Brighton School

🎉💙Happy National School Counseling Week 2025!💙 We're celebrating our amazing school counselors and their vital role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #NSCW25 #ThankYouCounselors

Happy National Fourth Graders Day!💙 National 4th Graders Day is celebrated on the second Monday in January, which this year is January 13. Fourth-grade students are taking on more challenges in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, as well as art, music, world language, and physical education. They work hard, yet still are guided by a wonderful imagination. They really shine when they are in charge of their own learning and usually shimmer brightest when they are able to use their creativity along with their newly-acquired skills. Let’s celebrate the magic of being 9 or 10 and show the world what fourth graders can do! Shout out to our amazing fourth grade teachers, Mrs. Thrash and Ms. Plump💙 Our fourth graders were rewarded with a sweet treat and lots of love today!

Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.

Happy New Year! 🎊 Here are Jefferson County Schools’ calendars in English and Spanish as a reminder for the second semester! See you all Wednesday! ❤️🐻⭐️

HAPPY NEW YEAR🎊Welcome back!! We had some awesome professional development on Monday with Bloom training, which is Jefcoed’s new discipline platform. We also had our middle of the year data meetings, Equity of Effort/Clarifying Terms PD, Intentional Grouping, Defining Vocabulary Jigsaw, Sharing Terms Discussions, and Equity, Equality, Removing Barriers through Equitable Practices PD. We are ready to see everyone tomorrow! Let’s get it POPPIN’!

Thank you, Mayor Cooper, for rewarding the teachers with the classes that had the most growth in iReady reading and math! In K-2nd grade, Ms. Andrea Burnett’s kindergarten class showed the most growth in iReady reading AND math. In 3rd-5th grade, Mrs. Anetra Thrash’s 4th grade class showed the most growth in iReady reading AND math. Brighton’s Mayor, Eddie Cooper, gifted both teachers with two gift cards each! Congrats to these awesome teachers and their classes! 🌱🌱🌱 #growth #iReady

Brighton School welcomes Ann Kathryn Hartsfield to the family! Ms. Hartsfield will be teaching third grade alongside Mrs. Bair! Ms. Hartsfield is now the BRIGHT in Brighton!

Brighton School welcomes Mrs. Ashley Toje back to our faculty and staff! We are so glad to have her as the BRIGHTON in Brighton! ❤️🐻⭐️

CONGRATULATIONS to Brighton’s Teacher of the Year-Ms. Valyndra Owens!!!🎉🎉🎉 We are thankful for your hard work and dedication to our students and the Brighton family! You are the #BRIGHTinBrighton!❤🐻⭐️ #teacheroftheyear

This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!

ICYMI, here we “GROW” again! 🌱🌱🌱 Brighton School’s Alabama State Report Card shows growth! We are so proud of our scholars! Thank you teachers, faculty, stakeholders, students, and parents! Your hard work and determination are shining BRIGHT in Brighton! #GrowingTogether

Congratulations to our librarian/media specialist, Ms. Natalie Reed, for being voted as November's Staff Member of the Month! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ms. Reed's hard work and bright smile helps us have an amazing day everyday! Ms. Reed is definitely a SHINING STAR! ❤️🐻⭐️

American Education Week wraps up by recognizing Substitute Educators Day. Substitute Educators Day was established by The National Education Association (NEA). The event occurs the Friday before Thanksgiving each year and highlights the important role substitute teachers play in education. In 2024, the day was Friday, November 22nd. At Brighton School, our substitute teachers play a very vital role in our school day success. We have dedicated sub teachers who have been a part of the Brighton family for years. We caught a few smiling subs this week but we want to show that we appreciate them all. Join us in showing our appreciation by leaving an encouraging comment for our fantastic subs! ❤️🐻⭐️ @Jefcoed #substituteappreciationday2024 #nea

Did anyone else see the flock of Canadian geese on Brighton School’s campus Thursday and Friday mornings? Did you notice how they were on time for school? They were part of the BRIGHT in Brighton! ❤️🐻⭐️ #attendancematters @jefcoed

We would like to give a special shout out to our 2nd grade teachers, students, and families for still having the best attendance percentage so far! It has actually improved since the last time!🎉🎉🎉 This means 2nd grade has the most students coming to school each day!💯 Do you want to know how to help the other grades improve their attendance rate? Bring your student to school each day next week (unless they are sick)!🤗 ✨️We do have other grades that have improved! 1st Grade - 3.45% decrease 3rd Grade - 7.14% decrease 4th Grade - 4% decrease 5th Grade - 3.78% decrease ‼️Our school's chronic absenteeism rate is steadily decreasing, too! Thank you families!🤗

Principal Bryant went above and beyond by covering a class and continuing with the curriculum ! Mrs. Bryant shows true leadership and teamwork! All hands on deck! #leader #teacher #principal #education @jefcoed

Thank you to our parents, Mrs. Beatriz Vidal and Mrs. Mary Teniente , for representing Brighton School and serving on Jefferson County's Federal Programs Parent Advisory Committee! You are the BRIGHT in Brighton!

Congratulations to our Child Nutritionist, Mrs. Tori Johnson, for being voted as October's Staff Member of the Month! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. Tori’s hard work and bright smile helps us have an amazing day everyday! Mrs. Tori is definitely a SHINING STAR! ❤️🐻⭐️

Don’t forget to set your clock back tonight! 📌

#DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos is tradionally celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd to pay respect to family and friends who have passed away. Thank you to the Brighton’s families who decorated our halls for the holiday! 🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺