JBES Weekly Update 10.11.26

Southall Church is excited to host a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Joseph Brown Elementary School. 

Parents/Guardians can purchase gifts for their children at pennies on the dollar. (A $20 gift will cost $2.00, a $30 gift will cost $3.00, etc.) It will be a fun day of crafts, holiday treats, music, and laughter. 

We will have a separate area for your children while you are shopping. Bring the whole family and come join us as we celebrate the season together! 

Please complete the registration below. You must register to participate. (We will assign a shopping time a couple of weeks before the event.) All children registered MUST be enrolled at JBES. We can't wait to see you. 

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2026**

To create a focused, safe learning environment for all students, please leave toys at home. Toys can be distracting, get lost or broken, and disrupt learning. This includes Pokémon cards. 

If a student brings a toy to school, the following procedures will be followed:

First Occurrence: The teacher gives a warning and reminds the student of the expectation.

Second Occurrence: The teacher collects the toy, labels it with the student's name, and sends it to the front office. A parent/guardian must pick up the item.

Thank you for your support in keeping our classrooms focused, safe, and ready for learning. 

Lunch Reservation Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Reservations Required: Please contact the front office at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot.

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.

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.