Our face coverings requirement remains in place for the remainder of the school year. Please make sure your child has a mask that fits well and that he or she brings extras to school.

If your child tests positive or is exposed to a positive case, please

contact Nurse Rachel at [email protected].

With warmer temperatures here, make sure your child has a water bottle at school each day.

The school is celebrating Bright World Week this week. We will be having a special menu for lunch, and teachers will present mini-lessons about different countries. Students will learn games from around the world in P.E. Bright World is a time when we recognize the many countries and cultures represented in our school family.

We are honoring Mr. Morgan and his 17 years at Bright School this spring. He will retire at the end of the school year. JPK and PK planned fun activities with him and gave him gifts last week. This week is kindergarten's turn. To learn more about what JPK and PK did and to view videos of them singing and learning with Mr. Morgan, click here.

Lifetouch will be here on Wednesday to take class pictures. JPK wears regular school clothes, and grades PK-4 wear uniforms. Fifth graders dress up for their class photos. Students will be coming home with order forms or you may order the photos online using the instructions on the order forms.

The slate of Parents' Association officers for 2021-2022 will be approved virtually on May 14. The president and treasurer positions were affirmed in last year's vote and do not require a vote this year. Many thanks to these wonderful volunteers.

President: Sholar Howard

President-Elect: Dorothy Caplenor

Treasurer: Ashley Ladebauche

Treasurer-Elect: Jennifer Benefield

Secretary: Heidi Caputo

VP I: Amy Holland

VP II: Ann Marie Eichelberger

VP III: Barbara Perdomo

VP IV: Ginger Thomas

VP V: Lauren Wolfford

Parents may purchase optional summer skills books for their children. These books can help children practice math and language arts skills over the summer. The books are for students completing grades kindergarten through fifth. Please return this form and payment to school by Wednesday, April 28.

On the days of track meets, Bright Afternoons and help class pick-ups will be at the concourse. When you pull down the driveway, please drive in front of the concourse area with your green name sign visible on your dashboard. Also, please be ready to inform our Bright School parking officer of your need to pick up from Bright Afternoons. Our Bright Afternoons staff will call for your child and sign them out.

Bright Blooms eco-literacy plant sale will be Thursday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Peeples Pavilion. Plants have been grown from seed by our early childhood students and Mrs. Lynn. More details coming soon!

Fifth graders will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money for their class gift. Parents will be able to order in advance. Doughnuts will be delivered on April 29.

Third, fourth and fifth grade parents are invited to learn more about what to expect in middle school at 5:30 p.m. on May 3. This roundtable discussion will include the middle school heads from GPS, Baylor and McCallie.

Used uniform and bookstore clearance sale will be on Tuesday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. More details coming soon!

Dinner to Go from Il Primo, a fundraiser for the Parents' Association, is taking place this week through April 23. Watch for more information, including an online order form, this week. Meals will be ready to pick up on May 4.

The Book Fair will be May 3-7 in the library. Parents will receive information about how to order online or purchase in person. Proceeds benefit the library. Watch for a separate email about the book fair.

Plan your summer now! Registration is now open for Bright Days summer program for early learners. Bright Days is open to age 3 (by August 1) through rising third graders.

The first week of Bright Days is June 7-11. All the details and the registration link are on the website. If you are new to Bright Days, you will need to create a new login to register.