Take a Hike for Health!
November 17th is National Hiking Day! Hiking is great exercise and being outdoors allows you to get away from electronics and appreciate nature’s beauty and wonder. Plus, the constant movement allows an outlet that helps our minds focus on solving the problems. Hiking also makes you happy! The hormones your body gets during physical activity help fight off anxiety, prevent loneliness and depression, and improve your mood. Hiking is for all ages making it a great opportunity to spend time with family actively!
Check out BHC’s parent tip sheets:
Move More-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VcUVKgPmK7lbQ-B6oCxVCiLmrbxYXr_a/view
Screen Time- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiSgTW0i5KSScwVyiHl537J7OTvnya-O/view
November 17th is National Hiking Day! Hiking is great exercise and being outdoors allows you to get away from electronics and appreciate nature’s beauty and wonder. Plus, the constant movement allows an outlet that helps our minds focus on solving the problems. Hiking also makes you happy! The hormones your body gets during physical activity help fight off anxiety, prevent loneliness and depression, and improve your mood. Hiking is for all ages making it a great opportunity to spend time with family actively!
Check out BHC’s parent tip sheets:
Move More-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VcUVKgPmK7lbQ-B6oCxVCiLmrbxYXr_a/view
Screen Time- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiSgTW0i5KSScwVyiHl537J7OTvnya-O/view
Find our athletic schedules for the week on the Bronson Viking Athletics page. #GDTBABV
Branch County Food Resources
Fresh Food Initiative happening tomorrow at Chicago Street School!
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Have a question or concern, but you're not sure who to call? Starting with the person most directly involved helps ensure your concern is addressed efficiently and accurately. If an issue isn’t resolved at the first level, you’ll see who to contact next in the sequence on this interactive resource: https://aptg.co/gsknpn
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Find our athletic schedules for the week on the Bronson Viking Athletics page.
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BCS Families:
We want to hear from you! If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to complete the survey for each building attended by your student(s):
Anderson: www.tinyurl.com/andfam2025
Ryan: www.tinyurl.com/ryanfam2025
Jr/Sr High: www.tinyurl.com/jshfam2025
Surveys will close on Friday, November 7th.
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We want to hear from you! If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to complete the survey for each building attended by your student(s):
Anderson: www.tinyurl.com/andfam2025
Ryan: www.tinyurl.com/ryanfam2025
Jr/Sr High: www.tinyurl.com/jshfam2025
Surveys will close on Friday, November 7th.
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REMINDER - Half Day Wednesday, November 5th!
Lunches will be served in all buildings.
Dismissal Times:
- Jr/Sr High - 11:20 am
- Ryan - 11:30 am
- Anderson - 11:35 am
PM BACC students will attend the Career Center during their normal time and transportation will be provided for those who need it.
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Find our athletic schedules for the week on the Bronson Viking Athletics page. #GDTBABV
UPDATED - Please watch our informational video about the BCS November 2025 Bond Proposal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YR7xCgmjVk
This video and more information can be found on our social media pages and the bond proposal website: www.bcs-bond2025.com
*Paid for by Bronson Community Schools* - 501 E. Chicago St., Bronson, MI 49028*
This video and more information can be found on our social media pages and the bond proposal website: www.bcs-bond2025.com
*Paid for by Bronson Community Schools* - 501 E. Chicago St., Bronson, MI 49028*
We have another wonderful announcement to share with all of you. We get to celebrate another amazing teacher here at Ryan Elementary, Mrs. Lutz.
Mrs. Lutz was selected to receive the Amazing Teacher Award through the Sturgis Journal. Not only did Mrs. Lutz. receive the local award she was then submitted as the local representative and moved on to Nationals and won.
Mrs. Lutz grew up with ADHD, making school sometimes hard, which drove her to want to be a teacher and help others. Mrs. Lutz loves the moment when concepts finally click with students and she sees her students' faces light up.
We are so lucky to have her in our building here at Ryan Elementary. Let’s all congratulate Mrs. Lutz on this amazing award!!
Let's Celebrate!!! Today, we’re so excited to celebrate someone very special here at Ryan Elementary School. Mrs. Karan Norton! We are proud to share that Mrs. Norton has been selected as the very first Bronson recipient of the Inclusion and Belonging Recognition Award for Branch County, given out by Parent Advisory Committee. She was nominated and chosen as the October recipient for consistently going above and beyond her responsibilities to support her coworkers and students. Mrs. Norton is a tireless advocate for inclusion, teamwork, and compassion — and her impact reaches far beyond her classroom. Mrs. Norton doesn’t just teach lessons; she builds connections, welcomes new ideas, and finds ways for every student to shine. When she meets a challenge, she looks for ways to grow and learn so she can help her students succeed. She shows us all what it means to be kind, patient, and understanding. Because of Mrs. Norton, classrooms at Ryan Elementary are more inclusive and welcoming — places where everyone has a voice, and everyone matters. Please join me celebrating Mrs. Karan Norton, for helping make Ryan Elementary School a place where we all belong! 👏
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BCS Families:
We want to hear from you!
If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to complete the survey for each building attended by your student(s):
Anderson: www.tinyurl.com/andfam2025
Ryan: www.tinyurl.com/ryanfam2025
Jr/Sr High: www.tinyurl.com/jshfam2025
Surveys will close on Friday, November 7th.
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Reminder: Ryan Elementary will have a Spirit Day:
Better Together Dress up Day- on October 31st.
Students can get with friends or siblings and dress as Twins, Duos, or as a Group. Also, I will be Cruella Deville if any student wants to be a part of my group and be a dalmation or dog catchers. Students can also dress in black or orange for Halloween.
We’re off to an amazing start with our March of the Vikings fundraiser at Ryan Elementary! So far, we’ve raised $1,940—right at the halfway mark toward our school-wide goal of $4,000. Reaching this goal will earn us a special visit from the Alligator Sanctuary!
Here’s how students can earn rewards:
Raise $10 to choose a prize from the prize bin
Raise $25 to receive a custom March of the Vikings T-shirt
Be one of the top 8 fundraisers and pick an ultimate prize from our prize list (we just added AirZoo passes this weekend!)
With 11 days left to go, let’s keep the momentum strong. A big shoutout to 3rd grade for raising an impressive $1,200—way to go, Vikings!
Here are our current top 8 fundraisers:
Gavin Laurie- $410
Jaxon Guthrie- $190
Wyatt Sommers- $140
Landon Bird- $135
Caitlyn Wisman- $130
Karter Stansberry- $100
Beck Billman- $85
Milo Broadwater- $75
Keep up the great work, everyone!
Here’s how students can earn rewards:
Raise $10 to choose a prize from the prize bin
Raise $25 to receive a custom March of the Vikings T-shirt
Be one of the top 8 fundraisers and pick an ultimate prize from our prize list (we just added AirZoo passes this weekend!)
With 11 days left to go, let’s keep the momentum strong. A big shoutout to 3rd grade for raising an impressive $1,200—way to go, Vikings!
Here are our current top 8 fundraisers:
Gavin Laurie- $410
Jaxon Guthrie- $190
Wyatt Sommers- $140
Landon Bird- $135
Caitlyn Wisman- $130
Karter Stansberry- $100
Beck Billman- $85
Milo Broadwater- $75
Keep up the great work, everyone!
We are so grateful to the Good family for generously donated pumpkins to every student in our school. Their kindness makes this season even more special for our students. Thank you for supporting our school community.
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A Healtier Halloween:
Halloween is fun—even without extra candy! Since kids get plenty while trick-or-treating, it’s important to choose healthier snacks at home and school. Please send your student with nutritious foods and limit sugary treats. For Halloween spirit, try orange fruits or veggies like orange slices or baby carrots with low-fat yogurt dip. Let’s celebrate Halloween in a healthy way to help students learn their best!
Check out these fun and healthy Halloween treat ideas!
13 Healthy Halloween Class Treats: https://classic.ptotoday.com/room-parent/room-parent-articles/8762-13-healthy-halloween-class-party-treats
Spooky Pizza Recipe:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qYc4VvZIhtxYycB2V-ThUQR2F0lJZMsC/view
Healthy Celebration Ideas:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWbw6FSsk5RxzMhv4qir61zqybghbzzV/view
BCS Families:
We want to hear from you! If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to complete the survey for each building attended by your student(s):
Anderson: www.tinyurl.com/andfam2025
Ryan: www.tinyurl.com/ryanfam2025
Jr/Sr High: www.tinyurl.com/jshfam2025
Find our athletic schedules for the week on the Bronson Viking Athletics page. #GDTBABV
We want to hear from you! If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to complete the survey for each building attended by your student(s):
Anderson: www.tinyurl.com/andfam2025
Ryan: www.tinyurl.com/ryanfam2025
Jr/Sr High: www.tinyurl.com/jshfam2025
Find our athletic schedules for the week on the Bronson Viking Athletics page. #GDTBABV
Exciting News for Our March of the Vikings Fundraiser!
We are off to a great start. Our goal is for every child to raise $25 to support our school community. However, families are welcome to adjust this goal to whatever works best for them!
Additionally, in the 99 Pledges system, the goal will automatically update as donations come in—making it easy to track our progress together.
Let’s rally as Vikings and make this fundraiser a huge success!
Thank you for your support!
We are off to a great start. Our goal is for every child to raise $25 to support our school community. However, families are welcome to adjust this goal to whatever works best for them!
Additionally, in the 99 Pledges system, the goal will automatically update as donations come in—making it easy to track our progress together.
Let’s rally as Vikings and make this fundraiser a huge success!
Thank you for your support!