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We prepare all students to achieve excellence by providing the highest quality education while empowering each individual to positively impact their families, communities, and the world.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 16 - 23 - ELA FSA TESTING
- April 20 - PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME
- April 24 - May 3 - MATH FSA TESTING
- May 1 - SCIENCE FSA TESTING
- May 4 - CIVICS EOC
- May 7 - CIVICS SMALL GROUP EOC
- May - 11 MAKE UP TESTING
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Pictured above (l to r) : Mrs. Cook, teacher , 2nd place winner Adria W, 1st place winner Elena G, 3rd place winner Jerome M, and Dr. Hudson, Principal. Judges for the talent show were: Mrs. S. Eckert, Ms. K. Piedad, and Mrs. E. Bruechner.
Congratulations to Dathaniel Ramsey and Treyvion Braxton for being selected as Bruner's All County and All Conference plays for the 2017-2018 season. 
Pictured above(l tor) Coach J, Dathaniel Ramey, Treyvion Braxton, Coach Barnes and Coach Sotelo.
National Flight Academy Scholarship
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Emerald Coast Post is pleased to offer a $1,250 scholarship to a 7th or 8th grade s tudent to attend the National Flight Academy in Pensacola FL this summer. Current 7th or 8th grade students in Walton, Okaloosa, or Santa Rosa counties are eligible to apply. You will find the application located here or stop by Mrs. Cook's room for more information. Hurry the deadline is approaching fast.
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Cheerleading tryouts are May 7th & 8th from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. in the Gym. Registration packet due to Mrs. Briggs or Ms. Moody by April 13, 2018.
Any questions or concerns? Call 833-3266 ext 1302.
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The Florida Department of Health (the Department) reports that influenza, or “flu,” activity levels have increased sharply over the last several weeks. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as young children, the elderly, and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious complications from flu. The Department is encouraging families to get vaccinated for flu now. Click the image above to view the Okaloosa County School Districts website about ways to prevent the flu.
FBLA WINS AT THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students for placing at the District Leadership Conference. Please help me congratulate the following students.
- Julian Hernandez - 1st Place - Parliamentary Procedure Concepts
- Olivia Allen - 1st Place - Multimedia & Website Development
- Romeo Peart - 1st Place - Intro to Business Communication
- Abigail Provost - 1st Place - FBLA Facts
- Mason Mclain - 1st Place - Desktop Publishing
- Mark Almazon - 2nd Place - Business math & Financial Literacy
- Brody Norris - 2nd Place - Intro to Business Communication
- Micheala Erickson - 2nd Place - Keyboarding
- Briar Havlik - 3rd Place - Desktop Publishing
- Clarissa Santos - 5th Place - Career Exploration
Some of these students will have the opportunity to represent Bruner Middle School at the State Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL.
Once again, Congratulations.
Gulf Power Donates to Bruner's Chorus
Dr. Hudson accepts a donation check for $1,000 for bruner's chorus from Gregory Jackson.
Robotic Students Present Water Crisis To City
Bruner's robotic students presented their First Lego League project about water crisis to the City of Fort Walton
Beach engineers and administrators. The students suggested using salt water and preserving our fresh water. The students presented in three phases. 1. The PowerPoint presentation about the water crisis and the solution, 2. The core values, how they were able to complete the project as a whole class, 3. 
The programming and engineering of the robot to perform the necessary task for the water crisis solutions for the robotic games. The response for their presentation was great, many suggestions were given. The students learned a lot about how the water is treated in Fort Walton Beach.
Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus causes your stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute gastroenteritis). This leads you to have stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and to vomit. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States and is also the most common cause of foodborne-disease outbreaks in the United States.
The best way to help prevent norovirus is to follow these guidelines:
- Practice proper hand-washing with soap and water and wash for at least 20 seconds after using the restroom or changing diapers and always before preparing food or eating. Only use hand sanitizer when hand-washing is not available. Continue to wash your hands often for up to two weeks after being ill because the illness can stay in stool for that timeframe.
- Clean and disinfect common surfaces (light switches, door handles, bathroom fixtures, etc.) with a bleach-based household cleaner or other EPA-approved disinfectant effective against norovirus as directed on the product label. You can prepare your own bleach-water solution by mixing five tablespoons to one cup of household bleach into one gallon of water.
- Protect your clothing and use gloves when caring for infected persons. Immediately remove any clothing or bedding soiled with stool or vomit and wash and machine dry completely.
- If you become sick, stay home from school, childcare, or work, and do not prepare food or care for other persons until your symptoms stop for at least 1-2 days.
BETA Rocks at Convention
Congratulations to BETA club for placing at the convention.
Visual Arts:
Alli Pike-1st Place Pen, Pencil, and Ink
Joey Spradlin-2nd Place Color Photography
Cheyenne Cunningham-3rd Place Painting
Club Activities:
Songfest-2nd Place Entire Club
Group Talent-1st Place Samantha Marroquin, Makiah Piccoli, Lauren LaBorde, Lillian Greene, and Trinity Cromartie. These ladies also received a Golden Ticket for National Convention which will allow them to work with a professional choreographer to present an opening number at the start of the convention!!
Ms. Leeth, the sponsor, said " I am extremely proud of my Betas and their hard work!!"
Once again, congratulations!
congratulations to the 3rd annual anitbully poster winners.
FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
Bruner Middle School football players with Coach Vinson celebrate their championship win, Thursday, October 26.
John B. Johnston Sports Complex
Thursday, October 26, the day of the football county championship, Bruner Middle School had a dedication ceremony in Spartan Hall, in honor of Mr. Johnny Johnston, Bruner’s principal from 1974 – 1994, to name the weight room the John B. Johnston Sports Complex. Large white letters where installed on the outside back wall of the weight room and a framed plaque with Mr. Johnston's picture is hanging inside the weight room. Mr. Johnston was responsible for having the field house built after the old field house had been condemned and torn down. He also was a weight-lifter and football player.
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Mr. Johnston's wife, Mrs. Anne Johnston, who was the curriculum coordinator at Choctaw and Dr. Cynthia Hudson, current principal of Bruner Middle School, cut the ribbon to dedicate and official open the “John B. Johnston Sports Complex”.
Many guests and retirees attended the ceremony and dedication.
The annual Healthy Schools, LLC school based flu clinic will be at Bruner Middle School on Wednesday, October 27 beginning 9:45.
Athletic Department Fundraiser
The Spartan's athletic department held a fundraiser "Pie In Your Face" to help with athletic supplies and upgrades. The fundraiser was a success and a lot of fun. Faculty vs Student to see who would get a pie in the face.
Don't be left out ; order a yearbook today. The cost is $35.00 with your name until September 30, 2017 and $40.00 without a name begining October 1, 2017. It couldn't be any easier to order! You can get a yearbook order from in the attendance office or from Mrs. Robinson Cook in Room 600. Mail your check today. Please make checks and money orders payable to : Bruner Middle School. Sorry we do NOT take credit cards at school. Orders can be mailed to Mrs. Robinson Cook, c/o Bruner Middle, 322 Holmes Blvd., Ft. Walton Bch, FL 32548 or dropped off in Room 600.
The easiest way to order your yearbook is online by clicking the "Buy Your Yearbook" banner above. Enter search by order number "10521" and click continue, confirm "Max Bruner Jr. Middle School".
Please make plans to join us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting
We will meet in the Media Center at Max Bruner Jr. Middle School Tuesday, September 12, 2017at 6:00 p.m.
We will discuss:
- Title I Program
- Title I Budget
- Assessments & Curriculum
- School-Parent Compacts
- Bruner’s Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)
The 2017 - 2018 supply list is now available. You can find the "Supply List" link here or on the right to view the list..
Immunization Requirements for 2017-2018
Immunzations for "Back-to-School" will be available by APPOINTMENT ONLY between July 1 - September 1, 2017 at the Fort Walton Beach and Crestview clinics of the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa. All incoming 7th graders will need to have their TDAP shot completed before the first day of school on August 10, 2017. Please see your regular physician for this and make sure that they provide you with a copy of the FLORIDA SHOTS record for our records here at Bruner. You can click the image above for the informational flyer. .Any questions please call 833-3286 ext. 1302.
The Okaloosa County School Board approved at their meeting on April 24th, the increase in school lunch prices for 2017-2018.
To comply with federal price increase requirements paid student lunch prices for elementary and secondary students will be $2.70. Lunch prices will be $4.00 for adults. The price of breakfast and milk was not affected.
The prices are as follows for 2017-2018:
~Student Breakfast $1.80
~Adult Breakfast $2.25
~Student Lunch $2.70
~Adult Lunch $4.00
~Reduced Breakfast $0.30
~Reduced Lunch $0.40
~Milk $0.65
Schools across the county have partnered with the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County to present Healthy Okaloosa Schools. Together we are making Okaloosa County a Healthier Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play! Read the latest issue of Healthy Happenings
(click the image on the left for the informational flyer)
Recognition Ads are a great way to congratulate and praise your student or recognize your business. Purchase a Recognition Ad in the Max Bruner Jr. Middle School yearbook to show your student how much they mean to you, or promote your business. Hurry — ads will only be on sale until February 9, 2018, and only limited quantities are left! Don’t forget — these are the days you will want your Spartan to remember forever. Buy their Recognition Ad and yearbook today! Click the image above for the a detailed flyer.
Big Brothers Big Sister of NW Florida
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to offer a school based mentoring program in partnership with Bruner Middle School. This program allows students the opportunity to be matched with a caring, adult mentor who will meet with the student once a week at school. There, they may work on homework, read together, eat lunch or even shoot hoops in the gym. At the end of the day, it’s all about starting a friendship, providing guidance and inspiring them to reach their potential.
To enroll your child, click the logo, print out the application and return it to the front office. (Child application will be linked.)
School food services will not extend middle or high school students borrowing privileges. If, however, a student comes to the cafeteria for lunch and forgets to bring their lunch money, the cafeteria manager can provide the student with a temporary loan until the following day. Temporary loans to students should not be for more than one day. Cashier personnel will send student with tray to cafeteria manager to fill out meal loan form.
Money may not be borrowed to purchase special sales, a la carte or extra items during meal service time.
The CHOICE program is an innovative, award-winning program that allows secondary students to earn high school credits, college credits, scholarships, and professional industry certifications, all at the same time and at no cost to the student.
It functions as a critical link in transitioning secondary students into
successful high-skill, high-wage careers in the workforce and/or postsecondary opportunities. The CHOICE team's focus is career-readiness because the workforce-ready student is in high demand. (Click the icons to explore the programs we offer and to learn more about the current job market and wages.)
Dr. Cynthia Hudson
