Barrett Elementary School

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!

Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.

Teachers at Barrett recognized breast cancer awareness month by having pink-themed snacks courtesy of our Parent-Teacher coordinator Mrs. Shorter!

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!

Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.

Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere