Weekly Updates

Week 5 is here!

Five weeks in, routines are becoming habits, classrooms are buzzing with learning, and our scholars are continuing to find their rhythm. This is the time to stay consistent, keep building momentum, and take pride in the progress being made, both big and small.

To our students: Keep going! Challenge yourself, learn from your mistakes, celebrate your growth, and remember that success is built one day at a time.

We are excited about what this next week will bring and all the learning, growth, and opportunities ahead. Let’s make Week 5 count!

Warm Regards,

🍏Ms. Wells

A special congratulations to our 2026–2027 Beta Club Officers!

Layla Reaves - President

Saige Hayes - Vice President

Milani Johnson - Secretary

Chloe Sam - Treasurer

Marques Carter - Member at Large

Trinity Duah - Member at Large

We are excited to have these student leaders represent our club, lead by example, and help make this year one to remember! "

Reminder to all Kindergarten and 7th Grade Parents: Please send in your students updated GA Form 3231 by 9/5/2026.

Cheer tryouts begin Monday, August 31 and ends Thursday, September 3rd

We have almost 800 Chromebook cases available for purchase! These zippered cases feature a front charger pouch and an adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying.

• Fit: Universal
• Condition: Gently used, sold as-is (may have minor wear/damage/missing shoulder strap)
• Cost: $10
• Payment: MySchoolBucks or money order made out to Brighten Academy
• Proceeds will go toward purchasing new, hard nonslip cases designed to fit inside the carts.
• To ensure we can meet demand, submit your name and the number of cases you want to purchase here: https://forms.gle/KmE9BY9JfxpQVBua6.
• Once your form is received, if cases are still available, you'll receive a payment link via email to complete and submit your payment through MySchoolBucks.
• All sales are final.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: Students who are still in the building at 3:45 pm will be considered late pick-up
• Wednesday: Students who are still in the building at 12:15pm will be considered late pick-up.
• If more than 3 late pick-ups are accrued, a late pick up fee will apply ($5.00 per day).
• Although we appreciate notification of a late pick up, it does not eliminate the fee.

At Brighten Academy, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are always our top priority. We are committed to maintaining a positive, respectful environment where students can learn without unnecessary disruptions.

• In accordance with Georgia law (GA Code § 20-2-1181) and school policy, any behavior that intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly disrupts or interferes with school operations is not permitted. This includes inappropriate or aggressive behavior on campus, at school events, on school transportation, or through electronic and other forms of communication.
• Individuals who engage in threatening, aggressive, or disruptive behavior may be immediately removed from campus and prohibited from returning.

Please keep these important times and reminders in mind when planning for student pick-up or visits to the Front Office:

• Parents/guardians must have an approved pick-up card or a photo ID that matches the contact information listed in Infinite Campus.

🚗 STUDENT DISMISSAL
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:15 PM
• Wednesday: 11:45 AM

🏢 FRONT OFFICE HOURS
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

⏰ Please plan accordingly. Wednesday is an early dismissal day, and the Front Office closes at 12:30 PM.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal and front office operations running smoothly and safely! 💙

We love helping our students celebrate their special days! If you are dropping off birthday treats at the Front Office, we HIGHLY encourage—and the Front Office will ONLY accept—a single-serving treat to be shared with classmates.

🍪 Examples: Choose one item such as:
• Cupcakes
• Cookies
• Donuts

🚫 No additional items will be accepted at the Front Office, including:
• Juice or drinks
• Goodie bags
• Balloons
• Toys or trinkets
• Other non-food items

⏰ Please keep in mind: Birthday treats are distributed during a very short window—the last 10 minutes of the student’s lunch period. For this reason, we ask that treats be simple and easy to distribute.

Thank you for helping us keep birthday celebrations simple, quick, and manageable while still allowing our students to enjoy a special treat with their classmates!

https://www.msbtickets.com/brightenacademy/schoolevents

Mrs. Peterson is excited to continue Beanstack this year with ALL of our students! Beanstack is our electronic reading log where students can track their reading, earn rewards, and participate in fun school-wide and individual reading challenges throughout the year.

🚀 Our First Reading Challenge!

Our first goal is to read and log 450 minutes by September 25th!

🎉 Everyone who reaches 450 minutes will earn a yummy cotton candy treat on Wednesday, September 30th! 🍭

Students can even log minutes they have already read during the first two weeks of school! Please remember that Beanstack has daily logging limits, so it may take a few days for students to get all of their minutes entered.

💻 How to Access Beanstack

Visit: https://brightenacademy.beanstack.com/reader365

Click the blue “Sign in with Google” button.
Enter the student's school email: s456789@brightenacademy.com
(Replace 456789 with the student's school ID number.)
Enter the password provided/set by the teacher.
📖 Ready, Set, READ!

Every minute counts! Encourage your student to read at home, at school, in the car, before bed—anywhere they can find a good book!

Let's see how many Brighten students can reach 450 minutes and earn their cotton candy! 🍭📚🎉

🫂Come out with the family for dinner and support your school at the same time!!

📆Tuesday September 1, 2026

⏰ 5:00pm - 8:00pm

📍Shane’s Rib Shack 2750 Chapel Hill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

🚨Be sure to scan the QR code when you arrive to be entered into a the raffle for a $25.00 Gift Certificate to use in the future!🚨

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10165661042518

Dear Families,
We hope your school year is off to a great start! Please take a moment to review a few important updates, upcoming events, and family resources available at our school.

Requesting a Visit with the School Counselor
Important Note: We apologize for any inconvenience, but the parent referral link given out during Open House was not working. Please use the updated link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer!

• Did you know you can request a check-in for your student with our counseling team? Whether your child needs extra academic, social, or emotional support, we are here to help them thrive.
• How to Request: You can submit a confidential request at any time using our updated Parent Counselor Referral Form or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. Once received, a counselor will reach out to connect with your child.

Grades K–5: Students will store their devices in the classroom lock boxes.

Grades 6–8: Students have been assigned lockers and should store their devices securely in their assigned lockers.