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BCS News & Notes
A newsletter for parents, students, staff and community |
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P.O. Box 10007
Birmingham, Alabama 35202
(205) 231-4610
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School safety and positive environments
As we come back from the holidays, we are still reminded of the awful tragedy that occurred in Connecticut. As the students of Sandy Hook Elementary and our students returned this week, our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the parents and loved ones that have been impacted
In addition, we want our students, parents, staff and community to know that we take school safety very seriously as a part of the educational process. Even before this incident, BCS has continued to review and refine our safety protocols to address current and potential threats that could cause harm. We have ramped up those efforts, from periodic searches, to facility safety/management and drills and practices.
We also value the strong partnership with the Birmingham Police Department that provides training and support in dealing with school safety issues. This includes collaboration with our own security staff in the school district. Know that additional efforts are ongoing.
We thank our stakeholders for the support, questions and concerns in regards to school safety and security at this time. Sincerely, Craig Witherspoon Superintendent
Birmingham City Schools |
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Eight BCS teachers earn National Board Certification
One teacher renews NBCT status
Eight Birmingham City School System teachers have earned their National Board Certification. They are: - Tecelia Berry, W.J. Christian K-8 School
- Alicia Clark, Brown Elementary School
- Sherrell Embry, Councill Elementary School
- Dr. Crystal Freeman, Huffman High School
- Rubie Moore, Putnam Middle School
- Melissa O'Neal, Arrington Middle School
- Brenda Powers, Hayes K-8 School
- Veronica Simmons, Martha Gaskins Middle School
Dr. Margie Hyatt of Carver High School earned recertification for 10 years. The National Board Certified teachers will be honored in March in a formal ceremony along with the district's teachers of the year. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards awards National Board Certification to teachers who meet high standards and undergo a rigorous process. |
Ramsay freshmen participate in mythology fair
Event includes costume contest
Ramsay High School pre-AP English 9 students participated in a Greek mythology fair in December.
The students culminated their literature unit on Greek mythology with a project-based activity that
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Ramsay student dress in Greek costumes for mythology fair |
included costumes and Greek food. The Mythology fair provided an opportunity for the scholars to learn that ancient myths are part of modern life.
The students recited facts about Greek gods and goddesses. Students explored how Greek mythology has influenced modern day poetry, music and literature.
The event allowed students to reflect on the role of classical Greek and Roman mythology in the books they read and in the videos they viewed. The students shared how mythology is found in poetry, classics, adventure stories, love stories, and even comic books.
Students dressed in Greek attire representing their favorite Greek figures. A costume contest displayed the creative costume creations and the winners are: Nyalin Jefferson, Kenya Harris, Brianna Sledge, Maya Quinn, and Jesse McNabb.
Tineka Peoples and Tamberly Tackett, National Board Certified English teachers, coordinated the event. |
Magnet programs to have registration soon
Ramsay, Epic, Princeton, Phillips and Christian to take applications
All five Birmingham City Schools magnet programs will be accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year in the coming weeks. The application period for Ramsay High School is Jan. 15 through Feb. 15. The application will be available on the Ramsay website. Epic Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School, Phillips Academy and W.J. Christian K-8 School all will take applications Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. Applications will be available at the schools and on their websites. |
Library to help people keep their resolutions
Free exercise class planned If you've already cheated on your New Year's resolution to get fit, don't give up. The Birmingham Public Library has something to keep you motivated.
A free exercise class is planned for 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the Arrington Auditorium of the Linn-Henley Research Library, 2100 Park Place. Russell Lee, a certified group exercise instructor, a skilled YMCA instructor and a BPL employee, will lead the class. Attendees should bring bottled water and a towel. Attendees should also check with a doctor before starting any fitness program. Throughout January, the Birmingham Public Library will be posting fitness and exercise tips on its website, www.bplonline.org, as a way to encourage living a fit life. |
Coming events
The Birmingham Board of Education will have a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the auditorium of the Administration Building, 2015 Park Place. Click here to view the agenda. |
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