🍂 Happy September! 🍂
Read below for all the updates and community events this month.
📧 New Brown International Parent Directory
Opt In to Stay Connected with Room Parents
Want to stay in the loop with room parents, other families, and the PTA? You're invited to share your contact info—totally optional! By opting in, you’ll receive updates about classroom and school happenings from your student’s room parents and can connect with other participating parents. This directory is parent-organized (not managed by the school or district) and will be shared with participating families in September to help build community.
👉 Please complete one form per student: Parent Directory Form
🚲 Brown Bike Bus
When: Wednesday, Sept.10 and Sept. 24: Meet at 7:15 AM | Roll out at 7:22 AM
Where: Visit brownbikebus.org
The beloved Brown Bike Bus returns this month with both the Sloans Lake and Snarf’s routes running! The Brown Bike Bus is a Denver-based bike bus—a fun, active, and community-driven way for kids to get to school. Start the day with movement and music! 🎶 Request a song or learn more: brownbikebus.com
📖 ECE Books & Bagels
Hooray! It's time for Books & Bagels to kick off! 📚
When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:45 - 8:15 am
Who: ECE families
Where: Your student's classrooms
During Books & Bagels, you'll get the chance to spend 30 minutes with your student while they read to you. We'll also serve breakfast beverages and bagels, which were generously donated by Leroy's Bagels.
📅 Join Us For Our First PTA Meeting
When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Where: Lot46, 5302 W 25th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214
It's our first PTA of the year, on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Lot 46 in Edgewater. Please join us! Everyone is welcome - the more, the merrier, and the more we can get done to support the BIA community this year!
We’re kicking off the school year with a casual, family-friendly PTA meeting! From 5:00–6:00 PM, we’ll cover this year’s priorities, projects, and communication tools—plus a visit from Principal Christensen. From 6:00–6:30, it’s all about connecting and socializing.
✨ Food and childcare provided.
✨ Everyone’s welcome—hope to see you there!
❤️BIA Peace Day & Day of Service
When: Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Brown International Academy
Our annual Peace Day & Day of Service is coming up! On Friday, Sept. 19th, students will take action toward creating a more peaceful world through a variety of meaningful activities. Here are some ways you can support:
🛍️ Amazon Wish List
We’re collecting items for a drive led by our 4th graders in partnership with I Support the Girls, providing toiletries and period products for people experiencing homelessness. The wish list also includes supplies for other grade-level service projects and for our school-wide art project.
Check out the list here: Amazon Wish List Link
🎨 School-Wide Art Project Volunteer Sign-Up
Join us in supporting our community peace day mural project designed by Ms. Pup! Students will each contribute a mosaic piece, and we need volunteers to help with mod podging and organizing students. The project will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
Volunteers are needed in 45-minute shifts. Sign up here:
Volunteer Sign-Up Link
🧑🏫 Classroom Volunteers
We’ll also need help with individual classroom service projects. Keep an eye on the DPS app for sign-up opportunities coming soon!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Marie Zettek at marie_zettek@dpsk12.net.
Thanks for helping make Peace Day and Day of Service a success!
🎉North Homecoming Parade
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 pm
Where: North High School’s north parking lot
North’s Homecoming is almost here, and we need someone to help lead the Brown Bobcats float in the parade! Want to see Brown represented? Help organize our float and choose a theme! 📧 Email info@brownpta.org to volunteer.
🎬Family Movie Night
Date: Friday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 pm
Where: Brown International Academy Field
Mark your calendars and join us for one of the most fun nights of the year! Gates open at 6:00 PM, and the movie starts at 6:45 PM.
This is a free event! Bring a blanket or low chairs, dinner, and anything else you need to stay comfy on the lawn. Please note: This is a community event, and childcare will not be provided.
❤️Support Our School - Become a Member of the PTA
If you're able, we hope you'll consider becoming a PTA member. When you join the Brown PTA, you’re also joining PTA Colorado and National PTA—the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the world.
As a member, you’ll have a stronger voice both locally and nationally. Plus, you'll get access to exclusive discounts from Member Benefits Providers like AARP, Hertz, MetLife, Schwan’s Cares, Sharp, Staples, and Sylvan.
Membership is just $15 – a small way to make a big impact! These can be paid online or by emailing info@brownpta.org for more information.
📢 All the Ways to Volunteer this Year!
Looking for a fun way to make a difference at Brown? We’ve got some key roles to fill, and we’d love to have you on board! These roles are flexible enough to weave into your busy work and family schedule:
📅 Events Committee: Homecoming Parade, Movie Night, Fall Fest, Peace Day and Day of Service, International Festival
👋 New Family Welcome Committee
🚸 Crossing Guard and Watch CATS
📢 Fundraising & Communications
We are excited to have you join us. Learn more about the BIA volunteer opportunities here and tell us about your interest this year!