December 16, 2019
What you need to know this week:
  • Read the End of Year message from Mr. Morgan
  • Christmas break begins Wednesday.
  • Students may wear holiday shirts, socks and accessories like hats and headbands with uniform bottoms today, tomorrow and Wednesday.
  • Classes available starting in January through Chattanooga School of Languages.
  • Kindermusik play date tomorrow at Cadek.
  • Submit photos for the yearbook.
End of the Year Reflections from Head of School O.J. Morgan
As 2019 comes to a close, I want everyone to know how deeply grateful I am for all you have done for Bright School this year. Not only have you given generously of your time and treasure, but you have helped to build a joyful and caring spirit in our community. Our children deserve no less.

I'm also thrilled that we've been able to renovate our first, second, and third grade classrooms and hallways as part of our "Building a Bright Future" campaign. Our next phase this summer will address the needs of our fourth and fifth grades as well as some of our special area classrooms. I've been so heartened by the generosity of our donors, helping us raise $2.7 million toward a goal of $4 million, all in less than a year! As we move closer to that goal, which I invite everyone to support, we'll then be able to begin work on the gym and library. My dream before I retire at the end of next year is that we hand over to new leadership a Bright School at the top of its game. To get the best, we need to be the best.
I wish everyone a wonderful holiday. These times with your families are precious, and you have such fabulous children with whom to spend these days together. They bring a joy to my heart that I will carry with me the rest of my life and certainly an energy that will keep me young as long as time will allow. I'm a lucky school head!

Happy Holidays to everyone!
Christmas Break Begins Wednesday
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The holidays are almost here! Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The break lasts through January 6. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7.

Festive Attire
Students may wear festive attire today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Holiday shirts, socks, headbands, hats and other accessories with uniform bottoms are allowed.

Christmas Program
Parents do not attend the Christmas Program, but everyone is welcome to peek in on the action via Facebook Live at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Alumni are welcome to join Santa on stage at the end to get a candy cane.

Bright Afternoons
We offer Bright Afternoons after dismissal at 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. If you would like to reserve a spot for your child, please complete this form. Thank you!
Language Classes Begin in January
Bright is partnering with the Chattanooga School of Languages to offer after school classes in Spanish (Mondays), Mandarin Chinese (Tuesday), and French (Wednesday). All reservations and payments will be completed through the Chattanooga School of Languages website. Check for grades, dates and costs on our Bright Afternoons webpage. Scroll below the other after school classes to access the list.
Kindermusik Kicks Off Spring Program
Kindermusik introduces its newest teacher, Sheila Pruehs. Meet her at the free Kindermusik Holiday Playdate, tomorrow, Dec. 17, from 10-10:45 a.m. at Cadek's location at GPS. Children ages 0-5 are welcome to attend with an adult caregiver. Enjoy holiday treats and see how Kindermusik is the perfect introduction to music for children. Click here to register for the event.
More about Sheila Pruehs: A licensed Kindermusik educator, Sheila is so passionate about working with little ones and parents that she has been teaching Kindermusik for 30 years! She loves watching children's eyes light up as they make a new discovery or use their singing voice in class for the first time. Sheila enjoys seeing participants—parents and children—form new friendships in class and become a community with one another. "I have the best job in the world!"
Submit Photos for the Yearbook
The yearbook is looking for photos of groups of students. If you have photos from field trips or other class activities, please share them with Elizabeth Davis. Just one or two photos from an event is enough. Email high-res photos to [email protected]. Thank you!
December 17
Choir Field Trip

Ice Skating Day
after school

December 18
Early Dismissal: Christmas Break Begins
11:30 a.m.
December 19-January 6
Christmas Break

January 7
Classes Resume

January 10
Bright T-Shirt Day
January 14
Bright Family Breakfast

January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
No School
(Details coming about events you may attend off campus.)
What's for Lunch? Click here for the menu.
Bright Scene
Fourth graders present "An Early American Christmas." Their play was a mix of colonial and modern traditions and songs. Happy Holidays!
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