Mrs. Thrash’s and Ms. Plump’s fourth grade classes participated in a virtual field trip. Safe-T-Opolis is an interactive electrical safety program provided by Alabama Power! Fun, interactive, and educational! @Jefcoed #electricity #safety
Our Kindergarten students learned the letter Qq this week. They listened to the story “The Wedding of Q and U”. 👰🏼🤵🏽 @jefcoed #qu #quwedding #kindergarten
Great minds think alike! It was a “wear black” kind of day!
Brighton School's scholars celebrate World Read Aloud Day with a good book!
We are SO grateful to have the Magic City Alabama Chapter of The Links, Incorporated to read to our students this week. Our wonderful guest readers featured: Alabama State Superintendent, Dr. Autumn Jeter, Mrs. Iyishia Jones, Mrs. Jarralynne Agee, Mrs. Courtnie H. Anderson, and Mrs. Connie S. Harris. They are the BRIGHT in Brighton!🌟🌟🌟
January was National Mentoring Month and we send a huge shout out to our awesome Building Mentors, Ms. Tina Bair, Mrs. Kimberly Small, and Mrs. Anetra Thrash, and to our Lead Mentor, Ms. Valyndra Owens, for being remarkable mentors at Brighton! We also send a great shout out to Mrs. Tasha Kiel-Gray, who leads Jefcoed’s Mentoring Program! Thank you all for all of your hard work and dedication to support new teacher mentees! ❤️🐻⭐️
It’s National School Counseling Week and we are celebrating the best of the best here at Brighton! Mrs. Tameka Davis wears every hat and does so very gracefully! Mrs. Davis is a beacon of hope to students and an inspiration to her colleagues. We wouldn't make it without her on our team day to day! We appreciate you, Mrs. Davis! 🎉🎉🎉 Let’s CELEBRATE!
🎉💙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!
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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
