Hi Bobcat families! November is short on school days and big on community. We have Book Fair, Bike Bus, Thanksgiving Lunch, and a thank you that is a long time coming. Here is a peek at the resto month ahead.
November at a Glance 📅
November 9 to 12: Scholastic Book Fair
November 11: Brown Bike Bus
November 12: Thanksgiving Lunch
November 12: CSC Meeting
November 23 to 27: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Everybody In! 💜
Thank you, Brown! Together we raised $118,221 this year, including $24,200 in matching funds and corporate donations. We also beat our participation goal, and students celebrated with a popsicle party on the playground.
Everybody In is the only time all year the PTA asks families directly for support. Your gifts help us keep our $130,000 pledge to the school and goes straight back to the school general fund to support things like the IB program that makes Brown special, like Spanish, field trips, and classroom enrichment.
Big gift or small or time in lieu of a gift, you made this happen. Thank you for being all in.
A Spooktacular Fall Fest 👻
What a night! Families, students, and staff packed the playground for games, treats, the chili cook-off, the dessert walk, and the Haunted House.
Huge thanks to:
Pam Smith, Brittany Marquez, Lindsay Aiello, Lindsay Plous, Cara Bradbury, and Alicia Ansel for making the whole night happen
Angelica Witzel and her crew of 5th grade parents for another spine-tingling Haunted House
Every volunteer who ran a game, served a treat, or jumped out of a dark corner
Our teachers and staff, who helped with setup and scares
Chili Cook-Off Champions 🌶️
Sixteen chefs, nearly 150 ballots, and one very well-fed crowd. Congratulations to:
🥇 Suzanne Sternberg, Spicy Colorado Chili
🥈 Alisha Wiese, Sausage and Beef Spicy Chili
🥉 Danielle Maya, 5 Bean Veggie Chili
Honorable mentions: Eric Secrist, Eric’s Red Chili, and Ginny Robinson, White Chicken Chili
Want to help plan next year? Email events@brownpta.org.
Bike Bus Returns Next Week!
Wednesday, November 11
Pump up those tires. The Bike Bus rolls again!
Sloan’s Lake (W 25th Ave and Stuart St) and Federal (Snarf’s lot, just north of W 25th and Federal): meet at 7:15 a.m., roll at 7:22 a.m.
Lakeshore Drive (kid-led, W 19th Ave and Newton St): rolls at 7:05 a.m. sharp
Confident riders in 2nd grade and up can ride with the group on their own. ECE through 1st grade should ride with a grown-up. Got a favorite song? Request it and we might play it on the ride. 👉 Routes and maps: brownbikebus.com
Scholastic Book Fair - November 8 - 12
Winter reads, holiday gifts, and glitter pens galore. All sales support Brown’s library and literacy programs.
Mon, Nov. 9: 2:40 to 5:00 pm
Tue, Nov. 10: 2:40 to 7:00 pm
Wed, Nov. 11: 2:40 to 5:00 pm
Thu, Nov. 12: 11:00 am to 1:45 pm and 2:40 to 5:00 pm
Entry: Back door 10 on the playground. Bring your own bag!
eWallet: Let your kid shop cash-free: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/browninternationalacad
Volunteer: Earn $5 in books per hour: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AABA62BA0F4CF8-67166669-book#/
Thanksgiving Lunch
Meal Tickets Are Closed, But You Can Still Join Us! + Volunteers Needed
Our Thanksgiving Lunch is almost here! Meal ticket sales are now closed. You are still welcome to join your student at lunch on the day of the event. You just won’t be served a meal.
📍 Date: Thursday, November 12
📆 Times: Vary by grade, see schedule below
🔗 Joining without a ticket? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thanksgiving-lunch-tickets-brown-international
A few final volunteers are needed!
There are still a few 30-minute shifts left particularly from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Help us welcome families, check guests in, and deliver meals to tables. It’s a fun way to be part of this beloved BIA tradition. 🔗 https://www.konstella.com/cd/x91HqR
Lunch Schedule by Grade
Time | Grade |
10:40 – 11:15 a.m. | ECE |
10:55 – 11:30 a.m. | 1st Grade |
11:15 – 11:55 a.m. | Kindergarten |
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | 2nd Grade |
12:15 – 12:45 p.m. | 3rd Grade |
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | 4th Grade |
12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | 5th Grade |
Let’s come together as a school community and make this year’s Thanksgiving Lunch one to remember! 🧡
Join the Next Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting
Thursday, November 12 at 3:30 pm
Want a better handle on how decisions get made at Brown? The CSC is a great place to start.
The Collaborative School Committee is made up of elected parents, teachers, community members, and school leadership. The group meets regularly during the school year to talk through school-wide priorities, policies, and budget decisions. Every DPS school has a CSC, and it is one of the main ways families can have a voice in how our school runs.
You don’t need to be elected or have any background to attend. Just come, listen, and ask questions. It’s a great way to understand the bigger picture behind what your child experiences every day.
Be on the lookout for more details soon.
A Little Extra Support for Our Brown Community 🤝
Many families in our Brown community could use a little extra support this season. In case you want to pitch in, here are two ways to help:
Food Pantry: Drop off non-perishable food at the front office anytime.
Grocery Gift Cards: We are collecting gift cards so families can buy what they need most, including fresh food. Suggested: $25 cards to Safeway, King Soopers, or Walmart. Bring cards to the front office, or give to the PTA and we will buy them for you. 👉https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/pta-family-assistance-fund--20262027
Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors
They make our community events free for every Brown International family to attend. Give them a wave, and your business.
