What you need to know this week ...
- We are looking parent volunteers to help with the online auction.
- It is important for students to be in their classrooms by 8 a.m.
- Please do not block our neighbors' driveways on McDade Lane. Follow the flow of traffic.
- Parent-teacher conferences are coming up. Bright Afternoons childcare will be available.
- Yearbook pictures will be taken on September 20.
- Dot Day artwork submissions are due September 29.
- New merchandise is coming to the bookstore. You can order some items online until October 11.
- Order a family dinner prepared by Chef Michael.
- The Charleston Wrap sale is coming soon!
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Auction Volunteers Needed!
The Bright School auction is coming soon! It will be open for bidding online October 25 through November 1. The auction is online only, so feel free to bid in the comfort of your own home, even in your pajamas! Students will wear their pajamas to school on the final day of the auction.
Volunteers are needed! If you can contact a business or two, please stop by Kim Brown's office. There are several forms for local businesses that you can pick up to contact.
We are already collecting auction items, so if you have anything to donate, please email Kim Brown.
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Starting the School Day Well
An area that we put much focus on during these first weeks of the school year is building classroom community. One strategy is through a classroom’s morning meeting. This is an opportunity for our teachers and students to come together, talk about what is happening during that day and ways that we can support each other. Topics will vary, but it is a great reminder as we start the day that students are part of a class community.
In order for students to fully engage in the start of the school day, they need to be in their classroom and ready to go when the day begins at 8 a.m. These first moments set the tone for the rest of the day and it is important for students to be here to experience all that the teachers have poured so much intentionality into for them. While we recognize that these first weeks of school can be a transition, we ask that you make every effort to have your children at school early enough so that they can be settled in their classrooms by 8 a.m.
Driveway Access for our Neighbors
When you are waiting in the carline, please not not block the driveways of our neighbors on McDade Lane. Our neighbors need to be able to get in and out of their driveways at all times.
Carline Reminders
Morning carpool drop off has been shifted so that the first car drops off right in front of the columns. Please pull all the way forward when you are dropping off.
Please do not drive down the middle lane when entering campus during morning and afternoon carpool times. All cars should follow the flow of traffic. The Early Childhood traffic is able to exit the morning carpool traffic flow using the exit lane in front of the library.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents will receive a link to sign up for conferences from teachers. The conferences will be held October 2-4.
Note: October 2 is a full school day, October 3 is early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. and October 4 is not a school day (conferences only).
Click here to sign up for Bright Afternoons childcare on October 3 and 4. The sign-up deadline is Friday, September 29.
Please complete one form per family for both or one day attendance. The attendance fee is $35 for our half day option and $45 for our full day option and will be included on your next FACTs invoice. We will need a minimum of 15 students signed-up each day in order to host this event.
For any questions please contact Alyssia Harper at aharper@brightschool.com. *There will be a $15 fee for anyone who does not register and a $15 cancellation fee for anyone who does not cancel within 24 hours. We will be supplying lunch and will need to plan accordingly.
Yearbook Pictures
Yearbook pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 20. Please make sure your student is camera-ready. If you have questions about the portraits, call 1-800-736-4753 or visit the Lifetouch Live Chat at mylifetouch.com
Cadek Music Classes
Dot Day Contest
International Dot Day, inspired by the book "The Dot," celebrates creativity and collaboration. Students can complete this attached worksheet in any way they can imagine using materials they have at home.
The worksheets need to be turned in to the front office by Friday, September 29. Librarian Emily Henn and art teacher Thankful Davis will then judge these entries and pick a creative winner from each grade level.
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Parents' Association
The Bright School Parents' Association (PA) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to cultivating a sense of community at Bright School. Community building, clear communication, and fundraising are priorities of the PA.
If you would like information about how to volunteer with the PA, please contact Ginger Thomas.
New Bookstore Merch!
Fall is coming! 🍂 The bookstore has new long-sleeve "choose kind" t-shirts for $30 in youth and adult sizes (see photo). The store will soon have new hoodies and sweatshirt blankets. The bookstore will be open on Friday, October 13 during the family breakfast.
The store has also partnered with a new vendor for some fun items like bows, belts, neck hankies for dogs and coffee mugs. You can shop online here for these items and have them shipped to the school or to your home address. These items will be available through October 11.
Used Uniform Sales for the Year
Mark your calendar for these dates.
November 6, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
December 4, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
February 5, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
March 4, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
May 2, 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Blowout sale during open house)
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Coming Soon!
The Parents' Association's biggest fundraiser is around the corner! Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser will run from September 25 through October 18. Each student is invited to sell gift wrap, candles, gifts, gourmet foods, kitchenware, personalized items, and other Charleston Wrap products to support our fundraiser and earn prizes at various levels. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the endowment for security.
The top three sellers will receive one of three prizes: a $250 Visa gift card, $250 to spend at a private shopping experience at Learning Express, or the opportunity to create your own gelato flavor at Milk and Honey that they will bring for you to share with your classmates!
Our school-wide fundraising goal this year is to sell $50,000. If we meet that goal, the students will have a very ✨special visitor✨ come to their assembly on October 20!
More information on how to register, share, and shop will be coming soon!
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Family Dinner from Chef Michael
Enjoy a family dinner prepared by Chef Michael on September 28. Pickup will be from 1-3:30 p.m. that day.
Menu:
Meat Lasagna: meatballs, Italian sausage, pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce (egg, gluten, dairy) Veggie Lasagna: parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, pasta, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower (egg, gluten)
The entree will include mixed greens salad, yeast rolls and Chef Michael's famous cheesecake swirl brownies.
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Important Links and Calendar
Calendar - Download the 2023-2024 Calendar HERE
The library schedule for each class is posted HERE
September 20
Individual photos with Lifetouch
September 25
Charleston Wrap sale begins
September 28
Family dinner prepared by Chef Michael
September 29
Dot Day art submissions due
October 3
Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Parent -teacher conferences begin at 1 p.m.
October 2-4
Parent-Teacher Conferences. Sign up links will be sent from your child's teacher.
Note: October 2 is a full school day, October 3 is early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. and October 4 is not a school day (conferences only).
Bright Afternoons is available on October 3-4.
October 5-9
Fall Break
October 13
Family breakfast, bookstore open, Bright t-shirt day
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Breaking News
Students watched this year’s first broadcast of WTBS (We’re The Bright School) from their classrooms last week. The program is hosted by our 5th graders each week, live from the studio in Mrs. Susan Pesterfield’s room.
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