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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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Students shine in competitions
Anyone who went to the Southern Museum of Flight Feb. 7 knows for sure that there are wonderful things happening in Birmingham City Schools. Students from every grade level in schools across the system were at the District-Wide Science Fair. Their projects were set up around the museum, next to exhibits like the one focusing on the Tuskegee Airmen and their Red Tail planes. The projects themselves demonstrated the inquisitive minds that our children have, the kind of teaching they are receiving in their schools and the students' ability to do research and come to conclusions. It was an impressive event, and one of many that are occurring around the district. Students presented social science projects last week in the district Social Science Fair. Schools have completed their spelling bees, area bees have been held and winners are preparing for further rounds of competition. High school students are preparing for the oratorical contest that will be held later this month. Students now are preparing for school math derbies, which will produce winners who will represent their schools at district events. Academic bowl teams also are practicing for system-wide events that will occur in April. All of these competitions prove that the Birmingham City School System is filled with bright, talented students who want to go beyond ordinary daily learning, as well as teachers who are there to help them meet their goals. Sincerely, Craig Witherspoon Superintendent
Birmingham City Schools |
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Pre-K applications to be taken Feb. 12 to March 1
Lottery drawings planned March 11 to March 14
Birmingham City Schools will be taking applications for pre-kindergarten classes for the 2013-2014 school year between Tuesday, Feb. 12, and Friday, March 1.
Parents must fill out an application at the school of their choice during the application period, with the cutoff being at noon March 1. The schools are Avondale Elementary, Bush Hills Academy, Hill Elementary, Hudson K-8, Huffman Academy, Lewis Elementary, Phillips Academy, Sun Valley Elementary, South Hampton Elementary, West End Academy and Wylam K-8 School.
Because more parents apply for pre-K than there are slots available, the district uses a lottery system to fill classes. Applications at each school will be placed in a container. Applications will be drawn to fill each 18-student class and waiting lists.
Lottery drawings are scheduled for Avondale, Huffman and Sun Valley at 6 p.m. Monday, March 11; Hill, Hudson and Lewis at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12; South Hampton, West end and Wylam at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, and Phillips and Bush Hills at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14.
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Dozens of students compete in Science Fair
Event held at Southern Museum of Flight Students from all grade levels competed in the District-Wide Science Fair held Feb. 7 at the Southern Museum of Flight. Competitors were able to tour the museum's exhibits, including the Tuskeegee Airmen display, which includes two of the group's Red Tail airplanes. Winners include: Elementary - Kindergarten -- First place, Cindy Stollenwerck's class, W.J. Christian, Who Spoiled the Picnic; second place, Angelyn Lyles' class, West End Academy, Blow It Up; third place, Regina Albright's class, Oliver, See How We Grow
- First grade -- First place, Michelle Tombrello's class, Jones Valley, Plants Need Sunlight and Water; second place, Arlinda Davis' class, Avondale, Mystery Markers; third place, Neaycanta Collins' class, W.J. Christian, Is it Brown yet?
- Second grade -- First place, MarShelia Franklin's class, W.J. Christian, Flower Power; second place, Janet Horne's class, North Roebuck, Mass of Water vs. Mass of Oil; third place, Angela Smith's class, Brown, Is Goop Solid or Liquid?
- Third grade -- First place, Kamora Porter, Huffman Academy, What Effect do Different Chemicals Have on Plants?; second place, DeOnna Boton's class, W.J. Christian; third place, Linda Miller's class, Bush Hills Academy, How to Stop Soda from Exploding
- Fourth grade -- First place, Lauren Green, W.J.Christian, Let Your Heart Talk; second place, Micah Burrows, W.J. Christian, Wrap it Up; W.J. Christian; third place, Ryan Harper, W.J. Christian, Balloon Inflator
- Fifth grade -- First place, Vincent Jackson,Washington, The Bread Mold Factory; second place, Paige Pettway, W.J. Christian, Which Battery?; third place, Ryan James Medley, West End Academy, Watts Up
- Best of Show -- Lauren Green, W.J. Christian
Middle - Physics -- First place, Derrick Owen, Huffman Middle, Turn Milk into Plastic; second place, Benjamin Fields, W.J. Christian, How Temperature Affects Gases; third place, (tie) Kelia Horton, Huffman Middle, Does Size or Mass Affect Bouncy Ball?, and Tayla Sims, Wilkerson, Stairmaster vs. Stairs
- Chemistry -- First place, Chris Reed, Huffman Middle, Rusting of Materials; second place, Dasia Primus, Phillips, Lighten Up; third place, Taelor Allen, W.J. Christian, Bring on the Heat
- Biology -- first place, Breanna Green,W.J. Christian, Mnemonic or Not; second place, Jamar Hardy, W.J. Christian, Lady Bug Food; third place Ayanna Horn,Phillips, Effect of Orange Juice on Glucose
- Environmental science -- First place, Derrin Wilson, W.J. Christian, Effect of Vitamin D on Plant Growth; second place, Jaimee Deese, W.J. Christian, Trading Places with the Sun; third place, Deshun Oliver, W.J. Christian, The Effect of Shape on Eating
- Best of Show -- Breanna Green, W.J. Christian
High - Biology -- First place, Simone Smith, Ramsay, Does Physical Activity Improve Brain Function?
- Chemistry -- Melissa Pittman, Ramsay, Absorption of Radiant Energy; second, Alexander Hawkins, Woodlawn, Flavor That Food: Making the Perfect Marinade
- Environmental science -- First place, Asia Banks and Halle Bibbs, Huffman, Flush -- Why Is Sand the Best Material to Use as a Barrier againt Flood Waters?; second place, Kyara Jemison and Darrius McCord, Carver, What Colors Are Birds Attracted To?
- Physical science -- First place, Jordan Turner, Huffman, Can Metal Fences Provide Better Protection from High Winds Than Wood Designed Fences?; second place, Monica Henry, Woodlawn, Flamboyant LEDs; third place, Charles Yarbrough, Carver, Solar Sails
- Best of Show -- Jordan Turner, Huffman
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Students compete in Social Science Fair
Students from two dozen schools participate Students from 24 schools in the Birmingham City School System participated in the district Social Science Fair held Jan. 28 to Jan. 30 at the Lincoln Professional Development Center. Winners include: Elementary - First place -- Amiaya Hines, Ashanti Peterson and Deene Williams, North Roebuck, "What Were the Goals of the Women's Rights Movement in the 1800's?
- Second place -- Chailyn Robinson, W.J,. Christian, Tent City -- The Lost Story
- Third place -- Micah Burrow, W.J. Christian, How Was Frederick Douglas' Work Significant?
Middle - First place -- Sydney Wright, Phillips, Fight L:ke a Girl: The Waves of Feminism
- Second place -- Blessing Harley, Hudson, Monumental Steps Towards Freedom
- Third plae -- Christopher Burrell and Christopher Reed, Huffman Middle, What Were the Days of Ancient Rome Like?
High - First place -- Angelica Gantt, Huffman High, What Impact Did the Middle Passage Have on Africans?
- Second place -- Trey Hawkins and Christopher Thomas, Woodlawn, How Could 911 Have Been Avoided?
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Three Carver students in UAB honors ensemble
Concert set for Feb. 9 Three Carver High School students are members of the UAB Brass Band Honors Ensemble that is part of the UAB Brass Symposium being held through Saturday, Feb. 9. Students in the ensemble are learning from the legendary trumpet soloist and Shires Trumpet Artist Vincent DiMartino. The Carver students are Justin Davis,trumpet, Mike King, tuba, and DeMarcus Davis, trombone. They will perform in a Mass Finale with the UAB Wind Symphony and DiMartino at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Alys Stephens Cente. |
Football players sign letters of intent
Four high schools have signing ceremonies
Feb. 6 was National Signing Day -- and an important landmark for football players from six high schools in the Birmingham City Schools. They signed letters of intent to play college football.
The new recruits include:
Huffman High School -- Brandon Prince, Austin Peay State University; Rodriguez McKinney, Miles College;Trey Coley,Global Institute of Technology in Manhattan; Efeyun Russell, Mississippi Delta Community College
Parker High School -- Marquis McCullum, University of Louisiana -- Monroe
Wenonah High School -- Nicolas Jackson, UAB; Barry Johnson, Alabama State University; Andre Logan, Morgan State University; Calvin Skinner, Morgan State; Kenneth Jordan, Alabama State; DeRunnya Wilson,Mississippi State University
Woodlawn High School -- Jordan Allen, Miles College; Audwin J. Howard, Florida A&M University |
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Free film screening set Feb. 11 and Feb. 19
"The Children's March" recounts events of 1963
The Birmingham Education Foundation is sponsoring two free screenings of "The Children's March." The screenings are set for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Phillips Academy auditorium.
The 45-minute film tells the story of how the young people of Birmingham braved fire hoses and police dogs in 1963 and brought segregation to its knees. Their heroism complements discussions about the ability of today's young people to be catalysts for positive social change.
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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. Wenonah High School will have its 10th annual Unity Breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the school gymnasium. |
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