News for January 27, 2020
1/27 Kindness Week and Pennies for Patients begins!
Student Council meeting in Lokey's room @ 12:10Release Time Bible Class 1:05 - 2:20 p.m.
1/28 Zelenock to CAC 9:30-11:30 a.m.
5th graders to SJHS for performing arts recruitment concert 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.
1/29 Late start - TEAM TIME
5th grade release day - all day
1/30 5th grade Instrument Petting Zoo in M.C. 9-11:30
Brown School Spelling Bee @ 4 p.m. in the gym
1/31 Student Council Fun Friday - Grade Level Colors!
NWEA window closes @ end of day today!
Lockdown Drill - internal threat @ 8:50 a.m.
Fire alarm inspection (a.m.) - could see flashing lights/buzz - please prep students to ignore this system test
Coming Up...
2/3 or 2/5 Performing Arts parent informational meeting for current 5th grade families 7 p.m. @ Upton
2/4 Grimm's class to CAC 9-11 a.m.
Variety Show tryouts @ 4pm
2/5 Late Start Day
2/12 Count Day
Tom visits 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the M.C. (additional details below)
2/13 First Grade Musical 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. (all school recess following performance)
2/14 Classroom Valentine's Day parties @ 2:30 (unless class is skating or @ special - ok to schedule around conflicts)
School-wide Ice Skating Celebration @ Howard Ice Arena - click here for the schedule
2/21 Ice Skating "Rain" Date
School-wide Ice Skating Celebration @ Howard Ice Arena - click here for the schedule
2/21 Ice Skating "Rain" Date
2/27 LEGO Night in the Brown School gym 6:00-7:30 p.m.
3/12 Kindergarten Round - Up @ Brown 7-8 p.m.
SEL Resources
During her time with us on Friday, Amanda referenced the barking dog/wise owl video that could be used with elementary students to understand their brain's reaction to high stress situations. Click the video linked below to view this resource.
Please click here if you are interested in signing up for SEL Coaching/Support from Amanda Lezotte.
Elizabeth shared the article linked here from Social Thinking regarding SEL lessons related to Disney/Pixar's Inside Out. In addition, Bri shared a chart linking Zones of Regulation to the characters in the movie. This could be very helpful when related students' zones to the characters in the movie. There is a copy in your mailbox. Thank you for these great resources!
Upcoming Superintendent Visit
Tom will be visiting all five of the district's schools in the coming weeks for an informal, after school visit. He would love to circle up & chat with staff about how the school year is going. Attendance is optional & all staff are welcome. We will meet in the Brown School media center from 4:00 - 4:30 on Wednesday, February 12th.
3/12 Kindergarten Round - Up @ Brown 7-8 p.m.
SEL Resources
During her time with us on Friday, Amanda referenced the barking dog/wise owl video that could be used with elementary students to understand their brain's reaction to high stress situations. Click the video linked below to view this resource.
Please click here if you are interested in signing up for SEL Coaching/Support from Amanda Lezotte.
Elizabeth shared the article linked here from Social Thinking regarding SEL lessons related to Disney/Pixar's Inside Out. In addition, Bri shared a chart linking Zones of Regulation to the characters in the movie. This could be very helpful when related students' zones to the characters in the movie. There is a copy in your mailbox. Thank you for these great resources!
Upcoming Superintendent Visit
Tom will be visiting all five of the district's schools in the coming weeks for an informal, after school visit. He would love to circle up & chat with staff about how the school year is going. Attendance is optional & all staff are welcome. We will meet in the Brown School media center from 4:00 - 4:30 on Wednesday, February 12th.
