💛 September 4 | Issue #8 💛
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Brown School Family,
We are in the middle of the fourth week of school! Student grades should be updated on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal through August 30th.
I am excited to remind you about the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, a powerful tool designed to help you stay engaged with your child’s academic progress and overall school experience. The Parent Portal provides you with real-time access to your student’s grades, attendance records, and more.
By regularly logging into the Parent Portal, you can:
Monitor Academic Progress: View up-to-date grades and assignment feedback, allowing you to identify areas where your child may need additional support or encouragement.
Track Attendance: Keep an eye on your child’s attendance patterns to ensure they are maintaining good habits and addressing any issues promptly.
Your involvement is crucial in helping your student succeed. By using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can provide timely support, celebrate achievements, and address challenges as they arise. We encourage you to make it a part of your routine to check the portal regularly. If you have not yet activated your account or need assistance with the portal, please visit THIS LINK.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.
Love,
Dr. Angela
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
Yearbook Updates!
Yearbook Updates!
Our yearbook currently has a special price of $40 - for two weeks only - through Sept. 8th. Order HERE.
Recognition ads (AKA Baby ads) are on sale now at Josten's for families of 5th, 8th and 12th graders. Purchase yours today and create a lifetime memory of this milestone year in your child's life. Please click this LINK for more information. All Ads are due by Jan. 31st and are only $20. Secure your spot today!!Â
Picture Day Updates!
Picture Day Updates!
Thank you for an amazing picture day! If your student was absent yesterday, please have them get their picture taken on the Make-Up Day on Friday, Sept. 27th.
WEEKLY FEATURES
WEEKLY FEATURES
Sign up for the Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is essential to keeping up with your student's grades, attendance, schedule, communications from JCPS and JGBS and much more. For help setting up an account, use the links below.Â
DONATE TO JGBS PTSA DURING GIVE FOR GOOD
Once again, the J. Graham Brown School PTSA will participate in the annual day of giving for Louisville non-profits, Give for Good. Please consider making our school part of your giving this year. To view our page, click here: J. Graham Brown School PTSA | Give for Good LouisvilleÂ
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 20
MIDDLE SCHOOL SILENT DISCO
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! Click here for the Sign-up Genius. Â
FIELD DAY: SEPTEMBER 20
FIELD DAY: SEPTEMBER 20
Field Day will be held for the whole school on September 20 (rain date September 27) at the Great Lawn. We need a few volunteers for the PTSA Booth to hand out popcorn. If you can help, click here for Sign-up Genius.Â
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
The Fall Festival is one of the biggest fundraisers for our school each year and we need lots of volunteers to help make it a success! Please consider helping on the committee. Click here for the sign-up.Â
Welcome New PTSA Members:
Welcome New PTSA Members:
Dylan S., Lorie C., Alyssa C., Ronnie C., Mary S., Grace S., William T., Amanda A., and Emily S.
Did you know that there is a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot this November that asks if we want our tax dollars to be spent with public schools, or sent to unaccountable private schools?
Amendment 2 is the Voucher Amendment and we must vote NO to protect our public schools, and to support ALL kids.
High School Athletics
High School Athletics
Girls Soccer- picked up big wins over Collegiate (last Friday) and KCD (Tuesday 9/3), to continue their great start to the season. They will be at LouCity Practice Fields against Eastern on Thursday and then at Male next Monday. Lets Go Lady Bears!
Boys Soccer-  Our boys had some time off, but came back with a big win over Seneca on Tuesday 9/3. They look to pick another big win up on Thursday at Francis Parker, then at PRP Saturday at 11:00 and Male Monday night. . Go Bears!! Â
Volleyball- is having the best start to a season that we have had in recent memory. JV picked up a big win over Collegiate last night, but varsity dropped a close match. They will be at home tonight (9/4) against Southern and will be at Seneca on Thursday.
Cross Country- Has had some really good practices and meets lately, and are working extremely hard to improve. We feel that this will be a great season. There next meet is on Saturday 9/7 at the Rumble in the Jungle meet. If any student is looking to join cross country, email Coach Jennifer O'Brien at jennifer.obrien2@jefferson.kyschools.us
Golf- The gold team had a few matches canceled last week, due to heat. They are back in action tonight, against Manual and Collegiate at Cherokee Golf Course.
Bowling: Any student in 7th-12th interested in joining the bowling team this season, should attend a short informational meeting in the auditorium on Friday 9/6 at 3:00.
Girls Basketball-Â Will hold an interest meeting on Thursday 9/5 from 3:00pm to 3:30pm in the auditorium.
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
Volleyball- will be in action at Brown today at 5:00/6:00 against Grace James and at home Thursday against Johnson at 5:00 and 6:00. Come out and cheer them on to victory!
Cross Country- has had some great races at the JCPS meets on Monday nights. These runners work hard and we are so proud of them!!
Bowling: Any student in 7th-12th interested in joining the bowling team this season, should attend a short informational meeting in the auditorium on Friday 9/6 at 3:00.
Girls Basketball-Â Will hold an interest meeting on Thursday 9/5 from 3:00pm to 3:30pm in the auditorium.
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. Individual and Group services are available from me throughout the school year. I am able to meet with all students with parent/guardian permission. Typically I meet with students once a week for up to 30 minutes at a time (this can vary depending on need). If you are interested in my services please reach out to me via my email and I can send you a permission form to get services started.
4. 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.
High School Counselor
This Friday we will have our first class meeting of the school year with seniors! This is a chance for your 12th grader to bring up any concerns or questions they have with school administrators.
On Oct 10, we will have a morning of testing. Seniors will take an official ACT, juniors and opt-in sophomores will take the PSAT, and remaining 10th and 9th will take the state mandated Civics exam. Stay tuned for more information!
Middle School Counselor
This Friday we will have our first class meeting of the school year with 8th graders. This is a chance for your 8th grader to bring up any concerns or questions they have with school administrators. We are also discussing the power of being an Advocate in our weekly Character Strong lessons, and I've challenged all students to practice their advocacy skills this week. We will begin ESS for our students who need a little extra help in reading and math next week. I sent an email to eligibble families yesterday with more information. If you have any quesitons, please complete the Student Support Request form and I will reach out to your shortly. Take care!
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
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.
This Sunday, September 8 is Grandparents Day! The Louisville Zoo is offering special discounts for grandparents. Click here for more information.Â
We will have 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.
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