Christmas Support Asks
Brown International needs your help!
This is a direct ask, and a very important task.
Christmas is fast approaching, if you have the means to give, please consider donating.
We have multiple families who need help filling their table, store gift cards are best if you are able.
Any pantry supplies are also much appreciated. We don't want to make it complicated.
Items needed are ingredients for sides and such.
We want to make this holiday feel special, this would help with the final touch.
Please consider to share, if you can spare:
Can Corn, Can Tomatoes, Can Yams, Can Milk, Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Boxed/Instant Mashed Potatoes, Jarred Gravy, Boxed Stuffing
Corn bread mix, Cake mix, Frosting, Peanut Butter, Mini Marshmallows,
Crackers, Velveeta Cheese
Cookies (Chocolate chip, Oreos, Animal, Graham crackers)
Veggie Oil, Packaged Flour, Sugar(Brown/White/Powdered)
Baking Powder/Soda, Pecans/Walnuts, Canned Peaches/Cherries
Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Chocolate chips, Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pre-Made Preserved Sweets (Zebra cakes, Ding Dongs, Twinkies, Rice Crispy Treats)
Bottle Juice/Tea (e.g. Apple, Hawaiian Punch, 2-Liters Soda, Sparkling Cider)
Stick Butter/Eggs *Let office know if you drop so we can refrigerate
Please drop these items directly to/in front of Ms. Monique's desk any time before next Tuesday 12/17!!!


❄️ Happy December, BIA Community! Check out the Newsfeed for some updates and upcoming events from the PTA: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2577020
🎤 🎶 Save the Date: Dec. 4 BIA Family Social and Karaoke Night @ Lot 46. Details in the Newsfeed. All welcome - hope to see you there!
🏆 Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners from the Fall Festival Chili Cook Off! Check out the article in the News Feed for the winning recipes: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2554235 Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a memorable community event!
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!

🗓️ Reminder: PTA Meeting today at 5:00 pm. This month's topic: Social Emotional Learning & Bullying. All are welcome! In-person and Zoom options. Details in the newsfeed: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2541702 See you there!
🍕 DINE OUT TONIGHT 11/12! at Edgewater Inn from 4-9 p.m. It's going to be a beautiful afternoon to enjoy pizza and games for the kids. All take out or eat in orders will donate 15% back to BIA. Stay for live music from 7-9 p.m. next door at Lot 46!

Wed., Nov. 12: Meet at 7:15 AM | Roll out at 7:22 AM
Visit brownbikebus.com for more info.
🗓️ Join us for the next PTA meeting on 11/13 at 5:00 pm. This month's topic: Social Emotional Learning & Bullying. All are welcome! Details in the newsfeed: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2541702 See you there!
🍂🦃 Check out the newsfeed for November updates from the Brown International PTA and all the ways you can support and give thanks to our school community this season: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2522681
🦃 Don't forget to purchase your Thanksgiving Lunch tickets. Deadline is tomorrow, 10/29. More details about the 11/13 event are available in the newsfeed: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2500720
We have a small food pantry located in the main office. We're are asking anyone able, to donate non perishable food items to support our community and families in need. Our hope is that people will be able to take items as needed and leave items when able.
BIAs Annual Halloween Parade is this Thursday 10/30. Please consider dropping items anytime that day to the office.
Snap Benefits that help to nourish our community will not be available after this Friday. We want to ensure no one goes without during this difficult time.
If you, or someone you know, is in need please feel free to use this resource.
Some items that are always in high demand:
Peanut butter and Jelly/honey
Pasta and sauce
Mac and Cheese
Ramen/Canned soups
Refried Beans
Masa/Bread/tortillas
Canned meat/tuna
Snack-foods your kids like to eat
Canned Fruit
Canned Veggies (no peas, please)
Shelf stable milk
Instant meals
Everyone goes through different seasons of need, thanks for caring for one another well!

🍂 Reminders: Fall Festival is happening today! 4:00 - 6:30 pm on the BIA playground. See you then! The Thanksgiving lunch ticket deadline is now Wed, 10/29. More details available in the newsfeed: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2500720
🗳️ 📅 Reminder: PTA Meeting tomorrow evening in the BIA Library. Everyone is welcome! Learn about current education initiatives on the November ballot and hear updates from school leadership. Childcare provided! See more details here: https://brown.dpsk12.org/o/brown/article/2480286
Brown International is happy to offer meal support to our families in need 🧡🦃
Provided by Bienvenidos food bank (This is available for the first 20 families to sign up)
If you are interested in receiving a meal box, please fill the form through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNx3wnD7z39JkeuWikS8_gA08kAI4GiOaAiEUYQnWadR7RQA/viewform?usp=header

Wed., Oct. 8: Meet at 7:15 AM | Roll out at 7:22 AM
Visit brownbikebus.com for more info.