Due to potential inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools buildings and facilities will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.
Please join us in celebrating the 100th day of school on January 27th! Students can dress up as 100-year-olds to show that they are 100 days smarter!
Holiday school pictures are coming up! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity!
We have a lot of fun, exciting events taking place in December! We will be holding the Math Derby, Spelling Bee, and the annual Barrett Christmas Program! Please see the attached flyers for more information, and make sure to check Class Dojo often!
The link to the Spelling Bee and the Math Derby will be posted to Class Dojo the week before the events take place. No parents will be invited to see these two events in person.
Parents will be allowed to enter the school for the Christmas Program, and it will be held in the gym.
Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items.
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search.
View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w
Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere
"Who am I?: Barrett elementary version"! Teachers across the school have posted pictures of themselves during elementary school, with a special highlight for teachers that are products of BCS. As teachers, it is important to show our students that they can find success WHERE EVER they are. They can see that we were once in their shoes, walking similar halls. Just like us, Their journey to success beings NOW. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Please join us on November 14th for our school's wonderful Thanksgiving Lunch! The cost is $7 per person. All money is due by Tuesday, November 12th. Please send cash only and exact change. Money will only be accepted on November 12th. Please put the student's name, your name, and the amount of money in a sealed envelope. Hope to see everyone there!
Last week students at Barrett dressed up to take a stand and say NO to drugs. They pledged to live a drug-free life during Red Ribbon Week 2024!
A&M or ASU? Teachers on Thursday showed up and out to support their team before the Classic!
Teachers at Barrett recognized breast cancer awareness month by having pink-themed snacks courtesy of our Parent-Teacher coordinator Mrs. Shorter!
Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.
Look out! Say "no" to drugs! Red Ribbon Week is coming up soon!
Today students in 3rd and 4th grades were able to have a fun agricultural experience! BIG thank you to the Jefferson County Alabama Cooperative Extension for helping expose our scholars to new animals and knowledge of vegetables! Read more about it and see more pictures in our news post!
Hello parents! Please take time to complete the Parent Title 1 Survey. The link is below.
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265
Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere
The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585
Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!
