Friday, March 31, 2017

Brown School News for April 3-7, 2017

Announcements
Next week is our Spring Break!  Please take time to relax, rejuvenate and get ready for the whirlwind that is the end of a school year!

2017 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival: CALL FOR PROJECTS
Projects are being accepted for the 2017 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival.  The deadline for entries is Monday, April 17th, and the festival event will be held on Friday, May 19th at St. Joseph High School.  Students do not have to attend the festival to enter a project.  Please visit our FESTIVAL WEBSITE to learn more.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Dirlam (adirlam@sjschools.org), Mrs. Humes (ahumes@sjschools.org) or Mrs. Bacolor (cbacolor@sjschools.org).  We are looking forward to seeing the amazing projects submitted this year!





M-STEP
Students in grades 3-8 all across Michigan will be taking the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) assessments beginning in April.    Like last year, the M-STEP will be given online here at Clarke.  The fifth graders will be first to test, beginning April 11th.  The third and fourth grade windows for testing begins May 1st.  

 The M-STEP measures current student knowledge of Michigan’s high academic standards in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies.  A robust set of resources related to the M-STEP is available online at www.michigan.gov/mstep.  Three resources specifically developed for parents include:

Annual Title I Parent Meeting Scheduled for April 19 from 8:30-9:30am
Title Staff will be discussing where they meet with students, how long the sessions are, the subject areas they cover (reading and math) and the various strategies they use to help students find success.  
Fundraiser for St. Joe Softball
Moe's is hosting St Joe Softball for a $10 all you can eat give back night on Friday, April 14th from 7:00-9:00pm.
Thank you very much for supporting your Lady Bears Softball Team.

You can find this flyer and many others on the community corkboard at: http://www.sjschools.org/sjps-parents/community-cork-board-district  

Coming Up
Monday, Apr. 10 – School Resumes, 5th Grade M-Step Testing Begins and Banana Splits for 4th and 5th grades
Tuesday, Apr. 11 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, ACCESS at 8:10am in Mrs. DeLapa’s Room, Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch and Girls on the Run after school
Wednesday, Apr. 12 – Dress Like a Friend Day and 5th Grade M-Step Testing
Thursday, Apr. 13 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, and Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Apr. 14 - Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05
Monday, Apr. 17 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, Banana Splits for 1st & 2nd grades, School Board Meeting at Brown 6:00pm and PTO at Brown 7:00pm
Tuesday, Apr. 18 - 5th Grade M-Step Testing, 4th grade program at 6:00pm, Dairy Queen Night, Quiz Bowl Competition in McFall’s Rm. 4:00-5:00pm and  Girls on the Run after school
Wednesday, Apr. 19 – LATE START (One hour delay), Annual Title I Parent Meeting 8:30-9:30am, Last School Store of the year before school in the crosshall, and 5th Grade M-Step Testing
Thursday, Apr. 20 – Skate Night from 6:00-8:00pm, 5th Grade M-Step Testing, and Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Apr. 21 - Popcorn Day, Kdg. to Sarett 9:30-11:00am, 2nd grade to Sarett 12:10-2:30pm, and Brown School Family Movie Night 6:30-9:00pm
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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Brown School News for March 24-31, 2017

MARCH IS READING MONTH! Our Book Fair will be open 8:00-4:00 on Monday, 8:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 on Tuesday(during Science Fair)
Announcements
Brown School Family,
It’s hard to believe but true . . . Our spring break begins at 12:05 p.m. this Friday.    I am writing to you today to encourage you to make every effort for your child to be in attendance Friday morning.  Not only is it Flip Flop Friday and our reading month movie party, but also it’s an important day in our school year count.  The State of Michigan requires that 75% of our students are present each day we count toward the 180 day requirement.    If we do not meet the required attendance amounts, then next Friday will not be able to count as a school day.   
We understand that some of our families will be leaving early for the break due to unchangeable travel arrangements.    If your spring break plans are flexible, we just ask that you help us out by sending your child to school on this special half day.
Thank you!

 Brown School Science Fair Night 
This Tuesday, March 28 is the Brown School Science Fair Night from 6:00-8:00pm. Our Science Night will include a visit from Sarett, demonstrations of liquid nitrogen, making ice cream, a book fair and loads of more fun!  Please make time for the whole family to come and enjoy!

This Week at Brown School
Monday, Mar. 27 – F Day
Banana Splits for Y5, K and 3rd
Book Fair 8:00-4:00

Tuesday, Mar. 28 – A Day
Science Night from 6:00-8:00pm
Author visit for K-2 8:45-9:45 and 3-5 10:00-11:00
Girls on the Run after school
Book Fair 8:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00

Wednesday, Mar. 29 – B Day

Thursday, Mar. 30 – C Day
Girls on the Run after school

Friday, Mar. 31 – D Day
Reading Month Activity – Flip Flop Friday!
Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05 – Spring Break Begins at end of day

April 1- 9 – No School

Coming Up
Monday, Apr. 10 – School Resumes, 5th Grade M-Step Testing Begins and Banana Splits for 4th and 5th grades
Tuesday, Apr. 11 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, ACCESS at 8:10am in Mrs. DeLapa’s Room, Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch and Girls on the Run after school
Wednesday, Apr. 12 – Dress Like a Friend Day and 5th Grade M-Step Testing
Thursday, Apr. 13 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, and Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Apr. 14 - Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05
Monday, Apr. 17 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, Banana Splits for 1st & 2nd grades, School Board Meeting at Brown 6:00pm and PTO at Brown 7:00pm
Tuesday, Apr. 18 - 5th Grade M-Step Testing, 4th grade program at 6:00pm, Dairy Queen Night, Quiz Bowl Competition in McFall’s Rm. 4:00-5:00pm and  Girls on the Run after school
Wednesday, Apr. 19 – LATE START (One hour delay), Last School Store of the year before school in the crosshall, and 5th Grade M-Step Testing
Thursday, Apr. 20 – Skate Night from 6:00-8:00pm, 5th Grade M-Step Testing, and Girls on the Run after school

Friday, Apr. 21 - Popcorn Day, Kdg. to Sarett 9:30-11:00am, 2nd grade to Sarett 12:10-2:30pm, and Brown School Family Movie Night 6:30-9:00pm
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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Brown School News for March 20-24, 2017

Announcements
MARCH IS READING MONTH!
Brown School Science Fair Night 
The night is quickly approaching!  March 28 is the date from 6:00-8:00pm.   Our Science Night will include a visit from Sarett, demonstrations of liquid nitrogen, making ice cream, a book fair and loads of more fun!  Please make time for the whole family to come and enjoy!
Projects for 1st through 5th Grade - Due Wednesday, March 22
Science Projects are mandatory for 4th and 5th grade students. 

Student Placement for 2016-2017 
As we begin to plan for classes for next year, I want to share the following:
We try to use our best professional judgment to create balanced classes. We consider the following factors when making class lists:
An even distribution of students according to ability;
A fair balance of boys and girls in a classroom;
A fair distribution of students who demand more care and attention from teacher; and,
The mixture of students’ personalities and probable“fit” as a class.
Parents may submit written information about their child for staff to consider for student placement. Specific requests for teachers are not accepted.

This Week at Brown School
Monday, Mar. 20 – A Day
Mrs. Nimtz’s class to Calling All Colors 9:15-10:30
Banana Splits for 1st and 2nd grade
PTO at 7:00pm in the Media Center

Tuesday, Mar. 21 – B Day
Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch
Girls on the Run after school
Skate Night at Rollerworld 6-8

Wednesday, Mar. 22 – C Day
Late Start (one hour delay)
Science Projects Due (required for 4th and 5th grade)
Reading Month Activity – No Electronics Night

Thursday, Mar. 23 – D Day
Science Project Judging
Girls on the Run after school

Friday, Mar. 24 – E Day
Rep. LaSata to read to 3rd grades 12-1
Reading Month Activity – Flashlight Friday

Coming Up
Monday, Mar. 27 – Banana Splits for Y5, K and 3rd and Book Fair
Tuesday, Mar. 28 – Science Night from 6:00-8:00pm, Author visit for K-2 8:45-9:45 and 3-5 10:00-11:00, Girls on the Run after school, and Book Fair
Thursday, Mar. 30 – Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Mar. 31 – Reading Month Activity – Flip Flop Friday! and Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05 – Spring Break Begins at end of day
April 1- 9 – No School
Monday, Apr. 10 – School Resumes, 5th Grade M-Step Testing Begins and Banana Splits for 4th and 5th grades
Tuesday, Apr. 11 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, ACCESS at 8:10am in Mrs. DeLapa’s Room, Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch and Girls on the Run after school
Wednesday, Apr. 12 – Dress Like a Friend Day and 5th Grade M-Step Testing
Thursday, Apr. 13 – 5th Grade M-Step Testing, and Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Apr. 14 - Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Mid-Week Update for Brown School (March 14, 2017)

March 14, 2017
The Annual Education Report (AER) for Brown School 
The AER for Brown and other buildings in SJPS are now available on our website.  This report includes testing data from last year as well as other information.  Paper copies are available in the office.

Science Night at Brown School - March 28!
It's that time again for Science Night at Brown Elementary, and I'm looking for volunteers. Bring the whole family, it'll be fun! Tuesday March 28th http://signup.com/go/P7ZbMR

This year we will have many fun exhibits, including Sarett Nature Center, ice cream making station, liquid nitrogen,  FLL and FRC robotics (elementary and HS), drones, watershed model, and microscopes. We will have snacks too!

Author Visit to Brown School
Paul Orshoski
Children’s Author and Poet
Paul Orshoski, is an educator, children’s author, and poet.  He is a former schoolteacher, coach, and administrator who lives in Sandusky, Ohio.  He writes witty, humorous, rhyming children’s poetry.  He has had twelve children’s books published by Treasure Bay Books. These books are part of Treasure Bay’s “We Read Phonics” series and are designed to make it easy for parents to help their children improve phonics skills and read a decodable story.  Each book combines a fun story with simple games for phonics and sight words. 

 Some of Mr. Orshoski’s poems have appeared in poetry anthologies and he has also had some published in magazines for children.  Whenever possible, he enjoys making kids giggle during school visits by enthusiastically performing his poems. 

 Mr. Orshoski will be visiting all three elementary schools at the end of this month.  You can pre-order any of his books by completing the attached order form. 

 If you would like to purchase a book, please send order form and payment (cash only) to school by Wednesday, March 22. Click here to print Order Form.  

Date of Presentation:
Tuesday, March 28 - Brown (AM)
To learn more about Mr. Orshoski, please visit his website: http://paulorshoski.com/

Congratulations, Mrs. Saylor!

 Staffing Changes for Brown School
Mrs. Nancy Saylor has announced her plans to retire at the end of the school year.  She will be missed by everyone here at Brown!  Mr. Ben Jager has been chosen to take over the PE position, he is currently a 5th grade teacher at Clarke.

In addition, Mrs. Marci Wiesemes will be moving to Upton to teach Social Studies and Mrs. Julie McCool will move back to Kindergarten here at Brown.


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Friday, March 10, 2017

Brown School News for March 13-17, 2017

Announcements - MARCH IS READING MONTH!
I had a wonderful birthday today; so many wishes and smiles! Being an elementary principal truly is one of the most amazing jobs a person could have.  I am thankful everyday.

Don't forget the time change this weekend - spring your clocks forward one hour!

Our Brown School Science Fair Night is quickly approaching!  March 28 is the date from 6:00-8:00pm.   Our Science Night will include a visit from Sarett, demonstrations of liquid nitrogen, making ice cream, a book fair and loads of more fun!  Please make time for the whole family to come and enjoy!
Projects for 1st through 5th Grade - Due Wednesday, March 22
Science Fair is mandatory for 4th and 5th grade students. 

This Week at Brown School

Monday, Mar. 13 – B Day
Banana Splits for grades 4&5

Tuesday, Mar. 14 – C Day
ACCESS at 8:10am in Mrs. DeLapa’s Rm.
Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch
Girls on the Run after school
Mrs. LoPresti’s Class to the Planetarium 10-11:30

Wednesday, Mar. 15 – D Day
Late Start (one hour delay)

Thursday, Mar. 16 – E Day
Girls on the Run after school
K to Planetarium 10-11:30

Friday, Mar. 17 – F Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Popcorn Day

Coming Up
Monday, Mar. 20 – Mrs. Nimtz’s class to Calling All Colors 9:15-10:30am, Banana Splits for 1st and 2nd grade and PTO at 7:00pm
Tuesday, Mar. 21 - Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch, Girls on the Run after school and Skate Night at Rollerworld 6-8pm
Wednesday, Mar. 22 – Late Start (one hour delay) and Science Projects Due
Thursday, Mar. 23 – Science Project Judging and Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Mar. 24 – Rep. LaSata to read to 3rd grades 12-1 
Monday, Mar. 27 – Banana Splits for Y5, K and 3rd and Book Fair
Tuesday, Mar. 28 – Author visit for K-2 8:45-9:45am and 3-5 10:00-11:00am, Girls on the Run after school, Book Fair and Science Night from 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, Mar. 30 – Girls on the Run after school
Friday, Mar. 31 – Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05pm – Spring Break Begins at end of day
April 1- 9 – No School
Monday, Apr. 10 – School Resumes, 5th Grade M-Step Testing Begins and Banana Splits for 4th and 5th grades
Tuesday, Apr. 11 – ACCESS at 8:10am in Mrs. DeLapa’s Room, Quiz Bowl Practice in McFall’s room at lunch and Girls on the Run after school
Thursday, Apr. 13 – Girls on the Run after school

Friday, Apr. 14 - Half Day – Dismissal at 12:05pm
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