Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Congratulations to Catherine Campbell and Kris Watts who were crowned as our Prom Royals Friday evening.
Don't forget the PTSA Move-A-Thon is Monday. We greatly appreciate your donations for us to continue to develop and maintain Peace Park for our students.
The next 28 days of school are going to be very busy, with Earth Day, Farmer Steve, Move-A-Thon, field trips, promotion ceremonies, Pee Wee Prom, 8th grade dance, Glow Dances, Field Day, and more! I've included the school calendar for you to peruse and make a note of the important dates for your student. You can also find this calendar quickly from our school website; just click on Community and Events Calendar.
Love,
Dr. Angela
This Week's Essentials
5th Grade Breakfast and Promotion Ceremony
Attention all 5th grade families:
Our annual 5th grade promotion breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, June 1st from 8-9am, with the promotion ceremony beginning at 9:15am. Please complete the following form LINK to RSVP!
School Supplies for 23-24
We are so excited that this upcoming school year we've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies. They are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save! Click this LINK to begin your order.
JR / SR College Prep Visits
To stay in the loop of all of the upcoming Junior and Senior College Rep Visits, please visit the calendar linked HERE.
JCTC reps will be here for Fall 2023 on Tuesday, April 25th
Fireflies and Moonbeams Trip to the Zoo is on Wednesday, April 26th
Technology Spotlight
Nichele and Susan's 2nd Grade Classes
Our 2nd graders are so excited for the Brown School Earth Day Celebration on Friday. Both classes went to the Ursa Lab to make buttons and posters to spread the good news about saving the planet!
Check out some of their products in the pictures!
Weekly Columns
Move-A-Thon Next Monday
We are so excited and hope that you and your family are also getting excited.
Move-A-Thon pledge sheets went before spring break. If you didn't get one - click the link below to get a digital copy or be linked to our online platform.
Do you have questions about the Move-A-Thon? Let us help get them answered!
First check our FAQ page to see if the question has been answered already. Click here for the FAQ page.
Didn't find your answer - email your questions here
Move-A-Thon Goal
We have collected to date from online and turn-in pledge sheets $5,443 which is 27% of our goal.
Did you know that if every student was able to raise $28 we would hit our goal!
All donation forms need to be turned in by Friday. All online donations are due by noon on Sunday, April 23rd to count toward the prize of getting to put a pie into a Brown School administrator.
Join us at the Move A Thon!
Volunteer or just move with your student!
All are welcome.
Athletics
Elementary Athletics
Basketball and Cheer- We will announce our make up Pep Rally soon. Cant wait to celebrate these awesome athletes!
Volleyball- Started last week and we had 24 very eager volleyball players, with 2 amazing coaches. Looking forward to a great rest of the year.
Soccer and Cross Country- We will start getting out information and sign ups for elementary cross country and soccer, which will start over the summer. Stay tuned!
Middle School Athletics
Advertising Banners for the gym can now be purchased. The banners are 3X5 and will be displayed in the gym for all of next school year. Please see the attachment for more information and if you know of any businesses that would like to sponsor/advertise with us, please pass it along. LINK
Track and Field has its third middle school meet on April 17th at Norton Healthcare and Sports Track. Lucy O. and Chloe C. were first and second in the 8th grade 100 meter hurdles. Sara R. was first in the 6th grade 400 meter dash. Romi W. was third in the 6th grade 200 meter dash. Lola F. and Kamryn B. were first and second in the 7th grade discus. Chloe C. was second in the 8th grade discus. Finally, Lola F. won the 7th grade shot put.
Soccer boys and girls play at Westport Middle on Wednesday night. The girls start at 5:30 and the boys at 6:45. Check out the schedule here.
Cheerleading is looking for a new middle school coach for next year. We would like to have one ready to go as soon as possible so we can order uniforms in August and begin practice. If you know of anyone interested who would be a great candidate, please email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
Tennis has some changes to our schedule this week. We will be doing a fundraiser by helping out with the JCPS middle school track meet on Thursday from 3:30-7:30 pm at the Norton Track Complex. This will raise $500 for our team. Please plan to be there if at all possible. Check out our schedule and come out and see a match!
High School Athletics
Advertising Banners for the gym can now be purchased. The banners are 3X5 and will be displayed in the gym for all of next school year. Please see the attachment for more information and if you know of any businesses that would like to sponsor/advertise with us, please pass it along. LINK
Lock In- We are bringing back the Lock in this year and the kids are excited. It will start at 9:00pm on Thursday May 4th and pick up is 7:00am on Friday May 5th. The cost is $25 and students can bring their own snack/drinks (I believe light concessions available to purchase), bring video games or music). Permission slips can be picked up from Justin, Josh or Matt Davis and students will bring those and $25 when they arrive on May 4th.
Softball had a big 21-5 win over Valley on Monday. This is a great team. They took on Moore last night and will face Shawnee next Tuesday. Go Lady Bears!
Boys Volleyball- Had their first match in school history last night at Holy Cross. What a fun team to watch. We are only 1 of 4 JCPS schools to offer a boys volleyball team. They will be at home tomorrow against Moore at 5:30 and 6:30. Come out and cheer them on. Admission is $5 and students will get in free to this game.
Baseball picked up a big win 14-7 win over Doss last Tuesday night. Oscar Wright led the way with 13 strike outs as pitcher. The game against Central last night was canceled. They will be at Western Thursday 4/20 at 5:00pm.
Track and Field- Had a great meet at Male this past Saturday, with almost everyone having a PR. A big congratulations to Peyton Goodman for finishing 3rd over all in Discus, in a very tough field. They will be back in action on Thursday at the Fairdale meet. Go Bears!!
Tennis had their third match of the season against Walden/J-Town/Western. Middle schoolers Vivien E., Nola G., Lia M, and Zoe M. all had wins. Chris R. won his match. Our next match is Tuesday at 4pm at Stansbury Park. Check out our schedule and come out and see a match!
Student athletes that are considering registered to play in college, please see this info for April 19 webinar!
Musical Notations
Elementary Music
May 23, 2023 3rd Grade Musical "Stone Soup" @12:15 in the J. Graham Brown School Auditorium
3rd Grade parents/guardians and family members join us for a wonderful musical performance by Andrew's and Samantha's classes. They have worked hard and have beautiful voices.
Suzuki
May 11, 2023 Elementary Suzuki Final Recital @ 6pm in the J. Graham Brown School Auditorium
Please join us for our final recital of the year for Elementary Suzuki!
Middle and High School Band / Choir
April 20, 2023 KMEA STATE Choir Assessment
The High School Choir is attending the KMEA State Choir Assessment to perform for the state sanctioned event. High School Choir students should arrive at school at 7:30 in the Welcome Center. We will roll the bus as soon as all the students arrive.
May 23, 2023 Spring Band and Choir @6:30pm
Concert and awards night for all High School and Middle School Students. Please join us for our final concert for the year at J. Graham Brown School auditorium.
Middle and High School Orchestra
May 12-13, 2023 MS and HS Orchestra Music Festival Field Trip
Where: Wilmington High School, 200 Richardson PL, Wilmington, OH 45177. If you have any questions about this trip, please contact tamika.carr@jefferson.kyschools.us
May 18, 2023 Final Concert and Awards Night @ 6:30pm
Middle school and High School Orchestra Concert and awards night. Please join us for our final concert and awards for the year at J. Graham Brown School auditorium.
Elementary Counselor
Visit Miss Christy's Counseling Corner to find out more about Upcoming Events, testing, Star Students, Advance Program & Gifted/Talented, Student Support Request Form, Parent Toolbox, Family Resources, Calming Strategies (which we all probably need right about now!), and so much more!
Opportunity for Girls ages 10-14: Enroll in the free Lesley Prather Empowerment Camp to gain knowledge in the area of Women Leadership, Fire Science, CPR/First Aid, and Physical and Mental Wellness.
Happy Wednesday, everyone. I'm reposting the volunteer form from last week for those who may have missed. We are DESPERATELY in need of parent volunteers to help ensure end of the year testing runs smoothly for our 3rd-12th graders. Please complete this form if you feel you might be able to help.
Kentucky Summative Assessment Proctor Form
On the subject of testing, please review this draft schedule for testing and keep these dates in minds. It is imperative your student is here at school on time each and every single one of the days that they are testing. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 and will continue until 12 for all students who do not require special accommodations. Times may last longer for those students with accommodations.
Middle School Counselor
Happy Wednesday, everyone. I'm reposting the volunteer form from last week for those who may have missed. I am DESPERATELY in need of parent volunteers to help ensure end of the year testing runs smoothly for our 3rd-12th graders. Please complete this form if you feel you might be able to help.
Kentucky Summative Assessment Proctor Form
On the subject of testing, please review this draft schedule for testing and keep these dates in minds. It is imperative your student is here at school on time each and every single one of the days that they are testing. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 and will continue until 12 for all students who do not require special accommodations. Times may last longer for those students with accommodations.
For middle school, the dates of importance are:May 11th - 6-8 grade will be testingMay 12th- 6-8 grade will be testingMay 15th - 7-8 grade will be testingMay 17th - 8th grade will be testingMay 18th - 8th grade will be testing
Opportunity for Girls ages 10-14: Enroll in the free Lesley Prather Empowerment Camp to gain knowledge in the area of Women Leadership, Fire Science, CPR/First Aid, and Physical and Mental Wellness.
High School Counselor
Scheduling information has been posted to Google Classroom Class of 20## for your students. Robin has visited all study halls and current 8th graders as of today. Robin will revisit and answer 1:1 questions over the next two weeks. Students need to complete requests by 4/28. Current grades 8-10 will request via their student portals, grade 11 will request via a google form.
9th Grade Girls: Opportunity for Girls ages 10-14: Enroll in the free Lesley Prather Empowerment Camp to gain knowledge in the area of Women Leadership, Fire Science, CPR/First Aid, and Physical and Mental Wellness.
Student athletes that are considering registered to play in college, please see this info for April 19 webinar!
Happy Wednesday, everyone. I'm reposting the volunteer form from last week for those who may have missed. We are DESPERATELY in need of parent volunteers to help ensure end of the year testing runs smoothly for our 3rd-12th graders. Please complete this form if you feel you might be able to help.
Kentucky Summative Assessment Proctor Form
On the subject of testing, please review this draft schedule for testing and keep these dates in minds. It is imperative your student is here at school on time each and every single one of the days that they are testing. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 and will continue until 12 for all students who do not require special accommodations. Times may last longer for those students with accommodations.
Mental Health Practitioner
It's been a busy few weeks since our return from spring break! We only have a handful of weeks left until summer break, and things are moving along. As we move into the end of the school year it is helpful to remember some coping skills for dealing with anxiety. Here is a link to a video about square breathing that I have found helpful with students before. This can be used in almost any scenario, and is a positive way to work through strong feelings. Again, we have a quiet space in the Student Support Center available to all students should they need a moment to de-stress and de-escalate. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any more questions or concerns for your student.
Family Resource/Youth Services Center
Louisville has a lot of summer camps available for students this summer. For a list of summer camps, click here.
If you are 16 years old or older, you can get a great job through SummerWorks. You can earn a paycheck and get valuable business experience at the same time. For more information, click here.
The Kentucky Science Center's Community Access Membership program provides a FREE one-year Family Membership for families who receive benefits through SNAP or WIC. The Community Access Membership covers 2 adults and up to 8 children or grandchildren ages 2-18. Click here to apply.
STAR STUDENTS
Click HERE to watch the Star Students' Slideshow! We have so many amazing achievements of our Brown Bears from this past week!
Connections
SBDM Update
We have a special-called meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 PM to do a consultation for hiring for a part-time HS math teacher and a part-time ECE teacher.
Cultural Connections
Check out this calendar with Louisville diversity events!
Family Matters
Summer Learning for Upcoming 3rd-5th Graders
Summer is around the corner and JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department are now accepting registrations for their Summer 2023 "Literacy &" Camps.
Summer camp themes will include fitness, photography, fencing, DJ'ing, karate and more! Register online at https://jcps.me/summerlearning