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2026

November 2026
November2026

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November

03- No School - Election Day

09 - No School for Bright Futures - P/T Conference Day

10- No School for Bright Futures - Problem Solving Day/PM P/T Conferences

11- No School - Veteran's Day

18- No School for Bright Futures- ROE Training Day

24- 1 Hour Early Dismissal (PM and Full Day Classes Only)

25-27 No School - Thanksgiving Break

Galesburg CUSD #205: 2026-2027 Calendar

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Parking Lot Safety

Be extra watchful when backing or pulling out of parking spots, as children and families are often walking to their cars. Your attention helps keep everyone safe.


Additionally, the lane closest to the school is closed to all traffic to keep the crosswalk clear and safe for students and families.

Nutrition Nutrition

Snacks & Meals

  • Morning students will receive items from the breakfast menu as their mid-morning snack.

  • Afternoon students will receive items from the lunch menu as their mid-afternoon snack.

  • Full-day students will be served breakfast, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack.


Click the button below to access the monthly menus.

Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Snack Menu

Curriculum Curriculum

Creative Curriculum Objective #9- Use language to express thoughts and needs. 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary.

At Bright Futures, we know that language is the key to learning! Our preschoolers are exploring ways to use words to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. Through songs, stories, dramatic play, and daily conversations, children are growing their expressive vocabulary—learning not just what to say, but how to say it. Every new word they use helps them communicate more clearly, connect with others, and gain confidence in sharing their ideas.

Fun Ways to Support Vocabulary at Home:

  • Talk Through Daily Routines: Narrate what you’re doing and encourage your child to describe what they see or do.

  • Play Word Games: Try “I Spy,” rhyming games, or make up silly sentences together.

  • Read and Chat: Ask questions about the story and encourage your child to explain in their own words.

  • Dramatic Play: Pretend to be chefs, astronauts, or shopkeepers, and use new words for objects, actions, and feelings.

  • Label the World: Point out and name things in your environment—at the park, grocery store, or even around the house.

Every little conversation helps your child use words to express themselves and grow their confidence!

Bright Future Curriculum Information

Help Your Little Learner Grow Help Your Little Learner Grow

TED Talk Video - How Every Child Can Thrive by 5!

Watch seven-year-old Molly Wright explain simple strategies to help children’s brains develop. “What if I told you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?” asks Molly, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. She breaks down research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support healthy brain development, highlighting the power of play for lifelong learning, behavior, and well-being. Molly shares practical strategies to help all children thrive by age five.

How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | Molly Wright | TED

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Contact Information

Email: jspring@galesburg205.org

Website: https://brightfutures.galesburg205.org/o/bright-futures
Location: 940 West Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL, USA

Phone: 309-973-2031
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightFutures205

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