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!
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.
Cheerleaders interested in trying out, there will be a three-day cheer camp following tryouts. Camp will be held July 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5:00-8:00 pm. The focus of camp will be to review/learn the fight song, cheers, sideline chants, sideline dances, and team bonding. Cheer camp will be at Bremen High School this year.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE in TRYOUTS, YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ONLINE REGISTRATION: See Bulletin #2
If you have any questions, please contact Ali Matteson at amatteson@bps.k12.in.us.
Cheerleading TRYOUTS will be held:
Monday, July 20th: 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22nd: 2:00-4:00 PM
Thursday, July 23rd: 2:00-5:00 PM
Cheerleading CAMP will be held:
Tuesday, July 28th: 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29th: 5:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, July 30th: 5:00-8:00 PM
Please follow this link to hear the latest update to our reopening plan (addressing recent mask mandates).
https://youtu.be/0wGcS0R7rds
As a reminder, you can sign up for our remote learning option here:
https://forms.gle/M1kfrvNCarktPAZTA
Yours in education
Dr. Jim White
We are looking for substitute teachers for the upcoming year. The Board of School Trustees recently increased the daily pay to $100!!! If you are interested, please contact our Admin Building @ (574) 546-3929.
Those wishing to sign their students up for remote learning (virtual learning) for the upcoming school year can do so by following this link:
https://forms.gle/RUHP7xjikt44h1kB7
The deadline to sign up for this option is July 31st.
Yours in education,
Dr. Jim White
The large school parking lot (north of the high school on Marshall Street) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for repairs. All students and staff members are to park in the SOUTH PARKING LOT ON GRANT STREET IN FRONT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL and ENTER THE SCHOOL THROUGH DOOR #2. All screening will be held at the same location with a line forming in the band hallway.
DO NOT USE THE NEW BUS PARKING LOT ON BOWEN STREET. This area is designated for Boys and Girls Club and does not have enough designated spaces.
Have a wonderful, safe weekend!
July 22nd from 12-7pm, the Bremen Kiwanis Club will be holding a fund raiser with Ben's Pretzels in the Woodie's parking lot. Kiwanis does a lot to help our local children, so if possible, please stop by and enjoy a pretzel!
