🐻 July 30, 2025 | Issue #4 🐻
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
I have a wonderful time so far meeting so many new families to our school community at today's Brigance testing and the 6th Grade Camp. It was also great to see our returning students (previous fifth graders) and seeing how much they have grown over the summer! I can't wait to see more of our students this week and at next week's Meet & Greet!
Some reminders for the first day of school (Thursday, August 7th):
💛 Our doors open at 7:20 AM. Please do not drop off your student before that time.
🐻 Breakfast is served from 7:20 to 7:50 AM. Please make sure if your student is going to eat, they are dropped off early enough to finish before school begins.
💙 School starts at 8:00 AM.
⚠️ Dismissal plan changes for elementary students must be called into the office at 502-485-8216 by 2:00 PM.
🚙 Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM. Middle and high school students must exit our building by 2:50. Our goal is to finish up with Car Rider Alley and Gym Door Walk Up by 3:00 PM. The first days of school usually result in delays in our systems, but we always put student safety first. Please grant us some patience the first few weeks.
Love,
Dr. Angela
Quick Links
Quick Links
Weekly Essentials
Weekly Essentials
Student IDs - NEW OPTION!
Student IDs - NEW OPTION!
Students in 6th-12th grades now have the option to upload their own photo for their student ID.
The ID photo must be a clear, recent, full-face photograph with a plain, light-colored background. The photo should be in color, and the head should be vertical, centered, facing forward with both eyes open and a neutral expression. Non-religious/non-cultural head coverings, non-prescription glasses, and distracting accessories are not allowed.
General Requirements:
Recent Photo: The photo should be taken within the last six months and reflect your current appearance.
Full Face: The photo must show the full face, head, and shoulders, with the head vertically aligned and centered in the frame.
Neutral Expression: A neutral expression or basic smile with both eyes open.
Plain Background: The background should be plain white, off-white, or light-colored with no shadows.
Color Photo: ID pictures should be in color.
No Significant Alterations: The photo should not be altered in any way that significantly changes your appearance.
The photo MUST be in JPEG or JPG format!!
*Unacceptable photos will not be used, and you will be asked to submit a new photo.*
Upload your photo here. (Student must be signed into their JCPS account.)
New Cell Phone and Electronic Media Devices Policy!
New Cell Phone and Electronic Media Devices Policy!
To align with the new state law, our SBDM Council has adopted a new Personal Telecommunication and Electronic Media Devices Policy. In short, students are not allowed to use the following items during the school day.
cellular/smart telephones,
personal laptops,
personal tablets,
personal computers,
smart watches,
smart glasses,
pagers and walkie-talkies,
wireless headphones/earbuds,
MP3 players, and
video gaming systems.
The above is not an exhaustive list, so please ask first! Personal electronic devices must be turned off or on silent and stored out of sight at all times. We appreciate you communicating this to your student and encouraging them to leave unnecessary devices at home.
Orientation for All Grades (Except K & 6)
Orientation for All Grades (Except K & 6)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Brown School Auditorium
You'll find out all the details about drop-off, pick-up, school policies, opportunities for parent involvement, field trips, volunteering, communication, addressing concerns, how to find information, and time for Q&A.
Registration for All Grades
Registration for All Grades
Choose one:
Wednesday, July 30th from 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Wednesday, July 30th from 12:00 to 2:30 PM
Thursday, July 31st from 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Thursday, July 31st from 12:00 to 2:30 PM
Opportunities to submit medical forms/medications, sign up for childcare with the YMCA, pick up car rider tags, purchase school merchandise, receive schedules and lockers (students (grades 4-12) can put their school supplies in their lockers), pay school fees, purchase a student parking permit, student IDs, complete paperwork, join PTSA and athletic booster club, and more!
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
Tuesday, August 5th from 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Visit classrooms and meet our wonderful teachers. Our cubs (grades K-3) can put their school supplies in their cubbies.
What's Next?
What's Next?
All required school paperwork will be completed and submitted online. Please use the links below.
Complete health forms for any student that has a health condition (asthma, allergies, seizures, diabetes, etc). These forms can be found on the JCPS Health Services website.
CLICK HERE for our school supply lists.
Weekly Features
Weekly Features
Athletics
Athletics
Fall Athletics
Fall Athletics
Parents/Guardians and Student Athletes,
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.
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." The Eventlink Athletic Website is coming soon!
Volleyball (Middle and High), Cross Country (Middle and High), Cheer (Middle and High), Softball (Middle only), and Soccer (High only) have started practices. Golf and Tennis will start soon. Parents/guardians, please email coaches for information about the upcoming season if you have any questions. You can find your coaches info on the Fall Coach Contact List.
*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.
****NEW****
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 8/11. Please make sure your annual physical and paperwork has been completed on Final Forms prior to our first practice.
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.
Elementary Cross Country- Elementary Cross Country will have our first practice at 9:30am on Saturday, August 2nd at Joe Creason Park. There are no tryouts for the team, but sign-ups close at the end of this week. If you haven't already, fill out this form for your K-5 grader to join the team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh6On3P9dfzyoKifhVOyy97pQWLrJmebJHyg17covbdnO9lQ/viewform There is a $60 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.
*******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.
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)
New PTSA Website
New PTSA Website
We have launched our new website - but it is still a work in progress. Let us know what you would like to see added to it.
Last Year's Numbers
Last Year's Numbers
Thank you Clean-up Volunteers!!!!
Thank you Clean-up Volunteers!!!!
We were very greatful to all the volunteers who came out to help last Sunday clean-up around the school. We have volunteers who weed wacked the alley, clean the atrium windows, clean the flower beds, shovel the dirt off our walkways in Peace Park, tear down the old shed and put a new chest together and lastly install a new walkwaybarrier that we hope will reduce the dust on the walk ways.
Miss this event - we will be planning another one soon - come join us then! Many hands make light work!!
During our clean-up we noticed that we need to replace some playground items for the students. Check out our Amazon Wish list!
PTSA Meeting
PTSA Meeting
Next Tuesday at 2:30 PM after the Meet & Greet we will have a short PTSA Meeting in Peace Park with Popsicles.
We have to approve the budget for 2025-2026. It is on our website for viewing.
Boo Hoo / Yahoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Families
Boo Hoo / Yahoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Families
FAQ for Boo Hoo Breakfast
FAQ for Boo Hoo Breakfast
Student Support Team
Student Support Team
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioner
David returns to work on Monday, August 4th.
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
The first day of school is almost here! Don’t forget your child’s eye exam! 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.
Just a reminder if your student has Medicaid - renewals 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 in regard to Medicaid, click here.
Elementary Counselor
Elementary Counselor
The first day of school is August 7! Looking forward to seeing and working with your children!
Be sure the pick up your child's HR teacher schedule at Registration on Wed, July 30 or Thur, July 31 from 9:00-11:30 AM or 12:00-2:30 PM.
Brigance Testing for all Kindergarten students will be Wed, July 30.
Kindergarten Camp for all K students will be Thur, July 31. Session 1 starts at 9:30 AM, and Session 2 starts at 12:00 PM.
Middle School Counselor
Middle School Counselor
The Middle School Schedule Change Request Form is live now. Ms Cordia will do her best to honor your request.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH IS A BLUE DAY (NO ADVISORY)
BLUE FRIDAYS ARE ADVISORY
GOLD FRIDAYS ARE CLUB DAYS
High School Counselor
High School Counselor
Schedules will be changed for academic purposes only. Robin will be in study halls the first 10 days and will see students by priority with graduating students being seen first. Please complete the High School SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM so you are in the virtual queue. Emailed requests will not be honored.
NEW Friday Schedule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH IS A BLUE DAY (NO ADVISORY)
BLUE FRIDAYS ARE ADVISORY!
GOLD FRIDAYS ARE CLUB DAYS!
Connections
Connections
SBDM UPDATE
SBDM UPDATE
Here's what happened at yesterday's SBDM meeting:
Dr. Angela shared a Good News Report
The council set dates for regularly scheduled meetings, which will be posted on the SBDM page by the end of this week.
The council reviewed the results of the Equity Monitoring Progress Tool (EMPT)
Dr. Angela encouraged SBDM members to take part in Committee Signups
The council reviewed the AP Scores 2025
The council reviewed these budget reports:
Site-Based Budget Summary
Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based
Heather shared a report from the School Climate Committee (May 28, 2025)
The council approved the Personal Telecommunication and Electronic Media Devices policy and reviewed the REAP
The council reviewed the Emergency Procedures Plan
The council approved a request for a change to the Middle School Bell Schedule
The council approved a proposal for a Youth Poet Laureate Club
The council approved a proposal to recommend Naming the J. Graham Brown School Gymnasium in honor of Wade Houston
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