Glen Iris Elementary School

12/22/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Schools and offices will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 23, 2020 - Jan. 1, 2021. Additionally, January 4. 2021 is a Professional Development Day, and classes resume
on January 5, 2021. Enjoy the winter break!

12/19/2020

Birmingham City Schools

The BCS Specialty Schools application portal opens today! The portal will be available to parents and families at 5 p.m. The deadline for the 2021-2022 online applications is Jan. 19, 2021.
Visit https://buff.ly/3gY4iVQ for more information.

12/16/2020

Teacher adopts favorite student: ‘She was born for me’

We are so blessed to have Ms. Maiden at Glen Iris ❤️

When Jamie’s grandfather died, she would have gone into foster care. Valencia Maiden wasn’t going to let that happen.

12/15/2020

Fred Davenport WVTM 13 News

Fred Davenport WVTM 13 News

A Glen Iris Elementary School student has released her second book. Ayrika Jones', a 5th-grade student, book is titled "Mr. Tomato Series: The Real Meaning of Christmas". Click on the video to learn more.

12/09/2020

Today was our very first Girls Who Code Club meeting, and it was awesome! Our Glen Iris Girls are ready to learn to code and change the world!

12/08/2020

For technology help, please use the district's Ed Tech Help Desk!

12/07/2020

Parents and Caregivers, please refer to the Online Learning Schedule. Please check Clever and Schoology for your child's individual schedule.

12/04/2020

Birmingham City Schools

This is a reminder that starting Monday, December 7, 2020, Birmingham City Schools will return to full remote learning until the beginning of the winter break.

11/29/2020

Ayrika M Jones Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur

The 2nd Book Is Here! And Your Favorite Kid Author Is Doing Something Special, She Is Giving Back!!

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Ayrika M Jones Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur
Is partner up with D.I.G Mentoring Program Of KingsKids Outreach Inc to be a blessing to the kids in Birmingham City Schools and kids in Birmingham children's hospital! 500 Books to 500 Kids is the goals!
All proceeds from your purchase of The Real Meaning of Christmas and How did you know it was me Mr. Tomato go towards a special kids life! Support Kings Kids Outreach Today!
Get you copy today at www.ayrikamjones.com

11/20/2020

All students will have remote learning on Monday and Tuesday, November 23-24.
Lunches can be picked up between the hours of 10:00 until 12:45.

11/18/2020

Birmingham City Schools

The 2020 Virtual Parent Camp will be held on November 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The session will cover topics on blended learning, SEL, technology and more. Click here for the camp link: bhmk12.zoom.us/j/86717127801. Be sure to use the code: 112020 #bcssafereturn

11/13/2020

eProve™ surveys

Parents, please fill out our Title 1 Parent Survey:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/147687/p3265

11/13/2020

Congratulations to our Glen Iris Teacher of the Year Coach Sharon Smith! We are lucky to have Coach!

11/09/2020

We had a very special first day back!

#KissLoveTheKids! Welcome back to blended learning, Glen Iris Elementary School! Have a great first day, kiddos! 💋📚 #KissKares

11/07/2020

Birmingham City Schools

The BCS Safe Return Portal is now available! View the district's most current information and policies, transportation schedules and much more here: https://buff.ly/2IbOzoI.

11/07/2020

Birmingham City Schools

There is still time to submit your Holiday Card Design for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office annual Holiday Card Design Contest. The winning entry will be used on the front of the Sheriff’s Office’s holiday cards which will be mailed at the end of November. Entries may be submitted beginning through Nov. 10 by 4 p.m. Visit @jeffcosheriffal for more information.

11/03/2020

Birmingham Regional Empowerment and Development Center (BREAD)

On October 20, 2020 Dr. Sullivan announced Birmingham City Schools will return to to school in-person. Students will attend classes for two days and do virtual learning for three days. BREAD will adhere to the schedule put in place by Birmingham City Schools.

We are now taking applications for Afterschool Enrichment (in-person). You can apply online via our website. We are accepting a limited amount of students to ensure the safety of students and staff. Don't wait until the last minute to register. SIGNUP NOW!!!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4TiWNoruV6vgY8-_9tN3B5WrT1B8mR7Y3EGGddYkQ3cn2sA/viewform

Glen Iris Elementary School Martha GaskinsElementary Norwood Tigers Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School William E. Putnam Middle School Wilkerson Middle School

10/30/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Students and teachers will be off from school on November 2, 2020 for Fall Break. Additionally, students will continue to be off from school on November 3, 2020 as teachers and staff members engage in professional development.

10/30/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Students and teachers will be off from school on November 2, 2020 for Fall Break. Additionally, students will continue to be off from school on November 3, 2020 as teachers and staff members engage in professional development.

10/28/2020

Food Distribution Update:

10/22/2020

Chris Smith from Kiss FM read to Ms. Willis's kindergarten class this morning! Thanks so much for joining us!

10/20/2020

Ayrika M Jones Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Ayrika M Jones Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Thanks Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council for honoring Ayrika at the city council meeting on today and give her a Proclamation from the city of Birmingham! #mrtomato #childrensbooks #ayrikajones #childentrepreneur #blackauthors #blackauthorsofinstagram #bossbabies #youngceo
www.ayrikamjones.com

10/13/2020

Birmingham City Schools

October is “Walktober” for BCS 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders. Students will log their biking or walking acitivity for 3 weeks to promote physical exercise and activities, clean air and more. Students who turn in their online logs will receive goodie bags. To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/2SQ2ump.

10/06/2020

Escuelas De La Ciudad de Birmingham

ATENCIÓN:
BCS se está preparando para volver a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en persona, y se necesitamos tu opinión. Les pedimos a todas las familias de BCS hagan clic en el enlace t.ly/IbHU y completen la encuesta antes de las 5 p.m del lunes 12 de octubre.

10/05/2020

Birmingham City Schools

We Want to Hear from You
Attention: Birmingham City Schools Families, BCS is preparing for a return to in-person teaching and learning, and your input is needed. Please click https://buff.ly/2F3poDA and complete the survey by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 12.

10/02/2020

Glen Iris Outdoor Classroom

Iris and Sadie got to stop by Glen Iris Elementary to see their favorite secretary and one of their great grandmothers. Priscilla Sloan.

10/02/2020

Please don't forget to complete the 2020 Census. The deadline has been extended to October 5.

Census Deadline Extended Nationwide

Alabama Residents have until Oct. 5, 2020 to respond.

The census can be completed online at www.my2020census.gov, by phone toll-free 844-330-2020, by returning the mailed paper form or by giving a household’s information to a socially distanced door-to-door census taker.

09/28/2020

If you need technology help, you can now join our Help Desk Zoom! The Zoom will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 7:30-8:15am and from 12-1pm. If you are unable to join our Zoom, you can fill out the Google Form below for assistance.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m9GSEuIuoETWZSNKtzT6CgD6b9X2NWk9dD9l7CVwGiA/edit

09/23/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Birmingham City Schools is providing students hot lunches and breakfast for the next day five days a week from 11 a.m-12:45 p.m. Meals are available for pickup or curbside drive-thru at all 42 BCS schools and additional locations. Visit https://buff.ly/2RaSF1E to find a site near you.

09/22/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Birmingham City Schools

Mensaje Semanal del Dr. Mark Sullivan Superintendente de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Birmingham.

09/22/2020

Birmingham City Schools

Birmingham City Schools

A message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan on the importance of the 2020 census and how it affects students' education. The deadline to complete the census is September 30, 2020. To learn more about the census, visit 2020census.gov. #BCSStrong

09/16/2020

Birmingham City Schools

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and goes through October 15th. As a school district, we take this time to celebrate and honor the contributions and achievements of the Latinx community. #HispanicHeritageMonth

09/15/2020

Parent Remote Learning QRG Updated 09-10-20 - by Cedric Tatum [Infographic]

Parent Remote Learning Guide:

https://venngage.net/pl/9flOlwxoAmo

09/04/2020

Attention Parents!!!