Don't forget to join the PTSA this year! See the below flyers for info on how to join. The PTSA is hard at work planning for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year! We will be announcing more information about future meetings soon!

If you need homework help for your child or additional resources, check out the Louisville Free Public Library's Homework Help page.

Did you know that most JCPS schools are offering free meals to all students on Tuesdays & Thursdays? Students do not need to be present at pick up. Click here for more details.

High School Fall Sports:

Our fall season has gotten off to a good start with volleyball and soccer starting matches this week. Both of those teams will be in tournament action at Whitefield Saturday. Our volleyball team will take on Highland Latin in the first round of the All "A" Tournament and our soccer team will play Portland Christian in Whitefield's Small Schools Tournament. We hope to come away with some championships!

Cross Country has another meet this Thursday against Iroquois and J-Town. Last week, Ezekiel Isom finished first and our team defeated J-town. All of our runners are working hard every day and we look for great things as the season progresses.

Our golfers have also been working really hard and we are seeing great improvements in every member of the team. Coach Barry see's a lot of potential in a lot of our younger golfers and will have a good team for years to come. Our next match isn't until late next week, so we will have some good practice opportunities until then.

We are very proud of all of our student athletes that are participating during this time. Our students have been doing an excellent job of following protocols and ensuring our season can continue. We are grateful for their hard work on and off the court.

Middle School Fall Sports:

Middle school fall sports are canceled until we are back to in-person classes.

Elementary Fall Sports:

All fall elementary sports have been canceled. We will keep you updated for future elementary athletic opportunities.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Justin Leonard at Justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us. GO BEARS!!

Middle & High School Counseling (6-12)

*Visit the new Counseling Corner here. It's your one-stop-shop for answers to most of your questions!

Pam Willison, Middle and High School Counselor

New Bellarmine Program

*The Bellarmine Center for Community Engagement has initiated a new program entitled, Bellarmine Pathways: Knights Lighting a Path for College, which is focused on connecting current Bellarmine students with local high school students to help share their live experiences and the success skills necessary for college. Bellarmine students will lead virtual evening sessions via Microsoft Teams with groups of approximately 10 high school students to discuss the following topics:

1. Financial Literacy and Wellness in College

2. Personal Identity on a College Campus

3. Time Management and Organization in College

4. Effective Communication in College

5. Study Skills in College

6. Health and Wellness in College

7. Student Involvement in College

8. Major and Career Exploration

Register online at www.bellarmine.edu/ce/register. Under the “CE Youth” tab you will see the Pathway to College course. Select from the two course formats:

Option 1: 8 Wednesdays / October 7 – November 25 / 6 – 8 pm / $39

Option 2: 4 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays / October 20 – Nov. 12 / 6 – 8 pm / $39

The deadline for registering is Thursday, October 1, 2020.

If a student has a financial barrier, please contact etodd@bellarmine.edu for a coupon code. The mission of this program is for Bellarmine and Jefferson County high school students to connect directly and allow a space for authentic dialogues on the expectations of college. We want all interested students to have access to these mentorship talks and resources.

*In order to prepare for testing this school year, please review and submit the forms below if your student (Sophomore and Junior only) will be taking the PSAT test in October (we WILL be testing in person at school on October 14!) and/or the AP Tests in May (any high school student in an AP class) PLEASE CLICK BELOW:

PSAT Commitment Form

AP Test Commitment Form

***A note about paying test fees: We are changing our online fee collection partner, and as of now, it is not up and running. Check back here or on the Counseling Corner for dates when fee collection will start!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING (K-5)

From Christy Teague, Elementary School Counselor

Visit the new Counseling Corner HERE. It’s your one-stop shop for answers to most of your questions. We are here to support students and parents during our “new normal”. The best method of connecting with your counselor during NTI is via email.

Miss Christy's TIP of the Week: Homeschool parents give advice to JCPS parents.

On a lighter note....Mom Losing It - Funny Parenting Video. Betcha many parents can relate, especially during quarantine.

Visit the NEW Parent Coffee Shop to see what's happening now and explore helpful parent NTI resources.

Need Miss Christy?

• email me at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us

• Maryhurst Renewal is hosting a free drop-in support group every Wednesday at 6pm via Zoom, open to any caregiver seeking resources and support for navigating NTI. This will be a confidential space for parents to meet with Maryhurst therapists and support staff to help talk about issues that may arise in this new way of learning. Join Zoom Meeting here: http://bit.ly/MaryhurstWednesday6pmZoom, Meeting ID: 923 6332 4561, Passcode: 197381

• Operation Parent provides trustworthy practical information on tough day-to-day issues. Check their website for free online parent workshops and supports: http://bit.ly/OperationParent

• Free webinar on Kids, Screen Time, and Mental Health During the Pandemic from Spark and Stitch Institute. September 18th, 1pm or September 22nd, at 4:30pm: http://bit.ly/KidsScreenTimeMentalHealth

• New YMCA Teen Tech Center

The new YMCA at 1720 W. Broadway is open and ready to serve you! Their Teen Tech Center is now open to younger students for free Wifi and NTI support. This is a beautiful new facility, and you don't have to be a member to use this resource. Call 935-9622 for questions or click here to reserve a spot: http://bit.ly/YMCATeenTechCenter

Elona Mack

Ofc: # (502) 313-4404

Brown/Central FRYSC Coordinator

Elona.mack@jefferson.kyschools.us

Did you know that each skill has "definitions" called indicators? These indicators are one of the most important components of the backpack and the defense. Check them out HERE.

Do you have questions? Check out our BACKPACK NEWSLETTER or email Amy or Norah. 🎒