We would like to thank you for dedicating time over the past week to meet with your child's teacher to discuss growth and next steps. We continue to be so grateful for your partnership and ongoing commitment to learning.
Tech Bytes
Feedback wanted! Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey about our 1:1 Chromebook program. Thank you!
PTO Corner
Announcements
Lego Night will be happening this year - in virtual form! Details will be provided next month. If you would like to donate a small Lego set for our prize drawings, please drop it off with Ms. Codde by February 1st.
Brown School students we want to see your talent! This year’s variety show will be virtual and will be shown during the school day on Friday, March 5! (Will also be posted to our FB page.) We invite all of our in-person and virtual Brown School students to participate. Please see link below details. (Look for a hard copy to come home with in-person students.) Contact Bri Van Hekken (bvanhekken@sjschools.org) with any questions. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 2021 Brown School Variety Show Registration Form
It’s time to order your 2020-21 yearbook! This year all sales will be done online. Please place your order by Monday, February 15 at http://www.geskusphoto.com/?YB=3716. Please contact Sheri Baker at sheribk@gmail.com with any questions!
Changes to the PTO Bylaws have been proposed and posted for review. Please contact any PTO Board Member or Kristen Bawks if you have any comments. Proposed changes address the following:
Allow virtual meetings in any circumstance.
Update list of committees.
Require proposed bylaw changes to be publicly posted for review at least 2 weeks prior to a vote.
Attention all virtual students!! We would love to see what you have been learning in your virtual classrooms! Please continue to share your pictures with us on our Facebook page in the Brown Bears Virtual Learning album.
Reminders
Please download the Box Tops for Education app by visiting https://www.boxtops4education.com/.
Box Tops receipts for delivery services, such as Shipt, now work with the digital Box Top collection. For more information, visit https://boxtopsforeducation.knowledgeowl.com/help/electronic-receipts
Save the date for these upcoming virtual PTO meetings:
February 16 @7pm
March 16 @12pm
April 20 @7pm
May 18 @12pm
SJPS IS HIRING!
SJPS IT Department is looking for a full time tier 1 IT Technician. This position requires existing computer/networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Any coding experience would be wonderful. If interested, please send a PDF resume to the Technology Director, Bryan Parsons, at bparsons@sjschools.org with a subject line of "SJPS IT Position". As stated, this is a full time, salaried position with benefits, starting at mid $30k per year (non-negotiable).
Our Brown School classroom teachers have important information to share with families. Please click on your child's class below to view weekly updates.
ECDD
Mrs. Rank and Mrs. LeClear's Class
Young Fives
Kindergarten
First Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
SJVS BLOG LINKClick HERE | DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY WEBSITEClick HERE to access our fantastic resource site put together FOR YOU to help navigate district technology! Having trouble with your district device, email - support@sjschools.org | MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESClick HERE to access a wealth of resources put together by our SJ counselors and social workers! |
