Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson visits Brightside Academy


Brightside Academy’s 2501 McKean Street Philadelphia, PA location received a visit from Philadelphia Councilmen Kenyatta Johnson on April 14, 2015 during Week of the Young Child celebrations. Councilman Johnson read the 2015 PA One Book, Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli to the children.


Councilman Johnson represents the 2nd District of Philadelphia, covering Center City, South, and Southwest Philadelphia. He has been an activist in the Philadelphia area since 1998, focusing on education and youth programs in the area.  He served as the Pennsylvania State Representative for the 186th Legislative District from 2009-2012, and then moved to City Council. 

Councilman Johnson is an advocate for education, park funding, and gun violence prevention. He supports the community through partnerships with various organizations, including the Goldenberg Group, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Habitat for Humanity. The Councilman also created the Friends of the Bartram Group, focused on combating school violence at Bartram High School.
Kenyatta Johnson is invested in the success of Philadelphia, and Brightside Academy plans to work with Councilman Johnson again on future projects.

“Councilman Johnson provides strong support for the education and youth programs in Philadelphia.  His leadership and community partnerships fund programs that benefit our families and the communities we serve. We look forward to working with the Councilman to promote education and growth throughout the area,” stated Stephanie Blake, Instructional Specialist at Brightside Academy. 

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The partnership between Brightside Academy and the Philadelphia City Council has a great impact on communities across Philadelphia. Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 877-868-2273, visit Brightside Academy.com, or stop by a location for more information.

 

Brightside Academy partners with Morning Circle Media to promote bilingual literacy



Brightside Academy’s 543 West Courtland Street, Philadelphia celebrated Week of the Young Child by teaching the children about gardening. Morning Circle Media, a Philadelphia bilingual publishing company, joined the academy for a reading of the book Haiqal’s Garden by Haiqal and Syarif Syaifulloh. The book focuses on healthy eating habits by the use of an urban garden maintained by a local Indonesian family.
The organization creates bilingual children’s books to promote family literacy and cultural competence. Children’s author Cynthia Kreilick founded the company in 2011, and has worked with various authors and illustrators to create eight bilingual children’s books representing different ethnicities. Each book is based on Philadelphia themes, and centers around family activities.

Morning Circle Media at Brightside Academy's Courtland location
“The children and staff enjoyed the book reading and gardening activity with Morning Circle Media. The event was very interactive, and the readers engaged the children by acting out the book as the story was read. The authors of the book also attended the event and translated parts of the story in Indonesian,” stated Joanne Greger, Instructional Specialist for Brightside Academy’s Philadelphia region. 

For additional information on Morning Circle Media, visit http://morningcirclemedia.com/

Brightside Academy is proud to partner with Morning Circle Media to promote family literacy and cultural education for their families. For additional information on Brightside Academy’s curriculum and family events, visit BrightsideAcademy.com or call 877-868-2273.

Brightside Academy Partners with Morning Circle Media to Promote Bilingual Literacy

(Philadelphia, PA, April 16, 2015) – Brightside Academy’s 543 West Courtland Street, Philadelphia celebrated Week of the Young Child by teaching the children about gardening. Morning Circle Media, a Philadelphia bilingual publishing company, joined the academy for a reading of the book Haiqal’s Garden by Haiqal and Syarif Syaifulloh. The book focuses on healthy eating habits by the use of an urban garden maintained by a local Indonesian family.

The organization creates bilingual children’s books to promote family literacy and cultural competence. Children’s author Cynthia Kreilick founded the company in 2011, and has worked with various authors and illustrators to create eight bilingual children’s books representing different ethnicities. Each book is based on Philadelphia themes, and centers around family activities.

“The children and staff enjoyed the book reading and gardening activity with Morning Circle Media. The event was very interactive, and the readers engaged the children by acting out the book as the story was read. The authors of the book also attended the event and translated parts of the story in Indonesian,” stated Joanne Greger, Instructional Specialist for Brightside Academy’s Philadelphia region.

Brightside Academy is proud to partner with Morning Circle Media to promote family literacy and cultural education for their families. For additional information on Brightside Academy’s curriculum and family events, visit BrightsideAcademy.com or call 877-868-2273.

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Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson visits Brightside Academy

(Philadelphia, PA, April 14, 2015) – Brightside Academy’s 2501 McKean Street Philadelphia, PA location received a visit from Philadelphia Councilmen Kenyatta Johnson on April 14, 2015 during Week of the Young Child celebrations. Councilman Johnson read the 2015 PA One Book, Number One Sam by Greg Pizzolito the children.

Councilman Johnson represents the 2nd District of Philadelphia, covering Center City, South, and Southwest Philadelphia. He has been an activist in the Philadelphia area since 1998, focusing on education and youth programs in the area.  He served as the Pennsylvania State Representative for the 186th Legislative District from 2009-2012, and then moved to City Council.

Councilman Johnson is an advocate for education, park funding, and gun violence prevention. He supports the community through partnerships with various organizations, including the Goldenberg Group, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Habitat for Humanity. The Councilman also created the Friends of the Bartram Group, focused on combatting school violence at Bartram High School.

Kenyatta Johnson is invested in the success of Philadelphia, and Brightside Academy plans to work with Councilman Johnson again on future projects.

“Councilman Johnson provides strong support for the education and youth programs in Philadelphia.  His leadership and community partnerships fund programs that benefit our families and the communities we serve. We look forward to working with the Councilman to promote education and growth throughout the area,” stated Stephanie Blake, Instructional Specialist at Brightside Academy.

The partnership between Brightside Academy and the Philadelphia City Council has a great impact on communities across Philadelphia. Families who are interested in enrolling their children to Brightside Academy can contact the company at 877-868-2273, visit Brightside Academy.com, or stop by a location for more information. 

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Brightside Academy joins the Philadelphia Fire Department for Freedom from Fire



Philadelphia Area Business Director, Ed Koch, on Freedom from Fire


Our 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.


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.

Brightside Academy Fire Safety Facts:


  • 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.
  • Fire extinguishers, exit signs, and emergency lights at Brightside Academy locations are tested on the first business day of each month.  
  •  Families who cannot afford smoke alarms can call the non-emergency number 311 or visit www.phila.gov/311
For additional Fire Safety information, visit http://www.phila.gov/


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 1-877-868-2273, visit brightsideacademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information.