💛 October 24 | Issue #14 💛
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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
Dear Families,
I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the beautiful fall season! I want to take a moment to thank our incredible PTSA and staff for their hard work and dedication in making last Friday’s wonderful Fall Festival a tremendous success! The event was filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing teamwork and support from all of you. Thank you for helping us create special memories for our students and families.
As we look ahead, I want to remind everyone that report cards for grades K-8 will be ready this Friday. Please note that this year, we’ve transitioned to standards-based grading for grades K-8. You’ll notice a new format designed to give clearer insights into your child’s progress on specific skills and standards. This approach will help you better understand your child’s learning journey.
If you have any questions about the report cards or the new grading system, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the school office. We’re here to support you and ensure a smooth transition.
Thank you again for your continued partnership. We look forward to an exciting rest of the fall season!
Love,
Amy Thornton, K-5 Assistant Principal and Guest Writer
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
Fireflies and Moonbeams Meet-Up
Fireflies and Moonbeams Meet-Up
Fireflies and Moonbeams is a long-honored tradition at the J. Graham Brown School. With diligent care, our senior students have been paired with a kindergarten student. The beams from the moon guide fireflies to glow just as our seniors will light the way for our kindergarteners. Our first event is upcoming. See the poster for details.Â
MBFF_MeetGreet2024.pdf
JR / SR Seminar Classes
JR / SR Seminar Classes
To stay in the loop of all of the upcoming Junior and Senior College Rep Visits, please visit the calendar linked HERE to view the current month's upcoming events.Â
Jostens will be here November 1st for anyone who needs to order Senior Swag (Class Rings, etc.)
UofL will be here on November 6th for an Application and Scholarship presentation.Â
Picture Make-Ups
Picture Make-Ups
Picture Retake Day is this Friday, October 25th. Even if they did not request one online, they can go down with their classes scheduled time and have their picture retaken. Please click on this LINK to learn more about ordering pictures.Â
Due to the use of a green screen, please remind your child not to wear green to school on the 25th, if they are getting their picture retaken.
WEEKLY FEATURES
WEEKLY FEATURES
PTSA
PTSA
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Awesome Fall Festival!!!
Awesome Fall Festival!!!
We are still working on pulling in our numbers and working to get all the raffle and silent auction items to the winners. We can report that $2,014 was raised directly by our school groups who were in charge of the games.Â
Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, students, and community members who came out to volunteer and help make this year a success. The money raised from the fall festival goes back into programing and activities done at the school by the PTSA. We will report final numbers next week but wanted to thank everyone for making sure the 2024 PTSA Fall Festival was a success!!! Â
Thank you to each person who donated to one of the class baskets, secured a donation from a company, or donated a basket or gift certificate for our raffle or silent auction. Here is a slide show of the items we had - Hopefully we didn't miss a picture of any of them!
Thank you to our stage sponsor Louisville Automotive Shop!
Thank you to our stage sponsor Louisville Automotive Shop!
How this could effect JCPS if this amendment passes and vouchers are set up like Florida. Â
Check out other counties! Â
How this could effect JCPS if this amendment passes and vouchers are set up like Florida. Â
Check out other counties! Â
This November, Kentuckians will vote on whether the state constitution should be changed so that public money can be spent on private school vouchers. If Amendment 2 passes, new spending on unaccountable private schools will inevitably take needed resources away from our public schools. If Kentucky establishes a Florida style voucher program which would mean spending 30% of what the state spends on public schools to support private school vouchers here's what could happen in your public school district:
Who benefits from private school vouchers?Â
Who benefits from private school vouchers?Â
In other states, approximately 70% of vouchers go to families who already send their kids to private schools. Many private schools raise tuition after voucher laws pass, keeping them out of reach of families who couldn't previously afford them. The average income for a Kentucky family with kids in private schools is $148,400. Under a universal voucher program, they would receive a coupon from the state worth thousands.
Protect Our Public Schools - Protect where 90% of KY Students Attend!!
Protect Our Public Schools - Protect where 90% of KY Students Attend!!
High School Athletics
High School Athletics
Cross Country- High School Cross Country had an AMAZING race this past Thursday at the High School JCPS Championships. The boy's team placed 5th overall. Ethan Wright and Keiran Nuss placed in the top 20, Matthew PR'd by 50 seconds, and Alex Weaver ended his senior year season with a very strong finish. Taylor Morris, Erin Rogers, and Lucy O'Brien finished in the top 20 for the girl's team. Come out Saturday, October 26th at Seneca Park to support Brown Cross Country as they run Regionals starting at noon.
Swimming- It is not too late to join the swim team! If you are interested, please reach out to Coach William (wmkolb@gmail.com). He does a great job and it is a fun experience for all of our swimmers. Plus, practice is conveniently located at the YMCA right after school.Â
Girls Volleyball- Our JV and Varsity teams have both ended their seasons with a winning record. Dr. Kat is very proud of all of the growth she has seen this year. We will miss our two seniors (Makayla Brown and Shayla Renyolds) and thank them for their years of commitment and hard work. Athletes should return their Jerseys to room 328 until our next adventure. Â
Archery- If you are interested in High School Archery, you are can contact Mrs. Jennifer at jennbeanfest@aol.com. Practices will be on Thursday from 4-5 pm. The fee for Archery can be turned into Dr. Kat in room 328 after talking to Mrs. Jennifer.  Â
High School Boys Basketball- Practice is underway and we are looking forward to a great season!
High School Girls Basketball- Last day for high schools girls basketball tryouts will be today (10/22) from 3:00-4:30. Players will be notified if they made the team be Wednesday 10/23. Practices will start next week. Â
Bowling- Bowling practices are Monday-Wednesday from 3:30-4:45 PM at Strike and Spare. The Brown Bears Doubles Tournament is October 26 at 9am.Â
Title IX Review- If you would like to be on the Title IX review meeting will be on 10/24 at 3 pm. If you will want to attend the meeting, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us or kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us.Â
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Cheer- Tryouts for Middle School Cheer will be on Monday 10/21 and Thursday 10/24 from 3-5 pm. Please meet in the lobby with Coach Lisa Greenwell.
Swimming- Our swimmers are gearing up for the second Middle School Meet on 10/25 from 6 -10 pm at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. The Middle School Swim Fee is $50 and can be turned into Dr. Kat in room 328.
Archery- Mrs. Jennifer Pasewalk has agreed to continue coaching our Archery team for one more year. If you are interested in Middle School Archery, you are can contact Mrs. Jennifer at jennbeanfest@aol.com. Practices are on Thursday from 3-4 pm. The fee for Archery can be turned into Dr. Kat in room 328 after talking to Mrs. Jennifer.  Â
Middle School Boys Basketball- Practices are up and running. If you are a Parent of one of our players this year, please consider joining our team app to stay updated on schedules and practice time info by clicking HERE. The calendar in the app is a great way to view our schedule.
Middle School Girls Basketball- Practices are up and running. When will we practice? If you are a Parent of one of our players this year, please consider joining our team app to stay updated on schedules and other info by clicking HERE. The calendar in the app is a great way to view our schedule.
Volleyball- Our season has ended and we are very thankful for all of the student participation and growth this year. Athletes should return their Jerseys to room 328. Also, a special thank you to Coach Maureen and Coach Brian for their dedication and positive energy dedicated to growing our athletes this year. Thanks!
Elementary School Athletics
Elementary School Athletics
Basketball- This week, practice will be on Wednesday from 3:00-4:20pm in the gym and on Saturday morning. Saturday the Blue Team (Advanced) is practicing at 10am, the White Team (Developmental) is practicing at 11am, and the Golden Girls will practice at noon. NEXT WEEK- we are moving weekday practice times back to 7 pm. Beginning Monday, October 28th, practice will be from 7:00 PM to 8:20 PM. The Saturday practice times will remain the same. We will email all parents and coaches immediately when we receive the game schedule from JCPS.Â
Cheer- Practice will be on Saturday at 10-11:30am on Saturday. Next week practice will be on Wednesday from 3:00-4:20pm and on Saturday (11/2) from 10-11:30am.Â
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
HS Music Department News
The high school music department's first concert is on Halloween at 8:30 am in the Brown School auditorium. Students are to wear costumes within the school rules or casual all black.Â
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
We will have mobile dentists, Big Smiles Mobile Dentist, coming to Brown on November 6. If you would like your student to receive a cleaning from our dentist, click here to complete a student permission form.
OneSight Vision Clinic - Free eye exam and glasses!
Mental Health Practitioner
The holiday season is often a time of remembrance, and sometimes grief for many people. If you or your family would be interested in any grief support groups or related services, the YMCA and Hosparus are offering ongoing classes over the course of the next few months. You can access information for the YMCA class here, and the Hosparus groups here. Both groups are free to those who wish to participate.
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