🐻 May 20, 2026 | Issue #38 🐻
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
As we come to the close of another school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitute for your partnership, support, and trust throughout the year. Together, we've watched out students grow in remarkable ways - academically, socially, and emotionally.
This year has been filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. From classroom achievements to athletic successes, our students have consistently demonstrated resilience, kindness, and curiosity. These qualities are a testament to the strong home-school connection we are fortunate to have in our school family.
To the families of graduating seniors or those moving off to new adventures, we send you off with pride and best wishes. You will always be a part of our school family. For those returning in the fall, we look forward to welcoming you back, refreshed and ready for a new year of learning.
On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for a wonderful year. Have a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer!
Love,
Dr. Angela
Quick Links
Quick Links
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
May 20 - Move-A-Thon Make-Up Day
Bump-Up Day
May 21 - 1st Day of Shavout
Senior Walk (8:15 AM)
Kindergarten Promotion (9:00 AM)
1st Grade Field Trip to the Parklands
PTSA Board Meeting (3:30 PM)
May 22 - 6th Grade Field Trip to Main Event
5th Grade Promotion (8:30 AM)
8th Grade Promotion (10:30 AM)
Senior Graduation (5:30 PM)
Last Day of School
Weekly Essentials
Weekly Essentials
Parking for Friday Promotion Ceremonies and Graduation
Parking for Friday Promotion Ceremonies and Graduation
The YMCA Garage will provide free parking on Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for our families. All arms will be raised on the garage for your convenience.
High School Volleyball Tryouts!!!
High School Volleyball Tryouts!!!
Think you have what it takes to compete, improve, and be part of something bigger? Come join our volleyball program!
📅 Tryout Dates: 7/15 and 7/16
⏰ Time: 1-3 pm
📍 Location: Brown Gym
Please bring:
✔ Athletic clothes
✔ Volleyball shoes
✔ Water bottle
✔ Current physical paperwork
Whether you are an experienced player or trying out for the first time, we are excited to see your effort, attitude, and teamwork on the court.
Come ready to work hard, compete, and have fun! 💙🏐
Contact Dr. Kat with questions. (kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Big News: We've Opened a SECOND BUS for Alps & the Mediterranean 2028!
Big News: We've Opened a SECOND BUS for Alps & the Mediterranean 2028!
We have some incredibly exciting news to share - the response to our Alps & the Mediterranean 2028 trip has been so overwhelming and the bus filled so quickly that: WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPENING A SECOND BUS!
This is a huge deal, and it doesn't happen without an incredible group of people who jumped at the chance to explore the Swiss Alps, the stunning Mediterranean coastline, and everything in between. We are beyond grateful for your enthusiasm! If you missed the information meeting last week, click HERE for a video recording with more information.
TO OUR WAITLIST TRAVELERS - YOUR SPOT IS CONFIRMED!
If you were on the waitlist, consider this your official welcome to the trip! You are now fully enrolled. Please check your EF account to confirm your enrollment status.
STILL WANT TO JOIN? THERE'S STILL ROOM!
We'd love to have more travelers along for the ride. Spots on the second bus won't last long - so don't wait! Join the trip today at: www.eftours.com/2930893HE
We can't wait to travel with you!
Dr. Kat (Kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Weekly Features
Weekly Features
Athletics
Athletics
Middle and High School Athletics
Middle and High School Athletics
Registration for Next Year's Athletics- We will open next year's sports on June 1st. At that time, you can login to your Final Forms account, update any information that has changed, and select the sports your athlete wants to participate in. If the physical is expired, please get a new one. We will send out information on free JCPS clinics, but they can be done in any Walgreens, Kroger, CVS, etc. Blank copies of physicals can be found on www.brownbearsathletics.com in the "MORE" section of the website. All you will need to do is upload the "Medical Eligibility Page" to Final Forms. If you are new to Final Forms, you can find directions here.
High School Girls Volleyball Tryouts will be 7/15 and 7/16 from 1-3 pm!
Field Maintenance Help- If anyone has a company or has an aerator we can use for our athletic field, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Middle School Track- Congratulations to the Middle School Track Team on an AMAZING Championship Meet! In the Girls 100m, JaMariyah Render had a time of 15.44, Chloe Render had a time of 16.28, and Keari Green had a time of 17.27. In the Boys 100m, Alex Spillman finished 3rd, medaled, and placed on the podium with a time of 13.08, and Terrance Brown finished with a time of 13.70. In the Girls 200m, JaMariyah Render finished with a time of 33.31, Chloe Render finished with a time of 36.39, and Keari Green finished with a time of 37.92. In the Boys 200m, Terrance Brown finished with a time of 28.80.
Great way to end the season, middle school!
High School Track- GOOD LUCK to Raya Jones, Nina Devine, Ramielle Ford, Erin Rogers, Ethan Wright, Keiran Nuss, Henry Gonzalez, and Maxson Schuster as they compete in Regionals at Ballard High School!!
GREAT JOB RUNNING BEARS!!
High School Baseball- The Bears are in the championship of the Jefferson County Baseball League! They play Thursday night at 6pm vs. Waggener at Ballard HS.
Middle School Baseball Announcement- If your 5th, 6th or 7th grader is interested in playing middle school baseball this fall, please fill out this form so our coach can begin planning: 2026 Baseball Interest Form
Middle School Girls Basketball- MS Girls basketball have started workouts. Please email Coach George at george.marlow@jbhunt.com if you are interested.
Brown School Booster Club- Join the Brown School Athletics Booster Club! They are planning fun events and ways our parents and community can help support Brown School Athletics.
Booster Club Informational Flyer
Brown Bears Athletics Instagram- Please follow brown_bears_athletics on Instagram.
Kroger Rewards- Please add Brown Athletics to your Kroger Rewards Program. It does not take away from your gas points and really helps out our athletic programs.
Brown Athletics Website- For up-to-date information on Brown Athletics and everything you need to know about Brown Athletics (practices, announcements, photos, game information, how to join sports at Brown, merchandise, etc.) please visit www.brownbearsathletics.com. A lot of questions can be answered by checking the "More" section of the webpage.
Elementary Athletics
Elementary Athletics
Elementary Cross-Country Interest Form for Fall- If you interested in having your student run cross-country, please fill out this form. Also if you are interested in coaching, fill out the last optional question. Elementary Cross-Country Interest Form
Congrats Elementary Soccer!
Congrats Elementary Soccer!
The Brown Elementary Gold Soccfer team won the LouCity/Racing Upper division tournament!
Move-A-Thon Success: Brown School Crushes Fundraising Goal!
Move-A-Thon Success: Brown School Crushes Fundraising Goal!
What an AMAZING day with our J. Graham Brown School students and staff! A huge thank you to our incredible student fundraisers, as well as our teachers and administrators, for being such great sports and allowing students to pie them in the face during our Move-A-Thon celebration.
We are thrilled to announce that our Brown School community crushed this year’s fundraising goal, raising an incredible $16,627 in net profit for the 2026 Move-A-Thon! Our expenses were mostly our t-shirts for all our students. Through the generosity and support of our families, friends, sponsors, and community members, these funds will help provide new sidewalks in Peace Park, replace important school equipment lost due to JCPS budget cuts, and support student activities both inside and outside the classroom.
This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our amazing PTSA family and school community. Our student fundraisers truly went above and beyond this year, and we would like to recognize several outstanding accomplishments:
Top Individual Fundraisers
1st Place: Beatrice K.
2nd Place: Logan C.
3rd Place: Isaiah G.
Together, these three students raised an incredible $5,915!
We would also like to congratulate our top fundraising grade level — Fourth Grade — which raised $5,809! As a reward for their hard work, the fourth grade students will enjoy a pizza party on Friday, May 22.
A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors:
G. Starks Realty
HDDS
ARGO
Louisville Automotive Shop
Kids' Great Adventure
Kentucky Gymnastics Academy
Thank you again to everyone who donated, participated, volunteered, and cheered on our students. What an incredible example of what the Brown School community can accomplish together!
We are happy to announce that Swags gave a $150 gift card to the Move-A-Thon. We are putting all students who raised $500 or more in a drawing for the gift card. We will draw it at our PTSA meeting next Thursday! Thank you to Swags for the wonderful donation!
SBDM Elelection This Week
SBDM Elelection This Week
SBDM Ballots will be sent this week for election. You will need to vote before Friday at noon. We will post the results on our Facebook page. Thank you for all who volunteered to be on the SBDM.
PTSA Election & Meeting
PTSA Election & Meeting
Join us next week for our PTSA meeting and Elections. This is in person and virtual. We welcome you to attend either way. It will be a short 15 minute meeting. We are contacting those interested in serving on the board. If you are interested - please email Autumn.
This is the zoom meeting link to join at 3:30 pm on May 28th.
Brown PTSA Honored
Brown PTSA Honored
Brown PTSA was honored with an program award for the advocacy during the budget cuts. Thank you to all those who called, emailed, or spoke at the JCPS Board Meeting.
Student Support Team
Student Support Team
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioner
Summer is here! If your child is in need of mental health services, we are able to make referrals for you through Care Solace. You will be able to reach me here through June 5 to help with any referrals that might be necessary. 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.
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Please remember that the Brown School has an on-site food pantry. I will be at school for most of the summer. Please contact me if you are in need.
If you are in need of summer camps, click here for a list for students of all ages.
Be sure to make a note of back to school events for July!
Elementary Counselor
Elementary Counselor
Check out J. Graham Brown School's Student Support Team's (SST) Website:
For Elementary parents:
Important Highlights include:
- Student Recognitions including Star Students!
Connections
Connections
SBDM Update
SBDM Update
Here's what happened at yesterday's SBDM Council meeting.
Dr. Angela gave a Good News Report
The council reviewed the following academic reports:
Academic & Culture Snapshots for April
Post Secondary Readiness - Class of 2026 & 2027
Spring MAP Reports - Math & Reading
The council received a Personnel Update
Dr. Angela shared information about Elections for Teacher, Parent, and Assistant Principal SBDM representatives
The council reviewed these budget reports:
Site-Based Budget Summary;
Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based
The counci received these Committee Reports:
Budget Committee
Curriculum & Instruction Committee (did not meet)
Professional Development Committee
Racial Equity Committee (did not meet)
Safety Committee
School Climate Committee
The council approved Protection of Instructional Time
The council reviewed Admissions and Program Standards
The council did a 1st reading on Wellness
The council reviewed the By-Laws
The council approved the Master Schedule for 2026-27
The council approved the Scheduling Handbook
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