tomorrow morning please perform a health screening on your student and please keep them home if they are ill.
Masks are recommended but not mandatory. However, due to federal guidelines, all bus riders will need to wear masks while on the bus.
Remember, we are all in this together so, let's have a great year!
Below is a link to the 2021-22 Student and Parent Handbook. Review the content before school starts, it does include some updated information for the year. SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1320162/Student_Handbook_2021-22.pdf
Mrs. Fitch will be taking textbook and computer insurance payments today in the K-8 office from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and again from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Avoid the long lines tonight during the K-5 Open House as we are expecting a big crowd.
Bremen Middle School Meet & Greet Open House tonight from 6-7 pm. Class schedules will be available for pick up in the middle school gym starting at 5:45 pm. The band and choir teacher will be in the elementary cafeteria. Mrs. Fitch, the bookkeeper, will be in her new elementary office to accept textbook rental and computer insurance payments. Our K-8 library will also be opened.
Please make sure your Harmony contact information and emergency contacts are up-to-date.
If your child (grades 5-8 only) missed the computer distribution, they will receive the computer the first day of school. Please be sure you have paid the $20 computer insurance so your child will be able to take the computer home.
Don't forget the K-5 open house Tuesday night from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shelly Fitch will be available to take computer insurance payments and textbook fees during open house. We encourage social distancing and please make your conversations brief as we are expecting a big crowd tonight. After open houses there will be no parents allowed in the building except for the office.
Don't forget the 6-8 grade open house tonight from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Schedules will be available in the K-8 gym beginning at 5:40 p.m. Also, Shelly Fitch will be available to take computer insurance payments and textbook fees during open house. We encourage social distancing and please make your conversations brief as we are expecting a big crowd tonight. After open houses there will be no parents allowed in the building except for the office.
Mrs. Fitch will be available in the K-8 office today from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for textbook payments and computer insurance. Avoid the long lines and pay early!
If you ordered a graduation DVD they are available to be picked up in the High School Office. $15 is due at the time of pick-up, if not already paid. Thank You.
The Marshall County Health Department Mobile Medical Unit is in the high school parking lot to give childhood immunizations. They will be here until 5pm. No appointment needed.