
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's take the time to say thanks to our classroom heroes! #SuccessStartsHere 🧑🏫



Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere



We are proud to announce that several of our scholars will be represented in the Birmingham City Schools Visual Arts Showcase. Featured artists include 3rd grade students Tadarious Calhoun, Ja'Michael Dawson, and Ja'Mon Whittington; 4th grade student Tyiona Richardson; and 5th grade student Iziekiel Dumas. Their exceptional artwork has been selected to showcase the creativity and talent within our school community!
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Please complete the 2025 Spring Title I Parent Survey
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys



Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫


Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather on March 31, 2025. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.


Today is the last day of school before Spring Break! All schools will be closed next week, and all BCS facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Enjoy the week off! #SuccessStartsHere



Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere



Oxmoor Valley Elementary School held Dads Read Too this morning as part of Read Across America Week. 90 fathers and community members, including members of organizations like Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Nasiha Roho Adinasi Fraternity, Boy Scout Troop 3330, volunteered their time to read to our scholars! Participants received a continental breakfast, a book and a certificate as tokens of thanks for their contributions. #SuccessStartsHere











Fundraiser tonight at Chipotle from 4pm-8pm! Order at the restaurant or online. Make sure to tell them you are there for the Oxmoor Valley Elementary Fundraiser! If ordering online use the promo code TBQYZAR at checkout. *Not valid for deliveries.


Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Cruz for being voted OVE Teacher of the Month! 🎉🎉. See below for comments from her colleagues.
“Ms. Cruz consistently demonstrates professionalism and remains dedicated to educating her students, regardless of the circumstances. Her positive attitude fosters a supportive and encouraging environment for those around her.”
“Ms. Cruz is a team player! Second grade always exhibits ROAR wherever they go. She is friendly to all faculty and staff and scholars.”
“Ms. Cruz has been a team player as the grade level chair and during duty each day. She is willing to collaborate with her team weekly to aid the achievement goal of scholars.”
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Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere



Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere



Congratulations to the winners of the Social Justice Fair! #SuccessStartsHere


Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere



Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State
Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere



Third grade parents, please attend our Reading on Track webinar with your children to ensure they meet the Alabama Literacy Act! Join us online this Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register and attend at http://www.bhamcityschools.org/reading #SuccessStartsHere



Join us Monday, February 10, @ 9:00am in person or via Zoom (must register)
Link to register-https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ltX2c_mpRXyV_bGvTrEDvA


Congratulations to 3rd grade scholar, Emmanuel Perry, for representing OVE at the BCS District Math Derby today. He won 3rd place! We are proud of you Emmanuel!
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Join us Friday, February 7, between 3:30 and 6:30pm at Dave & Busters to help support our scholars!
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