🎉 HAPPY EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY | Thank you to all of the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. Success takes a team, and ESPs are at the heart of it ❤️.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
As part of our effort to support the Whole Child, JCPS will be implementing a universal social and emotional screening for students in grades 6 - 12. We will be utilizing the BESS (Behavior and Emotional Screening System).
Universal social and emotional screening can provide a fair and impartial way of looking at how students are progressing in their social and emotional development. Screenings can also help identify areas where school personnel can improve or adjust our support. Please understand that screening is NOT an assessment or an evaluation.
Students will be allowed to complete a self-screener that will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Information from this survey will be used to help our staff identify supports that may benefit our students.
Participation in the screener is completely voluntary. Parents may review the screener upon request. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete and return the form that you will receive this week to your child’s school by 11/21/2025.
We appreciate your assistance as we work together to educate and support our student(s).
Sincerely,
Gwen Snow, Principal Newcomer Academy
As part of our effort to support the Whole Child, JCPS will be implementing a universal social and emotional screening for students in grades 6 - 12. We will be utilizing the BESS (Behavior and Emotional Screening System).
Universal social and emotional screening can provide a fair and impartial way of looking at how students are progressing in their social and emotional development. Screenings can also help identify areas where school personnel can improve or adjust our support. Please understand that screening is NOT an assessment or an evaluation.
Students will be allowed to complete a self-screener that will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Information from this survey will be used to help our staff identify supports that may benefit our students.
Participation in the screener is completely voluntary. Parents may review the screener upon request. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete and return the form that you will receive this week to your child’s school by 11/21/2025.
We appreciate your assistance as we work together to educate and support our student(s).
Sincerely,
Gwen Snow, Principal Newcomer Academy
💯 100 DAYS WITH DR. YEARWOOD | We're proud to celebrate the progress made during Dr. Brian Yearwood's first 100 days as Superintendent! Click below to read his letter to our community about the work he’s done in these first days.
Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
❤️ HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY! 🌍 | Hear from students at Indian Trail Elementary School as they remind us what kindness is all about: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7MpwY7aTspo
APPLICATIONS OVER APPS | On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 S. 17th St.) to answer any questions you have about the school application process. Several criteria-based magnet school representatives will also be present to assist. See the flyers below for more details!
JCPS Equal Opportunity EmployerDear Newcomer Academy parents and guardians,
We invite you to give your feedback on the programs and services offered by the Newcomer Academy Youth Service Center by completing the Needs Assessment Survey.
Your responses are 100% anonymous and will directly impact how we serve you and your families throughout the school year.
Please access the survey at the following link:
https://forms.gle/9dpK6Z1d2HUgLzxd7
Feel free to translate the form in your browser!
CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
All JCPS schools and buildings will open and operate as normal on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Our crews tested the water and air quality at all of our schools and buildings today and everything came back normal. Louisville Metro Government officials have also informed us that it is safe to reopen schools. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Tuesday’s tragic plane crash.
Dear JCPS families,
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
Dear Newcomer Academy parents and guardians,
We invite you to give your feedback on the programs and services offered by the Newcomer Academy Youth Service Center by completing the Needs Assessment Survey.
Your responses are 100% anonymous and will directly impact how we serve you and your families throughout the school year.
Please access the survey at the following link:
https://forms.gle/9dpK6Z1d2HUgLzxd7
Feel free to translate the form in your browser!
We invite you to give your feedback on the programs and services offered by the Newcomer Academy Youth Service Center by completing the Needs Assessment Survey.
Your responses are 100% anonymous and will directly impact how we serve you and your families throughout the school year.
Please access the survey at the following link:
https://forms.gle/9dpK6Z1d2HUgLzxd7
Feel free to translate the form in your browser!
❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
Newcomer Families and Friends -
Recently, there is an increase in food insecurity in our community. If you or someone you know needs support with food, there are several organizations that can be of assistance. Here is a list of various organizations you can reach out to.
Thank you for your continued partnership with Newcomer Academy!
FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.
Next week, we celebrate Bully Prevention at Newcomer Academy! Students and staff are dressing up each day to honor our efforts to prevent bullying across our school and community!
🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.
