February 18, 2019
Happening This Week
  • Classes resume tomorrow. Welcome back from winter break.
  • Doodle for Google interest meeting for grades 1-5 on February 26.
  • Order Bright Days t-shirts by February 26.
  • Sign up for track and soccer. Both begin this week.
  • ERB workshop for second and third grade parents is February 20.
  • Save the Date: Chat with Dr. Darria on March 5.
Doodle4Google Contest Meeting is February 26
Calling all artists! This February, Bright students in grades 1-5 will be participating in the 11th annual Doodle4Google contest. This year's theme is "When I grow up, I hope ..."
Students are invited to join art teacher Mrs. Davis on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:30 a.m. in the Centennial Theater for a work session to learn more about the contest and to brainstorm ideas. This is open to all students in grades 1-5.

Please email Mrs. Davis at [email protected] to let her know your child is attending. If you child is unable to attend but would like to participate, you may download an entry form at the Doodle4Google website or email Mrs. Davis for more information.
Spring Athletics
Track

Track is open to boys and girls in grades 3-5. The first practice is Thursday, February 21. Sign up forms and payment are due to the office by Tuesday, February 19. Download the form here.

Soccer

Excel soccer training is open to boys and girls in grades 1-5. All skill levels are welcome. This soccer training meets on Wednesdays for eight weeks, starting February 20. Download this form and turn it in with payment by Tuesday, February 19.
ERB Workshop for Parents
Parents of second and third grade students who want to better understand their child's ERB scores should come to a workshop led by Assistant Head of School Christy Lusk on Wednesday, February 20, at 8:15 a.m. in the library.
Order Bright World Shirts
Bright World is our celebration of international cultures. This year it will be held April 8-12, with that Friday being Bright World Night. All event details will be coming soon.

Now is the time to buy a shirt that your child may wear to school on March 15 and 22 and April 5 and 12. Shirts are green with white letters with the same logo from two years ago. They are $8 each. Send in your order form with payment by Tuesday, February 26. Download the form here.
Chat with Dr. Darria '90 on March 5
Parents, alumni, prospective parents and friends are invited to hear Dr. Darria Long Gillespie '90 chat about her new book Mom Hacks on Tuesday, March 5, at 8:15 a.m. in the library.

Dr. Darria is an ER doctor and frequent guest on TV health shows. She will share some of her practical advice with us.

Copies of Mom Hacks will be available at the event for $10.
Register Now for Bright Days
Make your child's summer a Bright summer! Registration for Bright Days, our summer program for early learners, is open. Early bird registration lasts until March 1. Bright Days is open to girls and boys age 3 (by August 1) through rising third graders. For all the details, visit the Bright Days website.
February 18
Winter Break

February 19
Classes Resume

February 20
ERB Workshop for Parents
(second and third grades)
8:15 a.m.
March 5
Chat with Dr. Darria '90
8:15 a.m.

Used Uniform Sale
7:15-11:15 a.m.

March 21-22
Kindergarten Play
8:15 a.m.
March 22
High Jump
10 a.m.

Half Day: Spring Break Begins
11:30 a.m.
What's for lunch? Check out our February menu.
Bright Scene
Teachers competed in the 17th annual Scooter Races, and Mr. Parks and Mr. Greene won. Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. Lusk came in second after winning the last 10 years in a row. Newcomers were Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Hyer and Miss Taylor.