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News for November 2, 2020

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  Thank you for making Halloween so special for our students, Brown School Staff!  There were such fun celebrations all around Brown School on Friday! You rock!  This Week at Brown School 11/2   IEP Day          Picture retakes in gym (a.m.) 11 /4      Late Start Day           P2 Discussion in cross halls @ 8:35 a.m.  11/6   Popcorn Friday! Comin g Up... 11/9   BOE Meeting @ SJHS 6:00pm - ELE presentation regarding remote specials   11/11  Late Start Day 11/12  1/2 Day - P/T conferences - dismissal @12:34 p.m.           Virtual Scholastic Book Fair begins! (runs through 11/25) 11/13   1/2 Day - P/T conferences - dismissal @12:34 p.m. 1 1/25 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL Hallway Learning You are welcome to have your students work alongside of the hallway walls outside of your classroom. We want to ensure that st...

News for October 26, 2020

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  We have had such powerful, productive learning sessions with our students over the past month. Remember the importance of self-care. You are important!   This Week at Brown 10/26    Hearing/Vision Rescreening K, 1, 3, 5              Fire Drill 9am              Board of Education meeting 6pm @ SJHS 10/28    Late Start Day              P2 circle processing - 8:35 cross halls 10/29    Tech Meeting 4:15pm-5:15pm 10/30    Halloween Celebrations - time TBD by teacher 10/31    Growth Goals due in iObservation Coming Up... 11/2   IEP Day             Picture Retakes in the gym  11/4    Late start day 11/6   Popcorn Friday! P2 Training Videos Click here for speedy access to the sections 5 &6. The password is  "OtherPeopleMatterMindset".   Please be...

News for October 19, 2020

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  Thank you for all of your work in preparing for meaningful virtual conferences with families this week and beyond. The power of your positive connection will set the stage for your collaborative work this year. Please let Kristen know if you are having any trouble connecting with a family. Our goal is always to meet with 100% of our families each fall.  This Week at Brown School 10/19  No students today - Grade Level Curriculum Day (virtual 8:15am-1:15pm) 10/20   PTO Meeting @ 12:00p.m. - Lear & Nowicki Please join us using this Google Meet link:  meet.google.com/jgs-kgqu-dar 10/21    Late Start Day  Snacking with Someone Special! (see details below) 10/22  New Teacher Training @ Brown 4:15pm - 5:30pm Coming Up... 10/26    Fire Drill 9am Board of Education meeting 6pm @ High School Auditorium 10/28    Late Start Day 10/29    Tech Meeting 4:15pm-5:15pm 10/30    Hallowe...

News for the Week of October 12, 2020

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  We do amazing things with our students every day. This is a busy time, but you've got this!  This Week at Brown School 10/12   Foundation grants are due! 10/14   Late Start Day 10/15   1/2 day for conferences (dismissal 12:34 p.m.) 10/16    1/2 day for conferences (dismissal 12:34 p.m.) Coming Up... 10/19   No school for students (y5-5th) Curriculum release day 8:15-2:45 10/21   Late Start Day       Snacking with Someone Special - Virtual PTO Event (see below) 10/31   Growth Goals posted in iObservation by today As you know, anchor charts are powerful tools to display common expectations. Have you considered creating a lunch and enrichment time expectation anchor chart that can be referred to and displayed during the noon hour? It may be a great tool to ensure communication of your expectations while out of the classroom.  Fall Conferences Our Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming ...

Staff News for October 5, 2020

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  Thank you for all of the work you've done to intentionally build relationships with our students. It is impactful and essential. You are all a gift to the students and families we serve.  This Week at Brown School 10/5-10/7 Hearing and Vision Testing K, 1st, 3rd, 5th grades - music room 10/5  IEP/CST Day - see Google Calendar for invitation - IEP meetings to be held in the media center conference room - families joining virtually this year 10/6 Kristen reading in classrooms - sign up for your time here 10/7  Late start day      Student Count Day        Kristen reading in classrooms - sign up for your time  here 10/8   Lockdown drill - internal threat @ 11:10am 10/9   Last day of NWEA (or sooner :))       Flu Clinic in the gym 11:15am-1:30pm (sign up in the office) Coming Up... 10/12   Foundation grants are due! 10/14   Late start Day 10/15   1/2 day for conferen...