Bear Essentials
J. Graham Brown School Weekly Family Newsletter
August 9 | Issue #5
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Brown School Family,
I hope this message finds you well and excited for the new school year. The first day of school has been filled with joy, laughter, and eager faces, as our students embark on a journey of growth and discovery.
It warms our hearts to see your children engaged and enthusiastic about their classes and activities. Their smiles are a testament to the positive and nurturing environment we strive to create here at Brown. We are dedicated to ensuring that each student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
As partners in your child's education, we are here to collaborate and communicate every step of the way. Your involvement is invaluable, and together, we can create an enriching and successful academic experience.
Thank you for entrusting us with your precious students. We look forward to a year of shared accomplishments, exciting learning opportunities, and strong bonds that will last a lifetime.
Love,
Dr. Angela
QUICK LINKS
THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIALS
JGB Everyone:1 Device Agreement
Brown Families,
Please read and complete the JCPS/Brown School Device Usage Agreement Form.
It is important to know that continuing this school year, any Chromebook Repair or Replacement Obligation can be applied to the student's MySchoolBucks account.
Our School Technology Coordinator, Drew Paige, will email or call home to explain any repairs or replacements the student's Chromebook had to have and any amount owed to cover the damages. For example, a broken Chromebook screen voids the warranty and will endure a service repair of $30 owed by the family.
Here is a drafted email example of what you can expect to see if your child's Chromebook were to sustain any damages.
We did not receive all of our chargers back last school year when student's turned in their Chromebooks for the Summer. If your student has lost or broken their charger cord they can be purchased in the Ursa Lab. Used Chargers are $10 or brand new ones are $25 cash or check made out to the Brown School.
If you have any questions regarding technology at Brown, please email Drew (andrew.paige@jefferson.kyschools.us).
Picking Up Students in the Carpool Line (Alley)
The suggested route is turning right from Second Street onto Chestnut. If you drive so that the YMCA is on your left, turn left in the turning lane on Chestnut, pass the alley and turn right on First Street, then turn right on Broadway, which will then let you turn right on Second Street to put you into the flow of traffic parents are using to turn onto Chestnut. This also allows the traffic pattern in the area to be minimally disrupted.
WEEKLY FEATURES
After school Enrichments
We will be offering
Ballet - K-2nd
Chess K-5th
Drama 2nd - 5th
Martial Arts K- 12th
Yoga K-2nd
Click here to see all the details
Registration starts Monday August 14th.
You must be a PTA member in order to enroll your child.
This link takes you to our PTSA store. Just select Enrichments in Category Menu to just see the enrichments. This will not show up until August 14th
Welcome Back - Busy Week
Welcome back to school! The PTSA has been busy getting things going this school year and we have enjoyed meeting and seeing both new and returning families. Already this year we have done several events. Kindergarten Camp, Meet & Greet, Lunch for School Staff, welcoming our students the first day and we just finished this morning our Kindergarten Family Boo Hoo/ Yahoo Breakfast. Here are a few pictures - sadly we didn't get any of Kindergaten Camp, Meet & Greet, or the bubbles in the car rider line today!
Welcome our newest PTSA members for 2023-2024 school year: Leah A., Krista J., Hina G., Sarah M., Phil M., Emily S., Mincy A., Carrie M., Lori J., Vincent J., Ringo J., Alma A., Shelly W., Eddie W., Alexander W., Diana M., Tiffany M., Staley B., Andrew G., MIchael M., Michelle R., David R., Sabrina M., Kristina P., Zoe R., Amanda A., Leeann R., Kristin M., Sarah C., Cicely H., Lisa B., Kimberly H., Jonathan H., Leslie B., Ashley B., Julie C., David C., Hudson C., and Alan B. We had several people join on paper at the Meet and Greet. Once we get those on the computer I will be albe to reconize them in this area. Thank you all for joinging!
ATHLETICS
High School Athletics
Brown School Spirt Wear and Merchandise
Support our cross-country program by purchasing merch and apparel from our fundraiser: Brown X-Country Fundraiser Store
Kroger Community Rewards for Brown Athletics
Please consider adding J. Graham Brown Athletics to your Kroger Community Rewards on your Kroger account. It does not affect your fuel rewards or cost you anything. Here is how to enroll or switch your Community Rewards account to J. Graham Brown Athletic Department:
1. Go to Kroger.com and sign in.
2. Go to your account on the right side of the page.
3. Scroll down to "Community Rewards"
4. Search for "J Graham Brown School Athletic Department" (If you need to switch organizations, click the change organization option)
5. Enroll
*Feel free to add grandparents and anyone who wants to enroll!
Here is a video of how to do this: Adding Brown Athletics to Kroger Community Rewards
If you have any questions, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us or justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us
Gym Ad Banners
Advertising Banners for the gym can now be purchased. The banners are 3X5 and will be displayed in the gym for all of the next school year. Please see the attachment LINK for more information, and if you know of any businesses that would like to sponsor/advertise with us, please pass it along. We can have designers create the banner for you, or we can use your current design.
For prices and more information, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Required Paperwork
Cross Country
Coach- Matt Davis
Email: matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
The practice began 7/17 at 6:00 pm- George Rogers Clark Park Lodge
Volleyball-
Games will start on 8/15, as our team hosts Southern at 5:00 and 6:00, then to Valley on 8/16.
Golf-
Ethan Perry and Cade Wilson had a great day at the Flyer Invitational in Tuesday. Ethan Shot an 89 and Cade shot an incredible 74. Way to go Bears!
Cheer/Dance
Coach- Sloane Coleman
Email: sloane.coleman@gmail.com
Practice: TBD
Girls Soccer has started the season off in amazing fashion. On Monday they beat Bullitt Central 10-0 and on Tuesday they beat KCD 9-0. They will be back in action Friday at Collegiate at 7:30.
Boys Soccer had a great scrimmage on Saturday, beating Francis Parker 8-0. They will start the season Friday at Collegiate at 6:00.
Middle School Athletics
Athletics for middle school is underway! If you are interested in playing a sport this fall, please fill out an interest form below and email the coach to let them know you are interested. We are still finalizing game and match schedules, and they should be released in the next couple of weeks. Please email me (matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us) if you have any questions.
Brown School Spirt Wear and Merchandise
Support our cross-country program by purchasing merch and apparel from our fundraiser: Brown X-Country Fundraiser Store
Kroger Community Rewards for Brown Athletics
Please consider adding J. Graham Brown Athletics to your Kroger Community Rewards on your Kroger account. It does not affect your fuel rewards or cost you anything. Here is how to enroll or switch your Community Rewards account to J. Graham Brown Athletic Department:
1. Go to Kroger.com and sign in.
2. Go to your account on the right side of the page.
3. Scroll down to "Community Rewards"
4. Search for "J Graham Brown School Athletic Department" (If you need to switch organizations, click the change organization option)
5. Enroll
*Feel free to add grandparents and anyone who wants to enroll!
Here is a video of how to do this: Adding Brown Athletics to Kroger Community Rewards
If you have any questions, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us or justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us
Gym Ad Banners
Advertising Banners for the gym can now be purchased. The banners are 3X5 and will be displayed in the gym for all of the next school year. Please see the attachment LINK for more information, and if you know of any businesses that would like to sponsor/advertise with us, please pass it along. We can have designers create the banner for you, or we can use your current design.
For prices and more information, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Required Paperwork
JCPS Required Athletics Paperwork
Please have the paperwork completed and bring it to the first tryout/practice.
Cross-Country
Coach- Matt Davis
Email: matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
The practices began 7/17 at 6:00 pm- George Rogers Clark Park Lodge
Tennis
Coach- Matt Davis
Email: matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Practice begins Thursday August 10th at 5 pm- George Rogers Clark Park Tennis Courts. This is a change from Wednesday.
Volleyball
Coach- Amanda Bauman
Email: amanda.bauman2@jefferson.kyschools.us
Tryouts began on 7/17 at 10 am- at Brown Gym- Final tryout was Friday, 7/21 at 10 am.
Golf (7th & 8th)
Coach- Barry Bridges
Email: barrybridges58@gmail.com
The practices began Monday, 7/18, at Crescent Hill Golf Course.
Cheer/Dance
Coach- JaLisa Meaux
Email: jalisa.meaux@jefferson.kyschools.us
Practice TBA
Elementary School Athletics
Soccer games will start this weekend at KCD. Team 1 will take on Francis Parker at 8:00am and team 2 will take on Whitefield at 8:50. Go Bear Cubs!
Cross Country practices are going great, with a lot of participation. We are looking forward to getting meets scheduled.
MUSICAL NOTATIONS
ES Suzuki
The Brown School offers a unique opportunity for students to learn how to play the violin as early as 1st grade. The Suzuki program is for any student in grades 1-5. The Suzuki method focuses on learning to play the instrument first, then reading music later. This approach requires the Suzuki students to listen to Suzuki repertoire to learn the music. The Suzuki students will have two required performances, a day recital in December, and an evening recital in the spring. If your child is interested in signing-up for Suzuki please fill out the form linked HERE.
Thanks,
Tamika Carr
MS and HS Band
Welcome back to school everyone! We are gearing up for a wonderfully musical year in the band room. All band students will need an instrument for class. You may use your own or rent one from the school if there is one available. If you are in the beginning band and you don't know what you will play, please wait until we select your instrument to move forward.
Please talk to me if you have any questions. I am happy to help with whatever you need regarding instrument selection, rental and/or purchase.
Class Fee: $50
Instrument Rental Fee: $50 [Applies only to those students who need to rent a school instrument]
If you would like to rent/purchase an instrument from the music store, I recommend the following reputable stores here in Louisville:
Thanks,
Amy Noon
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
Click HERE to request Student Support and a member of our team will reach out!
Family Resource/Youth Services Center Coordinator
Mental Health Practitioner
Welcome back everyone! I hope that you all had a great summer, we are excited to have you back. Like last year we are using a Student Support Request Form in order to reach out to the Support Team. Please fill this out for your student, or they can fill it out for themselves whenever they need any assistance. We will try our best to reach out to them within the first 3 days after we recieve the support request with the exceptions of emergencies. My services to meet individually are available, if you have any questions please reach out via form or email at david.rutledge2@jefferson.kyschools.us
High School Counselor
Schedule changes are happening as fast as possible!
Please allow Robin time to meet with your student in study hall. Some changes are complicated and require student feedback. Students that would like a change should complete the Schedule Change Request Form in Google Classroom to keep changes fair and equitable for all <3
Middle School Counselor
Here we go!
It has been so nice seeing my middle school darlings today!
I'm posting all the links that I just shared with your students for all the things they'll need from me. If you have any concerns, please use the Student Support Request Form to get in touch. You can also call or text me through my Ring Central #, 502-754-0974. Thank you!
JGB Student Support Site - One stop shop for all things in the Middle.
Elective Change Request Form - This form is only accessible to students.
Middle School Darlings Google Page -My class page where I'll post my weekly PSA's and other info.
Elementary School Counselor
Welcome Back to School! We are off to a great start today, our first day of school! Way to go!
I popped into all the classrooms today (K-5) to say "Hi" and see how things were going. I saw a lot of happy, engaged kids doing some really fun activities. As our students transition back to school, teachers will be reviewing our school-wide expectations and other classroom, restroom, and cafe procedures to make sure that while we are having fun and learning a bunch that we are also being safe.
I will be doing my first lesson with students very soon to introduce myself as their counselor and introduce them to our Student Support Team (SST).
Check out our JGB Student Support Site - One stop shop for all things in the Elementary. SST is still building this site, which is brand new this year!
There are several ways to contact me:
email me at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us
call me at 502-233-2741.
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Christy
CONNECTIONS
SBDM UPDATE
The J. Graham Brown School SBDM Council meets in the Student Support Center conference room on the third floor off the pedway. Regularly scheduled meetings are held at 4:00 PM unless noted otherwise and are open to the public. Special-called meetings may be at a different time; see special-called meeting agendas for specific details. To join us, ring the door bell at the pedway entrance to the school and you'll be buzzed in. Then proceed directly to the Student Support Services Conference Room immediately on your left.
Scheduled dates for regular meetings during the 2023-24 school year are as follows.
Tuesday, September 5th
Tuesday, October 10th
Tuesday, November 14th
Tuesday, December 5th
Tuesday, January 9th
Tuesday, February 6th
Tuesday, March 5th
Tuesday, April 9th
Tuesday, May 7th
Tuesday, June 4th
FAMILY MATTERS
End the first week of school by learning Tai Chi & Qigong during a family -friendly session with national martial art champion, Master Xiaojie Wu. This session is presented by the Asia Institute Crane House and will take place at the Main Library on Sunday, 8/13 at 2:30 pm.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. Registration is required at https://cranehouse.org/upcoming-events/