Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
Our high school students had an absolute blast at the Silent Disco last Friday night. This awesome event was a collaboration brought to our student body by our PTSA, Disability Advocacy Club, and Pep Club. With three channels of music to choose from on our headsets, there was always a song that got us grooving. Other highlights of the evening were the guinea pig play area, board/card game hallway, figits and calming devices, and delicious pizza and cookies. I hope this is something that we can include in our rotation of fun events in the future!
Love,
Dr. Angela
This Week's Essentials
JCPS Comprehensive School Survey
JCPS Families,
It’s time to take the Jefferson County Public Schools Comprehensive School Survey.
Families, please take a moment to complete this important survey and let your voices be heard. It’s completely anonymous, and results are used to improve our schools—everything from school climate and curriculum to safety and more.
Take the survey now at https://assessment.jefferson.kyschools.us/surveyTool/cssParentLandingPage.aspx.
The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, March 30th.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and supporting JCPS.
Technology Spotlight
Mrs. Stephanie's Class
The 6th graders completed a culminating project in the Ursa Innovation Lab that incorporated elements from their novel study on the book Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Students created shoe engravings on the Glowforge, 3D printed shoes, shoe stickers on the Cricut Machines and Ghost-themed posters.
Check out some of their designs in the images below
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.
Yale on Thursday, January 12th during 1st and 2nd block.
Celebration Ads
Hey Brown School Parents,
Do you have a student in 5th , 8th or 12th grade? Then feel free to purchase a Celebration Ad! Celebration Ads are the perfect chance to commemorate your child's achievements, milestones, and new journey into the next grade level for only $20, with a 1/8-page spread! Ads can be created on both desktop and mobile devices when you sign into Jostens.com. Don't wait though, because the opportunity to purchase these memorable and celebrational ads ENDS on February 9th, 2023.
Create new memories today with the purchase of a Brown School Celebration Ad.
Class Ring Orders
Be sure to order your class ring from Jostens. Click the flyer or scan the QR code to find out more information and to place your order.
J Graham Brown Ring Deadline (1).pdfWeekly Columns
PTA Meeting This Thursday
Please join us for our monthly meeting. The meeting will take place in the library media room. The executive board meets at 3:30 pm and the general meeting will begin at 4:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm. Please join us in person. We also will have an online option on zoom.
Concession Stand
We have 18 more games and would love for you to join us in the concessions stand. Believe it or not is fun and you meet other great parents and a students. Join us to see for yourself!
We are in desperate need of some volunteers this Saturday 8 am to 11:00 am - we currently have no volunteers at that time.
Silent Disco
Thank you to all who attended the the Silent Disco. This was a great event that celebrated a partnership between Disability Advocates Club, Pep Club, and the PTSA. We joined together to celebrate and support ALL our students. Check out the pictures which include our very cool guinea pigs, relaxing stations, inclusive food options, and some awesome dancing students.
Pictures were taken by Tifaney Parry, Autumn Neagle, and Michael Clevenger.
Athletics
Elementary Athletics
Basketball is ready to get back to games this Saturday. Our blue team will play Minors Lane at Brown at 9:00am. Our white team plays Bloom 1 at 9:00am at Seneca. Finally, our golden girls play Kennedy at 9:50am at Seneca.
Cheer is ready to cheer this Saturday. They are great, so come out and check them out.
Concession Stand Volunteers are needed for this basketball season. This will be for elementary, middle and high school basketball games. Without volunteers we will not be able to open the concession stand. This helps fund athletics and the PTSA, which provides opportunities for all of our students. Concession Stand Volunteer Sign-Up Link
High School Athletics
Trip to Hoosier Gym (where the movie "Hoosiers" was filmed) to Watch the Bears Play! Below is a ticket link for the game and a spot on the bus for the Brown vs. North Bullitt boys basketball game on Friday, 2/3/23, at the historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana. We will leave school at 4 PM and arrive back around 11 PM. Students will need to bring money for food and concessions or bring their own food. We will stop at Wendy's or an equivalent on the way. Students will also agree to watch the movie "Hoosiers" (hopefully in our theater if the equipment is installed) before the game at a time and date to be announced. This is only for students enrolled in J. Graham Brown School. This ticket is limited to the first 60 purchasers. Tickets and buses are $10 in total. CHEERLEADERS AND BASKETBALL PLAYERS DO NOT NEED TO PAY. We have to know by Friday, 1/6, how many students will be going, so Thursday is the deadline. These tickets are currently for high school students only. My email is matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us if you have any questions. TICKET LINK
Concession Stand Volunteers are needed for this basketball season. This will be for elementary, middle, and high school basketball games. Without volunteers, we will not be able to open the concession stand. This helps fund athletics and the PTSA, which provides opportunities for all of our students. Concession Stand Volunteer Sign-Up Link
Archery is ready to shoot at Atherton this Saturday, 1/14. If you are interested in joining, please email coach Jennifer at jennbeanfest@aol.com.
Cheer is doing a fantastic job and working really hard in their game prep and performances. You must come out and watch one of their halftime shows.
Bowling is ready for the post-season and has been working hard for some great tournament showing. Any student in grades 7-12th that are interested should reach out to coach Justin at justin.young2@jefferson.kyschools.us
Basketball had a great showing in the All "A" Tournament but came up a little short. The boys have the week off to work hard in practice before heading to Male on Sunday at 2:30 PM. Our girls play Wednesday at KCD at 6:00, at Western on Friday at 4:30, and Sunday at Male at 1:00.
Swimming and Diving will be at St. X at 9:00 AM Saturday before hosting the Brown Bears Sprint Meet at UL. Swim fast, Bears!!
Elementary Counselor
Please review the Upcoming/Current Events happening at the Elementary School level that include:
The [Gifted] Proclamation Signing Event will be Feb. 1st 2023, at 12 noon EST and last until 1:30 pm EST. It will be in the Capitol Rotunda (Frankfort, KY). Email Allison Mefford for more information: allison@kagegifted.org .
No Star Students - last week was a short week - Star Student Recognitions will resume this Friday, Jan 13.
ACCESS Testing for English Learning students.
CCC Schedule / Small Group Counseling Schedule.
Report Cards / NNAT3 Score Reports & GT Information w/ Permission Form for qualifying students.
Identification for Advance Program and all other Gifted/Talented categories (except General Intellectual Ability (GIA)) beings in Feb.
Middle School Counselor
Starting the week of January 23rd and going through February 3rd all 6th-12th graders at Brown will participate in a district mandated health screener. Click this link for more information and passive permission or to opt out for your child.
Also this week and throughout the rest of the month all 7th graders will participate in the Peace Ed Conflict Resolution workshop. Check out their website here.
Please remind your darlings to check out my weekly videos that will be posted on my google classroom.
And finally, please feel free to reach out any time with questions or concerns. My direct Ring Central # is 502-754-0974 and you can call or text me at that number. Thanks so much for letting me work with your beautiful ones.
High School Counselor
Schedule changes: Be very wary of changing your schedules. Seniors: Your Common App asked for a current schedule. Large schedule changes (changing from AP to ADV for example) could potentially be noticed when Robin sends mid-year reports. If you need to discuss with a college rep, please do so prior to requesting a change and meeting with Robin. We are not responsible for acceptance or scholarship retraction due to your schedule change decisions.
*Robin will meet with students who complete the Schedule Change Request Form during their study hall or they can find Robin Daily at the following locations:
7:30-8-Lobby by Auditorium
12-1-Cafeteria
2:30-3-Front Sidewalk
*Dual Credit class registration was due 12/1/22, if you did not register for classes, you will need to be enrolled in courses at Brown FOR FULL DAYS.
*Work-Based Learning-any changes in work-based learning need to be communicated
to Robin via Norah. If a job site or supervisor changed, please complete NEW paperwork with Norah NO LATER THAN 1/13/23.
*LAST DAY FOR SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS 1/20/23 AT 3 PM
Mental Health Practitioner
Hey Brown School family! We're back into the swing of things for the new semester, and things are already starting to get busy! Recently I have received a fair number of requests for information regarding resources and therapy opportunities for students for a variety of reasons. I have mentioned before, but in order for a student to receive therapy at school, they must meet with a provider who has a contract with JCPS. Here I have included a list of providers who have this contract, and are willing and able to meet with your student in the school setting. Having support is important, and we are always willing to help you find the right resources. If you have any questions about these resources, or how to start them please reach out to me by email or phone (502-485-8216 ext. 2633).
Family Resource/Youth Services Center
The JCPS FRYSC's are sponsoring a Women of Worth Conference at the JCTC Southwest Campus in March. We will choose 15 students to attend the middle school conference and 15 students to attend the high school conference. There will be 300 students throughout JCPS that will be attending each conference. It will be a great way for our students to network with students from other schools. More information to come!
The dental screening that was scheduled for the elementary students on January 25th has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. I will send home updated information when we receive it.
The Louisville Free Public Library has several free programs in January that is great for families. Click here for more information.
Just a reminder - we now have a food pantry at school. If anyone is in need of food, please contact me.
Connections
SBDM Update
Here's what happened at last night's SBDM meeting!
Dr. Angela shared a Good News Report:
Terrilyn was granted $600 to bring Commonwealth Theater to our students in grades 3-5 for a program called The Inventive Princess of Floralee by Maggie Lou Rader.
The PTSA Silent Disco was a lot of fun and had about 50 students in attendance.
Jany’ah Kirk was voted the Kentucky Girls Basketball Player of the Week by Jazzy with Jezzi.
Jany’ah Kirk was named to the All Tournament Team at the Western Holiday Classic.
Justin Bibb became our latest member of the 1000 Point Club!
We received a $2000 unrestricted donation from Class Act Credit Union through their Heroes of Education program. $800 went toward the staff lunch on the non-flex day. $1200 went to student needs per JCPS policy.
T-Mobile selected three schools from across the country involved in their Project 10Million initiative to be featured in a documentary that will air on January 16th at their annual shareholder meeting during their CEO’s speech and also on their social media outlets/website. Brown was one of the schools chosen due to our amazing use of 1:1 technology in the classroom and our self-directed learning pillars. Mr. Andrew Gray, Sam Yauwanta, Elijah Borders, Sadie Bunch, Dr. Angela Parsons, and Dr. Marty Pollio were interviewed for the film.
The council reviewed these budget reports:
Flexible Budget Summary
Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based
The council received these committee reports:
Family Matters
Family Nights
Does your family love Disney? The Louisville Free Public Library can help you put together a family night of fun with activities, trivia and more. In January they are hosting All Things Disney trivia! Join for trivia streaming live on Facebook on January 13th starting at 7:00 p.m. and you can download a host of activities on this page to get ready.
Visit their Family Fun Night page for instructions on how to play, activities to get you ready, themed recipes and recommended reads.
You can also visit the library's website for upcoming events featuring the Louisville Orchestra and Shakespeare performances.
Cultural Connections
The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville is offering free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
That Monday, January 16, the center will offer hourly viewings of King's “I Have A Dream” speech and host a panel of students who will speak about King and Ali's legacies.
The King holiday falls near Ali's birthday, which is January 17. The legendary boxer, who died in 2016, would have been 81.
Doors open early on Monday, at 11:30 a.m.
“We are still learning from Muhammad Ali and Dr. King, and these are special days where we hope people will come join us in community and talk about carrying forward their important work,” Ali Center president Marilyn Jackson said in a media release.
An American Red Cross blood drive will also be on site Monday, officials said.