💛 December 11 | Issue #19 💛
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Brown School Family,
We have had an increase in requests for Educational Enhancement Opportunities lately, so I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the guidelines from the statute.
From the KDE website: “What are the standards set in the statute for an Educational Enhancement Opportunity (EHO)? The opportunity includes participation in an educational foreign exchange program. The opportunity includes an intensive instructional program in one of the core curriculum subjects (English, science, mathematics, social studies, foreign language or the arts are specifically mentioned in the statute). Events that are not within the standards for approval of EHO days would include funerals, family vacations, sports events, community events and religious events because these are events that are not part of an intensive instructional program.”
Please keep in mind that a family vacation with educational activities planned, such as visiting aquariums and/or museums, is not approvable. Additionally, a day spent volunteering or lobbying would not qualify.
Some events that would qualify would be:
Attendance at NASA's Space Camp (a visit to the Space Center would not qualify)
Performing in a production at Actor's Theater (viewing a production would not qualify)
Serving as a page during a legislative session (visiting the Capitol and museums in Washington D.C. would not qualify)
Taking part in a cultural exchange/youth ambassador program through an agency (visiting a foreign country with family would not qualify)
Registration and attendance at a professional conference focused on one of the core curriculum subjects.
The EHO Form must be submitted to our new Attendance Clerk, Brigitte Jones, at least five days prior to the scheduled absence.
Please be advised that our SBDM Make Up Work Policy states "Students who are using the educational enhancement option (EHO) are required to obtain school work before leaving and submit the completed work before the EHO begins or on the class day the student returns from the EHO. The EHO is not considered an absence from school, and therefore make-up work policies would not apply."
Love,
Dr. Angela
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
Kindergarten Alphabet Parade
Kindergarten Alphabet Parade
Our fireflies will be parading around the building to show off that they have learned all 26 letters of the alphabet! Parents and families are welcome to join us in this joyous celebration of learning. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, December 18th. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before so that we can get you signed in. (Don't forget to bring your state-issued ID.) Additionally, while your are here you can choose to join your student for lunch from 11:15 to 11:35 AM.
Please welcome, Brigitte Jones! Our new Attendance Clerk!
Please welcome, Brigitte Jones! Our new Attendance Clerk!
Brown School Families,
Brigitte Jones is our new Attendance Clerk. Please email her directly (brigitte.jones@jefferson.kyschools.us) for any attendance concerns or doctor's notes to cover excused absences.
WEEKLY FEATURES
WEEKLY FEATURES
JOIN the PTSA!
Welcome new member: Megan G.
By joining the PTSA, you are supporting amazing opportunities provided to all students. Join the fun! Click here to become a member. It's the best $10 you'll spend all year!
PTSA Meeting TODAY!
Join us today, December 11
3:30 - 5 p.m. in the main office conference room
ALL ARE WELCOME!
New school spirit wear on sale now!
Newly designed Brown School hoodies, hats, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and pajama pants are now available online for purchase. These items make great holiday gifts for everyone in your family who wants to school support for our amazing school!
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
If you have signed your student up to see the dentist, they will be at Brown on Friday. We will send dental reports home for students who are seen.
If you are looking for something fun to do with your family, the Louisville Family Fun website has all family events listed in one place. Click here to find something fun to do with your family during the holiday season.
Mental Health Practitioner
Thank you to everyone who made our first Brown School Mental Health Fair a success! We had 12 different community organizations attend to share with our students various resources and activities to improve and cultivate positive mental health. If you have any questions about any of the organizations in attendance, or any of the resources your child may have mentioned feel free to reach out.
High School Counselor
🗓️ We are in the final two weeks of the semester, do you know what grade you have? Please double check IC and GC to make sure your work is submitted and graded so there are no surprises when grades are final. Discuss with individual teachers if something is missing.
End of semester grades post to transcripts, impact GPA, and impact KEES money!💸
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Please make sure and copy Robin on communciations with Dual Credit partners. If you are currently leaving school for a dual credit class, you need to enroll in a class in the spring to keep your same schedule. Complete the student support form if you need to talk to Robin about your schedule before winter break. After winter break, the schedule change request form will be available and you have 10 school days to request a change for spring semester. Those choosing a new dual credit course that have already met with Robin do not need to complete the form unless their classes at Brown need to be adjusted.
Middle School Counselor
🗓️ We are in the final two weeks of the semester, do you know what grade your child has? Please encourage your child to double check IC and GC to make sure work is submitted and graded so there are no surprises when grades are final. Discuss with individual teachers if something is missing.
Remember if you are taking a high school credit class (Algebra I, Digital Literacy, Spanish, ASL, Health/PE), end of semester grades post to transcripts, impact GPA, and impact KEES money!💸
Thanks to everyone who came out for our Coffee with the Counselor session today on Gifted and Talented and Advance Programing. See the slides here if you missed it today.
Elementary School Counselor
Thanks to everyone who came out for our Coffee with the Counselor session today on Gifted and Talented and Advance Programing. See the slides here if you missed it today.
What's up in the ES World? Check out Miss Christy's slidedeck to stay up-to-date on what your child is doing at school.
"All A" Honor Roll (grades 4-5)
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
December 16th-20th
School Wide Holiday Cheer Spirit Week
Monday- 12/16 Holiday and/or winter hat or headband
Tuesday- 12/17 Funky Footwear! Wear your favorite festive socks or shoes
Wednesday- 12/18 What not to wear! Ugly Holiday and/or Winter Attire Day -- Wear your ugliest sweater, socks or whatever!
Thursday- 12/19 Light-Up Louisville: Wear your brightest & shiniest battery-operated festive wear
Friday- 12/20 Snowed In & Cozy! Wear your favorite warm pajamas
There is an SBDM meeting scheduled for 3:15 on Thursday, December 19th in the Student Support Center conference room. We will be approving the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for 2025. The tentative agenda is HERE. If you have any feedback on our CSIP, please plan to attend!
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