Brightmont Academy Deer Valley Newsletter

November 2024 Newsletter Deer Valley

tiffany.samson@brightmontacademy.com (The Brightmont Academy Team) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:27:25 GMT

Upcoming Events and Holidays

We will be having our Fall-Themed Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31st. Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes throughout the day and enjoy festive treats with peers, teachers, and office staff. Please no blood, masks, or weapons. Costumes must be suitable for a school setting.

We will have Brightmont’s 2024 Parent Meeting Conferences from November 4th through November 18th. An email link will be sent out to sign up for a parent meeting with Tony. At the time selected, we will review your child’s current progress.

Please note there will be no school on Veterans Day - November 11, 2024.

Campus Policies

We will be distributing our Student/Parent Handbook during the month of October. Once the handbook is reviewed, both parent and student will sign the last page of the handbook and return it to office staff at Brightmont's Seattle campus for documentation purposes.

Student immunization records must be updated for the 2024/2025 school year.

Student Clubs

We will be starting clubs here at Brightmont Academy in October. They are as follows:

🐉 Dungeons and Dragons - Introduction of Dungeons and Dragons. Enjoy an awesome adventure in a fantasy world from the comfort of your school. In the process we will learn good communication skills, teamwork, and storytelling.

✍️ Journalism - Join the Brightmont Herald and learn the basics of putting together a newspaper. We will review software, interview skills, writing techniques, and graphic design.

🎨 Zini and Arts - Students will create visual multimedia art. Zinis are small booklets made from a single sheet of paper that expresses an idea, showcases art, and spreads information.

🃏 Chess - Review of the basics of strategies and rules you can use in real chess competitions.

🔬 Science - Three teachers will be pooling their collective knowledge to share in fun science experiments. Planned exploration around dissections, model volcanoes, microscope labs, and more will be had.

Study Lab and Enrichment Activities

The Brightmont Academy Study Lab is a hub for students to review coursework, work on assignments, and prepare for exams. Our Study Lab learning specialists are dedicated to enhancing students' executive functioning skills - critical cognitive processes that enable them to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Students have multiple areas open to them during this time, ranging from desks with computers, a comfortable communal sitting area, and a community space that houses many games and puzzles for social and brain breaks!

Our Brightmont Academy Learning Specialists are working to create not only a productive and welcoming Study Lab, but also a sense of community among students and staff. In the upcoming months, we plan to roll out a variety of enrichment options to enhance students' educational experiences through a variety of clubs, personal growth activities, creative outlets, and community service projects. This program will encourage creativity, collaboration, and civic engagement while providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. By fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility, this program aims to empower students to explore their passions and make a positive impact in their communities.

Podcast Episode

Tony Beals will be a guest on The David Kaufer Podcast “The Lighter side of the Spectrum” at the beginning of November. Stay tuned for more information and how to access the episode!

ACT Testing Dates

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
October 26, 2024	September 20	October 7
December 14, 2024	November 8	November 22

Check the ACT website for registration information.

Brightmont Academy offers Test Prep services. Click here to learn more.

2024-25 SAT Testing Dates

Nov. 5, 2024	March 8, 2024	June 7, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024	May 3, 2024

Check the SAT website for registration information.

Brightmont Academy offers Test Prep services. Click here to learn more.

October 2024 Newsletter Deer Valley

tiffany.samson@brightmontacademy.com (The Brightmont Academy Team) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:13:34 GMT

Upcoming Events and Holidays

Please note there will be no school on Veterans Day - November 11, 2024.

Campus Policies

Student immunization records must be updated for the 2024/2025 school year.

Student Clubs

We will be starting clubs here at Brightmont Academy in October. They are as follows:

✍️ Journalism - Join the Brightmont Herald and learn the basics of putting together a newspaper. We will review software, interview skills, writing techniques, and graphic design.

🎨 Zini and Arts - Students will create visual multimedia art. Zinis are small booklets made from a single sheet of paper that expresses an idea, showcases art, and spreads information.

🃏 Chess - Review of the basics of strategies and rules you can use in real chess competitions.

Study Lab and Enrichment Activities

Podcast Episode

Tony Beals will be a guest on The David Kaufer Podcast “The Lighter side of the Spectrum” at the beginning of November. Stay tuned for more information and how to access the episode!

ACT Testing Dates

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
October 26, 2024	September 20	October 7
December 14, 2024	November 8	November 22

Check the ACT website for registration information.

Brightmont Academy offers Test Prep services. Click here to learn more.

2024-25 SAT Testing Dates

Nov. 5, 2024	March 8, 2024	June 7, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024	May 3, 2024

Check the SAT website for registration information.

Brightmont Academy offers Test Prep services. Click here to learn more.