JCPS & LMPD have asked us to reiterate that students being dropped off should only happen in the lane against the curb and not 2 or 3 lanes over. This causes a concern for emergency vehicles getting through and increases the likelihood of accidents and students getting struck by vehicles. Please use the entire block of First Street. This may mean that you drive beyond the doors of the school. If you want to visually see your child exit your vehicle and enter the school, the drop-off lane in the alley (enter from Chestnut Street) between the school and the YMCA is your best choice.

We are excited to have families attend upcoming ceremonies and events. JCPS has implemented a safety measure that requires all students, employees, and guests to enter through a Weapons Detection System. This is NOT a metal detector, so you do no need to remove everything from your pockets like at the airport. Our staff walks through daily with items like keys, wallets, and cell phones without alerting the system.

What to expect:

1. It took a slightly longer time to enter the building.

2. Once you walk through the system:

   1. NO ALERT

      1. Enter the welcome center

      2. Show ID to be scanned

      3. Receive your pass

      4. Go to the ceremony area

   2. ALERT

      1. Proceed to the secondary screening table

      2. Place items the screener asks for on the table (usually a purse or bag)

      3. Once cleared, proceed to the table as you exit the secondary screening area for ID scanning

      4. Show ID

      5. Receive your pass

      6. Go to the ceremony area

Tips:

The easiest way to avoid secondary screening is to limit the items you bring. You may only pass around a Binder, Laptop, Umbrella, and Eyeglass Case. Everything else must go through the system. The less you bring in, the better. 

If you have a reason you can not go through the system, such as being in a wheelchair, you must be scanned with a wand at the secondary screening table.

Thank you to everyone who joined our meeting tonight about our upcoming trip to London, Paris, and Rome in the Summer of 2026. I appreciate your willingness to explore international travel opportunities for your students. If you missed the meeting, it is recorded for your viewing pleasure. Just click HERE.

You can lock in one of the limited spots available with a $95 Enrollment Fee by May 24, 2024. The trip is open to current 6th-10th grade students.

By enrolling now, you will also receive a tour scholarship and qualify for your risk-free enrollment period!

Enroll now with this link: www.eftours.com/2776321UF

**Space is limited and is first-come, first-served!

Please view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. This guide covers all the details about EF, including options for payment plans and what to expect on tour. 

Still have questions? Contact Dr. Kat (kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us). Copies of the itinerary are available in room 328.

Our studies show that people who don't order before the end of the school year are likely to miss the order deadline once summer starts! The end of the school year is approaching fast! Let this be your last chance reminder to order your 1st Day School Supplies before this year ends! 

Order now >> https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1178883&utm_source=coord&utm_medium=emailfwd&utm_campaign=c-wk8-2-fwd

Seniors that are wanting to save their JCPS Google Drive files please visit Google Takeout linked HERE by Tuesday, May 28th. Sign in to your JCPS account and follow the directions / screenshot images attached. 

1. In Box 1, Click Deselect all

2. Scroll Down and Only Check Drive

3. In Box 2, select Send download link via email 

4. Select Export Once

5. Select .zip file 

6. Select 10 GB file size

7. Click the Create Export button

Seniors, after you receive the Google Takeout email, you will then need to forward the download link you receive in your JCPS email to a personal email to keep a copy of all of your files. 

We are excited to announce that we had several new board members elected for the 2024-2026 term, as well as three board returning board members!!!

President - William Mansfield

Treasurer - Autumn Neagle

Secretary - Brianna Crawford

VP of Marketing and Communications - Lauren Yates

VP of Ways and Means - John Nordgauer

We still have two positions open: VP of Membership and VP of Programs. Please contact the PTSA if you are interested. We would love to have you!!!

The Brown School has a year round food pantry.  If you are in need of food over the summer, please contact me.  I would be happy to help!

For mental health services over the summer, please reach out to Care Solace at caresolace.com/jcps.

The SBDM is looking for two parent representatives to join the committee. Nominations are open until May 27. Information and nominating form for these positions is available here. 

Elementary Summer Enrichment Site

If your student is in K-5th, please check out this site for some learning activities for this summer.