Brightside Academy Joins Philadelphia Fire Department TV Show

Brightside Academy Joins Philadelphia Fire Department on Freedom from Fire

(Philadelphia, PA, March 31, 2015) – Brightside Academy’s Philadelphia Area Business Director, Ed Koch, joined Commissioner Derrick Sawyer of the Philadelphia Fire Department to discuss fire safety on the Philadelphia local news show, Freedom from Fire. The segment was taped March 25 at the La Salle Communications Center.

The staff at each Brightside Academy location receives annual fire safety training from the local fire department. Each academy has emergency evacuation plans, and the staff is trained on the process. The children are made aware of the evacuation process and external safety locations through regular fire drills.

Ed Koch has worked in the education industry for over 39 years, spending the majority of his career with the School District of Philadelphia. During this time, Ed expanded the Junior Fire Patrol program, which educated students and families on fire safety and prevention through monthly meetings with the Philadelphia Fire Department. The children in the program were given roles comparable to the roles of the Philadelphia Fire Department such as Fire Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Division Chiefs. The children educated their families and peers on fire safety lessons learned through the program.

Ed currently manages two Philadelphia locations for Brightside Academy, each with about 120 children enrolled. He plans to bring the Junior Fire Patrol program to Brightside Academy in the summer of 2015.

“I was fortunate to lead the Junior Fire Patrol program with the School District of Philadelphia, and I am looking forward to expanding the program to Brightside Academy. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Fire Department, we will be able to educate our school age children about fire safety and prevention during our summer camp program,” stated Ed Koch.

The partnership between Brightside Academy and the Philadelphia Fire Department has a great impact on the community by educating families regarding fire safety. To see the Ed Koch’s interview with Commissioner Sawyer, visit Brightside Academy’s Facebook page at facebook.com/brightsideacademy.

Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 877-868-2273, visit brightsideacademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information.

 

Download PDF – BrightsideAcademy – Freedom From Fire News Release 3.31.2015

Brightside Academy Leadership Attends Congreso de Latinos Unidos Gala

(Philadelphia, PA, March 25, 2015) – Brightside Academy’s Chief Executive Office, Mark Kehoe, and members of the Philadelphia Regional Leadership Team attended the 2015 Congreso Gala Latina on March 21 in Philadelphia.

Brightside Academy has 29 Philadelphia locations with three academies working directly with the Congreso de Latinos Unidos. The purpose of the partnership is to strengthen Latino communities through education for local families. Congreso de Latinos Unidos has supported Brightside Academy teachers in advancing their education through Harcum College. The college has an early childhood education program that many Brightside Academy teachers are enrolled in.

Brightside Academy will also partner with Congreso de Latinos Unidos for a career fair April 7 at Harcum College. The career fair will give Harcum College students studying Early Childhood Education the opportunity to learn about Brightside Academy’s employment opportunities.

“We collaborate with Congreso de Latinos Unidos to serve over 15,000 Latino families in North Philadelphia. The strong leadership and partnership with our organizations provide social services and family support directly impacting the communities we are proud to serve.,” stated Mark Kehoe.

Brightside Academy is proud to partner with these organizations to provide education and services to strengthen the Philadelphia community. Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 877-868-2273, visit brightsideacademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information.
 
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Download News Release PDF – Brightside Academy Attends Congreso de Latinos Unidos Gala.pdf

Brightside Academy partners with the School District of Philadelphia for Transition to Kindergarten event
Brightside Academy has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia as well as other community partners for Kindergarten Transition. The purpose of the events were to inform parents of the registration process and available community resources. Three Transition to Kindergarten events were held in March, and other events will be planned for the upcoming months. 

“The Brightside Academy’s early childhood curriculum is varied with instructive and play experiences. Children will be taught all of the skills needed to successfully transition to kindergarten,” stated Rebecca Eisentraut, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Brightside Academy. “Our partnerships with community organizations such as School District of Philadelphia help us prepare children for their next learning experience, and prepare the parents with the resources they need for a successful transition.”

In addition to resources about the School District of Philadelphia, Brightside Academy collaborated with other organizations to educate parents in areas such as dental health, bilingual education, financial literacy, and the paperwork necessary to volunteer at school functions. 

Temple University's Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric and Family Dentistry: Representatives from Temple University’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health Sciences offers services for family dental health, as well as financial assistance programs for dental exams. For more information, visit http://dentistry.temple.edu/departments/pediatric-dentistry


Cynthia Kreilick of Morning Circle Media

Bilingual Education: Morning Circle Media is a publishing company located in Philadelphia that creates bilingual children’s books and promotes family literacy and cultural competence. The organization provides Brightside Academy and families with material designed to build second language skills. For more information, visit http://morningcirclemedia.com


Financial Literacy and Housing Resources: Grace Neighborhood Development Corporation provides information on financial literacy, budgets, and credit reviews. The organization supports with low-income families on the path to home ownership, and provides monthly workshops to help the families achieve their goals. For more information, visit gracetrinity.org

Parent Volunteer Paperwork: Staff members from the Parent Leaders Advisory Network in Northern Philadelphia also attended the events and provide parents with criminal background and child abuse clearance paperwork. The goal of this organization is to help parents complete the paperwork needed to volunteer at school functions, field trips, and increase parent engagement. For more information, call 215-225-7241.

Brightside Academy is proud to partner with these organizations to provide education and services to strengthen the Philadelphia community. Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 1-877-868-2273, visit brightsideacademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information.
Brightside Academy staff members at the Transition to Kindergarten Event

Commercial Features Brightside Academy Programs

(March 23, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA) – Brightside Academy’s purpose is to provide all families access to an excellent early educational experience that prepares their children to be life-long learners in an ever changing world. We are proud to share a new commercial produced by American Media early this year. The commercial will be airing in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 2015. 

For questions about our school readiness and child care services contact Brightside Academy at 877-868-2273.

 

Brightside Academy partners with the School District of Philadelphia for Transition to Kindergarten event

(Philadelphia, PA, March 16, 2015) – Brightside Academy is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia regarding a Kindergarten Transition event with the goal of informing parents of the registration process and available community resources. The event will take place on March 26 at 3230 N. 3rd Street from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

In addition to resources about the School District of Philadelphia, the event will also provide material on the necessary medical and dental records needed for kindergarten. Representatives from Temple University’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health Sciences will offer services for family dental health, as well as financial assistance programs for dental exams.

Staff members from the Parent Leaders Advisory Network in Northern Philadelphia will also attend the event and provide parents with criminal background and child abuse clearance paperwork. The goal of this organization is to help parents complete the paperwork needed to volunteer at school functions, field trips, and increase parent engagement.

“The Brightside Academy’s early childhood curriculum is varied with instructive and play experiences. Children will be taught all of the skills needed to successfully transition to kindergarten,” stated Rebecca Eisentraut, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Brightside Academy. “Our partnerships with these community organizations help us prepare children for their next learning experience, and prepare the parents with the resources they need for a successful transition.”

Brightside Academy is proud to partner with these organizations to provide education and services to strengthen the Philadelphia community. Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 1-877-868-2273, visit brightsideacademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information. 

 

Download Press Release PDF – Brightside Academy Transition to Kindergarten-NewsRelease.pdf