Announcements and In the News
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BROWN AND DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
April 17, 2008 - Brown Hosts International Spring Festival May 1. The event will be a joint fundraiser and
community building opportunity that embodies the international spirit of the
school and its students. Read more.
April 15, 2008 - Brown to Hold Welcome Event for Incoming ECE/Kindergarten Families. Read more. Feb. 28, 2008 - Brown Holds Ground-Breaking Event for Community Garden March 15. The garden will offer a unique center for community building, with an emphasis on offering the elementary students hands-on experiences that will support the learning of science, social and cultural studies, and art. The project is a collaborative effort between the staff of Brown, the Brown Parent Teacher Organization, Denver Urban Gardens, and Denver Public Schools. Read more.
Jan. 16, 2008 - State of the School Address. Principal Suzanne Loughran announces the status of Brown's academic achievement and improvement efforts. She also describes the complex process by which all Denver Public Schools are "graded." Read the informative State of the School Address 2008.
Dec. 5, 2007 - IB Open House Scheduled for January 17, 2008. Read more.
Nov. 30, 2007 - Winter Arts Extravaganza. Brown International Academy is pleased to present the Winter Arts Extravaganza, coming up on Thursday December 13 from 5:30-6:30pm. Read more about the Winter Arts Extravaganza.
Oct. 7, 2007 - International Baccalaureate Presentation Coming Up November 8. Read more.
Sept. 26, 2007 - Second Annual Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Culture on October 6. Brown Hosts Event Through the American Indian Focus Schools Program. Read the announcement.
June 4, 2007 - Joseph Ortega Recipient of Nightingale Award
The fifteen finalists of the Nightingale Awards were individually recognized at the gala on May 12. Mr. Ortega was the honored recipient. Read the DPS news release.
Feb. 27, 2007 - Denver Public Schools Announces 2007-2008 Beacon Schools
Denver Public Schools' Board of Education unanimously granted Beacon School status to eight DPS schools for the 2007-2008 school year. In Beacon Schools, teachers commit to support a specific school-wide education plan. Read the DPS press release. ________________________________________________________________________________
IN THE NEWS
Sept. 20, 2007 - The Power of the Pow Wow. The sound of drums beating, the low chant of the Indian song, the rustle of an eagle feather, the jingle of a dress...Join the International Baccalaureate team at Brown Elementary in its annual celebration of the soul of the American people, the Native American Indian. Read the North Denver Tribune article.
May 31, 2007 - School, synagogue share a colorful bond
Thanks to a partnership with Temple Sinai, and artistic direction from Brown's art educator Barth Quenzer, Brown students embarked on a mural project depicting the four seasons. Read about this project in the Rocky Mountain News. Or view Chain Reaction on this site.
April 5, 2007 - A Global Education
Brown has embarked on a quest to help provide educational opportunities for children in 45 countries, through a program called Free the Children. Read the YouthZone Blog to learn more.
Jan. 10, 2007 - A Look at Brown Elementary
Families take many things into consideration when evaluating schools for their children. Read one parent's observations about Brown in this North Denver News article.
Dec. 17, 2006 - Educators, Parents Eager for an Edge Opt for IB Classes In Grade Schools
The Washington Post featured an interesting and informative article about International Baccalaureate programs. Read it for yourself on the Washington Post Web site.
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