We are deeply committed to teaming with you in your child's education. From upcoming parent-teacher conferences to volunteerism and PTO sponsored events, our partnership is the key to our students' collective success. Thank you for all that you do to support learning.
This Week at Brown
Feb 18
Bear Tracks submissions due by today!
Bear Tracks submissions due by today!
Board of Education meeting @ Brown School 6pm
Feb 19 ACCESS @ 8:10 a.m.
Ms. Barron's class to the planetarium @ 8:50 a.m.
Ms. Barron's class to the planetarium @ 8:50 a.m.
PTO Meeting 7pm in media center - please join us!
Feb 20 Late Start Day
Feb 21 Cloverleaf Spelling Bee @ LMC 8:30 a.m.
HealthWorks parent meeting @ Lincoln 6pm (interested 4th & 5th grade families)
Feb 22 1/2 day of school Y5/K-12 - dismissal @ 12:05pm - teacher records day for elementary schools
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| Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to plan and facilitate Valentine's Day classroom parties. Our students were full of smiles! |
Coming Up...
Feb 27 Late Start Day
Yearbook order forms due by today!
Group/Club pictures taken for yearbook today!
Feb 28 1/2 day of school dismissal @ 12:05pm (ELE only- P/T conferences)
March 1 1/2 day of school - dismissal @ 12:05pm (ELE only- P/T conferences)
March 4 Variety Show @ SJHS Auditorium 6pm
The student body will travel to SJHS for the dress rehearsal @ 9am
Lunch Menu Changes
Due to last week's snow days, our lunch menu has changed a bit for this week. Mrs. Punches and Mrs. Dokter will be serving calzones on Tuesday (2/19), rotini pasta on Wednesday (2/20), and pizza on Wednesday, February 27th.
Due to last week's snow days, our lunch menu has changed a bit for this week. Mrs. Punches and Mrs. Dokter will be serving calzones on Tuesday (2/19), rotini pasta on Wednesday (2/20), and pizza on Wednesday, February 27th.  |
| Way to go, First Graders! Pajama Party was a huge hit! |
Our all-school ice skating trip to John and Dede Howard Ice Arena has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 14th. The classes will be bussed with a buddy class to the ice rink for a 45 minute block of skating (see schedule below). The cost of skating and skate rental is being covered by our PTO. No money is needed for this trip. Thank you, PTO!
Volunteers are welcome! If you are interested in joining your child's class to assist with lacing and/or balancing, please be sure you have a Volunteer Consent form on file in the school office. Forms must be submitted annually.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with outdoor gear on their designated day to skate. If your child has ice skates or hockey skates, they are welcome to bring them on their designated day. Please make sure their name is in them and they have blade protection.
Spring Conferences
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences in February and March are scheduled for select students. Teachers will be scheduling conferences for students who are at-risk of not meeting year-end learning targets and for those who are experiencing social or emotional difficulties. Parents or guardians may also request a conference.
St. Joseph Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up is Thursday, March 7th at Brown Elementary beginning at 7pm.
If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2019, please plan to attend this special adult-only event. You will have the opportunity to meet our Kindergarten and Young Fives staff, see a primary classroom, learn about our comprehensive curriculum and pick up registration materials. It is important that we know your intent to register your child in St. Joseph Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are unable to attend, please contact the school office for registration details.
If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2019, please plan to attend this special adult-only event. You will have the opportunity to meet our Kindergarten and Young Fives staff, see a primary classroom, learn about our comprehensive curriculum and pick up registration materials. It is important that we know your intent to register your child in St. Joseph Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are unable to attend, please contact the school office for registration details.
Homework battles getting you down? Please take a moment to read the article linked below from the National Association of Elementary School Principals regarding homework support.
HealthWorks 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.
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 Thursday, February 21st at Lincoln School from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Lincoln School Media Center .
The 4th grade student presentation is scheduled for Monday, May 20th at 1:00pm at Brown School. The 5th grade presentation will be on Friday, May 17th at 1:00pm.
Community Corkboard
Looking for fall activities to enroll your child in?
Check out local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
Check out local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
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.
