💛 September 18 | Issue #10 💛
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Brown School Family,
I am thrilled to share that our recent Elementary Literacy Night was an incredible success! Last Thursday night it was truly wonderful to welcome 101 Brown Elementary students and their families, and see them come together to celebrate the joy of reading and learning. The event was filled with engaging activities, inspiring presentations, and a palpable sense of community spirit. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our teacher volunteers who supported this evening as well as our PTSA for sponsoring the snacks and guest speaker. I appreciate our FRYSC coordinator, Tara Davis, for providing the books. I want to extend a special thanks to Eriauna Stratton for organzing the event! The enthusiasm and support of all these stakeholders make events like these memorable and impactful. I look forward to more opportunities to come together and continue fostering a love for learning in our students.
I am excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House this Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what your student has been engaged in so far this year. Join us for a time when you can connect with teachers, tour classrooms, and discover how we are committed to supporting your student's educational journey. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the many ways we are making a difference in students' lives.
Love,
Dr. Angela
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
Sign Up for Transportation Stipends!
Sign Up for Transportation Stipends!
Attention Families
Attention Families
Brown School students are eligible for Transportation Stipends through JCPS. You may beginning signing up today.
To receive payments for August, September, and October, all stipend-eligible parents/guardians interested in receiving a stipend check must:
Opt-in for stipend payments through the JCPS Transportation Portal by Monday, September 23.
Complete the PaymentWorks registration process by Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Follow this step-by-step guide to complete your registration. Be sure to log in with your email address NOT your phone number.
If you have ever received a payment from JCPS in the past (i.e., Early Childhood stipends, an employee reimbursement, or currently receiving a JCPS paycheck), you will not receive the PaymentWorks email because you are already a JCPS vendor and do not need to complete this step.
If you opt-in for payments through the JCPS Transportation Portal on or after September 24 or complete the PaymentWorks registration process on or after October 9, you will not receive stipend payments for August, September, or October.
The Stipend Hotline will be open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The hotline number is 502-305-4142.
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
On Friday, September 20th the Middle and High School are having their Field Day; we will walk from the Brown School to the Waterfront Park Great Lawn in the morning/early afternoon where we are planning on having fun activities for our students to engage in at that time. In the early afternoon we will walk back to Brown and return before dismissal.Â
We still need volunteers and supplies for the MS/HS field day. Please review our sign up and see how you can help out.
If you have any questions, email Michael Moreland or Amanda Klakamp.
Technology Spotlight - Mrs. Alayna's 6th Grade Math Class
Technology Spotlight - Mrs. Alayna's 6th Grade Math Class
6th Graders enjoyed using the URSA Lab for their first Math PBL. They applied finding area of triangles and parallelograms to design a 4th floor of the Brown School. They loved the opportunity to be innovative and create artifacts that matched their blueprints. Students advocated for what would be the most important addition to the Brown School. Watch out world these are the next generations of architects, engineers, and designers. Mrs. Alayna is also being recognized by the Modern Classrooms Project for her use of integrating technology and the style of learning her students are engaging in.Â
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
Juniors Field Trip to Bellarmine next Tuesday and Thursday
Seniors Field Trip to Spalding on Wednesday
Transy will be here next Friday
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
PTSA
Got a question
for the PTSA?
Welcome to our newest PTSA Members:
Welcome to our newest PTSA Members:
Beth G.
Sejla D.
Bonifacio A.
Justin M.
Drew M.
Nolan M.
Amanda M.
Daniel L.
Open House is TONIGHT!
Open House is TONIGHT!
Open House will be held tonight, September 18 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. It is an opportunity for parents to visit their child's classroom and teacher.Â
The PTSA will be selling merchandise starting at 3:30 pm at the concession stand. It is a great opportunity to stop by the PTSA table and become a member and purchase all the new Brown School swag. After many requests, we have added a new crew neck sweatshirt. We also have hats and and pajama pants on order but won't be in until October. We will close the store at 5:30 pm to allow our parent volunteers to meet with their student's teachers.
At 6:15 p.m. we will have a very short PTSA Meeting ending with a Ribbon Cutting.Â
Brown PTSA General Meeting Agenda
Welcome
2024 - 2025 Budget - We will be asking for approval.
Fall Festival Information & Sign-Ups
Ribbon Cutting of the Atrium
 Come see the new space and thank our donors! Â
We hope to see you there!
Middle School Silent Disco Tickets Can Be Purchased Here! Please purchase tickets by Thursday at noon!
We need volunteers to help make this a great event. If a loud school dance is not your thing, you should sign up to volunteer at this event! We especially need volunteers to help with set-up!Â
Fall Festival October 18: How can you help?
Fall Festival October 18: How can you help?
The Fall Festival is a beloved tradition where current and past parents, teachers, and students of the Brown School come together like a family reunion or homecoming. It's a time to celebrate our school community and a fun-filled evening.Â
You can expect: 8 or more food trucks, Raffles and Silent Auction, Merchandise and Game Booths, Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment & DJ, Haunted Tunnel Tour, Halloween Costume Contest, so much more!
Bear Bucks are tickets with a $1 face value and serve as the PTSA's internal currency, offering a secure and convenient way to enjoy all the games, activities, and merchandise at the Fall Festival and other PTSA events. They can be purchased as a Family Bundle for $50, a Bear Essentials Package for $25, and a Basic Bear Package for $10. Purchase Bear Bucks Online Here
We will need several committee volunteer positions to be filled and many volunteers leading up to and on the night of in order to make out Annual Fall Festival Street Fair a huge success. To volunteer to be on the committee, click here for the sign-up. To volunteer the night of the event. Sign up for one or two of our 30 minute shifts.  Sign up here for a shift.Â
We are also seeking items for our silent auction or raffle for the festival. If you would like to donate or know someone who will, please click here to email Julie Campbell.
Here is our Donation Request Letter.Â
Special thanks to Louisville Automotive Shop for our first sponsorship!
International Travel Opportunity- Europe 2026
We’re going to England, France, and Italy in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to learn more about this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/btcrp4x
This informational meeting for the Summer 2026 trip to London, Paris and Rome will take place at 7:00 PM on September 23rd. You will be sent the virtual link for the meeting from the registration page.
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.Â
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this experience
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment periodÂ
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Current 7th-11th graders are eligible for our trip.
I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!
- Dr. Kat (kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us)
High School Athletics
Girls Soccer- beat Walton Verona last week to move on to the final 8 in the All A State Tournament. They will play Saturday morning at 11:00 at Collegiate and if they win, they will play at 6:00 vs the Holy Cross/Bethlehem winner at Assumption. Come cheer this team on! On Monday night, they picked up a nice win over Butler.
Boys Soccer-  picked up a big win over Valley on Monday night. They will be at Manual on Thursday and hosts Atherton next Tuesday at 8:00pm at LouCity Practice Fields. Come cheer them on!!
Volleyball- is showing great improvement and they are really fun to watch. Varsity picked up a big win over Fairdale on Monday night. winning in 3 close sets. They are back in action Wednesday at Doss and will host Western at Brown on Thursday at 5:00/6:00. Lets go Bears!!
Cross Country- High School Cross Country had an amazing meet at the St. X Champions Series 1 on Wednesday. Erin Rogers finished 8th and received a medal for her top 10 finish. Austin Vitato, Matthew Lish, and Alex Weaver finished strong with a PR. Congratulations runners!Â
Golf- Had a great match against Atherton on Tuesday. They will play Holy Cross at Shawnee on Wednesday. Regionals will be Monday at Seneca, so good luck team!!
Gender Equity Committee- We will have public comment for our Title IX Site Visit on October 24th from 3:00-3:30 in the main office conference room.
Middle School Athletics
Volleyball- Volleyball plays its' last regular season games this week taking on Noe on Monday and Lassiter on Wednesday. Our 8th grade students will be celebrated for their amazing season at our game against Lassiter at home. Next week, they will move onto the District Tournament!
Cross Country- Â finished strong at the JCPS Middle School Meet on Monday. The boy's 7th-grade team won 2nd place. Henry Slaton got a top-ten finish for 6th grade. Zander Slabough finished 2nd, James Zausch finished 6th, and Griffin Johnson finished 9th in the 7th grade race. Keiran Nuss finished 6th in the 8th grade race. The girls had a powerful finish moving up positions each week. Great job runners!Â
Archery- We have an opening for a Middle School Archery Coach. Previously, Jennifer Pasewalk has managed both Middle School and High School Archery. Her children have graduated, and she is ready to begin passing down the reigns to a new coach. She will keep coaching High School this year but would like a partner to Coach Middle School to lighten her load and possibly take over High School next year. She is an amazing resource and would be available to answer questions. Please let Dr. Kat (kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us) know if you are interested in Middle School Archery.
Elementary School Athletics
Elementary basketball and cheer will have tryouts on October 10th and 11th at 6:00-7:30pm at Brown. Due to changing leagues, grades 3rd-5th will be allowed to tryout. Participants must have an athletic physical to participate. Those can be turned in to the athletics office or brought the night of the tryouts. Games are on Saturday mornings from mid November to late January. The link for the sports physical:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fTRERrxfDKY0SN-tAEMilJQgKiO_Vey/viewÂ
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
Suzuki / Orchestra News
Going on the orchestra trip? The permission slip and deposit money are due on Friday, September 20.Â
Elementary Music
Performance by Christie Storm's 4th Graders
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Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
The dentist is coming to Brown!
Our mobile dentist company, BIg Smiles, will be coming to Brown on November 6. They will be doing routine cleanings. If you would like to save yourself a trip to the dentist, click here to register your student. Big Smiles do bill your insurance, but students will not be turned away due to inability to pay.
If you are in need of holiday assistance this year, the Salvation Army will be accepting applications beginning Tuesday, September 3. Click here for more information and to register.
JCPS is kicking off a Parent Speaker Series on September 19th. Click here for more details.
Mental Health Practitioner
I just wanted to remind parents/guardians of the mental health services that are available to your students.Â
1. We have a quiet space in the Student Support Center. This area is available to all students who need a break to re-center themselves or calm down. All they need to do is ask their teacher to use the space, and they will have up to 15 minutes before needing to speak to a SST member.Â
2. Any member of the SST is able to refer your student or a family member for mental health services in the community through JCPS's partnership with Care Solace. If you would like external mental health services please reach out to me or your counselor to make a referall and walk you through the process.
3. If there are any other mental health concerns, or material/educational concerns that you feel we could help with please fill out a support form, and one of us will reach out to you within 3 school days.
4. It is my hope to get a few groups started soon. I will be sending home permission forms to the students I have chosen for the initial groups. If you are interested in group for you child please reach out and I will see if I can organize a group that would benefit them later this year.
High School Counselor
On Thurs. Oct 10, all high school students will have testing opportunities.Â
-Seniors-ACT
-Juniors and Opt-in Sophs-
PSAT
-Remaining Sophs and all Freshmen-State mandated Civics Exam
Students that check out for dual credit or work based learning, need to notify their professors or supervisors that they will not be able to leave Brown until around 12:30 on Oct 10.
Students with approved accommodations, will begin testings Tues 10/8. More info will be delivered the week before Fall Break.
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Sophomores that would like to Opt in to the PSAT at Brown on 10/10/24, please complete THIS FORM. All juniors are already registered and will receive information in Norah's class. Due 9/20/24.
Middle School Counselor
We are at the halfway mark in our new 9 week grading period in the middle school. If you haven't already, please keep an eye on your studen'ts progressÂ
Elementary School Counselor
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.
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
Congratulations to middle school student Imani Wren and high school student Carah Zamora! These students will be serving on our SBDM Council this year as student representatives!
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