(Assistant) Principal's Message
Dear Brown School Family,
I hope you have recovered safely from The Great Windstorm of 2023. We missed seeing our students on Friday and Monday. We are glad to have everyone back.
The school play this weekend was a hoot! The students were so amazing in putting this production together that JCPS decided to cancel the Friday night performance out of an abundance of caution. Apparently, there was concern that the audience would be blown away by the production. Middle and high school students will get to attend a special school day showing of the play on Friday.
There are many events and happenings coming in the spring. Check out The Bear Essentials each week for announcements!
Respectfully,
Dr. Brian
Quick Links
This Week's Essentials
Join Us for K-2 Math Fun
Beta Club Induction Ceremony
Induction for all Beta Club members - elementary, middle, and high - will take place Monday, March 13th, at 3:30 pm in the Brown School Auditorium. Family members are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
Technology Spotlight
Neysa's English Classes
In Neysa's HS English Classes, students are learning about the Holocaust. Neysa was brainstorming ideas for students to create a remembrance for Holocaust people and came across the Butterfly Project linked HERE. Students created butterflies in the Ursa Innovation Lab by using different technologies. They created stickers, 3D prints, Laser Cuts, and more!
Check out some of their amazing Butterfly Projects in the images below!
JCPS Comprehensive School Survey
JCPS Families,
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.
Thank you to those that have already completed the CSS. Our data shows that 18% of our parents have completed the survey. If you are having any issues accessing the survey please email Drew Paige (andrew.paige@jefferson.kyschools.us)
The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, March 30th.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and supporting JCPS.
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.
ACT Blitz Every Monday to help prepare Juniors for the ACT on March 14th.
ACT Informative Session
Any freshman or sophomore that is interested in learning more about the ACT can come to an information session during Advisory on March 17th in Norah's room. We will have a guest speaker that will discuss taking the ACT early for admission to GSP, GSA, etc. There will also be some SWAG giveaways!
Book Fair Coming Soon
The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on Monday March 13th thru Wednesday March 22nd during the school day. Students 4th grade and above may shop before school beginning at 7:45 AM ONLY if they have an adult with them that has been signed in at the welcome center. The book fair will close at the end of the school day. Flyers will go home this week to make your students wish list!
Check out the link below to set up your E Wallet:
Weekly Columns
PTSA Meeting Tomorrow
Join us in person or online at our PTSA general meting tomorrow at 4:00 pm. Join us online on
4 Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are need for the K-2 Math Family Day on March 23rd from 2:45 pm to 5:15 pm. Sign Up Here
Move-A-Thon - Consent Form Needed
Our Move-A- Thon is coming and the first step is setting up our website, getting your permission to set up an indidsual page for your child, and lastly your child's t-shirt size. We have created a quick 9 question google form that will get all this info and share a little bit about the Move-A-Thon also.
Athletics
Elementary Athletics
Basketball and Cheer- We will announce our make up Pep Rally soon. Cant wait to celebrate these awesome athletes!
Volleyball- We are going to start up volleyball for our 4th and 5th graders, after spring break. Depending on our response, we may open the opportunity up for younger players. Practices will be every Wednesday from April 12th through May 17th from 3:15-4:15. The practice will consist of 45 minutes of drills and instruction and 15 minutes of scrimmages. Any 4th or 5th grade student that is interested, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDorY3CNLnGByg4yTgk3HptIPTyjnwB_LTjzPmWasiT7y7qw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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 started practice 2 weeks ago at Central High School. If you have any questions, email coach jelly at wagreenjr18@aol.com or Justin Leonard @ justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us
Soccer practice started last week (2/28) at George Rogers Clark Park for both boys and girls teams. Our game schedules will be released by JCPS this week and we will update our schedules. For information about the boys team, email andrew.boles@jefferson.kyschools.us and for information about the girls team, email joshua.luttrell@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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
Physicals and Paperwork must be completed before an athlete goes to their first practice. If you are unsure of the status of your athlete's paperwork or physical, please email us to and we will quickly look that up for you. We can also send paper copies home with your student. We ask that you do not put coaches in a bad position by attending a practice without your paperwork being completed.
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
Softball is getting started and the kids are excited about the season, as games start next week. If there is a girl in grades 7th-12th interested in playing this year, please email Justin Leonard.
Boys Volleyball- We are excited to offer the first boys volleyball team in school history. If there are any students in grades 7th-12th that is interested, contact Kathleen Mattingly at kathleen.mattingly@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Baseball is getting going and the kids and coaches have been working hard to have a great season! They start games next week.
Archery had a great shoot at Shawnee on Saturday and are working hard for our next shoot at Seneca this Saturday. If anyone is still interested in competing, please email coach Jennifer at jennbeanfest@aol.com.
Track and Field- Started practice last week at Central High School. If you have any questions, email coach jelly at wagreenjr18@aol.com or Justin Leonard @ justin.leonard@jefferson.kyschools.us
Tennis practice started yesterday (2/28) at Stansbury Park. We have a talented group of players this year and an exciting schedule. Tennis players, be on the lookout for information about ordering your shirts. For more information, email matthew.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Elementary Counselor
Check out Miss Christy's Virtual Office for all things happening with our Brown Bear Cubs, including KSA (State Testing) Window/Info (updated), Advance Program Identification Process, and much more.
Middle School Counselor
I can not BELIEVE we are this close to the end of the school year! AAHHH! The middle school darlings continue to show growth as they gear up for the next stage in their academic journey. We are starting the process of looking at scheduling options when it comes to electives for 5th-7th graders next year. If you have any concerns or questions about scheduling for next year, please use our Student Support Request Form to get in touch.
I've loved being able to meet with so many students individually this year for one on one conferences, but as we gear up for the end of the year state assessment and scheduling know that my availability will be somewhat limited. Continue to reach out with the support form and one of our excellent team members in the Student Support Team will be able to assist your student. Thanks!
High School Counselor
JUNIORS-The ACT is Tuesday, March 14th at 8 a.m. Please prioritize a restful weekend and nutritious meals so that everyone is their best version of themselves on test day. You are so much more than a number to us, but we also want to help you capitolize on this opportunity that can help you in searching for scholarships in the coming years!
Seniors- Please stay on top of your assignments and keep up with Google Classroom Class of 2023 for all things graduation related! Graduation date/time will be announced after the March Board of Education meeting!
BESS Mental Health Screeners-Students that were screened for heightened mental health needs are being met with 1:1 by Robin, David, and Cordia. Parents will receive an email after their student is checked in on so they can follow up as needed.
Mental Health Practitioner
Family Resource/Youth Services Center
FRYSC's are sponsoring a Summer Camp Kick Off event on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road, 40207. Come see what programs are being offered this summer!
Iroquois High School will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. This clinic is for any JCPS student or staff. The first 500 students who receive a vaccine will receive a $20 gift card!
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
Here's what happened at last night's SBDM Council Meeting.
Dr. Parsons shared a Good News Report
Our Golden Girls elementary basketball team were the champions in their tournament.
Our blue elementary basketball team were the runners up in their tournament.
Kris Watts is the newest member of the 1000 Point Club.
Natalie Sato participated in All-State Orchestra.
Our middle school orchestra earned a distinguished rating at the KMEA Large Ensemble Festival!
Daphne Powell was featured in a recent video for her journey as a state-qualifying member of our diving team.
The 28th Annual Black History Program was an exceptional event this year!
Not Your Stereotypical Kids received funding and support to keep their project on Demystifying Stereotypes at the Kentucky Derby Festival Justice Fest.
Mason Schneider is our first student ever to pass a CLEP exam. He earned college credit in Western Civilization.
Jany’ah Kirk and Justin Bibb were selected to the 26th District All-Tournament Teams.
These high school students won awards at the district written assessments.
Elias Najjar - 3rd Math
Irina Macaranas - 5th Math
Donald Chen - 4th Science
Aiden Burke - 3rd Social Studies
Sam Yauwanta 4th Social Studies
Emerson Tuttle 3rd Language Arts
Emerson Tuttle 2nd Art and Humanities
Irina Macaranas 4th Art and Humanities
Janelle Pitmon 1st Composition
Peyton Jones 4th Composition
This middle school student won awards in written assessments.
Vivien Englund - 3rd in Language Arts (District)
Vivien Englund - 3rd in Language Arts (Regional)
The Council completed Diversity Hiring Training.
The council received these budget reports:
Flexible Budget Summary
Activity Accounts: District-Based; School-Based
The council heard reports from these committees:
Budget Committee (canceled)
Curriculum & Instruction Committee (2/22, 3/1)
Professional Development Committee (2/13)
Racial Equity Committee (3/1)
Safety Committee (3/1)
School Climate Committee (2/15)
The council took action on these policies:
2nd Reading of Assignment of Students to College Level Courses Policy and REAP
1st Reading of Assignment of Students to Classes and Programs Within the School Day Policy and REAP
1st Reading of Consultation for Hiring Policy
1st Reading of Budget and Spending Policy
The council approved the purchase of new cafeteria tables/seating.
The council approved the purchase of a digital board for the gymnasium.
The council approved the 2023-24 Bell Schedule.
Family Matters
How-To-Festival
Come to the Library to learn a new skill, or dust off an old one. From sewing to soldering, from jewelry making to quilting, our experts are here to teach you how.
Get more details, like age ranges and registration info at www.lfpl.org/crafts
And mark your calendar for the How-To Festival at the Main Library on Saturday, May 13th!