Kindergarten is a magical year that builds on the academic and social skills begun in JPK and PK. Each Friday is dedicated to eco-literacy, and the children and teachers spend most of the day outside.
Teacher Sonal Patel, dressed in a sari, talked to students about Diwali, the Festival of Lights in India. They learned a dance and took home candles to represent the diyas used in celebrations.
The library hosted a "Book Tasting" for third graders to look at and read various non-fiction books as part of their next reading unit. Students read books about science, holidays, space and animals.
Students in JPK and kindergarten drew pictures, and fourth and fifth graders wrote letters to troops stationed in Japan.
Students brought in extra Halloween candy to donate to Hamilton County EMS, which will be distributed among the 13 ambulance stations in our county.
Students, faculty and staff voted in person or absentee via email for the library mascot. The race was narrowed to a choice between Buddy, the German Shepherd puppy, and Dolly Parton.
The Pajama Party Auction is live and taking bids on nearly 400 items ranging from art to unique experiences. The auction is open now through November 2. Ready. Set. Bid!
The 2020 Election at Bright School will be the time to find a mascot for our library. Each grade has nominated a real, literary or made-up character to be the mascot. The election will be November 3.
Children in our pre-kindergarten program are active, creative and curious young learners. Our teachers foster their social, emotional and cognitive development through imagination, discovery and play.
The study of Tennessee is a tradition in fourth grade. Students learn all about our home state in this social studies unit, which culminates in the Tennessee Celebration.
