Happy New Year! Welcome Back! January 2025 Calendar.
BCS VAL is in full support of A.H. Parker High School as they compete in the 6A State Football Championship game!! Let's bring that blue map back to BCS. #BigHerd #WeAreBCS #BCSStrong
🌟 Introducing VAL Talk! 🎙️ 🌟
Attention, Cyber Tigers! 🐯🐾 We’re thrilled to launch the very first episode of VAL Talk, your exclusive student podcast brought to you by The Virtual Academy of Learning Ed Farm Student Fellows. 🎉
📢 Episode 1 is Live! “Dependency on Technology?” explores how technology impacts our daily lives, both the ups and downs.
🔊 Why Listen?
🌐 It’s created for students, by students!
💡 Offers fresh perspectives and practical tips for balancing tech in our lives.
🗣️ A great way to inspire meaningful classroom or family conversations about technology use.
🌟WE NEED LISTENERS! 🌟
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BCS VAL scholars in 3rd-8th grades will have in-person learning on Wednesday December 11, 2024 from 8a.m.-3p.m. This in-person learning is MANDATORY because we will administer our mid-year benchmark assessments for the district. Parents/Guardians, please make plans to have your scholar present and well rested. If you have any questions, please reach out to the homeroom teacher.
Scholars at BCS Virtual Academy attended EdFarm on Wednesday to present their podcast! They did an awesome job discussing the Pros of Technology….Thank you to their sponsor, Ms. Fluker for the support. The link to listen coming soon!
Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items.
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search.
View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w
BCS VAL November Calendar
Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Students in 3rd-12th grade are invited to attend in person learning at Lincoln Center on November 6, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-3p.m. This is a opportunity for students to receive Reading and Math intervention. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.
Seniors and Juniors, discover the pathway to success this Sunday at the BJCC! Register at https://www.southernscholarsshowcase.org #SuccessStartsHere
Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere
The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere
Alabama College Application Week is underway! Go to this post on our website for information on how to submit FREE college applications. And be sure to attend the college fair at Boutwell on Oct. 10 (details also in post). #SuccessStartsHere https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585
Next week is Alabama College Application Week! All week, it's free to submit applications to participating colleges and universities. Check our website for a list of institutions as well as codes to redeem fee waivers: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
In addition, Birmingham Promise is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 10 at Boutwell Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. where most colleges will be in attendance. Come get more information on straight to the workforce opportunities and post secondary planning resources. It’s FREE and students are excused from school for attending college fairs and campus tours.
Free College Application Week in Alabama will be October 7-11, 2024. BCS Virtual Academy will participate all week with these various activities. The Birmingham Promise College Fair will the Thursday October 10th at the Boutwell Auditorium.
