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JBES Weekly Update 08.30.26

Posted Date: 08/30/26 (02:00 PM)
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JBES Weekly Update

August 30, 2026

Logo for Joseph Brown Elementary School featuring a friendly brown bear.

A Little Dolly Inspiration for the Week Ahead

As we begin a new week at JBES, we’re taking a little inspiration from Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton:

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton

We want every Bear to discover who they are, recognize their unique strengths, and have the confidence to be themselves. Our students each bring something special to our school, and we are proud to help them learn, grow, dream big, and find their purpose.

Here’s to another great week of being Bright, Engaged Achievers who are Respectful and Safe!

 

Weekend Food Bag Program

Your student will be bringing home a form today for our Weekend Food Bag Program. If your family could benefit from additional food assistance over the weekend, please complete and return the form, or click the link below to sign up. 



This information will help our school counselor prepare bags for students who need them. Thank you!
 

JBES Leadership Meeting - September 2

Invitation to a JBES Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the JBES Library.
Invitation to the Joseph Brown Elementary School (JBES) Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the JBES Library.
 

Progress Reports Coming Home – September 4

JBES families, progress reports will be issued on Friday, September 4. Please take time to review your child’s progress and celebrate their successes!
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please contact their teacher.
We appreciate your continued partnership and support!
 

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!
A fluffy brown teddy bear drives a bright blue convertible car.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Cross Country

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

Reading at Home Strategies

  • Read 15–20 minutes each day.
  • Let your child choose what interests them.
  • Read together and take turns.
  • Ask questions about what they read.
  • Have them retell the story in their own words.
  • Practice tricky words using letter sounds and word parts.
  • Keep it positive! Celebrate effort and progress.
 

September Breakfast & Lunch Menu

September 2026 breakfast menu with daily meal options and announcements.
September 2026 elementary school lunch menu with daily meal options for each day of the week.
 

Pathway Promotion - 3rd & 4th Grade Information

Tennessee law requires 3rd and 4th grade students to demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) on the TCAP assessment to be promoted to the next grade.

For more information, email Dr. Tinnell at stinnell@mauryk12.org.

 

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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