Brown Elementary Update

It was great to see so many of you at last night's Open House! We enjoyed having the opportunity to greet you and watch as your children toured you around the school. We are still collecting feedback on the event to inform planning for future events. Please use the link below to provide your feedback. The grade level with the most responses by Monday September 15th will receive a special visit from Brownie the bear.

Fall Renaissance testing in reading and math begins on Monday, September 15th. These screening assessments are used to identify areas where students are strong and skills that may need some extra instruction. We also use these assessments to identify students who may need additional academic intervention. Renaissance screening reports will be shared with families in early October. Please encourage your child to do their best on these assessments so that we get accurate information about their strengths and needs.

In partnership,
Dr. Johanna Even
Principal

Please complete our feedback survey from Open House! The grade level with the most family responses by Monday September 15, will earn a visit from Brownie. Grade 4 is currently in the lead!

Congratulations to the students who earned PAWSitive office referrals for demonstrating our PAWS core values the last two weeks. Nico in Ms. Schott's class, River in Ms. Schmid's class, Nicolo in Ms. George's class, Noa in Ms. Laufer's class, Ellie in Ms. Fong's class, Maya in Mr. Tourangeau's class, Charlie in Ms. Quimby's class, Isaque in Ms. Martin's class, Mary Ellen in Ms. Laufer''s class, and Tyler in Ms. Kelleher's class.

Students are dismissed at 12:15. Please plan ahead and make arrangements for early pick-up! All changes to default dismissal plan must be entered in Pick Up Patrol by 11:30AM.

• If your child is planning to eat breakfast, please plan to arrive early so that they arrive to class on time and ready to learn.
• To ensure a safe and efficient arrival process, families are asked to leave their child with staff at the front or back doors at arrival. All visitors on campus are required to check in at the front office.
• All car dropoff should go through the drop off line. The back parking lot is for staff parking only.

Make sure to update your default pick up plans in Pick Up Patrol (PUP). Any daily changes to your default plan must be entered on PUP by 1:30PM (11:30 on early release days). Please help us ensure that dismissal is safe and efficient for all Brown students!

NEW! Student/ Family Directory- Fill Out Any Time in September!

Student/Family Directory! Sign up by 9/30 to be included!

Don’t forget to sign up for the student directory so you can set up playdates and invite classmates to birthday parties. The Directory lists students and family info for each class at Brown- BUT ONLY IF YOU OPT IN AND FILL OUT THE FORM! The only way to get a copy of the student directory is to sign up! You may include your child’s name, classroom teacher, family address, phone number, and email.

SIGN UP FOR DIRECTORY HERE

Wednesday, September 17 - Early Release Day - Students dismiss at 12:15pm

Friday, September 19 - Brown School Spirit Day

Tuesday, September 23 - No School - Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 26 - Picture Day

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• Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• MGL, Ch.76, Section 5: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 5