🐻 August 6 2025 | Issue #5 🐻
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School family,
I am so excited to see your student back in school tomorrow - as well as those lovely first day photos on social media!
Some reminders:
Arrival begins at 7:20 AM. For safety reasons, please do not drop your child off earlier than that as we cannot admit them into the building.
If your child will be eating breakfast, please drop them off by 7:30 AM.
If you have not picked up your dismissal tags for your elementary student, you will need to pick those up before our building closes today (4:00 PM).
Have a conversation with your upper school student to clarify exactly where you expect them to be waiting outside during dismissal.
Please pack your patience tomorrow! Dismissal will take us longer the first two weeks of school as new students and families learn our systems.
Have a great evening and we'll see your student in the classroom at 8:00 AM!
Love,
Dr. Angela
Quick Links
Quick Links
Weekly Essentials
Weekly Essentials
What is your Dismissal Plan?
What is your Dismissal Plan?
Attention, ALL K-5 Families!
CLICK HERE to fill out the Afternoon Dismissal Plan form and tell us which exit your child will use for afternoon dismissal.
Car Rider Alley
Gym Door Walk Up
Front of School Big Kid Pick up
YMCA CEP after-school childcare.
Keep in Mind:
Keep in Mind:
7:20 AM Student Arrival Begins
3:05 PM Student Pickup Ends
No early pick-up after 2:00
After 3:05 - you must come into the building at the Main Office to pick-up your child.
2:50 PM all 6-12 grade students must exit building
Must CALL school at 502-485-8216 before 2:00 to make changes to your afternoon dismissal plan
Do not email changes your afternoon dismissal plan - we might miss it.
Dismissal Changes are hand delivered on paper to classrooms daily at 2:00.
SB181 Parent Consent Form
SB181 Parent Consent Form
The SB181 Consent Form, authorizing direct electronic communication between a staff member/volunteer and a student is now available on Parent Place in the "Optional Forms" section. It is at the bottom of the yellow section and is titled "Outside Traceable Communication."
Suzuki Violin Signups!
Suzuki Violin Signups!
Information to sign up for Suzuki can be found here!
No Cell Phone Allowed? Here’s How Parents Can Help Kids Adjust
No Cell Phone Allowed? Here’s How Parents Can Help Kids Adjust
This helpful article from Newsweek has five practical steps parents can take right now to prepare for a phone-free school year:
Talk to your child and back the schools up.
Have your child memorize your number and other emergency numbers.
Make proactive plans with your child.
Avoid texting or calling your child during the school day.
Don’t give your child a cell phone in the first place, or switch to a "dumb" phone.
Read the full article here: https://eppc.org/publication/schools-are-banning-phones-heres-how-parents-can-help-kids-adjust/
Second Measles Case in Jefferson County
Second Measles Case in Jefferson County
Mayor Greenberg announced this week that a second measles case has been confirmed in Jefferson County. According to Dr. Kris Bryant, pediatric infectious disease specialist and associate medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the second case is a known contact of the first and has been in quarantine since their exposure.
While measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, outbreaks can and do still occur from unvaccinated travelers or individual. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, and it can quickly spread among those who are unvaccinated.
Protect yourself and your family
The good news is that the MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection. Children should receive two doses: the first at 12–15 months and the second between ages 4–6.
If you aren’t sure if you’ve been vaccinated against measles, there are several things you can do:
Ask for your immunization records from the state where you were born. In Kentucky, you can access the Kentucky Immunizations Records portal.
Talk to your healthcare provider about a blood test to measure the level of antibodies in your blood (also known as titers).
Weekly Features
Weekly Features
Athletics
Athletics
Fall Athletics
Fall Athletics
Eventlink is HERE!!!! The Athletics department has purchased new software to facilitate team communications and organize our calendars. This is a JCPS approved platform to replace our current Band App, Stack Team, and Remind that coaches have used in the past. To join our Eventlink for team announcements and calendars please open these INSTRUCTIONS. Please make sure you search for the "J. Graham Brown School." You can find our new website here:
*Reminder- Students cannot directly contact coaches unless it is through their JCPS email. Communication has to go through parents/guardians.
After School Study Skills: The Athletic Department offers a supervised study skills for in-season players from 3-4 pm when practices and games are in session and a coach is available to watch them after 4pm. This is a great opportunity for players to complete homework or study if they have a gap between the end of school and practices. The location will be on the announcements each day.
Middle School Baseball has just been added as a Fall Sport!!! We have an amazing coach and are excited to start the season! If you are interested in joining and not already on the list, please contact Coach Jason (jason.linden@jefferson.kyschools.us) or Dr. Kat. Practices will start 8/12. Please make sure your annual physical and paperwork has been completed on Final Forms prior to our first practice. There is a $100 fee
that will be collected next week.
MS Softball- We are excited to begin the first ever fall Middle School Softball season! We are still accepting players!! Practices will be held at Germantown Baseball 1537 Poplar Level Rd on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. If you are interested in joining, please (parents) reach out to Coach Angela 502-396-1740. There is a $100. fee and information to purchase jerseys will be sent out later. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
MS Girls Volleyball- Practices are currently 3-5 pm until school starts. After school begins, practice will be 3- 4:30 pm. There is a $75 fee. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
MS Tennis- Middle School Tennis tryouts will be August 11th-13th at 3:10 pm at George Rogers Clark Park tennis courts. Parents/Guardians please email Coach Erich (ecubed24@gmail.com) if you have any questions and register your athlete on https://jeffersonco-ky.finalforms.com/. There is a $80 fee. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
HS Girls Volleyball- Starting next week, practice will be pm. There is a $75 fee. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
MS and HS Cross Country- Cross Country is off to a great start to the season! There is still time to join! Practices are held Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Joe Creason Park. Guardians can reach out via Text to Coach Jennifer 502-751-0179 if needed. There is a $90 fee. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
MS and HS Golf- There is a $50 fee. You can pay your fee on MySchool Bucks by clicking HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
HS Girls Soccer- Soccer is in full swing! Returning players have a $100 fee and can pay their fee HERE. New players have a $200 fee that can be paid HERE. Eighth grade girls have a $50 fee that can be paid HERE.
HS Boys Soccer- Soccer is in full swing! Returning players have a $100 fee and can pay their fee HERE. New players have a $200 fee that can be paid HERE.
MS and Elementary Cheerleading- Tryouts will be 8/13 and 8/14 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in the Auditorium. Cheerleaders will need to make sure their Final Forms paperwork is complete before tryouts. To pay the Elementary Cheerleading fee on MySchool Bucks click HERE. The Middle School Cheerleading fee can be paid HERE. Checks and cash are accepted and can be turned into Dr. Kat or Matt.
*******HELP WANTED*******
Do you want to work with the most fabulous ADs and students in town? Your time is here! We are looking for an Archery Coach for this Winter and a new Bowling Coach. If you are interested, please email Dr. Kat or Matt.
Final Forms registration for Fall Sports is in full swing!! All of our required athletic forms will be online on Final Forms this year. This includes sports physicals. If you have a sports physical on file with us, we will upload it. For future sports physical forms, you can either send those to school or upload the “Medical Eligibility” page. Parent/Guardian and athlete will have to login to complete and sign the paperwork. Many of you have already set up the account so it will be an easy process.
Important Links and Season Lists
Final Forms- Required Athletics Paperwork and Sports Registration (MS & HS)
Final Forms Help (if needed):
Elementary Sports Registration (Elementary does not need to use Final Forms, but will need to register with the links below)
Elementary Cheer Registration (3rd-5th)
Elementary Cross Country Registration (K-5th)
Coach Contact Information
Parents/Guardians- please email coaches for information about the upcoming season.
High School Fall Sports Middle School Fall Sports
Girls Soccer (9th-12th) Tennis (6th-8th)
Boys Soccer (9th-12th) Golf (6th-8th)
Cross-Country (9th-12th) Cross-Country (6th-8th)
Girls Volleyball (9th-12th) Girls Volleyball (6th-8th)
Golf (9th-12th) Softball (6th-8th)
Cheer (9th-12th) Cheer (6th-8th)
Elementary School Fall Sports (Do not register on Final Forms)
Cross-Country (K-5)
Cheer (3-5)
Thanks,
Matt Davis (HS/ES AD) and Dr. Kat (MS AD)
Board members greated parents at the Kindergarten Camp, 6th Grade Camp, and Orientation as well as selling spirit wear out of the concession stand.
We also had bubbles to welcome the Kindergartners to Brown School.
We also wanted to thank Matt Davis for providing us some used balls that athletics had in stock for the students to use on the playground. We also had a few new balls to add along with jump ropes and chalk. We have a Amazon Wish List if you are interested in buying items for the playground. We will be expanding it after we get feedback from the teachers. Amazon Wish List.
Friday we treated the Teacher Training Retreat with lunch.
Please join me in welcoming our newest members of the Brown School PTSA.
Please join me in welcoming our newest members of the Brown School PTSA.
Zoe R., Nina R., Veda R., Kaleena W., Andrew W., Elizabeth M., Miranda H., Alen B., Cennet B., Mary S., Grace S., Jessica H., Charli H., Tifaney P., Michael G., Sherri H., Maureen S., Emily S., Amanda F., Javier C., Eriauna S., James V., Katness V., Alma A., Kitty G., Maurie B., Ellen A., Kathleen M., Drew P., Karen G., Jaurdan M., and Christina M.,
Student Support Team
Student Support Team
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioner
Welcome back, everyone! I look forward to another great school year at the Brown School. If you are interested in my services with your student to start off the school year please reach out to me via the student support form and I will be happy to talk with you and find the best services for your student. I have a lot of fun plans for this upcoming year and look forward to sharing them with you all. Feel free to reach out with any other concerns you may have for your students!
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Welcome back! We are so excited to see everyone!
Just a few reminders:
Make sure your child is ready to learn and succeed — 80% of learning is visual! Kentucky law also requires that all entering Headstart/Kindergarten students receive a full eye exam. Need an eye doctor? Click here to find a provider near you.
We have an on-site food pantry if anyone is in need. If you need any school supplies to start the year, let me know. I would be happy to help!
If your student has Medicaid, renewals have started this month! You should receive a notice 30-45 days before your expiration date. If you need to inquire about your renewal date or need any other assistance regarding Medicaid, click here.
Please get in touch with me if you need any assistance with any of these resources. Looking forward to a great year!
Elementary Counselor
Elementary Counselor
The first day of school is August 7 - TOMORROW! Looking forward to seeing and working with your children.
It was so great seeing my students again at the Meet & Greet yesterday and getting to meet some of my new students. The next several days will be a time for students to get to know their teachers and each other.
Back to School Tips
Here are a few tips to help your child get off on the right foot to have a fun and successful school year at the J. Graham Brown School. Here's another good one.
Elementary School Arrival
Our school day starts at 8:00 AM. This means that your child needs to be in the classroom ready to learn before that 8:00 AM bell rings. If your child needs to eat breakfast, please allow extra time for this so that no instructional time is missed.
K-5 students will report to the gym each morning before the bell rings.
Morning arrival and where to sit in the gym for students in K-5. SEATING
Students eating breakfast should go directly to the cafeteria, unless they are Kindergarteners or new to the school. Those kids should report to the gym and let an adult know that they need to be escorted to the cafeteria to eat breakfast.
Teachers pick up students from the gym at 7:50 AM each morning. So, your child should be at school before 7:50 AM each morning or earlier if the child eats breakfast at school.
School ends at 2:40 PM each day. All students should be picked up no later than 3:00 PM each day. If you arrive after 3:00 PM, you will need to park and come to the Welcome Center to pick up your child.
Orientation
Thank you to all the students and families who came out for Brigance testing (Kindergarten only), Kindergarten Camp, Orientation/ Registration, and/or Meet & Greet. Here is the LINK to the Orientation presentation if you missed it. Lots of very helpful information in this presentation, especially if you are new to our school. Check it out!
See you soon! 😀
Middle School Counselor
Middle School Counselor
It has been a blast getting to know so many of you and seeing old faces at our Meet and Greet and registration days.
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Schedule Change Requests
If your student would like to request an elective schedule change they can use this link. No changes will be made before Thursday, but they can go ahead and place their request.
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Middle School Arrival
Middle schoolers will report to the gym each morning before the bell rings.
Students eating breakfast should go directly to the cafeteria. Then they go to gym (before the bell) or to class (after the bell).
Please remind students that they should go to the cafeteria for breakfast first thing when they arrive.
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6th Grade Orientation
Thank you to all of the students and families that attended 6th Grade Orientation and Camp! Here is a link to the orientation presentation if you missed it.
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We can't wait to see your smiling faces tomorrow!
High School Counselor
High School Counselor
Students that completed a schedule change request will be met with in study hall or called in by order received. Please do not email schedule changes. Robin will be in study hall for the first 10 days to meet with students.
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Vanderbilt University is bringing its 2025 Summer Roadshow to Brown on August 7th at 6:30 pm (yes, the first day of school). Please register if you will attend and arrive early due to parking. People who are not Brown School students are also welcome to participate in this event, as it is open to the general public.
https://myappvu.vanderbilt.edu/register/?id=d38d6c5c-9681-47f4-9a93-e0d453b3de78
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The National Association of College Admissions Counselors has its College Fair over our Fall Break. Please register if you plan to attend:
Northern KY/Cincinnati: Sunday, Sept 28, 1-4 pm
Nashville: Tues, Sept 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Virtual Option: Sept 14, Oct 19, Nov 9, all from 1-6 pm EST
There is no NACAC College Fair in Louisville this year.
Connections
Connections
SBDM Update
SBDM Update
The next SBDM Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 25th at 4:00 PM in the Student Support Center Conference Room.
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