Please check out Bear Essentials #19! Don't forget that Counselor Conversations are today after school.

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/2025-26brownbe/december-3-19
about 18 hours ago, J. Graham Brown School
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All JCPS schools and offices will return to a regular, in-person schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
Schools are open Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Due to inclement weather, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for JCPS students and staff. All JCPS buildings are closed and all after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled.
2 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
SCHOOL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | The JCPS School Application Period remains open through Dec. 19. If you need help submitting your application for the 2026-27 school year, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the Newburg Library this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You can also receive assistance from the Office of School Choice, M-F, over the phone at (502) 485-6250 or at the LAM building.
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Community Application Event. 12/03/2025. 5:30 to 7 pm. Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Ave., Louisville, KY 40218. Join us for information about school choices and assistance with submitting applications.
REMINDER | JCPS will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving Break!
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Thanksgiving. JCPS will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
SCHOOL CHOICE | JCPS offers a variety of school choices. Do you need help deciding which is the best fit for your student before applying? Hear from the Office of School Choice about the registration and application process, and what to consider when choosing a school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzI5Wt4Rqws

Applications are open now through Dec. 19.
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
🎉 HAPPY EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY | Thank you to all of the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. Success takes a team, and ESPs are at the heart of it ❤️.
15 days ago, JCPS Communications
National Education Association. Happy Education Support Professionals Day. #WeLoveOurESPs
Please read Bear Essentials #18! There will not be a Bear Essentials next week. Happy Thanksgiving!

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/2025-26brownbe/november-19-18
15 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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J. Graham Brown School students wanted to show their gratitude to first responders following their heroic work during the UPS tragedy. Students created handmade cards, and staff member Roy Vandiver presented them to our local fire fighters and EMS workers.
15 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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💯 100 DAYS WITH DR. YEARWOOD | We're proud to celebrate the progress made during Dr. Brian Yearwood's first 100 days as Superintendent! Click below to read his letter to our community about the work he’s done in these first days.

Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
17 days ago, JCPS Communications
100 Days with Dr. Brian Yearwood.
What we've done so far...Seven community conversations, hearing from parents and community partners across the district.
Dozens of school visits, connecting with students, staff, and principals.
Raised more than $13,000 to fight hunger through Dare to Care.
Announced a 5% reduction in chronic absenteeism.
And so much more to come. Thank you, Dr. Yearwood.

Join us for our annual Family Thanksgiving Lunch, sponsored by PTSA! Elementary tickets close at 8 PM tonight.
Click to learn more!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1guCsda08V4RFA1TgCmibm-n45q6uASGziEdMPT5HLDw/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

18 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
Thanksgiving Lunch

Join us next week for our annual Family Thanksgiving Lunch, sponsored by PTSA!
Click to learn more!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1guCsda08V4RFA1TgCmibm-n45q6uASGziEdMPT5HLDw/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

20 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
Thanksgiving Lunch
❤️ HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY! 🌍 | Hear from students at Indian Trail Elementary School as they remind us what kindness is all about: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7MpwY7aTspo
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
World Kindness Day: JCPS
Bear Essentials #17 is here! Stay warm!

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/2025-26brownbe/november-12-17
22 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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APPLICATIONS OVER APPS | On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 S. 17th St.) to answer any questions you have about the school application process. Several criteria-based magnet school representatives will also be present to assist. See the flyers below for more details!
22 days ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.

Join us next week for our annual Family Thanksgiving Lunch, sponsored by PTSA!
Click to learn more!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1guCsda08V4RFA1TgCmibm-n45q6uASGziEdMPT5HLDw/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

22 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
Thanksgiving Lunch
CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!

This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:

✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.

➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!

APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
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Brown's SBDM Council is inviting you to review our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan prior to approval on 11/10. Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GG9plQBQ521rkrBwPYxPYJB-h6AbCaUO/view?usp=sharing
27 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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Check out the Elementary Newsletter for November! https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/202526brownk5/november-issue-3
27 days ago, J. Graham Brown
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Check out this week's Bear Essentials! Mark your calendars, Thanksgiving Lunch 🦃 is around the corner! > https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/2025-26brownbe/november-6-16

28 days ago, J. Graham Brown
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