October 5, 2020
What you need to know this week:
  • Fall Break message from Mr. Morgan.
  • Fall Break is October 8-12. No school on Thursday, October 8.
  • We encourage everyone to get a flu shot in October.
  • Directories coming home.
  • Plan ahead: T-shirt Day on October 16 and Spirit Day on October 30.
  • It's turning cooler: wear jackets and coats. Label all clothing.
  • Use paper forms to order items from the bookstore.
Happy Fall Break!
Watch and listen to this message from Mr. Morgan about Fall Break.
Fall Break: October 8-12
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Fall Break this year is Thursday, October 8, through Monday, October 12. Classes resume Tuesday, October 13.

Thursday is a full day off, not a half day like in year's past.

Be safe!
Get a Flu Shot This Year
Every year we encourage families to get flu shots in the fall. This year, it's more important than ever.

According to the Centers for Disease Control: "Getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however flu vaccination has many other important benefits. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources."
Directories Coming Home
Each family receives a printed directory. Check your child's bag or backpack for your copy. The oldest sibling in a family will bring home the directory.

Contact Elizabeth Davis at [email protected] if you do not receive one by Wednesday.

Thank you!
Plan Ahead: What to Wear
Bright School T-Shirt Day on October 16
Students may wear any Bright School t-shirt on Friday, October 16, including the new Spirit Shirts sold in the bookstore. Students wear uniform bottoms with the t-shirts, which can be any school t-shirt from previous years or from the bookstore.

Spirit/Costume Day on October 30
New this year -- students may wear their costumes on October 30, the day before Halloween! A few rules, though:
  • Please no costume masks that cover the entire face or face paint. Hats, hair accessories, and wigs are encouraged.
  • Students must still wear face coverings.
  • Please wear tennis shoes for P.E.
  • Remember children will still have recess and P.E., so make sure the clothing does not hinder movement.
  • Have fun!

Chilly Temperatures
If your child is cold-natured or feels cold in the classroom, please make sure he or she has a sweater, sweatshirt or jacket that can be worn inside the school. Label all clothing with your child's name! We have a very active lost and found collection. Items not retrieved in a timely manner will be donated to used uniforms or a local non-profit.
Clothing OK to wear indoors:
  • Navy, evergreen or white sweaters, zip-up hoodies or fleeces with or without the logo
  • Any Bright School sweatshirt or hoodie from the used uniform sale, bookstore or approved vendor
What is not allowed indoors:
  • Outdoor jackets or fleeces in different colors, patterns or designs that are not included above. Students may wear these coats coming into the school or outside for recess or P.E.
For more information about outerwear, visit the webpage about uniforms.
Order Items from the Bookstore
There is a new ordering procedure for the bookstore. Please use the order form available on the bookstore website. Forms should be sent to school with payment. Payment options now include drafting from FACTS.

Orders will be filled and send home on Fridays. The bookstore is not open for in-person shopping. Thank you for supporting the PA through the bookstore!

Check Instagram @1913brightbookstore for more items like this new sweatshirt!

Email the bookstore at [email protected] for all questions.
Spirit Shirts
Spirit shirts will be arriving soon. They will be sent home with your child.

Thank you for ordering!
October 8
No School: Fall Break Begins
October 13
Classes Resume

October 16
Bright School T-Shirt Day
October 21
Picture Make Up Day

October 30
Spirit Day
Students may wear costumes
Bright Scene
JPK teacher Rachel Berger shares a book and song about the letter F.
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