Brighten Academy Charter School

11/02/2026

☀️ Good evening, Brighten Families!

This week’s newsletter is here! 📰 Please take a few minutes to review important reminders regarding morning drop-off procedures, student attendance, and STEM updates.

Your partnership and support help keep our school day running smoothly and our students successful!

📖 Read this week’s newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/xn4wz

11/01/2026

🔬 Family STEM Day: Explore, Innovate, and Create!

Immerse yourself in interactive STEM challenges and digital learning experiences with real-world applications. Students will participate in hands-on activities facilitated by leading education technology organizations such as Google and Discovery Education.

FREE admission for students in grades K-12 and their families. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to expect:
🧪 STEM Activation Stations: Hands-on activities that spark curiosity for all students in grades K-12.
🎟️ Raffle and Prizes: Exciting games and chances to win amazing prizes!
🍽️ Complimentary lunch and parking!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Last activity begins at 2 p.m.)
📍 Factory Shoals Middle School, 3301 Veterans Park Academy School Road, Douglasville, GA 30135

Register now: https://info.discoveryeducation.com/cep-event-registration-google-stem-day-douglas-county.html



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🔬 Family STEM Day: Explore, Innovate, and Create!

Immerse yourself in interactive STEM challenges and digital learning experiences with real-world applications. Students will participate in hands-on activities facilitated by leading education technology organizations such as Google and Discovery Education.

FREE admission for students in grades K-12 and their families. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to expect:
🧪 STEM Activation Stations: Hands-on activities that spark curiosity for all students in grades K-12.
🎟️ Raffle and Prizes: Exciting games and chances to win amazing prizes!
🍽️ Complimentary lunch and parking!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Last activity begins at 2 p.m.)
📍 Factory Shoals Middle School, 3301 Veterans Park Academy School Road, Douglasville, GA 30135

Register now: https://info.discoveryeducation.com/cep-event-registration-google-stem-day-douglas-county.html

10/18/2026

🍁 Brighten Families! Welcome back from Fall Break! 🍂 This week’s newsletter is packed with important updates, school reminders, ways to support your child’s learning, and fun Brighten news! Please take a few minutes to read through it, and don’t forget to vote for our Brighten scarecrow! 🎃💙💛

📰 Read this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/0eyc2

10/09/2026

🎃🧡 VOTE FOR BRIGHTEN ACADEMY’S SCARECROW! 🧡🎃
Brighten Academy is proud to participate in the scarecrow competition with a creative scarecrow designed by Ms. Luhr and our amazing 8th-grade students! 🍂👻

We need your support to help BACS win the People’s Choice Award! 🏆

📣 Here’s how to vote:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F9ZgJyjM7/
👍 Like, ❤️ heart, or 😂 laugh on the photo of the BACS scarecrow to cast your vote!

🗓️ Voting is open through October 31st!
🎃 Want to see the scarecrows in person? Visit the Cultural Arts Council of Dougalsville Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and submit a paper vote!

💙💛Vote BACS! Every reaction counts! 🎃🙌

10/05/2026

🍂 Break is almost here! Before you head out, please take a moment to check this week’s newsletter for important reminders and upcoming events.

👉 Read the newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/tk5xm

🚗 Reminder: Please follow designated parking and drop-off procedures to help keep arrival safe and moving smoothly.

Have a wonderful break! 💙❤️💛

Weekly Updates

10/05/2026

🎃🌟 VOTE FOR BRIGHTEN ACADEMY! 🌟🎃

Help us bring home the People’s Choice Award! 🏆

Our very own Ms. Luhr and her talented 8th Grade Art Students worked hard to create Brighten Academy’s scarecrow entry, and we need YOUR support! 💙💛

👏 Show our BACS pride by visiting the original post and liking, loving, or reacting to the Brighten Academy scarecrow photo to cast your vote!

🗓️ Voting is open through October 31st!

Let’s rally together, spread the word, and show everyone what Brighten Academy creativity looks like! 🌾🍂

💙💛

09/26/2026

Another little glimpse of the joy, talent, and energy from September Saturdays! 💙✨ Our chorus came ready to share their gifts, and they did just that!

We’re so proud of our students! 🥰🎤

09/26/2026

🎶Our talented chorus students brought the energy, the joy, and ALL the voices! 💙🎤 We’re so proud of the hard work and confidence they’re showing!💫

09/26/2026

🌟 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY IS TODAY! 🌟

Come out and see us! 💙💛

We’d love to see our Brighten Academy families and friends TODAY! Stop by, connect with us, and enjoy a little Saturday fun.

📅 TODAY — September 26
📍 Brighten Academy

Bring a friend, we can’t wait to see you! 💙

08/30/2026

📣 Weekly Newsletter is Here! 📰

Hello, Brighten Academy Families! 💙💛

Our weekly newsletter is ready! Please take a few minutes to review this week’s important announcements, reminders, and upcoming events.

👉 https://app.smore.com/n/brvfc8

Thank you for staying informed and helping us have a great week! ✨

Weekly Updates