💛 January 15| Issue #21 💛
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Brown School Family,
All JCPS schools shifted to a common platform called Thrillshare for creating and hosting school websites as of January 1, 2025. Our new website address is https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/brown. Please delete any bookmarks to the old website, as we will no longer be updating it. This will ensure you have access to the most up-to-date information.
As we work together to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all our students, we kindly remind you of a few important guidelines regarding illness and prevention:
Keep Sick Students Home
❤️ Students must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.
🧡 If your student has symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, an undiagnosed rash, or other contagious conditions, please keep them home until they are fully recovered.
Practice Good Hygiene
💛 Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water at home and remind your students to do the same at school. We encourage handwashing as well as the use of additional hand sanitizer.
💚 Remind your student to sneeze or cough into their elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
Prevention Measures
🩵 Reinforce the importance of not sharing food, drinks, or personal items such as hats with others.
💙 Promote healthy habits such as eating nutritious meals, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep to boost their immune systems.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community healthy. Your efforts make a big difference in reducing the spread of illness and ensuring a safe environment for all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contract our school nurse Marie Kincaid.
Love,
Dr. Angela
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
Elementary Silent Disco - Mark your Calendars!
Hosted by PTSAElementary Silent Disco - Mark your Calendars!
February 7
Grades K - 2: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Grades 3 - 5: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
🍕Pizza 🥤Drinks 🍪 Cookies
Yearbook
Yearbook
LAST CALL! All yearbook personalizations must be done before Jan. 31st.
The last possible day to pre-order a yearbook is Feb. 21st. You can order one at this LINK.
If you have questions please reach out to norah.wakefield@jefferson.kyschools.us.
JA Inspire to Hire
JA Inspire to Hire
JA Inspire has rebranded as "Inspire to Hire," an event aimed at juniors and seniors in high school. Students will be able to learn about local careers, interact with potential employers, and connect to hiring companies. The list of participating companies includes Zoeller Company, Chase Bank, UPS, Norton Healthcare, LMPD, Local 502, and many more. Inspire to Hire will occur at the Kentucky Expo Center on Friday, January 31. Please get in touch with Norah Wakefield if your Junior or Senior is interested in attending.
STAR Students
STAR Students
Click HERE to see the Star Students' Slideshow! We have so many amazing achievements of our Brown Bears from this past week!
WEEKLY FEATURES
WEEKLY FEATURES
PTSA Values:
PTSA Values:
Collaboration
Collaboration
Commitment
Commitment
Diversity
Diversity
Respect
Respect
Accountability
Accountability
Brown PTSA Statement
Brown PTSA Statement
One of the core missions of the Brown PTSA is to ensure that all students can fully participate in the incredible programming and events our school community offers. We believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of student engagement and enrichment.
To support this commitment, we are pleased to offer assistance for families who may need help covering the cost of PTSA-sponsored events or other school programs. If you would like to request financial aid, you can do so confidentially by emailing us at Treasurer.
We want every student to feel welcome, included, and empowered to participate in the vibrant experiences that make our school special. Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting the PTSA’s efforts to make a difference for all students.
KY Students Sue Kentucky
KY Students Sue Kentucky
Yesterday in Frankfort on a very cold and windy day - The Kentucky Student Voice Team with these students filed groundbreaking lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Kentucky asserting that the state has failed its constitutional obligations to provide all students with an adequate and equitable public education.
Mark Your Calendar for a Day of Action
Mark Your Calendar for a Day of Action
Mark your calendars for an exciting day of action! Join us at the Kentucky State Capitol on Tuesday, February 4th, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm EST for our Lobby Day & Rally for Education Justice in Kentucky! Start your day by advocating for change during the Lobby from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Then, unite with us in solidarity at the Rally in the Capital Rotunda from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm. Let’s make our voices heard! Whether you lobby or just join us for the rally, we can't wait to see you there! Register here https://bit.ly/3WgbGlk
Donations Needed - Brown to Host Regionals
The Brown School hosts the High School Quick Recall Regionals on February 22. As hosts, we are expected to provide a hospitality room for those adults working the event as scorers, timers, and question readers - about 20 people. We would greatly appreciate parents donating items to provide breakfast and lunch for the hospitality room.
Items that can be stored for a day can be dropped off at school on Friday, February 21. During the morning and afternoon carpool, our Quick Recall Team members will collect items at both school entrances.
Please use the link below to view the Sign-up Genius CLICK HERE.
Welcome to our new PTSA Members:
Megan G. and Hank D.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
High School Athletics
High School Athletics
This week's Athletics Schedule- Click Here
Concession Stand- needs a small freezer. If you know of anyone who has an unused one they are willing to part with, please let us know.
TV Needed- Our weightlifting room needs a large TV. If you have one you are willing to donate, please email us.
Fees- If you have not paid your FALL OR WINTER sports fees, please pay them as soon as possible. These fees go towards equipment, uniforms, shirts, warm-ups, travel, etc. We cannot support our programs to the level that our athletes deserve if fees are not paid. Our fees are substantially less than other schools.
Spring Sports- Our Spring Sports season will begin in February. Next week, we will have links to the app for all of our Spring Sports. Please make sure your physicals and paperwork are up-to-date before attending the first practice of the season. If you have any questions about your physicals and paperwork status, please ask.
Physicals Provided at School- JCPS provides a nurse to do sports physicals periodically this year. We need to know if you would like your athlete to take advantage of this opportunity. Please fill out this form so we know how many to schedule: Sports Physicals Interest Form
Important Links-
Advertisting/Sponsorship Opportunities
Live Stream Brown Games Information
Brown Athletics Merchandise Store- Shirts, Jackets, Hoodies, General Merch
Boys HS Soccer- Boys HS Soccer is in need of some great coaching candidates for next year. If you have anyone that may be a great fit, please have them email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Girls HS Basketball- The Lady Bears won the first round game of the All- A tournament at KCD on Monday night. They play in the second round today against Highland Latin at 5:30. Go Bears!
Boys HS Basketball- High School Varsity won the first two round games of the All-A Tournament at KCD this week. They play in the finals on Thursday 1/16 at 5:30 PM vs. Whitefield at KCD. If they win they will advance to the state tournament in Owensboro. This is the furthest they have advanced in the tournament since 2010.
Swimming- to our Brown swimmers for an outstanding meet at the Central Invite #6! The girls took 1st place overall, the boys took 7th place overall, and the boys and girls combined placed 2nd overall. Brown placed 1st and 5th in the Girl's 200-yard Medley Relay. Brown placed 6th in the Boys's 200-yard Medley Relay. Maisie Smith placed 1st, Lucy O'Brien placed 4th, Raya Jones placed 6th, Erin Rogers placed 8th, and Sarah Rogers placed 11th in the Girls' 200-yard Free. Jackson Leonard placed 2nd in the Boys' 200-yard Free. Shelby Geraghty placed 1st in the Girls' 200-yard IM. Azie Green placed 13th, Leila Casebier placed 28th, and Beatrice Reynolds placed 30th in the Girls' 50-Free. Remy LeBoeuf placed 5th, Ethan Wright placed 9th, Mason Ackerman placed 15th, Henry Garnica placed 18th, and Ben Rogers placed 24th in the Boy's 50-Yard Free. Maisie Smith placed 1st, and Sarah Rogers 9th in the Girls' 100-yard Free. Wesley Robinson placed 2nd, Mason Ackerson placed 9th, Ethan Wright placed 11th, Ben Rogers placed 17th, and Henry Garnica placed 18th in the Boys' 100-yard Free. Shelby Geraghty placed 2nd in the Mixed 500-Free. Brown placed 2nd and 9th in the Girls' 200-yard Free Relay. Azie Green placed 1st, Erin Rogers placed 4th, Raya Jones placed 10th Leila Casebier placed 18th, Beatrice Reynolds placed 20th, and Karma Bohler placed 24th in the Girls' 100-yard Backstroke. Wesley Robinson placed 4th in the Boys' 100-yard Backstroke. Ellie Leonard placed 4th, and Lucy O'Brien placed 9th in the Girls' 100-Yard Breastroke. Jackson Leonard placed 6th in the Boys' 100-Yard Breastroke.
Go Swimming Bears!!
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
MS Basketball: "8th Grade Night" for basketball is being rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict with the HS Varsity boys team making the regional "All-A" tournament finals. Several parents could not attend, and our boy's middle school coaches do assist with the high school team. We will reschedule the 8th Grade Night ceremonies for Wednesday, January 22nd, game versus Newcomer, between the 5 pm boys' varsity game and the 6 pm girls' JV game. It's not ideal to not have both varsity teams playing that night, but this is the only home game we have remaining this season that will work. Thanks for understanding, and we hope to see you all then.
Live Stream Brown Games Information
Girls and Boys Spring Soccer: Middle School Soccer tryouts will be mid-February. Before tryouts, all students must complete their annual athletic paperwork, including a physical, concussion form, insurance form, and safety video form. Students who are interested in trying out should make sure that their paperwork is current.
Fees- If you have not paid your FALL OR WINTER sports fees, please pay them as soon as possible. These fees include equipment, uniforms, shirts, warm-ups, travel, etc. We cannot support our programs to the level that our athletes deserve if fees are not paid. Our fees are substantially less than other schools.
Elementary School Athletics
Elementary School Athletics
Golden Girls Basketball- The Golden Girls will be back in action this week. I apologize for the late schedule. We have a lot of schedule changes this weekend.
Practice:
Wednesday 1/15 6:30-8:00 PM
Friday 1/17 3:00-4:30 PM
Games: (2 games are on the schedule)
Saturday 1/18 12:00 PM vs. Field in Seneca Small Gym
Saturday 1/18 1:00 PM vs. Coleridge Taylor in Seneca Small Gym
Area 1 Basketball League Schedule & JCPS League Schedule
Basketball Blue Team- The Brown Bears Blue Team will be back in action this week. I apologize for the late schedule. We have a lot of schedule changes this weekend.
Practice:
Wednesday 1/15 6:30-8:00 PM
Game:
Saturday 1/18 11:00 AM vs. Greathouse B @ Seneca Small Gym
Basketball White Team- The Polar Bears (Developmental Team) will return this week. I apologize for the late schedule. We have a lot of schedule changes this weekend.
Practice:
Wednesday 1/15 6:30-8:00 PM
Friday 1/17 3:00-4:30 PM
Game:
Thursday 1/16 7:00 PM Polar Bears vs Foster @ Foster
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
Elementary Band News
Beginning band signups are here! All students interested will be mouthpiece tested in music class. If your student is interested you can gain more information and sign them up for it at the Google Form Below. All students that join will be required to rent or own an instrument due to a limited number, and the store we are encouraging is Paige's Music in Corydon, Indiana. They will be coming to school weekly so they can deliver instruments and repair them on site. A flyer is linked on the Google Form.
Middle School Band News
We are going to start using the BAND App for all communication including upcoming dates, assignments, and everything else middle school band related. This will be open to ALL middle school band families. It is encouraged for both students and adults to join so they can stay up to date on all things middle school band. You can join through the link below.
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Welcome back from an extra-long break! It is great to see our students and families again!
Kentucky State University is offering a FREE STEM camp this summer. This 4-week, on-campus program allows students to take up to two college classes. The camp is fully funded, covering tuition, food, and accommodations. If you would like more information, please click here.
McFerran Preparatory Academy is hosting a free community baby shower for the public. Please feel free to RSVP here by January 17.
Elementary School Counselor
Welcome back and Happy 2025!!!
What's up in the ES World? Check out Miss Christy's slide deck to stay up-to-date on what your child is doing at school.
Mental Health Practitioner
Welcome back! I'm hoping our students had a restful and enjoyable extended winter break. As a reminder, I wanted to let all of our parents/guardians know that my services are available for students individually with guardian consent. If you would like me to meet with your student to work on any emotional or behavioral goals while at school, please reach out to me, and I will walk you through my referral process. Please also feel free to put any concerns on our student support form!
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
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