School Safety and Preparedness
I doubt there are many school communities in the U.S., or even around the world, who aren't grieving for the students and families of the Margory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. And I use the word "community" intentionally because these sorts of tragic events touch the lives of so many, extending far beyond the boundaries of the schoolyard. Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, students, teachers, administrators, cities, counties, states, and beyond. Anyone who has ever sat in a classroom or has put a child on a school bus or has dropped a child at a school's front door feels this tragedy, deeply. We all mourn.
Bright School is no different. We will comfort each other, but we also are taking action to reassess the security of our school and the safety of everyone living here each day. Coincidentally, just last week we had two officers from the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management visit Bright School to lay out a plan for evaluating our security and emergency procedures. In the next few weeks, they will be here at school quietly observing our operation and areas of access. They will also be training our teachers and staff later in March about how best to act in certain threatening situations.
We won't be alone. As I said, all schools are mourning the loss of the beautiful students and teachers in Parkland. At the same time, they will be determining the wise and responsible ways they can all keep their communities safe and secure. Bright School will act as well.
--Head of School O.J. Morgan
Bright's Got Talent
Can you sing, dance, play a musical instrument or maybe even do some magic tricks? If so, have we got an evening for you! Bright's Got Talent, the sixth annual talent show for students in grades 2-5, is March 9. If you would like for your child to participate in this show, please download and sign this form and return it to the main office no later than Friday, March 2.
There will be an informational meeting on Friday, March 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the theater for students who are signed up to perform. We will have a practice session and a dress rehearsal the week of March 5. Days and times will be sent before February 23. In order to perform for the actual live show, children must attend the practice and dress rehearsal. Each act is limited to a two-three minute performance, and you must provide your own music, props and/or costumes. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Renee' Kropff.
We look forward to a fun and entertaining evening seeing all our Bright School stars SHINE!
Turn in Box Tops by Friday
Collect Box Tops at home and ask your family and friends to contribute! Send them in, labeled with your child's name, grade and teacher, by this Friday. The overall school winner will receive a customized S'well water bottle that can be reused daily and filled with the new water fountain at school. Remember, our goal this year is to collect 12,000 Box Tops to pay for the new water fountain/bottle filling station by the gym.
Order Bright Fit T-Shirts
Bright Fit Week is coming soon, and now is the time to order t-shirts that students may wear to school. Adult sizes also are available. Bright Fit, held every other year, encourages students and families to participate in healthy activities. It is April 16-20, culminating with Bright Fit Night on Friday, April 20. More details are coming soon!
Shirts are now available to purchase online. The shirts are the same design as two years ago, and students may wear those shirts again this year. They may wear the shirts with uniform bottoms on March 23, April 6, April 13 and April 20. Click here to order now. The online store will only be open today through February 28. Don't wait!
Happy Cart Help
The Bright School Parents' Association provides snacks for faculty and staff each week in the Happy Cart room in the main office and now in the work room of the Early Childhood Center. There are several spots remaining for volunteers to bring snacks. To sign up for the main office and in the ECC, use this link. For more information about supplying the Happy Cart rooms, check this handy document.
Used Uniform Sale
The next used uniform sale will be Wednesday, March 7, from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the treehouse, which is located upstairs above the main lobby.
Order a 2017-18 Yearbook
Online ordering for the 2017-18 yearbook is now open. If you would like to order a yearbook, please use this link and pay online. Click on Buy Yearbook in the middle of the screen to begin. Yearbooks will be available for pick up at Registration Day in August for current JPK-4 grades. Fifth graders will be invited to a yearbook party in the fall.
Early Bird Registration Ends March 1
Visit our website for more information. Click here to register.
Bright Days is available to children age 3 by August 1 (and potty trained) through age 8 or rising third graders. The program begins June 4 and runs through the first week of August but is closed the week of July 4.
A regular day is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $200 a week with early care between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. for no charge. Late care will be available from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for $35 a week. There is a half day option, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for $150. Lunch is included in the weekly price.
Spring Squash is Here
The spring squash program for elementary school children will begin next Monday, February 26, at 3.30 p.m. at Scenic City Squash and will run throughout the spring term on Mondays and Wednesdays for an hour each day, continuing for 20 sessions with the last session being Monday, May 14.
The programs will be run by Coach Millman, Coach Pat or Coach Will.
The cost is $200 for the 10-week program for children who come twice per week and $120 for children who come once per week. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
