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January 13, 2021
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Today I would like to commend the work ethic and resiliency of our 8th graders and our seniors. These students have been working on their North Star Backpack Defense presentations since the beginning of the school year, and started presenting their work by the third week of school. As of this past Monday, 41% of our 8th graders and 35% of our seniors have successfully completed their defenses. Our 5th graders have started working on their defenses as well and are slated to begin their presentations soon.
So what are North Star Backpack Defenses? All students at Brown are compiling an electronic portfolio, called their JCPS Backpack. Students are placing their most important student work in this portfolio - work resulting from project-based learning opportunities, presented at a Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Showcase, or related to our magnet theme that ties into our SDL Framework. Even our kindergarteners will have artifacts uploaded before the end of the school year. Students in grades 5, 8, and 12 will select student work from the electronic portfolio to use as evidence to support their growth in success skills tied to our SDL Framework and the JCPS Backpack of Success Skills, which they will present before a panel.
So, what can you do to support your student in this endeavor? Be sure to participate in our Student-Led Conference Days and ensure your student participates in the SDL Showcase this spring. Both of these events provide an opportunity for your students to present and discuss their learning and growth, which is a vital part of their North Star Backpack Defense and our magnet program. Furthermore, ask your student to show you their JCPS Backpack (electronic portfolio) and ask questions. What are they most proud of? What was most challenging? Where did they show the most growth? In what areas do they still need to grow and what is their action plan?
Thank you so much for your support in ensuring we forge self-directed lifelong learners with reasoned minds and educated hearts!
Warm regards,
Dr. Angela, Principal
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
This Week's Essentials
This Week's Essentials
Northstar Backpack Defenses
Northstar Backpack Defenses
We are about to start the 2nd semester and this is when the majority of our defenses will happen. If you have a 5th, 8th, or 12th grader and aren't sure when they will defend, please reach out to us. Students can get help before school and in-office hours from 2 pm-3 pm.
What is it agian?
What is it agian?
The Backpack of Success Skills is when students are an effective communicator, a prepared and resilient learner, an emerging innovator, a culturally and globally competent citizen, and a productive collaborator.
Backpack Team
Backpack Team
If you have any questions please contact us:
Grades 6-12 Backpack Lead norah.wakefield@jefferson.kyschools.us
Grades K-5 Backpack Lead amy.thornton@jefferson.kyschools.us
Check out our BACKPACK NEWSLETTER
Tech @Brown
Tech @Brown
Problem: Teachers are always asking if they can use a fantastic tool called Flip Grid with students. The answer is YES, but parents have to fill out a consent form that is online. Check out this article on ways to use FlipGrid.
Solution: Parents will find the "optional" FlipGrid consent form on the JCPS Parent Place. This is the same website you used to complete required school forms, but is different from Parent Portal, which is for grades.
How to give Consent:
Select the "Complete Forms" icon.
Look for forms that state they are "optional".
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.
Call or Text 502-398-3450, or visit https://bit.ly/browntech
Please Email Amy.Thornton@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions.
Weekly Columns
Weekly Columns
Family Matters
Family Matters
Do you have a senior? The KentuckianaWorks College Access Center is hosting a Virtual Scholarship Workshop! Get local and state scholarship information, learn how to prepare and submit applications, and ask questions. The Workshop is on January 27 at 1 PM or 6 PM. Register here: https://forms.gle/k86dWsDvJLDdvLdE6.
Reminder: Our 313-CARE hotline is open from 3-7 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Our CARE Operators are retired school counselors with years of experience in school-based counseling support. This resource gives families the opportunity to receive assistance with referrals and connections to counseling services after regular business hours.
The hotline will be available through January 26, 2021.
Star Students
Star Students
Please encourage your student to shine in showing off our school-wide expectations:
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Always Pursue Excellence
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
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
Counselors
Counselors
CLICK HERE to visit the Counseling Corner. 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
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.
Athletics
Athletics
High School Fall Sports:
**Winter high school sports are currently in small group conditioning/workouts. The board will decide on 1/19 on the potential return of winter sports.
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
Cheer/Dance- Aruna Keswani- aruna.keswani@jefferson.kyschools.us
Elementary and Middle School Winter/Spring Sports:
Elementary and middle school fall sports are postponed until we return to school.
Did you Move?
Did you Move?
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 a 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 ensure 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
Help us shape the future of PlayWorks at Waterfront Park!
We are soliciting community input for PlayWorks at Waterfront Park, the first major component of the Waterfront Park 22.5-acre Phase IV expansion.
Please visit our informational website and provide your feedback by January 29, 2021.
PlayWorks is a 1.5 acre outdoor experiential learning area created in collaboration with the Kentucky Science Center and celebrates our waterfront’s history by using authentic objects as a catalyst for families and kids to “Make Play Out of Work.” Visitors will have the opportunity to play and explore around real river and industrial artifacts, including turning a towboat propeller, moving a conveyor belt, and role playing as an excavator operator.
Based on early input through a community engagement workshop, we are pleased to present this schematic plan for PlayWorks. It will be a vibrant destination for families and children with world-class amenities that bring together the best of what both Waterfront Park and Kentucky Science Center have to offer. At this point in the design process, we are delighted to provide you this exciting update and need your feedback to further develop the plan and design elements. Because the pandemic prevents us from meeting in person, we have developed this website to provide you an informational video, details on the schematic designs for PlayWorks, information on the overall Master Plan for Phase IV of Waterfront Park, and our online questionnaire. The questionnaire will remain open until January 29, 2021. We welcome all input and ask that you please also share this news with your friends and network. For those that may not have computer access: The Louisville Free Public Library offers free in-person computer access by appointment and free public Wi-Fi outside of the buildings. In addition, printed informational materials will be available at the Main, Portland, Western, and Shawnee library branches. For a list of library locations and appointments to access the website and questionnaire, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/ or call (502) 574-1611.
Click HERE to visit our information site!
Calendars
Calendars
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