Bear Essentials

Dear Brown School Families, 

Happy March! It's that time again for the Scholastic Book Fair!! The Book Fair will be open from 8:15-2:45 from March 11th through March 22nd. Parents are welcome to come in and shop for their child, send money in or add Money to their child's E- Wallet for a convenient way to send money without it being cash!

Please contact Amanda Klakamp with any questions. amanda.klakamp@jefferson.kyschools.us

Brown's Asian Student Association is hosting a Culture Fair on April 12th for all of Brown to learn and explore more about our diverse community! 

We would love for all to be involved and share a part of your culture! Use this form to sign up - the deadline to sign up is March 15th!

We would also like to spotlight Mrs. Mollie's Algebra II classes for creating Desmos Art! They learned to write and graph their equations into custom art designs! Then she brought her classes to the Ursa Innovation Lab to print their designs out either on a poster or on the Glowforge! Check out some of their designs in the image slideshow!

To stay in the loop of all of the upcoming Junior and Senior College Rep Visits, please visit the calendar linked HERE to view the current month's upcoming events. 

• Families, please have your Senior login to Norah's Google Classroom and complete the JGBS Alumni Association Scholarship Application.

• 4th Street Friday this week!

• Juniors will be taking the ACT on Thursday, March 14th. 

• Junior Ring Ceremony will be on Friday, March 22nd

Beginning in March, JCPS families of 9th and 12th grade students may receive a call from Family Scholar House. JCPS has partnered with Family Scholar House to communicate with families about the importance of both KEES money and FAFSA completion. Family Scholar House will not ask for personal identifying information and may direct families to contact schools for additional information and support. 

Parents/Guardians: 

Please remind your children to check the lost and found for any missing items such as: Water Bottles, Musical Instruments, Coats and lunchboxes. 

The Lost and Found is located in the 1st Floor stairwell across from the main office. Items that are left at the end of the month will be donated to the community. 

The Spot is a young adult opportunity center that is a partnership between Goodwill and Kentuckiana Works.  They offer free career resources for young adults, ages 16-24.  For more information, click here.

Evolve 502 is having monthly family nights and the next one is March 7 and dinner will be provided.  For more information and to register, click here. 

Do you need help finding mental health services for your student? JCPS has teamed up with Care Solace to provide referrals for JCPS students to find mental health service providers. This program allows us to make specific requests for services for students based on preference as well as need (provider fees may vary). Many mental health service providers are also able to meet during the school day, although they must have a contract with JCPS to do so (please ask your provider if this interests you). So if you are interested in any services please feel free to reach out and we will be happy to put in a referral for you!

I would also just like to mention as a reminder that all students are welcome to request time in our quiet space in the Student Support Center. All they need to do is ask their teacher and they will be able to use the space for up to 15 minutes before needing to speak with a Support Team member.

All high school: This year in Advisory, students have been working on the required state-wide Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Next week on 3/8/24 in Advisory, they need to complete this plan to 100%. Ask your student about their SMART Goals and Career Exploration. 

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Seniors: Make sure to request documents for the JGBS Alumni Scholarship! You can request a letter of rec in Google Classroom under Rec Request 3/16-4/1 and make sure you submit it so it goes on Robin's list!

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Seniors: Although the FAFSA has been delayed this year, many colleges have online calculators to help students determine their expected balance due while you wait on your aid reports. If you have questions about your college costs, please contact the college you anticipate attending.

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It's AWARDS SEASON!!! If you have applied for selective programs, awards, or scholarships, many results are starting to be announced. Make sure you keep up with email or check websites so you do not miss out! 

This year in Advisory, students have been working on the required state-wide Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Next week on 3/1/24 in Advisory, they need to complete this plan to 100%. Ask your student about their SMART Goals and Career Exploration. 

FRIDAY'S FINAL NOTES

Each week, I will be posting FRIDAY'S FINAL NOTES that shares the most important events for parents which I hope will keep you informed, as well, as save you time each week by placing all important happenings for our elementary students in one spot.  

Need to reach Miss Christy?

• Please reach out to me through the Student Support Request form if you have any questions/ concerns. 

Here's what happened at last night's SBDM Council meeting.

Dr. Angela shared a Good News Report.

The council reviewed the Student Support Team Report.

The council reviewed these budget reports:

• • Site-Based Budget Summary

  • Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based

The council received these Committee Reports

• • Budget Committee (did not meet)

  • Curriculum & Instruction Committee 

  • Professional Development Committee 

  • Racial Equity Committee (did not meet)

  • Safety Committee 

  • School Climate Committee

The council took action on these policies:

• • Approved Protection of Instructional Time and REAP

  • Approved Homework and REAP

  • Approved Make-Up Work and REAP

  • Reviewed Discipline and Classroom Management Philosophy

Dr. Angela conducted a Consultation for High School ELA Curriculum and High School Math Curriculum; Feedback Form.

The Frazier History Museum is hosting a Free Family Day this Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.