News for November 19, 2018
When I count my blessings this holiday season, I count all of you twice. Your commitment to learning and building relationships with all of our students and their families warms my heart. Through your guidance and support, our students are reaching and exceeding their goals. I couldn't feel luckier to learn and celebrate alongside of all of you every day.
This Week at Brown
Nov 17 CyberJoes Robotic Tournament at LHS
Nov 19 4th grade Calling All Colors in gym 9-11am
Lear to SJHS 8:45-9:45am
Release Time Bible Classes 2:20-3:20
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon
(See schedule here - note there have been updates to the table assignments)
Staff meeting 4-5pm in Caroline's room
Nov 21 1/2 day (a.m. schedule) for Thanksgiving Break
Erica's last day before Baby Brown arrives!
Nov 22 No school - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 23 No school - Thanksgiving Break
Coming Up...
Nov 26 School resumes
Toys for Tots begins
Nov 28-29 Kristen out for PD
Nov 26-30th Santa's Secret Shop in Media Center - more information coming soon
Toys for Tots
Please share this information with your families:
It’s that time of year again! Student Council invites you to fill Santa’s sack to help those less fortunate by donating to Toys for Tots. Classrooms will be collecting donations Monday, November 26 through Friday, December 7. The two classes that bring in the most donations will receive a pizza party with Silver Beach Pizza courtesy of Chris Thompson at Farmers Insurance in Stevensville.
Donations must be new, unwrapped toys and could be for a wide age range. All donations will stay local here in the Benton Harbor/Stevensville/Saint Joseph area. We appreciate all of the support in years past and look forward to another great Holiday season. Thank you for your help.
Erica's maternity leave will begin on November 26th. We wish you all the best as you welcome your newest little one to the world, Erica. Jen Fedewa will be our guest teacher through February.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Media Center copy machine may only be used for up to 10 copies per job. This is not a bulk machine. Permission must be granted for any job above that. We are closely monitoring this to ensure a long life for our new machine. Please plan accordingly so that ALL black and white copies are made in the office. In addition, please think critically before making copies. Is it something students can create (diagram, t-chart, etc.)? Is there another way to practice/process this content?
Thank you for your attention to this.
What Makes a Good Teacher Great?
Thank you for being great for your students!
Kudos and Thank You to...
Erica, Kim, Stephanie, and Elizabeth for helping to keep learning a priority for our students and for their support for their teammates and friends. #ONE
Jen and Connie for their hard work to showcase amazing literature for our students.
Becky for her dedication to our Student Council and for keeping us so well informed of programs and events.
Shellie, Ben, Rachel, and Jamie for so brilliantly showcasing our young musicians, athletes, and artists.
Alyssa, Bri, and Kelly for their professionalism, positivity, and support when faced with adversity.
Guess Who?
You guessed it, Linda DeLapa was last week's Mystery Staffer. Let's see if you can guess our next featured staff member...
This week's mystery staff member...
...loves to exercise, travel, scuba dive and hike.
...loves to listen to Brett Young.
...is most afraid of being buried alive - YIKES - me too!
...would love to visit Bali, Jackson Hole, Machu Picchu, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving - next blog to be released after our return from break!
