Good Evening Brightwood Tigers. This is Principal Stokes. Welcome to another great Game Changing Week! Please remember we welcome our Tigers into the building beginning at 7:05 am and the tardy bell rings at 7:25 am.

Field Trip: Kindergarten going to Greensboro Science Center on Monday June 5. Our 5th Graders will have their Promotion Ceremony on Thursday June 8 at Northeast High School at 6 pm. We ask that families bring no more than two – three guest per child.

We 5 more instructional days left for the 22-23 school year. Every day counts and every day is filled with meaningful instruction. Please continue to support us in reminding your child of our school expectations and your parental expectations.

Teachers and students will be hosting their End of Year Celebrations on Thursday June 8th. Please be sure to check ClassDojo and/or child’s backpack for the details on the individual class celebrations. In order to attend you must complete the volunteer registration on line. We ask that you speak with your child’s teacher about your attendance to the celebration to support.

We will be having our 4th quarter and End of Year Award’s Program on Wednesday June 7. Please check in with your child’s teacher and Class Dojo for the specific times as well as to see if you child will be receiving an award this quarter.

This year our staff wanted to start a tradition with our 5th graders. They will be doing a 5th grade walk on Friday June 9 at 8:10 am as they take their final walk down the wonderful halls of Brightwood Elementary as a student.

Spring has sprung and we need for everyone to be mindful of the school attire. Students are not allowed to wear slides, bubble shoes, bedroom slippers and crocs must be in sports mode. We have had children to get hurt due to not wearing the proper footwear. We ask that students be mindful of their clothing and not wear attire that is too revealing. The end of student’ shorts, skirts and/or dresses should reach their fingertips when their shoulders are relaxed.

All students are expected to wear their One Card to school daily.

Parents please remember our safety protocols include that parents are not allowed to enter the building during our morning drop off and afternoon pick up times. Please remember safety first, we have had several complaints about speeding in the parking lot that has almost resulted in a child being hit.

School dismissal will begin at 2:13, instruction ends at 2:10 pm. Please remember that you must have your government issued photo ID with you each time you need to pick your child up early for appointment and emergencies which must be before 1:45 pm. We ask that you limit picking your child up early because they are missing valuable instructional time when they are being picked up early multiple times. This is time we cannot get back.

We thank you so much for all that you do! Remember it is always a Great Day to Be a Brightwood Tiger! Have a wonderful evening remember to be amazing, because you are Amazing.

Love Always your Proud Principal,

Ms. LaTrice Stokes

Our Vision

Brightwood is a community of 21st century learners who value the importance of education by consistently promoting mutual respect, personal responsibility, and high expectations.

Our Mission Statement

The Brightwood School Community will create a positive learning environment where individual needs are met through:

• Establishing and developing relationships using clear coherent expectations for students, parents, staff and community.
• Consistent implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Rigorous instruction focused on students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, information and technology skills, and collaboration.
• Progression towards highly functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLC).

Brightwood Creed

The Brightwood Creed sets the tone of the day for students and creates a focus for them. It will be recited by all students each morning during the morning announcements. While the creed is recited, all movement and talking throughout the building should cease, especially in the hallways.

As a Brightwood Tiger, I will show:

P - Personal Responsibility

R - Respect

I - Integrity

D - Determination

E - Excellence

I will be successful!

I’s Time to Register for GCS Summer Programs!

May 3, 2023 – Does your child want to learn about animal science, or drone technology, or modern music production? GCS has a camp for you. Summer programming is back, and registration is now open.

GCS offers a wealth of summer camps, starting with academic programming for qualifying students. Those programs are free, and transportation and meals will be provided.

Students may also choose to attend enrichment programs on a variety of topics and locations throughout the district, from LEGO robotics to community theatre. Transportation is not guaranteed, and some programs are fee-based.

All summer opportunities are Mondays-Thursdays. The first day for students will be Tuesday, June 20. There will be no programs during the week of July 3-7. The last day for students will be on Thursday, July 27.

For more information, click here.

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