BRMS February Newsletter

Hello and Happy COLD February,

We are officially into the 3rd quarter! February has been a month of learning and celebration as we honored Black History. In this newsletter, you’ll find important updates about spring conferences, track and field, an upcoming family night, and helpful resources for Spring Break. We’ve also been reviewing feedback from our recent family and student surveys and look forward to sharing key themes and next steps based on what we’ve heard in the near future. Thank you for your input and partnership. With March around the corner, we’re excited for even more daylight and all that spring will bring!

Registration for Boys & Girls Club Spring Break 2025 is now open! Give your child an unforgettable Spring Break filled with fun activities, new friendships, and enriching experiences.

• Dates: March 24th - March 28th, 2025
• Camp Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Ages: 5 - 12 ($25) Teens: 13-18 (Free)
• Location: Allied Family Boys & Girls Club- 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg

Daily Program Highlights:

• Lunch: Served at 12:00 PM
• Snack: Provided at 3:00 PM
• Activities: A mix of arts & crafts, sports, STEM fun, team games, and more!

Don’t Wait—Spots Fill Fast!

• Registration is currently open to new families, but spaces are limited so secure your child’s spot today before it fills up!

Register for Spring Break 2025!

• Directions: Create an account and under "Allied Family Center Memberships", then select "New Parent Allied Spring Break 2025.”

Questions can be directed to Aubree Watkins at (608)661-4751 or awatkins@bgcdc.org.

We are looking for volunteers to support students and staff in various capacities throughout the school year! If you are interested in volunteering, please explore our volunteer opportunities and complete a volunteer application and background check. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Hall, School Social Worker, at halls@verona.k12.wi.us or (608)845-4408.

We will be hosting another Career Fair this coming spring. On April 23rd, students from Badger Ridge will be able to hear from many people about their amazing careers, jobs, and experiences. If you are interested in sharing about your career with students, or know someone who would, please note interest through this JotForm. We can only offer this opportunity to students with willing presenters! Thank you!

Looking for ways to talk with your student(s) about their planners? Check out these ideas:

• How are you using the planner to help you stay organized and track assignments?
• How could you track other activities in your planner (clubs, appointments, family events)?
• What goals do you have? How can you set an action plan in your planner?
• Ask to see it! Talk to them about what you see (or don’t).

Please click on the link below for VASD illness guidance. If you have further questions–please email Nurse Annie (Badger Ridge School Nurse) at brandtm@verona.k12.wi.us.

​​IS YOUR CHILD WELL ENOUGH TO BE AT SCHOOL?

Last month we shared results of our internal climate survey as well as some of the belonging work we are doing based on that data. This work is intended to foster an inclusive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their authentic selves. The belonging assembly was an interactive and engaging way to add a layer of intentionality with that work. During the assembly students got to review data from the climate survey they took, identify aspects of their own identity, and consider how to disagree with someone while still showing our Power 6. After the assembly, students and staff went back to their classrooms to do a community building activity and restorative circle/discussion to reflect on the information in the assembly. Based on the exit ticket after the assembly:

• 70% of students said they know what it means to honor someone’s identity or culture
• 68% of students reported they are able to identify how we are better because everyone has different parts of their identity
• 65% said they know how to disagree with someone while still following Power 6

Please reach out to Mr. Robinson (Restorative Practices & Student Engagement), Ms. Berch (PBIS Coach & Dean of Students), or any member of the admin team with questions!

This month our students have developed a challenge about showing the Power 6 in the hallway! We have secret hall monitors who are noticing how their grade is doing. At the end of each day, they rate the Power 6 on a scale of one to five. Each week, the grade that wins will get a small community celebration (examples: extra 10 minutes of recess, community breakfast, etc).

We are continuing our learning around the mindset “100% Accountable”. The 100% Accountable mindset empowers us to take control of our happiness and success by acknowledging our choices, actions, and attitudes shape our life. Family guides with additional detail and information about connections to home are provided in both English and Spanish!

See the image below to give information on what our students learned / how they felt about the “We are Connected” mindset. Please reach out to Olivia Berch, Dean of Students, with any questions regarding our social-emotional learning at BRMS!

Hello Badger Ridge and Core Knowledge Families,

This month we wrapped up our winter sports with girls basketball. Awesome job to the coaches and players for representing. With that said after spring break Track and Field will be starting. This is available for all 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. If your child is interested in participating this year you can register them online on the athletics website. Please be sure your child has an updated physical that can be uploaded to their registration.

The first practice will be on Tuesday April 1st from 3:15 pm - 4:45pm. Here is the practice and meet schedule.

Due to nationwide bus shortages there will be NO BUSES for away meets. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from all away meets. Carpooling is encouraged!

BRMS/CKMS Track Coaching staff:
Melissa Ruder- ruderm@verona.k12.wi.us

Jill Scheibel- scheibej@verona.k12.wi.us

Claire Poad- poadc@verona.k12.wi.us

Matthew Mcallister- mcallism@verona.k12.wi.us

Brianna Edmonston- edmonstb@verona.k12.wi.us

Conner Sisel- siselc@verona.k12.wi.us

-Badger Ridge and Core Knowledge Athletics

Hola familias de las escuelas secundarias Badger Ridge y Core Knowledge,

Este mes concluimos nuestros deportes de invierno con el baloncesto femenino. ¡Gran trabajo por parte de los entrenadores/as y jugadoras por su representación! Dicho esto, después de las vacaciones de primavera comenzará la temporada de pista y campo. Este deporte está disponible para todos los niños y niñas de 7.º y 8.º grado. Si su hijo/a está interesado/a en participar este año, puede registrarlo/a en línea en la página de atletismo. Asegúrese de que su hijo/a tenga un examen físico actualizado que pueda ser subido a su registro.

La primera práctica será el martes, 1 de abril de 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm. Aquí está el calendario de prácticas y competencias.

Debido a la escasez de autobuses en todo el país, NO HABRÁ AUTOBUSES para los partidos fuera de casa. Los padres son responsables de transportar a sus hijos hacia y desde todos los juegos fuera de casa. ¡Se anima a compartir el coche!

Entrenadores de pista y campo de BRMS/CKMS:

Melissa Ruder- ruderm@verona.k12.wi.us

Jill Scheibel- scheibej@verona.k12.wi.us

Claire Poad- poadc@verona.k12.wi.us

Matthew Mcallister- mcallism@verona.k12.wi.us

Brianna Edmonston- edmonstb@verona.k12.wi.us

Conner Sisel- siselc@verona.k12.wi.us

Atletismo de Badger Ridge y Core Knowledge