What you need to know this week ...
- Make your gift to the Bright Fund!
- 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.
- Yearbooks for 2022-23 are available for $40.
- Dot Day artwork submissions are due September 29.
- Special program for parents on navigating the challenges of social media will be this Thursday, September 14.
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Make a Gift to the Bright Fund
Did you know that tuition only covers 80% of our operating budget?
Gifts to the Bright Fund are used to address the school’s immediate needs such as curricular enhancements, technology upgrades, and faculty/staff salaries and benefits. Our Bright School community directly benefits from your investment, allowing us to strengthen and enrich the School’s mission.
We are currently at 57% parent participation. If we get to 90% by this Friday, September 15, students will celebrate with "cow day" on September 22, which will include a fun assembly and Chick-fil-A lunch.
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 welcome! We are looking for parents to help solicit and pickup auction items. If you are interested in volunteering, please attend an important meeting this Thursday, September 14. Drop by the Peeples Pavilion anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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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Book Club Sign-Up Available
The Bright School Library is excited to announce we are offering a variety of book clubs for grades 1-5 in the 2023-2024 School Year. Each grade level will have one book club in the first half of the year and one book club in the second half of the year. To register, use the SignUp Genius and submit your payment to reserve a spot. The month’s book will be delivered to registered students on the first of their book club month. Participants have until the book club meeting day to read the book before enjoying a special meet-up activity and treat. We hope you will join us! Cost: $50 (includes a copy of the book, a special treat, and a book specific activity on the meet-up day) Sign-up at this link.
Yearbooks for 2022-23
If you would like to purchase a yearbook for 2022-23 (last school year), please complete this form. Your FACTS account will be charged $40 and the yearbook will be sent home with your student. Yearbooks for this current school year will be available for purchase in the spring.
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.
Done-in-a-Day
The PA could use a few more volunteers for Done-in-a-Day. This is a group of parents who are on call for ad hoc projects at the school. For example, the office might need help with copies, sorting materials, setting up for an event, etc. You will receive an email calling for volunteers on a particular day. If you can participate and help that day, that's great! If not, we'll catch you the next time. To volunteer for done-in-a-day, please email Keri Williams.
Used Uniform Sales for the Year
Mark your calendar for these dates.
October 2, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
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)
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The Social Institute: A Program for Parents
In collaboration with St. Peter's School and Brainerd Baptist School, we are excited to offer a seminar for parents about navigating the challenges of social media and technology. This seminar aims to equip parents with proactive tools to empower children in embracing a healthy and high-character approach to the digital world. Instead of resorting to fear and restrictions, we invite you to join us for a refreshing and practical presentation on parenting in the digital age.
Leading this discussion will be Laura Tierney, the esteemed Founder, and CEO of The Social Institute, a recognized leader in the field with a national presence. Together, we will engage in an interactive exploration of innovative strategies to foster positive social media and tech usage for our children, flipping the script on the common challenges faced in this digital era.
Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Calvary Chapel, 3415 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409
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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 14
Meeting for auction volunteers, 11 a.m.
The Social Institute program for parents, 6 p.m.
September 20
Individual photos with Lifetouch
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.
Bright Afternoons is available on both days.
October 5-9
Fall Break
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Hard at Work
Some of our kindergarteners are working on projects in Mr. Parks' woodshop class. They are sanding blocks that will have their names and their own designs.
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