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JBES Weekly Update 09.27.26

Posted Date: 09/27/26 (02:00 PM)
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JBES Weekly Update

September 27, 2026

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

Happy Sunday, Bear Families!

We’ve made it to the last week before Fall Break. Our students and staff have been working hard, and we are looking forward to finishing this week strong.

As we head into the week, please help by making sure students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Even with a break right around the corner, every instructional day matters!

Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. We are proud of our Bears and grateful for our JBES families.
Let’s have a fantastic week and finish strong! 
 

Dolly Day Community Partners

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful community partners who joined us for Dolly Day and read with our Bears! 

Having community members walk through our doors, share a story, and show our students that reading matters makes such a difference. We are grateful for your time, your support, and your investment in our students.

It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful you are part of ours! 

As Dolly said, “You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.”

Below are two pictures from the day. To view all the pictures from the day, visit our Facebook page. 
A group of adults stand proudly in a school hallway, many holding children's books.
A group of students, teachers, and a police officer pose together in a bright classroom.
 

Cross Country Schedule

A flyer for the Joseph Brown Elementary School Cross Country schedule with a bear mascot and kids running.
A colorful school running event calendar featuring a bear mascot and four weekly dates in September.
 

Career Day - 10/1

A colorful school poster for Career Day in English and Spanish featuring a cartoon bear, students dressed in various professions, and event details.
 

Disco Party - 10/1

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!

The Disco Party is coming up on 10/01. It will be 25 Bear Bucks!

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.
 

Parent-Teacher Conferences - 10/01

A flyer for Joseph Brown Elementary School's Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 1, 2026, featuring a cartoon bear and school-themed illustrations.
A school flyer in Spanish for parent-teacher conferences on October 1, 2026, featuring a cartoon bear and books.
 

Fall Break 10/2-10/10

A side-by-side flyer in English and Spanish announcing a fall break from October 2 to October 10, featuring a smiling cartoon bear and autumn leaves.
 

Save the Date: Picture Day!

JBES Picture Day is Wednesday, October 14!
Get those smiles ready, Bears!
 

Meal Reminder for October 1


Please remember that Thursday, October 1, is a half-day for students. Because of the early dismissal, we will serve breakfast, but not lunch.
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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