What you need to know this week ...
- The Charleston Wrap sale is here!
- If your student is leaving school early, please notify Mrs. Jackson.
- 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.
- Dot Day artwork submissions are due September 29.
- A panel of Middle School heads will be speaking to third-fifth grade parents on October 17.
- Students may wear Halloween costumes on October 31.
- New merchandise is coming to the bookstore. You can order some items online until October 11.
- The Used Uniform sale needs outerwear donations.
- Order a family dinner prepared by Chef Michael.
- Fall art workshops are being offered.
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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Begins Today!
The Parents' Association's biggest fundraiser is here! 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!
A flyer with information about the sale will be coming home with your student.
In the meantime, you can get started.
2. Share a link to the sale with friends and family.
3. Shop! There are over 2,500 items so there is something for everyone!
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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.
Early Dismissal
If your student needs to leave school early, please notify Mrs. Jackson as early in the day as possible. If you call after 2:30 p.m., she may not receive your message as she is busy coordinating multiple dismissals and getting students on the afternoon bus.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents received 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.
Lost and Found
The lost and found collection will be out on the concourse during parent-teacher conferences. If your child has lost an item, please stop by to look through the bins.
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.
Middle School Heads Panel
Parents of third-fifth graders are invited to learn more about how to prepare for middle school. The heads of the middle schools at Baylor, GPS and McCallie will offer valuable insights into the life of middle schoolers and their parents on Tuesday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Centennial Theater.
Halloween Costumes and Parade on October 31
Students may wear Halloween costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31. There will be an all-school Halloween parade at 8:30 a.m. This is an event for students and teachers, but parents are welcome to attend. There will be coffee on the concourse for parents who want to park after drop off and socialize before the parade. Parents are not required to attend. For costumes, please make sure your child's outfit is easy to wear all day and remove for bathroom trips and comfortable for inside and outdoors. Tennis shoes for P.E. must be worn, and masks should not cover the face. This will be a fun day, and we look forward to seeing students' creative costumes.
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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. We are in need of outerwear donations like sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.
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)
Donate to the Auction
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.
We are already collecting auction items, so if you have anything to donate, please email Kim Brown.
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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.
Orders must be placed by the end of the day today, Monday, September 25!
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Fall Art Workshops
Join Mrs. Davis for two fall-themed ceramic workshops focusing on hand-building techniques. In our October workshop students will create spooky jack-o-lantern slab votives. During our November workshop students will create pinch pot pumpkins. Each workshop is two weeks. Week one will center around hand-building techniques, week two will be all about glazing techniques and application. Cost is $45.00 for each monthly workshop.
October Slab-Built Ceramic Votives
K-2 - Mondays 10/16/23 & 10/23/23, 3-4 p.m.
3rd-5th - Fridays 9/29/23 & 10/13/23, 3-4 p.m.
November Hand-Built Stoneware Pumpkins
K-2 - Mondays 11/6/23 & 11/13/23, 3-4 p.m.
3rd-5th - Fridays 11/3/23 & 11/10/23, 3-4 p.m.
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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 25
Charleston Wrap sale begins
September 28
Family dinner prepared by Chef Michael. Orders are due TODAY.
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
October 17
Middle School Heads Presentation for 3-5th grade parents.
October 31
Halloween costumes and parade at 8:30 a.m.
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It's Fall Y'all 🍂
Mrs. Laura's JPK class decided to have a picnic lunch at the cabin last week and enjoy some time outside.
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