Dear Parents,

Thank you again for your help during this extraordinary year as we continue to remain in-person.

There are many wonderful events and traditions that are part of Bright School that we have tried to maintain during the pandemic, but there are some we are not able to have or need to alter.

For the remainder of the school year, we have made decisions about most of our large events. We are disappointed, as likely you are as well, to know some of these events will not happen, but we feel changes must be made to create safe and healthy environments for all of us.

Please review the list below and mark your calendars.

Grade-level plays, including the PK Luau: There will be no plays or the luau except for a similar event for fifth grade which is still being developed.

Spring class photos: Lifetouch will take the traditional class photos outdoors on April 14. Students in grades JPK-4 wear their normal school attire, and fifth grade wears dress-up clothes for the photos that will hang on the Wall of Graduates. More details will be provided closer to the photo day.

Special P.E. events: The annual volleyball and basketball games and scooter races will not take place this year. The high jump, a tradition of more than 40 years, will take place on the track outdoors. More details will be provided.

Track meets: Bright School will host track meets this spring with a limited number of participating teams and visitors.

Open House on May 6: This event will be held virtually, not in person. More details will follow.

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day on May 7: This event will not take place, and May 7 will be a full school day. We are planning to record a performance that will be distributed to all families.

Bright School Picnic on May 21: This event will not take place as usual, and May 21 will be a full school day. Picnic activities will be held on campus during the regular day.

Last Week of School: The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 26, and it will be a full day with regular dismissal. There will be no school for students on May 27, and it will be an in-service day for teachers.

Graduation on May 28: Graduation will be held at 10 a.m. outdoors on the GMAC track and field on campus. Fifth grade families will receive more details.