Principal's Message
Dear Brown School family,
Don't forget that our Open House for Current Students is tonight! Join us at 6:00 in the auditorium to kick off the event. We can't wait for you to see what your student has been learning so far this year.
Tomorrow is a HUGE fundraising opportunity for our PTSA. Give for Good offers time slots when your donation will be matched. This is a perfect time to make that donation to support our amazing students. Be sure to check out the details below in the PTSA section below.
Love,
Dr. Angela
This Week's Essentials
1st Street Drop-Off
We want everyone to arrive safely and ready to learn, please be alert and drive carefully.
Please follow these guidelines:
The drop off line is single file only, DO NOT double park.
Do not drive around other cars after you have dropped off.
Doors to the school opens and drop off begins at 7:30 AM.
Do not get out of the car with your child. If you need to go inside, please park at a meter.
Have your child ready to exit the car as soon as possible by having their backpack ready. It should be beside them, ready to go.
Children should be seated on the passenger side of the car so they can get out on the sidewalk. There is a full sidewalk from Muhammad Ali past the front door of the school.
You should stop your car and allow your child to exit as soon as you can. This keeps the car flow consistent. Children should get out as soon as possible and walk along the sidewalk.
DO NOT wait to drop off at the front door as this holds up traffic flow.
School Portrait Make-Ups
Photo retake day is on September 28th. We need a general count of who might be interested in retaking their yearbook photos. Please email rose.mattingly@stu.jefferson.kyschools.us or joshua.saltsman@stu.jefferson.kyschools.us if you are interested in having your student take (or retake) yearbook portraits that day.
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.
Seniors have their visit to Bellarmine on Thursday and the UK rep is back again on Friday during 2nd and 3rd blocks.
The Brown School Device Usage Agreement
Brown Families,
Please complete the JCPS/Brown School Device Usage Agreement Form.
It is important to know that starting this school year, any Chromebook Repair or Replacement Obligations will be applied to the student's MySchoolBucks account.
Anytime a Chromebook obligation is applied to your MySchoolBucks account you will receive an email from Drew Paige. This email will explain any repairs or replacements the student's Chromebook had to have and the amount due.
Here is a drafted email example of what you can expect to see if your child's Chromebook were to sustain any damages.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Technology Coordinator, Drew Paige
Middle School Dance Flyer
High School Dance Flyer
Weekly Columns
Brown PTSA is participating in Give for Good Louisville. This is an excellent opportunity to donate to the PTSA and win additional cash prizes. This year we are focusing our Give for Good on the Music and Art. The arts bring a creativity that our students need.
Every donation we get on Give for Good we will write the donor's name and put it on a musical note on our fence at Peace Park the week of October 24-28. These will be on display during our Fall Festival. So show your support tomorrow!
Any donation is welcomed. We do have 4 levels that you can give that restrict the donation. New this year - you can also donate early. So make your donation today or tomorrow!
Open House Tonight
Join us tonight at the open house! The PTSA will be doing the following:
Get your Spirit Wear!! We have new t-shirts, Polos and Hoodies. We have all that you need to show off your Brown School Spirit!
Get your Membership and learn how you can join a committee!
We have added our spirit wear to our website - check it out here.
We will also be selling concessions tonight! Don't have time to stop for dinner - we can help you. Grab a hot dog, soda, and maybe some fries. We will have a full menu tonight!
You can also check out our volunteer schedule to help us with concessions here.
Athletics
Elementary Athletics
Soccer had a great day this past Saturday, with both teams playing their best games all season. Both teams will play at 10:40 this Saturday at Francis Parker in Goshen. Go Bears!
Cross Country had a great meet on Monday (9/12/22) and everyone did a great job! Big shout out to James Zausch for placing 1st in the 4th/5th race and our K/1 boys for placing 3rd overall.
Middle School Athletics
Volleyball lost two hard fought three set contests against Lassiter on Monday. The Lady Bears are back in action on against Meyzeek at 4:30 Wednesday. Stop by during Open House to see some exciting volleyball and visit our amazing concession stand!
Cross Country had another strong JCPS meet on Tuesday with almost all runners posting personal records. The team continues to improve and are on track to finish as one of the top teams in the county. We are in action next at the Capitol View Classic on Saturday morning in Frankfort.
Tennis played Brown's first official middle school tennis match on Tuesday. Shelby Davis and Nola Goodman both won in matches versus Meyzeek. The tennis team faces off against Highland at Central Park at 6pm on Thursday.
High School Athletics
Soccer continues to be great and our teams are looking forward to getting back out on the field. Our girls team continues to impress, beating Fern Creek 10-0 and Butler 3-0. They will play at Atherton tonight. The boys have played 2 really good teams, barely losing to St. X and Male (2 of the top teams in the State. They have a few days off before playing Seneca next Tuesday.
Volleyball is really improving and playing the best volleyball they have all season. They will host PRP on Thursday 9/15, Western next Monday and Waggener next Tuesday. Come out and support our home games on one or all of those dates.
Cross country is going great and our runners are getting lots of good experience in our meets. At the past JCPS meet, almost every runner had a PR in that meet. Here is the meet schedule for this year: LINK.
Golf is gearing up for Regional play next Wednesday at Nevel Meade. They have one more match today at Shawnee Golf Course.
Elementary Counselor
Come out and join us at our Open House tonight. This is a chance to meet your child's teachers and see student work on the bulletin boards in the common areas. Teachers of students in K-2 will all be in their classrooms in Cubs' Corner. Grades 3-5 teachers will be in their classrooms. This event gives parents the opportunity for a quick pop in to see the classroom and student work. Parent-Teacher Conferences are in a few weeks (Oct 10) when parents will be able to ask more questions related to your child's academic progress. To see more of what's happening in the elementary world click on Miss Christy's Virtual Office.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Middle School Counselor
Hello all! A couple of things this week:
-I will be visiting the 8th grade classrooms with Robin this Monday to discuss high school. I will be visiting the 7th grade classes Tuesday and the 6th grade classes Thursday to discuss coping skills and resiliency.
- Continue to use the Student Support Request Form to get in touch with me or a member of our team. It's the best way to get in touch with me.
High School Counselor
Conference day is 10/10/22. If you feel you need additional support in a class, please contact your teacher to set aside a time for a conference. Bringing parents, teachers, and the student to the same space can often clarify concerns and help the supportive adults to best work with the student to maximize student success!
Reminders:
All Juniors will have the opportunity in Norah's Career Choices class to take a diagnostic practice ACT to help pinpoint areas they may need support in before the real ACT they will all take in March. It is currently scheduled for 9/15/22 (English), 9/16/22 (Math), and 9/20/22 (Reading and Science) and will occur during their regular class time.
SENIOR FREE ACT-All seniors will receive a free ACT on Oct 6th at Brown! No action is needed to sign up.
PSAT/NMSQT-All Juniors have an opportunity to take the PSAT on Oct 12th! If you are a sophomore and sign-up to take the PSAT, you will be charged a fee of $18. We have limited tests available. Sophomores only, please sign up HERE!
Elective class fees have been delayed due to a glitch with My School Bucks. Anticipate elective fees to post soon and the due date will be 9/30/22.
Mental Health Practitioner
Fall is around the corner, and the weather is (for now) looking beautiful outside! One aspect of mental health that is often overlooked is how our physical body affects our mental health. When our body is not feeling well, quite often our mood reflects that. It's easy to get into a place of wanting to stay inside and look at a screen for hours at a time, especially as it starts to get cool outside and there is less sunlight. However, studies have shown links from increased screen time for children and teens to an increased likelihood for a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and an overall lower psychological well-being. In addition, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common mental health issue that starts around this time of year and affects many people of all ages. While the exact cause of SAD is not clear, it is often suggested that getting outside to experience sunlight for short amounts of time each day can be helpful. So let's take advantage of the cool weather we've been experiencing lately and take a walk, go for a hike, or do one of many other outdoor activities as we are able!
Star Students
Click HERE to watch the Star Students' Slideshow! We have so many amazing achievements of our Brown Bears this past week!
Family Resource/Youth Services Center
The Louisville Urban League is going to scholarship 2000 students for tutoring programs. This will cover grades 4-8 at Kumon, and 9-12 for ACT prep.
To sign your student up, click here.
Dolly Parton's Imaginary Library is a free program for children, birth through 5 years that will send children one free book a month. To register your child for Dolly's program, click here.
If you need holiday assistance this year, the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is currently taking applications. For more information, click here.
The FRYSC is a grant funded program through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Part of this grant is based on the needs of our families. If you are an middle school or high school parent, please complete the FRYSC Parent Needs Assessment Survey by clicking here. This information will assist the center in providing programs that meet the needs of our families.
Connections
Cultural Connections
Roots 101 African American Museum
Explore the rich African American legacy through art, culture, history and people. Visitors can take an emotional journey through the Cooper Gallery – dedicated to one of the first international Black art distributors. Spend the afternoon browsing exhibits featuring authentic African artifacts and learn more about legendary African American sports figures. Click HERE for more info!
Family Matters
Imagination Library
If you have a child 5 or under, please share the gift of reading and sign them up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. They can receive free books from birth to 5 years of age.