We’re excited to partner with Books Are Fun and the Book Blast program to grow our students’ home libraries and encourage more reading over screen time! Tonight, we’re asking you to take 7 minutes to support your Student Home Library initiative. Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Get started here: https://app.booksarefun.com/BarrettES35206
How it works:
1. Click the link and register your student(s).
2. Invite at least 10 friends or family to support your student(s). (Info is secure and only used for this program.) 3. Need help? Watch this short video: Family Explainer Video
Win a trip to Disney!
· Each supporter who clicks your student’s link earns an entry for a chance to win a Disney trip. More clicks = more entries! For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing!
· Pro Tip: After sending invitations, follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the message.
Why I love this program:
· Every student gets new, age-appropriate books.
· 100% of contributions go to books and classroom supplies.
· Takes less than 10 minutes and NO financial requirement from you.
· Check out the attached book list—it’s amazing!
More books at home = more reading! We’re aiming for 100% participation. See Book Blast in action at Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip
Thank you for helping our school and community.
en español:
¡Regístrate hoy para Book Blast! Ayuda a tu estudiante a crear su biblioteca en casa.
Queridas Barrett Elementary School familias:
Nos entusiasma colaborar con Books Are Fun y el programa Book Blast para ampliar las bibliotecas escolares de nuestros alumnos y fomentar la lectura en lugar del uso de pantallas. Esta noche, les pedimos que dediquen 7 minutos a apoyar la iniciativa de la biblioteca escolar en casa de sus hijos. Hoy, nuestros estudiantes aprendieron sobre el Programa Book Blast y la importancia de tener sus propios libros en casa. Esta noche, les pedimos que se tomen 7 minutos para apoyar nuestra iniciativa de biblioteca en el hogar para estudiantes. Comience aquí: https://app.booksarefun.com/BarrettES35206
Cómo funciona:
1. Haz clic en el enlace y registra a tu(s) estudiante(s).
2. Invita al menos a 10 amigos o familiares a apoyar a tu(s) estudiante(s). (La información es segura y solo se utiliza para este programa). 3. ¿Necesitas ayuda? Mira este breve video: Vídeo Explicativo Familiar
Gana un viaje a Disney!
· Cada persona que haga clic en el enlace de tu estudiante participará en el sorteo de un viaje a Disney. ¡Más clics = más participaciones! Por ejemplo, si cinco personas diferentes hacen clic en el enlace, tu familia obtendrá cinco entradas en el sorteo.
· Consejo útil: Después de enviar las invitaciones, haz un seguimiento con una llamada telefónica para asegurarte de que recibieron el mensaje.
Por qué me encanta este programa:
· Cada estudiante recibe libros nuevos y adecuados a su edad.
· El 100% de las contribuciones se destina a libros y material escolar.
· Solo te llevará menos de 10 minutos y NO requiere ningún pago por tu parte.
· ¡Consulta la lista de libros adjunta! ¡Es fantástica!
¡Más libros en casa = más lectura! Esperamos lograr una participación del 100%. Vea Book Blast en acción en la escuela primaria Fulton: Fulton Elementary News Clip
Gracias por ayudar a nuestra escuela y a nuestra comunidad.
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Give your scholar a head start towards success with Birmingham City Schools. We offer a rigorous education that prepares our scholars for college, careers and life.
We truly apologize for the inconvenience;
Barrett’s Main Entrance is under construction. Please allow students to enter the School on 76th Street.
Please have patience during this transition and let us all work together to ensure the safety of our students.
Happy Assistant Principal Week to our Awesome Assistant Principal Coach Archibald!
Please use 76th Street to access the school.
Good afternoon parents!
We pray that everyone had a restful spring break. We have construction going on at the front entrance. 🚧 Due to construction, please drop students off at the second door by (pre-k). Thanks and see you all tomorrow!
#SuccessStartsHere
It’s time for our parent and family surveys. We would love to hear from you! Please scan the QR Code to complete the survey. Thanks!
English Survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299844/39885/1/20423
Spanish Survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/300485/39885/1/20423
Eight of our teachers recently completed 200 hours of training over 12 months towards becoming Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT)!
Pictured left to right: Kassandra Stallworth of Tuggle, Rachel Townley of Glen Iris, Kerri Nunn of Oliver, Shameria Voltz of West End, Tonya Allen of Hudson, Veronica Morris of Barrett, Kenyaki Sanders of Hayes, and Maria Snow of Central Park.
March 9, 2026 is a E-Learning Day and a day for Parent Conferences! There will be no school for students, but students will receive assignments to complete at home on Friday. Your child’s teacher will contact you for your parent conference.
Thank you for trusting us with your child/children and allowing your 1st-3rd grade student to come and experience after school activities with Discovery Club every Monday. Unfortunately, our time has come to an end. Our last day will be Monday, March 16, 2026. We hope that your child/children continue to have a great school year and a great summer. Thank you for everything!
"Our Book Fair is just days away! This fair encourages students to read and raise much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/barrettelementaryschool5"
Food Box Distribution on Thursday, March 5th at 9:30 A.M. First come, first served.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from March 9-13, 2026. ! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our school. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best Week. Ever! Book Fair eWallet is the easy way to pay. Available between February 16th to March 13th. You must set up a NEW one for each Fair.
You can see what's available at our Book Fair and set up your child's e-wallet by visiting our Book Fair webpage at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/barrettelementaryschool5. You can also view the digital flyer at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/book-flyer/es1.html
