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December 16, 2020
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Please join our PTSA this Thursday at 5:00 PM on their Facebook page for a special presentation by the Squallis Puppeteers! It is sure to be a treat for the whole family!
This is the last Bear Essentials of 2020, so I want to take this opportunity to wish you a happy New Year! May your winter break be filled with getting some much needed rest and making fond memories with family.
Warm regards,
Dr. Angela, Principal
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
This Week's Essentials
This Week's Essentials
Thursday - Don't Miss a Puppet Show by the Squallis Puppeteers!
Thursday - Don't Miss a Puppet Show by the Squallis Puppeteers!
Dear Brown School Family,
Join your Brown School PTSA for a special puppet show to kickoff the holidays! The Squallis Puppeteers will be presenting a special performance for our school on the Brown PTSA Facebook page at at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 17th.
Stripes & Plaids
Dug, the local junk dog, is making his rounds visiting his solid, stripe and plaid neighbors. Hand-outs are sometimes hard to come by for this mutt, but his kindness ultimately saves the day in the face of a terrible oncoming storm. All are welcome and the show is recommended for ages 3-10.
Student Incentives for Pursuing Excellence
Student Incentives for Pursuing Excellence
Many of our students, especially our new students, are having difficulty connecting with others during NTI due to students in their classes having their cameras turned off. Additionally, some students are having difficulty completing work during this time as NTI can be challenging. We want to encourage our students to keep their cameras on when possible, and we also want to encourage our students who are "pursuing excellence" during NTI by submitting student work that is above expectations.
Be sure to watch the video today (scroll down) and next week to see if your student is recognized. Families will be able to pick up their students' shirts during our "contactless" item pick up hours at our main entrance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 to 2:00 on days that school is in session.
Tech @Brown
Tech @Brown
Problem: This is primarily for our students in grades 6-8 who are using school iPads. Why won't some of my apps update on my iPad? Why does my Google Meet keep kicking me on my iPad? The best fix is to wipe or reset your iPad!
Solution: How do you get your iPad reset or wiped? You can send me your request by email or text, and I will wipe it remotely. After an iPad is wiped, please follow the steps in this video.
If your student has a school iPad - PLEASE watch this video.
If you are having technical difficulties, please visit the Tech@Brown website it offers various ways to get help, and is linked off of our homepage under both PARENT and STUDENT.
Email Amy.Thornton@jefferson.kyschools.us, Call or Text 502-398-3450, or visit https://bit.ly/browntech
Weekly Columns
Weekly Columns
Family Resource Youth Service Center News:
Family Resource Youth Service Center News:
Hello! I am Elona Mack, and I am Brown/Central FRYSC Coordinator. Need help? Your FRYSC is here to provide assistance. Click HERE for community resources.
Please contact me with questions or concerns.
Email: Elona.mack@jefferson.kyschools.us
Phone: 502-631-9146
Holiday Turkey Giveaway
Holiday Turkey Giveaway
Every Friday beginning at 5 pm, Mosaic UMC will hand out food boxes to families with children (children do not have to be present). Each box at a minimum will contain seven (7) shelf-stable meals and seven (7) shelf-stable snacks along with a half-gallon of milk. While supplies last!
Facemasks are required. The address is 8008 St. Andrews Church Rd (Mosaic United Methodist Church).
Check out the event flyer LINKED HERE for more details.
Parent Teacher Student Association
Parent Teacher Student Association
We encourage Families to join the PTSA now, to stay involved in Brown School PTSA activities, fundraisers, teacher appreciation events, and more. Membership is an easy and affordable way to stay connected to your child's education and support the school.
-Become a PTSA member and get a window decal-CLICK HERE
-Attend the next PTSA Meeting - CLICK HERE
-Support PTSA fundraising efforts - CLICK HERE
-Read about our members - CLICK HERE
Walter Zausch, PTSA President
brownptsa.president@gmail.com
2021 PTSA MEETINGS
January 19, 2021, 5:30 PM
February 16, 2021, 5:30 PM
March 16, 2021, 5:30 PM
April 21, 2021, 5:30 PM
May 18, 2021, 5:30 PM
Virtual Super Stars
Virtual Super Stars
Watch the video to see if your student is receiving one of our beautiful tees through this special, limited-time NTI recognition program!
Counselors
Counselors
Visit the Counseling Corner HERE. It's your one-stop-shop for answers to most of your questions K-12!
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING (6-12) - from Pam Willison, School Counselor
From Pam Willison, Middle and High School Counselor
pam.willison@jefferson.kyschools.us
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING (K-5) - from Christy Teague, Elementary School Counselor
From Christy Teague, Elementary School Counselor
Year Book News
Year Book News
Deadline for Student Portraits!
Deadline for Student Portraits!
Yearbook staff cannot accept portrait photos after 12/19. If you do not submit or consent to using last year's photo (only if you attended Brown last year), then we will be forced to use a black box with a no photo badge.
To submit your own photo: images.jostens.com then type in User ID: 415553973
To use last year's pic (only if you attended Brown last year): https://forms.gle/Xv8zU1zs4C1xMqa27
Contact robin.cash@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions.
Need Elementary Art Submissions!
Need Elementary Art Submissions!
The Brown School yearbook staff is in desperate need of elementary art submissions. Your child's art might be featured in the yearbook. We want to include as many students as possible, you can submit any photos for consideration! There is even a place for you to write a brief caption and to tag your student. Follow these steps:
Type in ID Number 415553973
Contact robin.cash@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions.
Family Matters
Family Matters
TUTORING SUPPORT : JCPS is working with FEV Tutor to provide more than 5,000 hours of tutoring help to JCPS students grades 3-12. Students can sign up for online tutoring sessions which happen 24/7.
Watch this video for to learn how to book a session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VqtfFzhKRY&t=4s
Contact FEV Tutor directly at ky@fevtutor.com or 855-763-2607
Remember to pick up your Winter Break Meals at JCPS Nutrition Sites on Thursday, 12/17. You will receive 11 days worth of lunches and breakfast and snacks for 19 days.
This Week's Backpack Tip
This Week's Backpack Tip
We've been creating more video tutorials to help students develop quality presentations. They're posted in your child's google classroom. Watch them together and reach out if you have questions.
Check out our BACKPACK NEWSLETTER or email Amy or Norah. 🎒
Athletics
Athletics
High School Fall Sports:
**Winter high school sports are currently postponed until at least 1/2/2021. This includes all practices and competitions.
If anyone is interested in joining one of our winter sports teams, please reach out to the coaches as soon as possible. Anyone participating must have all eligibility forms completed. All paperwork can be found on the athletics page of mybrownschool.org, under eligibility forms. All paperwork must be completed, with the $20 insurance fee, before any student can participate. Insurance fees can be paid at: MSB Link HERE
**We are in need of more girls on our bowling and basketball teams. If any student in grades 7th-12th is interested in participating, please reach out to our coaches ASAP.
A list of coaches are:
Boys Basketball- Jermill Bibb jbibb20@gmail.com
Girls Basketball- Josh Luttrell rja172307@gmail.com
Boys Bowling- Shawn Flynn- lisanshawn419@gmail.com
Girls Bowling- Joel Prestigiacomo- joel.prestigiacomo@jefferson.kyschools.us
Elementary and Middle School Fall Sports:
Elementary and middle school fall sports are postponed until we return to school.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Did you get a new phone number or email address? Have you recently moved? In order to be able to reach you about your student, it is critical that we have the correct information on file. Please be sure to let us know of any changes to phone number, email address, or emergency contacts. It is super simple! All you have to do is contact our Records Clerk, stacey.powell@jefferson.kyschools.us. This will insure that you do not miss any important information from our school and the district. You can also reach out to Stacey if you are unsure if your information is correct at 502-977-8246 or email stacey.powell@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Community Events
Community Events
raiseRED Youth Philanthropy Conference
raiseRED Youth Philanthropy Conference
Hello!
This is Maddie, I just wanted to reach out to let you know about our Youth Philanthropy Conference. We would absolutely love to see some students and staff attend this conference.
In high school I was able to get involved with a college dance marathon and raise money for pediatric oncology and hematology within my own high school and it was such a life changing experience. Ever since, I have been raising money for these kids and their families, and I would love to help students within your school do the same.
Calendars
Calendars
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