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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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When inclement weather strikes
Particularly during this time of year, and at other points as well, decisions regarding school operations have to be made. It is always difficult for district administrators to decide when weather conditions make it necessary to dismiss school early, delay opening or cancel activities. Forecasts can change, and weather conditions sometimes differ from forecasts.
The process of deciding whether to cancel or delay school starts when inclement weather is forecast. District staff begins monitoring weather reports. In addition to following National Weather Service and media weather forecasts, administrators monitor road conditions and report their findings. In addition, we communicate with other local school districts, as parents and staff may live and work in other locations.
Student and employee safety and wellbeing is the main consideration. Equally as important, we recognize that parents also must make provisions for their children if the school schedule is altered. In the event of an early dismissal, parents should know that schools staff will remain until all children have left campus or have been pick up by their parents.
Again, safety is our number one concern at all times.
Sincerely, Craig Witherspoon Superintendent
Birmingham City Schools |
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Magnet programs taking applications in February
Epic, Princeton, Phillips and Christian following same rules
Magnet programs in the Birmingham City School System are taking applications for the 2013-2014 school year in February.
Epic Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School, Phillips Academy and W.J. Christian K-8 School all are following the same rules.
Click here for more information.
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Glen Iris basketball team learns valuable lessons
Coaches hope skills will help players in future
Alphonso Lewis is proud of the fourth- and fifth-grade boys who make up the Glen Iris Elementary School basketball team and the lessons they have learned by participating.
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The Glen Iris basketball team has learned to be winners. |
"Learning team work and responsibility at an early age can start a child on the road to success in their endeavors by learning to be competitive and the meaning of practice and hard work," he said. "I am moved by their desire to learn and to do what their coaches ask of them."
The team, which has played teams from other Birmingham City Schools elementary and K-8 school teams, has a 5-5 record. Michael Cook, and Karlton Williams also are coaches.
Team members include William Claybion, Jaylen Craig, Dorian Underwood, Joshua Watts, Jacolby Heggler, Jeremiah Henderson, Jaydan Hatcher, KC Irby, Makhoris Cook, Walter Wallace, Caleb Austin, Karl Perkins and Jeremiah Fells. |
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Pre-K application period begins Feb. 12
Lottery used to fill classes, waiting lists
Parents with children who have children who will be ready for pre-kindergarten during the 2013-2014 school year will be able to register their children for the pre-K lottery Feb. 12 to March 1.
The Birmingham City School System has pre-K classes at Avondale Elementary, Bush Hills Academy, Hill Elementary, Hudson K-8, Huffman Academy, Lewis Elementary, Phillips K-8, South Hampton Elementary, Sun Valley Elementary, West End Academy and Wylam K-8.
Because the demand outstrips the number of slots available, a lottery system is used to fill classes and establish waiting lists. Names will be drawn for the lottery the week of March 11.
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Carver students studying Mandarin after school
Program's goal is for participants to study in China
Two Carver High School students, Alex Mayes and Keyana McElrath, who are a part of the Birmingham to Beijing Project, have scored a level one proficiency on the HSK Basic Proficiency Test
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Carver students study Chinese after school |
for Mandarin Chinese. Eight classmates are working hard to attain that goal by April.
The 18 students are taking formal Chinese classes through distance learning after school twice a week. The ultimate goal of this program is for each participant to study in China while engaging in language and cultural exchange with Chinese students.
Teacher facilitator Wyatt Smith is seeking funding for the program. Anyone who has fund-raising ideas or would like to contribute can contact Smith at www.birminghamtobeijing.com. |
Wenonah adds one game, moves another
Dragons will play No. 1 and No. 2 6A teams
The Wenonah High School boys basketball team - the top ranked 5A team in the state - has added a game and moved another to accommodate the large crowd expected at the game. The Dragons have added Mountain Brook to their schedule. That game is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Birmingham-Southern College. The game Friday, Feb. 1, game with Hoover has been moved to Fair Park Arena. The junior varsity game is at 6 p.m. The varsity game is at 7:30 p.m. That means the Dragons will play the No. 1 and No. 2 6A teams in one week on their campaign to win a third consecutive 5A championship. The girls team's Feb. 1 game with Jackson-Olin has been canceled. |
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Ramsay taking applications through Feb. 15
Application available on school website
Ramsay High School is taking applications for the 2013-2014 school year through Feb. 15.
The application is available on the Ramsay website. Click here to visit the school website. |
Coming events
The Birmingham Board of Education will have a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the auditorium of the Administration Building, 2015 Park Place. |
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