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February 17, 2021
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Each year, stakeholders in our Budget Committee work together to develop a comprehensive spending plan for the following school year that will move us closer to reaching our school vision - that all Brown School students forge reasoned minds and educated hearts of self-directed lifelong learners. One portion of our budget, our Extended School Services (ESS) budget, will be up for approval at tomorrow's SBDM Council meeting. I always want to give our full family of stakeholders the opportunity to comment on budgetary decisions, because these decisions impact our school significantly. You can see our ESS budget HERE. It is predominately used to provide additional instruction to students in grades 3-5 in both reading and math during the school day. We also use the funds to provide assistance to juniors in reading and math to help them be college ready. If you'd like to comment on our budget during the SBDM meeting, you can join on Thursday at 4:00 PM at THIS ZOOM LINK. If you have any questions, please let me know! I'm happy to discuss.
Warm regards,
Dr. Angela, Principal
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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.
Nominate a Brown School student for a Book Award! Click HERE to complete the form.
Coffee & Conversations will return on February 19th from 10:05-11:05 with Carmellia Jackson (she/her). Carmellia hails from Somerset, Kentucky. After high school, she attended her alma mater, Berea College, where she earned a Tuition Promise Scholarship. During her time there as a student, she worked as a teacher assistant, resident hall advisor, tell-a-thon caller, and was the first black female president of the Student Alumni Council of Berea College. Carmellia studied both Child and Family Studies and Psychology and graduated in 2016.
After graduation, Carmellia spent time as a Gift Officer where she traveled all over the United States sharing her story and encouraging donors of Berea College to continue supporting the institution and students like her. After about two years, she changed roles and became an Admissions Counselor for the College. Her primary recruiting territory was Louisville, Western Kentucky, and the areas in between, and as a result, has ventured into every high school in Louisville.
Carmellia decided in 2019 to pursue her Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Louisville Kent School. She will be graduating in May 2021 and plans to be a therapist working with adolescent youth, primarily those who identify within communities of color. She currently serves as the Louisville Girls Leadership Program Manager. Carmellia’s goal is to serve and represent underrepresented populations and communities while challenging oppressive systems, structures, and people who try to inhibit them.
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.
Yearbook Photo Blitz
Yearbook Photo Blitz
Please submit photos of your Brown Bears from the recent snowpocalypse or during any event this past year! The yearbook class is trying to make sure all our Bears have a place in the book.
To upload your original photos:
Visit: images.jostens.com
Type in the User ID: 415553973
Be sure to purchase your yearbook: CLICK HERE
Meet our New Teacher!
Meet our New Teacher!
Jake Amettis, High School Social Studies
Jake Amettis, High School Social Studies
Hello! I am Jake Amettis, born and raised in Louisville and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. I like bringing my passion for history to the social studies classroom. I love teaching because not only do I get to share the joy of social studies, but I also get to interact with students and help widen their perspectives. When I’m not teaching I enjoy watching sports, playing music, and chess. I am honored to be at Brown and loving it so far!
Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents!
Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents!
Please mark your calendars for next Wednesday, February 24 plan for a workshop on transitioning your child to middle school at 6 pm. As you know, there are many obstacles to overcome and changes to adjust to when beginning middle school. Come hear Sara Castro Doherty and Pam Willison from our counseling office share what to expect and how best to prepare and support your child.
This workshop will be held virtually through Zoom:
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95671545037?pwd=djY3aUVCQk9weTZtYXdNU1M3Ykpkdz09
Meeting ID: 956 7154 5037
Passcode: 65SRNP
Sara Castro Doherty, LPCC
Click HERE to check out my website for extra resources during distance learning!
Tech @Brown
Tech @Brown
EXTRA EXTRA Read all about it! The Chromebooks for all 7th and 8th graders have finally arrived. Once they are ready to distribute, we will announce when the device switch will happen.
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.
SBDM Update
SBDM Update
February 18, 2021
4:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting HERE
Agenda
Opening Business
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of January 21, 2021
Sharing of the Vision
Good News Report
Public Comment
New Business
Approval Request for Animal Welfare Club
Planning
Return to In-Person School/Virtual Learning Academy Update
Committee Reports
Professional Development Committee
Safety & School Climate Committee
Budget Report
Flexible Budget Summary Activity Accounts: District-Based | School-Based
Policies for Review and REAP
2nd Reading of Visual and Performing Arts - REAP
Review of Alignment with State Standards and Program Appraisal - REAP
Review of Assignment of All Instructional and Non-Instructional Time - REAP
Review of Classroom Assessment - REAP
Review of K-2 Instructional Needs Feedback - REAP
New Business
Personnel Update - MS/HS ESL Teacher; ES ESL Teacher
Approval Request for ESS Budget FY22
Approval Request for School-wide Restorative Practices Training for Summer 2021
Adjournment
If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to your parent reps: Ashley Chesman, Felicia Alfred, Ignacio Bravo, Walter Zausch
Weekly Columns
Weekly Columns
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
Backpack of Success Skills
Backpack of Success Skills
Calling all seniors! Have you completed your backpack defense yet? If not, please reach out to Norah during office hours from 2:00-3:00 Monday through Friday.
8th Graders have been meeting with Mary Frances during study skills to discuss MAP scores. Students will better understand their MAP scores and be able to discuss their data during the defense.
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
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
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!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING (K-5) - from Christy Teague, Elementary School Counselor
From Christy Teague, Elementary School Counselor
christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING (6-12) - from Pam Willison, School Counselor
Applications are now open for the Henry Clay Center's fully-funded, public-policy summer program - the High School Student Congress! This one-week program in Lexington, Kentucky is an ideal academic and professional experience for rising high school seniors (current juniors) interested in politics, government, leadership, and public service!
This year's program will be hosted at the University of Kentucky from June 14th to June 18th, 2021. Students will participate in a bipartisan policy development project, as well as hear from guest speakers, conduct leadership development activities, and enjoy site visits and other social and academic activities. Applications can be found on our website, www.henryclaycenter.org, and are available through February 22nd.
From Pam Willison, Middle and High School Counselor
pam.willison@jefferson.kyschools.us
Athletics
Athletics
High School Winter Sports:
Our boys and girls basketball teams are ready for the weather to improve so that they can play again. This Friday we will host Moore and head to Southern on Friday, so we are ready for a couple of wins!
Bowling has also been on hold because of weather and missed our match vs Eastern, but are hopeful to take on Male on Thursday 2/18.
Daphne Powell, who is an 8th grader on our high school swimming and diving team, was the first Brown School student to dive in a high school sanctioned meet since 1994. She had some great dives and finished 5th in her first competition. Go to our schools Facebook page to check out those videos.
Our swimming team is still working hard at practice and "making some waves" in the pool. We are currently working on our schedule and should be able to update our calendar with some swim meets very soon. Stay tuned!
High School Spring Sports
Our spring sports season is quickly approaching, with track and field beginning on 2/15, and all other teams waiting out the cold until closer to March. If any student in grades 7th-12th is interested in joining one of our spring 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:
Baseball- Kevin Burton kevinburton1979@gmail.com
Softball- Josh Luttrell rja172307@gmail.com
Boys and Girls Tennis- Matthew Davis- matthew,davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Track- Ben Kolb and Jelly Green - bennet.kolb@jefferson.kyschools.us and william.green@jefferson.kyschools.us
Athletic Director- Justin Leonard- Justin.leonard@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
The Community Foundation of Louisville has opened applications for scholarships and graduating seniors. Fill out your application now at https://www.cflouisville.org/apply-today/apply-online.
From JCPS Family Engagement:
Do you have a future engineer at home? U of L's engineering students are helping students K-4th learn about STEM at home. CLICK HERE to visit their page for more information.
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
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