News for the Week of June 7, 2021

 

It is hard to believe that we are preparing to say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year and will be welcoming summer break in just a few short days! Thank you, Brown School Families, for your patience throughout the year and for your commitment to learning, however difficult the circumstances. Our students continued to thrive thanks to our partnership and the dedication of our staff, students, and all of you. Thank you! 

The Final Week of Learning at Brown School

6/9    NOT a late start day!

         NOT a 1/2 day for ELE students (MS/HS only)

         Hot Dog Picnic Lunch (outside dining by cohort group)

         Cotton candy & Icee treats from our PTO!

6/10  1/2 day of school - dismissal @ 12:34 p.m.

         Fifth Grade Farewell Breakfast @ 9:30 

             (students & staff only - live streamed for families - details to come)

6/11   Last day of school! 

          1/2 day of school - dismissal @ 12:34 p.m.

          Fifth grade awards assembly @ 11:00 

              (5th graders & staff only- live streamed fro families - details to come)

          Fifth grade walkaway @ 11:45  

              (Families of fifth graders welcome to join us on the playground in a specially designated spot. Please consider carpooling, if possible)

Congratulations and best of luck to all of our transitioning fifth grade students. Boy, how we will miss you and your families throughout the hallways of Brown School. We are confident that the road ahead will be full of opportunities to showcase your leadership and talents.

All the best always,
Your Brown School Staff 

Mrs. DeVore's class officially filled their bulletin board this week with evidence of kind acts. They "found the good" in each other all year long. Congratulations third graders! You are an inspiration! 

Summer Learning Challenge & Book Give Away

Our Summer Learning Challenge has been redesigned to align fun outdoor activities to our Positivity Project character strengths! We encourage ALL students to participate. We can hardly wait to distribute many, many medal in the fall!  Click here for a sneak peek at this year's challenge. 

A printed copy of the challenge will be sent home on Friday school along with a free pack of brand new books courtesy of our SJPS Foundation!  Thank you for supporting reading and learning throughout the summer! 

1:1 Device Collection 

Please return all school-issued Chromebooks, charging cords, and device storage sleeves ASAP.  If your family checked out a hot spot, that should also be returned to school at that same time. Thank you!

Please be sure all media center materials are returned ASAP as well. Thank you!

We would like to thank our amazing PTO for making us feel loved and appreciated throughout the year. You are a gift to us and our school. Thank you!

A very special thank you goes out to Sheri Baker (President), Brandi Johnson (Vice President), Jessamyn Calderwood (Secretary), and Robin Lawrence (Treasurer) for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our school, students, and families. You have made enrichment and support possible, even in the most difficult times. We are so grateful for your leadership! Thank you!

St. Joe Robotics Team

St. Joe Robotics is accepting new participants for the 2021-2022 seasons. Whether or not you were able to attend the Robotics Expo last weekend, check out the EXPO website with all of the pertinent information and the link to sign up. Teams are available for students in K-12th grade.

A very special thank you  goes out to our lunchtime enrichment facilitators. This amazing team built long-lasting relationships with our students through sharing stories and teaching throughout the lunchtime hour. They co-facilitated physical education, media/tech, social-emotional learning, music, and art lessons, utilizing the remote instructional lessons provided by our itinerant team. Their dedication to our students and adaptability is admirable and so very appreciated.

Please join me in thanking Michelle Rush, Lisa O'Malley, Melissa Szornyi, Robynne Southern, Carol Juodawlkis, Stephanie Stroh, Megan Bolinder, Cindy Igoe, Beth Mosher, Mindi Mach, Rachel Wheaton, Nancy Clinard, Kinsey Gaver and Kelly Gaver for their commitment to our kids. 

Classroom Blogs

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 

Mrs. Schueneman's Class

Kindergarten

Mrs. Hooker's Class 

Miss Barkovich's Class

First Grade 

Ms. Harmening's Class

Mrs. Brown's Class

Mrs. Dilley's Class 

Second Grade

 

Miss Grimm's Class

Ms. Zelenock's Class

Third Grade  

Mrs. DeVore's Class 

Mrs. Lear's Class 

Mrs. Nowicki's Class

Fourth Grade

Mrs. Hassenger's Class

Mr. Hernandez's Class 

Fifth Grade

Mr. Lignell's Class

Mrs. Lokey's Class

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St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation News

Check out the positive messages and celebration of our community on the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation blog.

 Click here to learn more!

Looking for summer activities to enroll your child in? Check out local offerings by visiting our

Community Corkboard.

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