Thank you for trusting us with your child/children and allowing your 1st-3rd grade student to come and experience after school activities with Discovery Club every Monday. Unfortunately, our time has come to an end. Our last day will be Monday, March 16, 2026. We hope that your child/children continue to have a great school year and a great summer. Thank you for everything!
"Our Book Fair is just days away! This fair encourages students to read and raise much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/barrettelementaryschool5"
Food Box Distribution on Thursday, March 5th at 9:30 A.M. First come, first served.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from March 9-13, 2026. ! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our school. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best Week. Ever! Book Fair eWallet is the easy way to pay. Available between February 16th to March 13th. You must set up a NEW one for each Fair.
You can see what's available at our Book Fair and set up your child's e-wallet by visiting our Book Fair webpage at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/barrettelementaryschool5. You can also view the digital flyer at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/book-flyer/es1.html
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from March 9-13, 2026. ! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our school. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best Week. Ever! Book Fair eWallet is the easy way to pay. Available between February 16th to March 13th. You must set up a NEW one for each Fair.
You can see what's available at our Book Fair and set up your child's e-wallet by visiting our Book Fair webpage at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/barrettelementaryschool5. You can also view the digital flyer at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/book-flyer/es1.html
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85395177885?pwd=8GWa3YYTzux5KT6rfobHUpppulaMiA.1
Meeting ID: 853 9517 7885
Passcode: 070635
Topic: Parent Meeting
Time: Feb 13, 2026 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86842098744?pwd=9a5v9JQmeDp5IRjhkbtBhZFJya5jyH.1
Meeting ID: 868 4209 8744
Passcode: 251422
All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
This week and next week, 2nd-5th grade students will be completing the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) test. The ACAP Summative Test is a standards-based criterion-referenced assessment designed to provide information regarding students’ progress toward mastery of the Alabama Course of Study Standards. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the online testing tools and resources video. Students and parents can access the online testing tools and resources video using the link below. 6 Test-Taking Tips for Students is attached as well. Please read over these tips so that we can have student success on our ACAP.
Online Test Taking Tools:
https://assets.drcedirect.com/States/AL/Tutorials/Student/current/index.html
ACAP Summative for Families Video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF4Mxkx7ss/yZB7mDsdnBtkd9XG1MGdXg/view?utm_content=DAF4Mxkx7ss&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
Parents, school starts at 8:00 am and dismisses at 3:00 pm. Please be on time for dismissal. Winter Weather is here and we want to make sure our students stay warm. Thank you for all you do!
February 3rd for Third Grade : Chrislynn George
February 4th for Fourth Grade: Mateo Torres
February 5th for Fifth Grade: Shelby Howell
Registration Zoom Link: https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/pLALiUjzR6uSeGhGfr7agg#/registration
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThyKkKeR/
February 23-27, 2026
K-5, K-8 and 6-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
High School: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What's Included?
One-on-one & small group instruction
Transportation
Breakfast & Lunch
Note: Healthy Kids will not be offering after school care during Intersession.
How to Register
BCS parents can log into the Parent Portal using their parent portal accounts via the link: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html
