It’s time for another Tuesday Tales! As a reminder, for this challenge, we want you to watch the story, and then choose one of the 5 questions below to answer. Write your name, question, and answer on a piece of paper and put it in the box outside of the ARI Room on Wednesday. Our winner will be announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Our story this week is “Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut” which was written by Derrick Barnes https://youtu.be/92HSbBZXg2c?si=1hPSh1JaxMrfjf6X
1. How does the boy feel after getting his haircut? Answer stem: He feels __________ because __________.
2. What does the barber shop mean to the boy? Answer stem: The barber shop is special because __________.
3. What does the fresh haircut make the boy imagine about himself? Answer stem: He imagines he could be __________.
4. What do the pictures in the book show about the boy’s feelings? Answer stem: The pictures show he is __________ because __________.
5. What is the big idea or message of the story? Answer stem: The story teaches us that __________.
https://youtu.be/92HSbBZXg2c?si=1hPSh1JaxMrfjf6X
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
It’s Morpheme Monday! This year, on Mondays, we will be posting a special Morpheme Monday mini-lesson.
After watching the lesson, have your scholars think of a word with this morpheme, and bring the word, its new definition, AND a sentence using it to the ARI Room on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, a drawing will be held and someone will win a prize!
Here’s the next episode!
The Prefixes en- em-
https://youtu.be/Nr9qMdxi5g8?si=ndU9e-iwEzP0qHka
After watching the lesson, have your scholars think of a word with this morpheme, and bring the word, its new definition, AND a sentence using it to the ARI Room on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, a drawing will be held and someone will win a prize!
Here’s the next episode!
The Prefixes en- em-
https://youtu.be/Nr9qMdxi5g8?si=ndU9e-iwEzP0qHka
Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.
This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.
Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere
CP Band 🎷 Go RAMS 🥁
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CP Cheerleaders! Go RAMS 📣
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Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere
CP Intersession II #fun
CP Intersession Fun #coding 🖥️
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
CP Hispanic Heritage Parade
Oct. 22, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
CP Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 🪇
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
CP Open House 🏫 Part III
CP Open House 🏫 Part II
CP Open House on Wednesday - Sept 10th @ 4:15 p.m.
