Bright Futures

12- Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

19- No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

20 - FREE Toddler Tuesday @ Discovery Depot - 5:30-7:00

28- Family Focus: Budgeting- Starting the Year Out Right with Tessa Hobb

29 - BlockFest @ Bright Futures- 5:30-7:00 pm.

Enter the parking lot through the Northeast entrance (closest to Pizza Hut) and park in the Parent Parking Lot (highlighted in green on the map).

After parking, walk your child to the playground gate, where one of our friendly staff members will be waiting to greet them with a smile and help them to their classroom. To help students build independence and keep our morning routine running smoothly, parents will say their goodbyes at the playground gate.

Safety Reminder: The lane closest to the school building is closed to vehicle traffic to ensure a safe crosswalk for families. After your child has been greeted by a staff member, please use extra caution when backing out of your parking spot and exit through the Northwest exit (closest to GHS).

After a long winter break, it’s normal for children to need time to readjust to routines. These tips can help make the transition smoother:

Talk about school positively.

Remind your child of favorite teachers, friends, and activities to build excitement and reassurance.

Allow extra time in the morning.

A calm, unhurried start helps children feel secure and ready for the day.

Acknowledge feelings.

It’s okay if your child feels nervous or emotional—offer comfort and reassurance while keeping goodbyes short and consistent.

How does rain get into the clouds? How do fish breathe underwater? Young children love to investigate and find their own answers to their questions about the world. Encouraging your child’s exploration and wonder helps build a strong foundation for early learning

We invite all Bright Futures students and their families to join us for this free, hands-on evening of fun and learning centered around science and math through block play. Children will explore a wide variety of blocks—building, stacking, designing, and problem-solving as they experiment with balance, patterns, measurement, and cause and effect. Blockfest encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in a playful, engaging environment. To continue the learning at home, each family will receive a set of blocks to take home at the end of the night!

This event is completely FREE for all Bright Futures students and their families. Come join us for a fun-filled night of laughter, play, and family memories!

Does your Bright Futures student have younger siblings? Take them to FREE, Smart from the Start Fridays at Discovery Depot!

Join the Parent to Parent group!

The Regional Office of Education #33 invites parents and guardians to our monthly Parent-to-Parent group, a space to connect with others, share experiences, and explore helpful strategies for parenting and family well-being.

Topics include:

- Different parenting approaches and strategies
- Activities to do with your children
- Supporting overall family wellness and child development

• 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.

Email: jgraves@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