Families, 

Next week we will be collecting all Chromebooks for the summer. Please start having your child bring their school-issued Chromebook, charger and case to school every day from now until the end of the school year. We have a lot of students missing their chargers. If they want to bring in $10 cash to purchase a replacement, they should do that ASAP. 

The following dates will be used for the Chromebook Collection.

• Monday, May 20th - K-5

• Wednesday, May 22nd - 9-12

• Thursday, May 23rd - 6-8

If your student is participating in the Summer Backpack League a Chromebook will be provided for them at their location. Any student who is taking an e-school class will be able to take their Chromebook home for the summer if they need it. If you have any questions please reach out to Drew Paige. (andrew.paige@jefferson.kyschools.us).

Dear Families, 

We’re going to London, Paris and Rome in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!

As a reminder, your family must register for the meeting if you plan to attend. If you have not done so yet, click the following link: https://bit.ly/3Qe4rXU

This informational meeting for the Summer 2026 trip to London, Paris and Rome will take place at 6:00 PM on May 16. You will be sent the link for the meeting from the registration page.

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. 

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student

• What we’ll see and do on our trip

• Everything that’s included in this experience

• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable

• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period 

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Current 6th-10th graders are eligible for our trip.

I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!

Dr. Kat

The fourth edition of the 23-24 student created Online Digital Newspaper, "The Bear Necessities," is published and ready for the public to view. Click this link to read articles written by Brown students. 

• Attention all rising seniors (Class of 2025),  Join Macalester University for WorkShop Wednesdays on a variety of useful topics including: Financial Aid, College Essays, Letters of Recommendation and more!! 

J. Graham Brown School Parents, 

Buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and give your child the exact supplies their teacher requested, plus a lot of confidence! That’s right, confidence. Students who start the school year with everything their teachers want tend to have better grades, lower absenteeism, and higher confidence! Give your child the exact supplies they need to conquer next year with confidence. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies!

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The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual 10-week Summer Reading Program, presented by the Library Foundation, encourages children and teens to read for fun over the summer and helps them avoid summer learning loss. Summer Reading runs June 1 – August 3 and is FREE to all area youth, newborn through 12th grade.

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program and Cultural Pass starts June 1st and are FREE to all area youth.

Kick-off this year's Summer Reading and Cultural Pass program with a day full of fun, hands-on activities throughout the Library and grounds, and live performances from our Cultural Pass friends! The kick-off event will be on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library.

Explore this year's Summer Reading theme "A Universe of Stories" with space exploration stations, a scavenger hunt, and fun crafts. Enjoy live performances from Louisville Leopards, Louisville Zoo, and Ambo Dance and meet our Cultural Pass partners to hear all about their summer offerings!

Louisville has many summer camps for kids of all ages. For an updated list of summer camps in Louisville, click here.

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 student services based on preference and need (provider fees may vary). 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!

If you would like to make a referral for yourself, or have a need for mental health services over the summer please use this link. Services started through Care Solace will be available during the summer.

I am so proud of the students as we approach the end of testing. They were committed to task and persevered through many days and a variety of tests. The last regularly scheduled AP exam is Friday, May 17. Late exams will continue the following week 5/22-5/24 and students will receive a notice via email on Monday 5/20 of their date, time, and location.

Students are being contacted directly if they have not completed their Individual Learning Plan (ILPs) for the year. This is an annual KDE requirement. Ask your student about what careers were suggested to them for a conversation starter!

Schedule requests for next year are finished. If a student would like to change their request, they can complete the Schedule Change Request Form in August. Please do not make any changes in IC. I will make schedules available as soon as they are set. 

Students are being contacted directly if they have not completed their Individual Learning Plan (ILPs) for the year. This is an annual KDE requirement. Ask your student about what careers were suggested to them for a conversation starter!

I want to thank everyone that made KSA testing a success this year. I am so proud of the students and the effort they put forth this past week. 

Elementary's FINAL NOTES  🎶  is the One-Stop-Shop for all things elementary at the Brown School. 

Need to reach Miss Christy?

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

I am happy to announce that KSA Testing is OVER!!!  Our students did a great job, and I am so proud of them!

STAR STUDENTS!!!

The next SBDM Council meeting is scheduled for June 4th at 4:00 PM in the Student Support Center.

Check out this opportunity sponsored by the Department of Diversity, Equity, & Poverty Programs.

Attention rising 7th and 8th grade female student-athletes! You are invited to participate in B.E.S.T. Camp, which will focus on basketball, education, self-improvement, and using the game of basketball as a tool to achieve your goals.

At this camp, students will work with D-1 basketball coaches and former athletes on basketball training, but will also get a chance to hear from female leaders of color who used the game of basketball to open up doors for their professional careers outside of sports. Please encourage your student athletes to register for this unique camp. 

Spots are limited!  Food will be provided for attendees, but they are responsible for their own transportation.

Dates : May 29th-May 31st

Location: F.O.C.U.S Training Academy, 2041 River Rd.

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please visit https://bit.ly/3WmjWRm to sign up.