Bear Essentials

Our neighboring businesses on 2nd Street have contacted us again. They ask that parents not use the parking lots, or allow children to walk in their parking lots. There have been instances where a child walked directly in the path of someone parking in their parking lot. Please drive your car down the alley, drop off out front, or have your student stay on the sidewalk rather than walking through parking lots.

We have seen a recent increase of students not bringing their school issued Chromebook to school and/or coming to school with their Chromebook not being charged. We only have 15 extra devices and chargers that we use school-wide as day loaners. Those are constantly getting maxed out. If students need to use a day loaner, they should never take that device home. They need to return it to the library before the end of the school day.

Families, please try to remind your kids (grades 3-12) that they need to charge their Chromebooks every night and bring them to school every day. If you have any technology related questions or if a device/charger is not working properly, please contact Drew Paige. (andrew.paige@jefferson.kyschools.us)

Brown School Families, 

Please have your child check the Lost and Found located in the first floor stairwell across from the front office. Any remaining items after Tuesday, November 21st will be donated to the community over Thanksgiving Break. 

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. 

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FAFSA INFO FOR CURRENT SENIORS.  **********************

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens 12/1. We encourage students to complete it in December or January, but heads up....it's changed a lot this year, so don't fret if it doesn't work on 12/1. You will be okay to wait a few weeks and let any possible glitches get fixed. 

Although there is no official due date, we encourage all students to complete it in December or January to give colleges time to assemble their financial aid documents so that the students have time to compare offers before making a decision. 

HERE is some info from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) to help!

The first 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. 

Don't forget to follow them on Instagram to stay in the know: @bearnecessities72 

All families are asked to complete the JCPS Educational Benefits Form.  This is the district's free and reduced lunch form.  All students receive free lunch, but if you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will also receive field trips, class fees and testing fees at no cost.  Any fee that is charge for something that takes place during the school day will be at no cost to you.  Click here to complete the form.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

Shirley's Way Gaming is giving away 200 Thanksgiving Baskets, November 19th, starting at 2:00 pm. 9817 3rd st. Right at corner of 3rd st and Stonestreet Rd. They are also looking for volunteers for that day as well.

Middle school will be taking the BESS screener this Friday. This screener is a way for us to monitor how our students are doing with their mental and emotional health. If you do not want your student taking the screener, please fill out this form. If you have any concerns about your students mental/emotional/behavioral health please reach out and we can place a referral for you with Care Solace. This is a great program that connects JCPS families with providers. Often when I have made a referral in the past the family has been contacted within the hour. Feel free to reach out to me to ask any questions you may have, or fill out our student support form if you would like for us to talk to your student here at school.

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

Dr. Angela shared a Good News Report

The council reviewed the following information:

• Vital Signs Data

  • Elementary School Vital Signs Data

  • Middle School Vital Signs Data

  • High School Vital Signs Data

• .Vital Signs Analysis

  • Brown Elementary School Vital Signs Analysis Protocol

  • Brown Middle School Vital Signs Analysis Protocol

  • Brown High School Vital Signs Analysis Protocol

• KSA Results

  • J. Graham Brown School - School Report Card 2022-23

  • Budget Committee - Needs Assessment

The council reviewed these budget reports:

• Site-Based Budget Summary

• Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based

The council received reports from these committees:

• Budget Committee (11/13)

• Curriculum & Instruction Committee (No Meeting)

• Professional Development Committee (10/16)

• Racial Equity Committee (10/18)

• Safety Committee (11/1)

• School Climate Committee (10/11)

The council approved  Principal Selection and REAP

The council reviewed Personal Telecommunication and Electronic Media Devices

The council reviewed School Schedule

The council approved a request for Spanish Textbooks from Equity Funds

The council approved a request for the Dungeon & Dragons Club Proposal

If you have a child in need or know someone who does, please check out this community event:

Free Community Giveaway

Saturday, November 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

JCPS Shawnee Satellite Office (4018 West Market Street)

The Muvahood is a program of No Limit No Lack Incorporated.  It is designed to provide community resources for young mothers.  The Muvahood is hosting a free giveaway this Saturday.  All donated clothes and items are brand new or gently used.  There will be items for infants to high school-aged students.

**Please bring a bag, if possible, to transport your items.