May 11, 2020
What you need to know this week:
  • Message from Mr. Morgan about the fifth graders.
  • Order now for the Drive-Thru BBQ! Place your order by tomorrow at 3 p.m.
  • Join us for the last Bright Fest Friday and Bright Fit Friday with Coaches McDaniel and Linehart immediately afterward.
  • Add to our Be Grateful. Be BRIGHT! webpage.
  • Write a letter to Mr. Morgan.
  • Build with Mrs. Kropff in the Lego Challenge.
  • Bright Days summer program canceled for June. Stay tuned for information about July sessions.
From the Head of School
Dear Bright School Community,

This past Friday, a few of us had the immeasurable pleasure of traveling to each of our 5th grade homes to deliver a small tribute to our soon-to-be graduates. After having been apart for so long, all of us so enjoyed this chance to honor our wonderful students and see their beautiful faces.

As I greeted many of them, I couldn't help but feel an immense pride in their courage and goodness. Even in the midst of such a difficult time, they met me with smiles, gratitude, and good wishes. They showed the strength that will get them through tough times in the future, which are a part of life and something every human being must learn to confront. More than anything they have accomplished during their years at Bright School, their good-hearted determination to maintain their hope for the future reveals their maturity and strength of character. I am so grateful for them and what they've taught us all.

To those of you who happen to know any of our 5th graders, I would encourage you to reach out to them with your thanks and congratulations. They deserve our admiration and praise, now more than ever. Here's to the Class of 2020!

Sincerely,
Signature
Order Now for the Drive-Thru BBQ
Support the Parents' Association while feeding your family! Click below to order your meal of BBQ pork or chicken for four or six people. Orders are due tomorrow at 3 p.m. On the form, you will sign up for a time to pick up the meals at school on Thursday, May 14.

This fundraiser for the PA replaces the annual wrapping paper sale, which will not take place this fall. We look forward to seeing you drive through school on Thursday!
Bright Fest Friday and Bright Fit Friday
Join us this Friday for the final Bright Fest Friday of the school year. Log on to Zoom at 11 a.m. Wear any Bright shirt shirt to show your Bright School spirit. Send a photo to Ms. Davis at [email protected].

Here is the Zoom log-in information:
Meeting ID: 908-767-660
Password: bright

After BFF, coaches McDaniel and Linehart will lead Bright Fit Friday for students and parents who want to do exercises together. Just stay on the Zoom meeting after BFF for Bright Fit Friday to begin. The coaches will let you know if you need any supplies like a jump rope or a weight for that day's exercises. You'll have five minutes to get ready, and then the workout will begin. Who are we? Bright Fit!
Thank Our Teachers!
We have created a wall of gratitude on our website to share messages of thanks to our teachers, staff, families and friends. If you would like to contribute, please email a note, drawing or picture to Elizabeth Davis at [email protected].

Stay Connected
Lego Build Challenge
Mrs. Kropff is challenging your child to build with Legos, Duplos, Lincoln Logs or whatever you have on hand. For more information, contact Mrs. Kropff at [email protected].

Write a Letter
Have your child write a letter to Mr. Morgan! Tell him what you are doing at home and how your distance learning is going. Our address is 1950 McDade Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Bright Days Canceled for June
Bright  Days camps for all of June are canceled. We will make a decision about July camps by June 1.
The business office will process refunds for June camp fees, and you should receive your refunds by Friday. If you are on a payment schedule or have pending future payments for June camp, those will be automatically canceled.
If you would like to cancel your child’s registration for July and receive a full refund, please email us at  [email protected].
COVID-19 Closure
Contact Information
Please use this contact information if you have any questions.

  • If you have questions about a specific assignment or classroom resource, please contact your child’s teacher by email or phone. Teachers will be able to respond to questions during their regularly-scheduled “classroom hours,” which has been provided to families.
  • If you have questions about technology, a platform or device, please contact Renee’ Kropff at [email protected] or 1-423-298-4680.
  • If you have other issues related to distance learning, please contact Christy Lusk at [email protected] or 1-423-309-4860 or Renee’ Kropff.
  • If you have questions about a personal or social-emotional concern for your child, please contact school counselor Rachel Blanton by email at [email protected].
More information is available on our COVID-19 Closure website.
May 15
Last Bright Fest Friday
Zoom Meeting
11 a.m.

Bright Fit Friday
exercises
immediately after BFF
May 18-21
Fifth Grade Spirit Week
No Special Area Rotation

May 21
Last Day of Distance Learning
May 22
Students Pick Up
School Items and Return Library Books

Times will be announced for each grade.
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