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JBES Weekly Update 08.16.26

Posted Date: 08/16/26 (02:00 PM)


JBES Weekly Update

August 16, 2026

We Made It Through Our First Full Week!

What a great first full week at JBES! Our Bears have been busy learning routines, building relationships, making new friends, and getting back into the school rhythm.

Thank you, families, for your patience, support, and partnership as we kicked off the year. A strong school year starts with all of us working together, and we are grateful to have you as part of our JBES family.

We are excited about what’s ahead. One week down and so many great things to come!
Logo for Joseph Brown Elementary School featuring a friendly brown bear.
 
A fluffy brown teddy bear drives a bright blue convertible car.

Arrival & Dismissal

We're excited to welcome our BEARS back to Joseph Brown Elementary! Please review these important reminders to help ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Morning Arrival
Students may be dropped off between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m.

If your student is in K-4, please use only the right lane for drop-off. This will help traffic flow for our Pre-K students.

Afternoon Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 3:15 p.m.

Bus Riders:
Download the My Ride K-12 app for real-time bus information.

Car Riders:
  • Car rider tags are required for dismissal.
  • If you have not picked up your car rider tags, please do so before your student is dismissed.
  • Each family will receive two car rider tags.
  • The car rider line begins lining up at 2:45 p.m. Thank you for your patience as we work together to keep dismissal safe and efficient.

Pre-K Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
  • Please use the left lane for both arrival and dismissal.
  • Students will be greeted and dismissed directly from the Pre-K building.
  • Pre-K Dismissal begins at 2:15 p.m.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient!
 

Lunch Reservations at JBES

Beginning Tuesday, September 1, parents and guardians are welcome to join their student for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Lunch Reservation Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Reservations Required: Please contact the front office at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
 
A glittery banner reads 'WELCOME TO PRE-K' with school-themed decorations.

Pre-K Starts This Week!

We are so excited to officially welcome our Pre-K Bears to JBES on Tuesday, August 18!

This is the beginning of a wonderful adventure filled with learning, growing, friendships, and lots of fun. We can’t wait to see their smiling faces and welcome our newest little Bears into the JBES family. 
 

Bear Bucks are here at JBES!

We are excited to recognize our students for making positive choices and showing what it means to be Bright, Engaged Achievers who are Respectful and Safe!

Students can earn Bear Bucks throughout the school day and save or spend them on fun rewards such as:

⭐ Hat or pajama passes
⭐ Morning announcements
⭐ Principal’s Assistant
⭐ Special experiences
⭐ And much more!

We’ll also celebrate our Bears with bi-monthly PBIS celebrations throughout the year!

Ask your Bear how many Bear Bucks they’ve earned and what they’re saving for!

Positive Choices + Bear Bucks = BIG Rewards!
A colorful poster outlines the 'Bear Bucks' reward system for students, detailing how to earn and spend them.
 

Breakfast & Lunch

Maury County Public Schools Community Eligibility Provision offers free breakfast and lunch to all students.
 

August Breakfast & Lunch Menu

August 2026 school lunch menu for Maury County Public Schools, featuring daily meal options.
August 2026 school breakfast menu from Maury County Public Schools.
 

Cross Country

Information poster for JBES Cross Country team, including practice dates, schedule, and race day times.
 

Attendance Matters!

Student attendance is monitored daily by the state. Each absence, whether excused or unexcused, is recorded as the state evaluates the total amount of instructional time missed.

It is very important that your child not miss more than four (4) days within a nine-week period. Missing sixteen (16) or more days during the school year leads to a significant loss of instructional time, which can impact your child’s academic progress and may result in retention.
 

JBES Mission, Vision, & Motto

Joseph Brown Elementary School's Mission & Vision statement with a bear logo.
Text on a gray background reads 'Who We Are as a School' and lists school values: 'BRIGHT, ENGAGED ACHIEVERS who are RESPECTFUL and SAFE. We are BEARS!'
 
Colorful speech bubbles overlap, displaying the text 'WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK' in white lettering.

Need to Contact Us?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:


  • (931) 388-3601
  • stinnell@mauryk12.org
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