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January 27, 2021
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Last Friday, Brown School staff members were one of the first JCPS staffs to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. I have to admit that I cried tears of joy through just about the entire process. I am so grateful to everyone who played a part in bringing this vaccine into our arms - through finance, research, production, and all aspects of the supply chain.
It was fitting that our shots were administered by student nurses from Galen College. Our Technology Coach, Amy Thornton, shared that after the student nurse administered her vaccine, a mentor whispered in the student nurse's ear, "That went a lot better than the first one!" That statement is something that as educators, we have whispered into the ears of our students, and even our newer teachers, many times. It was a reminder of how much we want to be back with our students and our colleagues.
I am still missing all the dear faces of our students, but my hope is restored that we will be back together very soon! Stay safe and healthy!
Warm regards,
Dr. Angela, Principal
This Week's Essentials
This Week's Essentials
Black History Month
Black History Month
Our Black Student Union is planning a plethora of events for Black History Month. Be sure to check this section each week through the end of February! Other upcoming events include our Annual Black History Program & Awards, Racial Equity Book Readings, Book Awards, and Coffee & Conversation Sessions.
On February 5th at 10:00, the Black Student Union will be hosting a Coffee and Conversation meeting with Ashanti Scott as our guest speaker. Ashanti is a student at the University of Louisville who has a passion for improving the Louisville community and working to create an equitable, accountable, and just society. She has been a vocal activist in the Black Lives Matter movement and other important social justice movements. We are excited to host her and hope that everyone can come support this event. We are looking forward to having you!
The Black Student Union will be hosting Coffee and Conversation meetings throughout the month of February, so please feel free to contact any BSU board members for any further information. Our google meet code is: BSU2020. You can email our board members at: Maya Anderson, Aaliyah Cox, Malaysia Green, Ziona King, and Alexis Doe.
Tech @Brown
Tech @Brown
Problem: Noise! There is no way around it, when multiple family members are working from home, or if your child is attending online classes while at a childcare center it gets loud quickly. How can we create a productive workspace for kids?
Solution: Use headphones with a microphone! Don't worry about finding a wireless set, in fact, the plug-in headphones might be easier for the kids to use. Check out the ones linked below from Amazon.
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
So what is the School Signature piece?
So what is the School Signature piece?
This is where your child highlights the experiences that are unique to being a Brown School student. All students should showcase their participation in our Self-directed Learning Showcases, Student-led conferences, and their personal development of the Self-directed Learning Pillars: Empathy, Innovation, Independence, and Initiative.
Our Backpack Team
Our 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
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
Family Resource Youth Service Center
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
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
Athletics
Athletics
High School Winter Sports:
Our boys and girls basketball teams will kick off their season on Monday at Western. Tuesday, we will head to Male for our first district game. Our coaches, cheerleaders, dancers and players have worked extremely hard and we are excited for the opportunity to get out on the floor. Go Bears and Lady Bears!!
Our swimming and bowling teams are still practicing and working hard for their seasons. We are currently working on our schedules and should know when our bowling matches and swim meets are very soon. Stay tuned!
**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.
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
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 Winter/Spring Sports:
Elementary and middle school fall sports are postponed until we return to school.
Family Matters
Family Matters
Looking for a new platform to hear a story or a joke? Practice your listening skills with the Louisville Free Public Library's TeleTales. Call 502-916-990 to hear kid-friendly jokes, poems, and stories. Content is changed frequently and is available 24/7.
From JCPS Family Engagement:
Looking for some exciting activities to do at home to enhance math learning? The DREME Family Math Team at Stanford developed activity kits for families. Click on the links below to download your kit today.
Action Needed
Action Needed
Problem: MANY Brown School families still need to complete the necessary forms.
Solution: We ask that all families please double-check that all required paperwork for every student in their household is completed as soon as possible.
Steps to complete forms:
Log in to the JCPS Parent Place
Select the "Complete Forms" icon
Ensure you have completed all required school forms
Take a look at optional forms and complete the FlipGrid form
**JCPS Parent Place is a different website from Parent Portal, which is for checking grades.
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.
Calendars
Calendars
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