Brown School students love to read and it shows! Just look at how our hard-working readers have progressed toward our Reading Month goals!
Reading Month Update
For ECDD, Y5, K, 1, 2
There were 2,853 Books Read in the 2nd week! Amazing! The total for the first two weeks is: 4,844! The goal for the month is 2,000!
The top classes were:
1 - Ms. Barron and Ms. McLaughlin’s Rowdy Reader Reveler– 826 Books Read
2 – Mrs. Danapilis’ The Golden Word Devourers – 270 Books Read
3 – Mrs. Zelenock’s Buccaneer Bookers – 461 Books Read
For 3rd, 4th and 5th:
There are 1,314 points this week! The total points for the first two weeks is: 3,650!!! The goal is 3,500! WOW!
1 – Nowicki’s Nargh-Wals – 400 points!
2 – LoPresti’s Pro Lo Pirate Peeps – 363 points!
3 – Lear's The Treasure Reader of Michigan Unsalted– 233 points!
In celebration of Reading Month, State Superintendent, Brian Whiston
put together a video of him reading aloud for your family to enjoy.
This Week at Brown
3/26 F Day
Spanish class after school
3/27 A Day
GOTR in gym after school
Science Night 6-8pm! Please join us!
Last day of book fair - family night 6-8pm
3/28 B Day
No late start today
3/29 C Day
Parents as Teachers playgroup in gym 9:30-10:30 a.m.
4th grade to Sarett 9:00-11:45 a.m.
4th grade to Sarett 9:00-11:45 a.m.
GOTR in gym after school
3/30 D Day
3/30 D Day
1/2 day - dismissal at 12:05 p.m.
Spring break begins at the end of the school day
After the Break...
4/9 School resumes
Mrs. Martin returns
Mrs. Lear's class to the planetarium 1:00-2:45 p.m.
4/10 Access @ 8 a.m.
5th grade M-STEP testing begins!
4/11 Not a late start day
Parent HealthWorks meeting at Clarke 6:15- 7:15 p.m. for 4th and 5th grade families
4/13 Dress like a Friend (S.C. Fun Friday)
4/16 Board of Education meeting @ Central office 6pm
4/17 Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
4/18 Late start day
4/20 Popcorn day!
Kindergarten classes to Sarett 9:00-11:30 p.m.
Friday, March 30th is a half day for students! Please help us meet our attendance required to count this day by sending your child to school if at all possible. Spring break begins at the end of the day (12:05 dismissal). Thank you!
Lexia Core 5 at Home
We’ve been using Lexia at school for about six weeks now and are
seeing big improvements in students’ reading skills! You can help your
child meet his/her minute goal each week by logging in at home (see directions
below). However, we ask that you encourage your child to use headphones, work
in a quiet place, and stay focused during the work session. Most
importantly, we ask that (aside from logging in) you do not give your child any
help with the program.
Lexia Home Login Instructions
To use on a computer, go to the school Symbaloo and click on Clever. Or you can go directly to the SJPS Clever login page, log in as your child, and select Core5-Lexia. Be sure to enable Flash in your web browser.
On an iPad, iPad mini tablet, download the free Clever App and Lexia Reading Core 5apps from itunes. The app will not work on other devices, including Kindle, Android, or iPhone at this time. Log in to Clever on the device, and launch Lexia Core5 from there.
Just remember we use Clever to authenticate your child's account so log in through there first.
HeathWorks for 4th and 5th Graders:
The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education has established a program of instruction, which includes HIV/AIDS and other serious communicable disease prevention education and sexuality education. An outline for the units of study to be used in 4th & 5th grades will be available for your review at the Parent Informational Meeting mentioned below and may also be checked out from our building office as well.
According to Michigan Law, you have the right to review the materials and curriculum content to be used in the family life and reproductive health curriculum which includes serious communicable diseases such as HIV. The local board of education, in compliance with the statute, has made the materials and curriculum guides available for your review. If you wish to review the materials or curriculum content, please attend the scheduled Parent Informational Meeting on Wednesday, April 11th at E.P. Clarke Elementary School from 6:15-7:15 pm in the Media Center.
4th Grade is scheduled for their HealthWorks presentation on May 23rd.
5th Grade travels to HealthWorks for their presentation on May 29th.
Community Corkboard
A number of local and community organizations are hosting sign ups this winter for spring activities and clubs. Check out the Community Corkboard to learn more.
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.
