Bremen Public Schools

Freshman-You will receive your devices during first hour on the first day of school.

High School: Reminder-Harmony is open to make demographic updates and changes (change of address, phone number, etc.). It is imperative that we have correct parent and student contact information for the school year. Schedules and fees will be made available for students and parents to see next week.

Bremen Castings is offering Bremen students free physicals for ONE DAY ONLY, taking place at the Bremen High School building this year due to the COVID environment. This one-day free physical offering will take place TODAY, August 5th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bremen High School. No appointments are needed, as physicals will be walk-in only. Keep in mind, since last year’s physicals are being accepted for the upcoming school year, this offer is mostly intended for athletes who did not have a physical on file from last year. Student must be accompanied by a parent. Required physical forms are: 2020-21 Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent and Release Certificate, IHSAA Physical Form, and the 20-21 Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information. The required forms are attached, or you can pick them up in the Athletic Office.

Bremen Middle School voluntary CHEER practices: https://bremenathletics.com/2020/08/04/bms-cheer-voluntary-practices/

Middle School Sports Begin on Monday, August 10th. https://bremenathletics.com/2020/08/03/bremen-middle-school-sports-start-monday-august-10th/

REMINDER: Tomorrow, Bremen Castings is offering Bremen students free physicals for ONE DAY ONLY, taking place at the Bremen High School building this year due to the COVID environment. This one-day Free Physical offering will take place on August 5th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bremen High School. Park in the Grant Street Parking Lot and enter High School DOOR 2. No appointments are needed for this one-day event, as physicals will be walk-in only. Keep in mind, since last year’s physicals are being accepted for the upcoming school year, this offer is mostly intended for athletes who did not have a physical on file from last year. Students must be accompanied by a parent. Required physical forms are: 2020-21 HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE and CONSENT & RELEASE CERTIFICATE​ IHSAA PHYSICAL FORM​ 2020-21 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION​ The required forms can be printed from the Athletic Website links or picked up in the Athletic Office.

As we move closer towards opening our schools (in person) I want to restate the importance of home health screenings. Please do not send your child to school sick! Together, with a little cooperation, we will open and stay open!! Dr. Jim White

Padres K-8 Registre a su hijo para el proximo año escolar antes de este viernes 7 de agosto, utilizando Harmony Family Access. Necesitamos que todas nuestras familias actualicen su informacion de contacto y contacto de emergencia, seleccionen el transposrte y finalicen la opción de aprendizaje virtual. El alquiler de libros de texto y los pagos de seguro de computadora se pueden hacer en persona en la mini papeleria de la escuela. Deben de utilizar cubre bocas en el edificio. Ingrese en la Puerta #9. El horario de la papeleria es de 7 am a 2 pm esta semana.

The high school is working on distribution times and dates for the freshman devices, and any virtual student textbooks/materials. Information will be made available as soon as possible.

High School Parents, Please register your child for the upcoming school year by this Friday, August 7th, using Harmony Family Access. We need all of our families to update their contact and emergency contact information, select transportation, and finalize the virtual learning option. Textbook rental, high school schedules, and computer insurance payments are not available for high school students, yet. We are hoping to have them available by the end of this week. Thank You and Stay Safe.

K-8 Parents: You can come into the school to make TBR (textbook rental) & computer insurance payments. You must wear a mask. Please enter through door 9. The bookkeeper's hours are 7 am to 2 pm this week.

K-8 Parents: Please register your child for the upcoming school year by this Friday (8/7) using Harmony Family Access. We need everyone to update their contact and emergency contact information. This is where you will officially select the virtual learning option. Thanks!

For your reference, here is a link to the updated school calendar: https://5il.co/fhd6

Informational message for parents of Bremen K-8 students: Bremen Public Schools is preparing to welcome your children back to school for the upcoming school year. According to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, schools are permitted and encouraged to resume for the upcoming school year. The start of the school year has been delayed until Wednesday, August 19th. In-person and virtual classes will begin at 8:00 am on that day. All students will be expected to wear masks on the school buses and during the school day. Bremen Public Schools is offering a virtual learning option for students. Parents can find the link to sign up their child on the corporation’s website. The deadline for the virtual option is Friday, July 31st. All parents are expected to register their children for school using Harmony. This is a VITAL step for parents. Important items about the school year, including updating your contact and emergency information and selecting transportation needs must be completed. This is also where you will select the virtual option for your child. The deadline for registering your children in Harmony is Friday, August 7th. Each family will be expected to self-screen at home for symptoms of COVID-19. If individuals are sick, then they should NOT come to school. Students and staff must be fever-free for 72 hours (without the use of medication) before returning to school. If a staff member or student has an immediate family or household member that is COVID-19 positive, that staff member or student’s parent or guardian must notify the school . The use of water fountains will be for bottle or cup refills only. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school with them each day. Bremen Public Schools value the partnerships that exist with our families and community. This partnership moving forward will be essential for our students’ success and for a safe and healthy school environment. If you have questions, please contact the school office.

There will be an emergency School Board meeting on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:00 pm regarding the opening of school. The meeting will be live streamed on the Bremen Public Schools Facebook page.

Parents intending to select our remote learning option for the upcoming school year need to complete a request at this website: https://forms.gle/M1kfrvNCarktPAZTA The deadline for selecting this option is this Friday, July 31st. As a reminder, this option WILL NOT allow high school students to work jobs during school hours.

BHS Volleyball Begins AUG 3 - Tryouts 8/3-8/4 Volleyball Tryouts for All Teams (both dates required) 8/3 2:30-530 8/4 2:30-530 Practice schedule 8/5 2:30-5:30 All teams 8/6 2:30-5:30 All teams 8/7 2:30-5:30 JV & Varsity 8/7 3:30-5:30 Freshman

As promised, we are committed to keeping our school community informed when a COVID event happens. To that end, I must report that over the weekend, I was made aware that a volleyball player exhibited multiple COVID symptoms. As such, that student is being tested and we have suspended volleyball practice. Additionally, today, I was made aware that a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club summer program has tested positive. Given this, summer club activities have been cancelled. As always, should you, or your child show symptoms, contact your local doctor or the Marshall County Health Department for additional instructions. Yours in education, Dr. Jim White

Bremen Castings is offering Bremen students free physicals for ONE DAY ONLY, taking place at the Bremen High School building this year due to the COVID environment. This one-day Free Physical offering will take place August 5th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bremen High School. No appointments are needed for this one-day event, as physicals will be walk-in only. Keep in mind, since last year’s physicals are being accepted for the upcoming school year, this offer is mostly intended for athletes who did not have a physical on file from last year. Student must be accompanied by a parent. Required physical forms are: • 2020-21 HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE and CONSENT & RELEASE CERTIFICATE • IHSAA PHYSICAL FORM • 2020-21 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION These forms can be printed from these Athletic Website links, or picked up in the Athletic Office.

Parents and Students: We know this school year is going to be different from anything else we have experienced. While you are off for your remaining Summer break, please double check your demographics (parent phone numbers, student cell numbers, addresses, email addresses, parent places of work, emergency contacts) are correct in Harmony. This way we know we will be able to stay in contact with you and keep you aware of changes and updates. If you need help accessing your Harmony Family Access, call the office at 546-3511 or email us at mulch@bps.k12.in.us or matkins@bps.k12.in.us.