Thank you for partnering with us to support and enrich the lives of your children. We are so fortunate to work alongside you!
Monday 1/15 No School- in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Tuesday 1/16 E Day
Wednesday 1/17 F Day
Late start day
Hearing/Vision screening begins
Thursday 1/18 A Day
Friday 1/19 B day
Mrs. Nowicki's class to Calling All Colors 9:00-11:15 a.m.
Elementary Swim and Gym @ SJHS 6-8 p.m.- please join us for an evening of fun!
Coming Up...
1/22 Kindness week begins (see details below)
Midyear NWEA begins (see details below)
Mrs. Lear's class to Calling All Colors 9:00-11:15 a.m.
Board of Ed meeting 6 p.m. @ Central
1/25 Parents as Teachers playgroup in gym 9:30-10:30 a.m.- learn more here
3rd grade to Sarett (a.m.)
1/26 School spirit order due today!
Pajama day- Dream of Kindness Day
Y5/K-5 half-day- dismisal at 12:05 p.m.
1/29 PTO meeting 7-8 p.m. Media Center- please join us!
2/1 Mrs. McCool's class to Upton's planetarium
2/2 Maker Day @ Brown- more details to come!
2/5 Pennies for Patients drive begins
2/7 Late start day
2/9 Fourth graders to Lansing
Hearing and Vision re-screening
Popcorn day!
2/13 Skate Night 6-8 @ Lakeshore Roller World
2/14 Late start day
Valentine's Day parties 2:15-3:30
2/15 First grade musical- 6:00 p.m.
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Miss Brooklynn McLaughlin is working with Ms. Barron this semester as she completes her student teaching through Western Michigan University. Welcome to Brown School, Miss McLaughlin!
Principal's Breakfast
Throughout the school year, all Brown School students will have the opportunity to join Mrs. Bawks in the Media Center for a light snack and conversation. This is a great opportunity for us to connect and get to know each other even better. Every week a different student is selected from each classroom. Look for your child's invitation to come home sometime this school year.
If you are interested in volunteering an hour or so per week to assist with copying/material prep for our amazing teachers, please let Mrs. Bawks or Mrs. Martin know. We would love to have your help!
Substitute Lunch Monitors Needed
We are looking for people to sub in the lunchroom and/or at lunch recess (from 11:30-12:45) in the event that our regularly scheduled staff is not able to be with us. If you are interested, please let Mrs. Martin know and she will get you more details.
Winter Weather & Outdoor Play
Whenever possible we're outside for recess. Please be sure your child is prepared to make the most of playtime with friends by sending snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves/mittens to school each day.
Weather Delays & Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, notifications about school closures or delays will be sent via School Messenger and will be posted with local media outlets. Please be sure we have your most current contact information on file in the school office. All evening events are canceled if school is closed for the day.
Two hour delays are similar to late start days, except everything runs two hours late and there are no supervised activities for students before school.
Two hour delays are similar to late start days, except everything runs two hours late and there are no supervised activities for students before school.
Lunch Slips
Mrs. Punches issued lunch slips to students on Friday, January 12th, that need a boost in their lunch funds. Please click here to add money electronically or feel free to send a check or cash to school with your child(ren) in an envelope marked with his/her first and last name. Thank you!
Midyear NWEA Testing
In effort to monitor student growth and progress, all K-5 students will take the midyear NWEA reading and math tests soon. Our testing window will be from January 22nd-February 1st. Teachers will use the data to design small group enrichment and intervention lessons for their students.
Kindness Week
The Great Kindness Challenge, celebrated January 22nd- 26th, provides us the opportunity to focus on spreading kindness to those around us. We are looking forward to a week "bursting with kindness". Please note that all of the activities below are optional, students are not required to participate.
Monday: Every student will get a "Burst of Kindness" notecard to leave behind after performing an act of kindness.
Kindness checklists will be distributed to students and can be completed both at school and at home.
Monday/Tuesday: Students can elect to go to the Media Center at recess and make "good luck" notes for middle and high school students who are taking finals.
Wednesday: Tech team and student council reps will give out Starbursts in the cross-hall to students as a reminder to share a "burst of kindness".
Thursday: Students can chose to write a card for Caretel residents during recess in the Media Center.
Friday: Dream of Kindness- pajama day at Brown School!
MAKER DAY 2018
Plans are underway for Brown School's Maker Day to be held on February 2nd during the school day. There will be a variety of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) options available for classes to enjoy. It is sure to be a fun and educational event!
In effort to monitor student growth and progress, all K-5 students will take the midyear NWEA reading and math tests soon. Our testing window will be from January 22nd-February 1st. Teachers will use the data to design small group enrichment and intervention lessons for their students. The Great Kindness Challenge, celebrated January 22nd- 26th, provides us the opportunity to focus on spreading kindness to those around us. We are looking forward to a week "bursting with kindness". Please note that all of the activities below are optional, students are not required to participate.
Monday: Every student will get a "Burst of Kindness" notecard to leave behind after performing an act of kindness.
Kindness checklists will be distributed to students and can be completed both at school and at home.
Monday/Tuesday: Students can elect to go to the Media Center at recess and make "good luck" notes for middle and high school students who are taking finals.
Wednesday: Tech team and student council reps will give out Starbursts in the cross-hall to students as a reminder to share a "burst of kindness".
Thursday: Students can chose to write a card for Caretel residents during recess in the Media Center.
Friday: Dream of Kindness- pajama day at Brown School!
Extended Learning Opportunities
Extended learning opportunities are planned throughout the day to support students’ academic, social and emotional growth. These experiences are offered to students based on teacher recommendation and may be facilitated by other teachers, our intervention team members or our school social worker, Mrs. Colette Jasiak. If you would prefer that your child not participate in these types of experiences, please contact Mrs. Bawks at 926-3500.
Plans are underway for Brown School's Maker Day to be held on February 2nd during the school day. There will be a variety of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) options available for classes to enjoy. It is sure to be a fun and educational event!
Girls on the Run Registration ends Jan 17th
Register now so your daughter is able to participate in the Girls on the Run program this year! The program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls starts in February. Information about this amazing program is available online. We are in need of additional coaches. If you are interested, please contact our site coordinator, Kristi Gousetis at kgousetis@sbcglobal.net.
It is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.
