🐻 May 6, 2026 | Issue #36 🐻
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
I have been completely blown away by the preparation and poise of our 5th and 8th graders as they presented their academic defenses. After effectively communicating their presentation, each student responds to probing questions, revealing their ability to think analytically and make connections. These defenses are a testament to the knowledge and character of our students. Congratulations to all on achieving this significant milestone!
Love,
Dr. Angela
Quick Links
Quick Links
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
May 6 - AP English Literature Test (8:00 AM)
Counselor Conversations (3:00 PM)
Spring Band Concert (6:30 PM)
May 7 - AP World History Test (8:00 AM); AP Statistics Test (12:00 PM)
Safety Committee Meeting (3:00 PM)
Suzuki Recital (6:00 PM)
May 8 - AP US History Test (8:00 AM); AP Macro Economics Test (11:45 AM)
8th Grade Dance (7:00 PM)
May 9 - Prom (7:00 PM)
May 11 - AP Calculus BC Test (8:00 AM); AP Seminar Test (12:00 PM)
Budget Committee Meeting (3:00 PM)
PD Committee Meeting (3:00 PM)
May 12 - AP Pre-Calculus Test (8:00 PM); AP Psychology Test (12:00 PM)
School Climate Committee Meeting (3:00 PM)
May 13 - AP English Language Test (8:00 PM)
May 14 - AP Spanish Test (8:00 AM); AP Computer Science Test (11:50 AM)
Spanish 1st, 2nd, & 4th Blocks Field Trips
Journalism & Theatre Production (6:00 PM)
May 15 - StemX
AP Computer Science A Test (12:00 PM)
Journalism & Theatre Production (6:00 PM)
May 15-17 - HS Orchestra Field Trip to Trills & Thrills Music Festival
May 16 - Journalism & Theatre Production (2:00 PM)
May 18 - Move-A-Thon
11th Grade Field Trip to Simmons College
7th Grade Field Trip to Waterfront Park
8th Grade Field Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
3rd Grade Field Trip to Activate Games
SBDM Council Meeting (3:00 PM)
MS/HS Orchestra Concert (6:30 PM)
May 19. - No School/Election Day
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
Tardy to School Testing Procedures
Tardy to School Testing Procedures
When a student is tardy during state testing, they are likely going to go to a holding clasroom. The class has already started the test, so they can't just enter the room and start without the stadardized instructions and timing protocols. This means your child may spend time wiith other tardy students, in a room until after lunch, before being able to get tested by someone.
Summer Enrichment at Brown
Summer Enrichment at Brown
Invitations will be coming out later this week or early next week for families to plan for the summer enrichment at Brown in June.
Prom is this Saturday!!
Prom is this Saturday!!
Prom is at the Sawyer Hayes Community Center from 7pm-11pm. If You are a parent willing to help, set up will be 5 pm - 7 pm and clean up will be 11 pm -12 am.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Kat (kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us)
International Travel Opportunity for Europe 2028
International Travel Opportunity for Europe 2028
Dear Brown School Families,
The Brown School is going to Europe in 2028, and Dr. Kat is hosting a virtual info session TONIGHT where enrollment will open. This is a rare opportunity for students to build independence, global awareness, and lifelong memories with their classmates. The trip is open to current 5th-10th grade students.
The trip is called The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast, and the itinerary speaks for itself:
Switzerland — Walk the historic streets of Lucerne, cruise Lake Lucerne, and ride to the top of a Swiss mountain. Then cap the evening with a Swiss folklore dinner complete with yodeling, Alpine horn blowing, and fondue.
Italy — Travel through the stunning Lake Como region before arriving in Cinque Terre, where students will explore five colorful seaside villages by train.
Monaco & the French Riviera — Tour the Prince's Palace and Monaco Cathedral, then stroll Nice's famous Promenade des Anglais and the charming Vieille Ville.
Spain — Take in La Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and La Pedrera — then experience an unforgettable flamenco performance to close out the trip.
Join here tonight a few minutes before 7:00 PM: https://meet.google.com/yhe-gfvj-qsi
With approximately 120 families planning to attend, we kindly ask that you log on a few minutes early so we can start right on time and be respectful of everyone's schedule.
The enrollment website will be shared for the first time during the call, and given the limited number of spots available, we expect the trip to fill within a day. You won't want to miss it!
We look forward to seeing you tonight.
Weekly Features
Weekly Features
Athletics
Athletics
Middle and High School Athletics
Middle and High School Athletics
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.
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.
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.
Vote for Tatum Ballard for CJ Athlete of the Week- Vote for HS Softball player Tatum Ballard for CJ Athlete of the Week
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.
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
The 2026 J. Graham Brown PTSA Move-A-Thon is underway, and while we are off to a strong start, we have only reached 34% of our fundraising goal. We need your support to help us close the gap.
In past years, Move-A-Thon funds have enhanced our outdoor spaces—from completing the Atrium floor last year, to building the basketball court and GaGa pit in prior years. This year, our efforts are even more critical.
Due to significant budget reductions, this year’s campaign will support both improvements to our outdoor spaces and essential programs for the upcoming school year that are no longer funded.
Our 2026 funding priorities include:
Beautification: Completing the walkway in Peace Park to create a fully accessible path for all students, along with additional landscaping in Peace Park and the courtyard (approximately $3,500).
Equipment & Furniture: Replacing items no longer covered in the school budget, including science lab tables, classroom chairs, and equipment carts.
Extracurricular Learning: Continuing to provide enriching in-school events and extracurricular experiences for all students throughout the year.
Every contribution moves us closer to our goal and directly supports the student experience at Brown. Please consider donating and encouraging others to do the same.
Nominations sought for SBDM Council
Nominations sought for SBDM Council
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 8th at 3:00 pm. for the school's Site Based Desicion Making Council. Paper nomination forms must be turned in to the office by 3:00 PM on Friday, May 8th. The SBDM council is a key part of our school community. Please take the time to review this information and consider serving on this council.
Two parent representatives will be elected to serve a two-year term on the SBDM Council running from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2028.
Responsibilities of SBDM Council: The council will meet at least once a month to make decisions concerning J. Graham Brown School. The council determines school policy for curriculum, staffing, discipline, scheduling, and other matters pertinent to the school and students. New council members are required by law to have 6 hours of training, and returning members receive 3 hours of training.
Election: The election will be held electronically from Thursday, May 14th through Friday, May 15th ending at 11:45 pm.
Candidate information will be sent out through email with voting ballot and only to the legal custodial representatives of students attending next year. A print out of all nominated persons will be available for review in the office.
Qualifications: To be eligible to serve, parents must have a student enrolled or preregistered to attend the school for the years they will be serving on the council. A parent includes anyone who is a parent, step-parent, foster parent, and/or a person who has legal custody of a student. A parent representative cannot be an employee or relative of an employee of the school in which that parent serves, nor shall the parent representative be an employee or a relative of an employee in the district administrative offices. *Relative shall mean father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, or uncle.
Links to:
Your PTSA @ Work
Your PTSA @ Work
Student Support Team
Student Support Team
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioner
As we get closer to summer it is more important than ever to keep your student's mental health in mind. School based services are not available during the summer, and as such it is important to start looking for outside providers early to get on their calendars. If you are interested in mental health services for your student outside of the school setting, we are able to make referrals for you through Care Solace. 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
Elementary Counselor
Elementary Counselor
Check out J. Graham Brown School's Student Support Team's (SST) Website:
For Elementary parents:
Important Highlights include:
- School Events including KSA Testing Schedule and Parent Guide for grades 3-5
- Student Recognitions including Star Students! and 3rd Term Honor Roll
Middle School Counselor
Middle School Counselor
TODAY from 3-3:45 we will have representatives from Mother's Against Drunk Driving/MADD to speak at our last Counselor Conversation. This will take place in the main office conference room. This event is suitable for parents of 6th-12th graders. They always do a fantastic presentation. You will not want to miss!
The 8th grade dance is THIS FRIDAY from 7pm-9pm and it is going to be a BLAST! Big thanks to our wonderful parent volunteers who have worked diligently to plan and organize this event.
8th grade parents, if you haven't already, please make sure that your child's social security number is on file with Rita Meyers, our school records clerk. Call the school to reach out to her or send this information in with your child before the end of the school year.
High School Counselor
High School Counselor
TODAY from 3-3:45 we will have representatives from Mother's Against Drunk Driving/MADD to speak at our last Counselor Conversation. This will take place in the main office conference room. They always do a fantastic presentation. You will not want to miss!
Connections
Connections
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