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Resources to support you for the fall season 🧑

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Check out the September brightwheel newsletter β€” here are a few items featured this month:

  • πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Patch Celebration kit – invites, decor, the works for your fall party
  • πŸ—‚οΈ 11 new form templates β€” across enrollment, medical, and safety
  • πŸ“±Attachments now viewable on mobile – open important documents on mobile
  • πŸ“‹ Skip paper sign-up sheets for conference season with Sign-ups in brightwheel
  • πŸŽ‰ Plus, more resources and updates!
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See what’s new & coming soon β€” straight from our Product Managers!

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Check out the August brightwheel newsletter β€” here are a few items featured this month:

  • πŸ’° Raise tuition rates in bulk for multiple students and billing plan templates
  • πŸ“ˆ Coming soon: Billing forecasting β€” get a forward look at expected revenue
  • πŸ“š Explore what’s new in Learning, including the new teaching and assessing tabs
  • ⭐ Take a quick tour of Spotlight and see how it helps you stay on top of important tasks
  • πŸŽ‰ Plus, more resources and updates!
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Tools & new features for the back-to-school season πŸš€

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Check out the July brightwheel newsletter β€” here are a few items featured this month:

  • ⭐️ Spotlight coming soon β€” surfacing the tasks that need your attention so nothing slips through the cracks
  • ✍️ Sign-ups β€” Let families grab time for tours and orientation digitally in brightwheel
  • 🧺 Family Picnic Celebration Kit β€” Everything you need to host an end-of-summer family picnic
  • πŸ’³ In-person payments are here β€” accept card payments from your phone or tablet using Tap to Pay, no card reader needed
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Summer's here. Here's what's new in brightwheel β˜€οΈ

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Check out the June brightwheel newsletter β€” here's what's new this month:

  • πŸ’³ In-person payments coming soon β€” accept card payments from your phone or tablet using Tap to Pay, no card reader needed
  • πŸŽ“ CDA courses now in brightwheel β€” help your staff earn their CDA credential, 30% off an annual subscription through June 30
  • πŸ“š 2026/27 Experience Curriculum preview β€” browse what's new across age groups before the school year begins
  • 🍽️ Menus got a revamp β€” upload an existing paper menu or create a new template from scratch
  • πŸ–₯️ CEO Open House, June 25 β€” join Dave Vasen for a first look at in-person payments, CRM, brightwheel AI, enrollment forecasting, and more
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Finish the year strong πŸ’ͺ

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We’re excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!

  • πŸ… Teacher Appreciation Week β€” nominate an educator on the Bright Wall
  • πŸ“š Learning activity completion β€” mark activities complete for your records and share with families in a few taps
  • πŸ—“οΈ Monthly calendar view β€” see your whole month at a glance
  • πŸ’° Deposit checks in brightwheel β€” accept agency and personal checks, automatically tracked and reconciled
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New tools to simplify your spring 🌸

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We’re excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!

  • 🍽️ Improved menus experience β€” build and manage menus faster with reusable templates
  • βœ… CACFP guardrails β€” get real-time alerts when required meal components are missing
  • πŸ“‹ Re-enrollment tools β€” lock in tuition commitments for families
  • πŸŽ‰ Spring celebration kits β€” everything you need to have successful holiday parties
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Start the year strong with simpler workflows! πŸ™Œ

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We’re excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Parent Directory to help families stay connected
  • πŸ’΅ Simplified payroll for an easier 2026
  • πŸ“ Digital enrollment forms to reduce paperwork
  • πŸ’— Free Valentine’s Day Celebration Kit
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Close out the year smoothly with new updates! 🎁✨

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We’re excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!

  • πŸ“— Staff Professional Development Day
  • πŸ’΅ NEW: Automated late payment fees
  • πŸ“ What to include in Admission Packets
  • πŸŽ‰ 2025 Back-to-school features are complete
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πŸ†• What’s new in brightwheel Professional Development

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Hi there,
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Since you last tried brightwheel PD, we’ve rolled out some exciting upgrades!

  • βœ… Take courses right in brightwheel
    No extra websites or passwords needed. Just open the Training tab to get started instantly.
  • πŸ‘₯ Automatic staff access
    When new team members join or leave, their access updates automatically β€” no manual setup required.
  • πŸ“š Dozens of new courses
    From Sensory Play to Healthy Routines, we’re adding CDA- and NAEYC-aligned courses every month.
  • πŸ“ˆ Automatic hour tracking
    Your team’s training hours track directly in brightwheel, and in many states, post right to registries.
  • πŸŽ₯ See what’s new in 3 minutes
    ​Watch the video overview β†’
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Fall into new resources at brightwheel! πŸ‚

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We’re excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!

  • πŸ“‹ Share Sign-Ups directly in brightwheel
  • πŸ’΅ Easily record and manage Check Deposits
  • πŸ—“οΈ Set due dates & expiration dates for Forms & Packets
  • πŸ“š Enhance learning with Experience Assessments