To reduce the number of families visiting our school and classrooms at the same time, Open House will be organized differently this year. Open House will be stretched across a two-week period so that the number of people coming in will be smaller. Open House is an optional family activity; if you feel uncomfortable coming into our school due to a health concern or any other reason, please do not feel obligated to participate.

The parent representatives on the council would like to set up caseloads by grade level. This would enable more efficient communication and more effective representation and would improve opportunities for parents to provide feedback. The caseloads are as follows.

• Camara Douglas - grades K-3 - cudoug07@gmail.com

• Walter Zausch - grades 4-6 - walter@zausch.com

• Ashley Chesman - grades 7-9 - ashley@chesmanfamily.com

• Felicia Alfred - grades 10-12 - felicialalfred@gmail.com

If you would like to be added to these parent representative's caseloads, please send them an email.

Tip of the week: Make sure you are regularly checking your child's academic progress throughout the school year through Parent Portal.

ELEMENTARY (K-5)

• Miss Christy's Core Counseling Curriculum (CCC) Lessons began last week! Click HERE to see the lesson and schedule of visits. Also check out Miss Christy's Virtual World for more resources.

• The qualifying test for the Advance Program, the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) will be given on October 21, 2021. All students in grades 3 and 4 will take this test. Students in grades 5 and above who are not yet identified as Advance Program are highly recommended to take this test. The deadline to request to take this test for grades 5 and above has passed. However, you may email Christy Teague at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us if you want your child to test. If your child is already taking Advanced level courses in middle/high school, the student is most likely already an Advance Program student and does not need to take this test. Contact Christy Teague at christy.teague@jeffersonkyschools.us if you have any questions.

MIDDLE/HIGH (6-12)

This week and next students will receive a lesson from Erika's Lighthouse about Mental Health Awareness. HERE is a letter to parents that explains about the program. Please use this as a way to have a discussion with your student about their mental health!

*Schedule change request: The window has closed for schedule change requests for the fall semester. If requests were not honored it was often due to there being no available seats on a roster. Different grade levels and classes have different class sizes. Robin will continue to process requests sent before 8/24 if possible. Students requesting E-school style classes should be enrolled within the next week.

Fall Sports:

The Lady Bears soccer team is ready to go after a week off to practice last week.. They will be back in action on Wednesday 9/8, to defend our trophy in the annual "BearCat Cup" at Waggener.

Boys soccer is having a great season, and they are excited for the challenges ahead for this week. They will take on Collegiate on Wednesday 9/8 and St. X on Thursday 9/9. Go Bears!!

High School volleyball picked up their first win of the season last week, beating Western in 2 straight sets. They will be in action at home on Wednesday 9/8 against Seneca and at Beth Haven on Friday 9/10. Go Lady Bears!!

Middle School volleyball played their first game of the season on Monday 8/30 and won the JV game against Stuart. The varsity team played hard but came up just short. They will play Noe on Wednesday 9/1 at Brown.

Middle and High School Cross Country has their first meet today, Wednesday 9/8 at Champions Park. Go Cross Country Bears!

Elementary Cross Country had a great meet yesterday at Charlie Vettiner Park.

Golf has also had a lot of weather issues but will be back in action today, Wednesday 9/8 against Central and Atherton at Shawnee Golf Course.

High School Fall Coaches:

Cross Country- David Jaggers- david.jaggers@jefferson.kyschools.us

Girls Soccer- Josh Luttrell- rja172307@gmail.com

Boys soccer- Steven Phillips- steven.phillips@bullitt.kyschools.us

Volleyball- Kathleen Mattingly- kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us

Athletic Director- Justin Leonard- Justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us

Middle School Sports:

Elementary and Middle School Spring Sports:

Cross Country- Cross Country- David Jaggers- david.jaggers@jefferson.kyschools.us

Golf- Barry Bridges- abbridges@aol.com

Volleyball- Anna Obryan- ajobry01@gmail.com

Athletic Director- Matt Davis- matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us

LIBA Youth Advisory Board 2021-2022

Join the Louisville Independent Business Alliance Youth Advisory Board (LIBA-YAB)!

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic high school students to join the newly-established Youth Advisory Board. LIBA-YAB will help Keep Louisville Weird and provide opportunities to develop leadership skills through training and hands-on experience.

LIBA-YAB Mission: LIBA-YAB will develop ideas to promote LIBA’s mission with high school and college-age residents of the Louisville area.

What is the LIBA-YAB?

The LIBA-YAB is a youth-led active group of high school students who represent their peers in LIBA’s planning and decision-making for a one year commitment (September 2021 - July 2022). Members can gain service hours through participation.

What does the LIBA-YAB do?

• Produce social media content that speaks to their peer group.

• Staff tables at community events, educating consumers on the mission of LIBA.

• Create and execute one major project each year. (this year = High School Job Fair)

• The YAB may decide to take on additional projects, depending on the interests of the group

• Participate in the monthly YAB meeting, where you will meet a variety of teens from across the city.
  

What are the LIBA-YAB goals?

● Empower members with the core values of leadership, accountability, and service.
● Learn the importance of independent businesses in a community and how to support them.
● Communicate the importance of independent businesses to peers.
● Provide members the opportunity to take leadership positions.
● Grow accountability, professionalism, and communication skills.
● Actively communicate at events & meetings.

Who should apply?

High School students (grades 9 -12) able to commit for the 2021 - 2022 school year and:
● Are able to dedicate 20 to 40 volunteer hours throughout the school year.
● Are able to volunteer occasionally at events.
● Are motivated, passionate and take initiative.
● Are interested in gaining formal communication skills and professional mannerisms.
● Have leadership skills or interest in developing leadership skills.
● Have a positive attitude, passion for learning.

How do I apply?

● Complete the online application form by September 21.
● If under 18, have parent/guardian complete permission form