BCJ SOAR Spotlight

Dear BCJ Parents and Caregivers,

We hope this message finds you well! As we move into a new week of learning, we are reminded of the incredible potential that lives within each of our scholars. At BCJ, we are committed to nurturing that potential every single day through high expectations, joyful learning, and strong partnerships with you—our families.

As we step into the week ahead, let’s continue to encourage our students to ask questions, stay curious, and embrace new challenges. Thank you for all the ways you support learning at home—it makes a world of difference in the classroom.

Together, we are shaping a future full of possibilities for our scholars.

With gratitude,
Your BCJ Admin Team

📣 We Want to Hear From You!
At Barbara C. Jordan Elementary, we believe families are our most important partners in helping every child succeed. Please take a few minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback will help us plan meaningful opportunities such as academic workshops, family fun nights, parent leadership, and cultural celebrations that best support you and your child.

👉 Click here to complete the survey

Thank you for sharing your voice and ideas. Together, we can make this a wonderful year of learning and community at BCJ!

On September 10th, seven Barbara C. Jordan students in grades 3–5 had the extraordinary opportunity to attend a Fireside Chat with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Washington University’s Field House.

During this special event, Justice Sotomayor shared her personal journey, read a few pages from her newest children’s book Just Shine! How to Be a Better You, and answered thoughtful questions from the audience.

Each student also received signed copies of Just Shine! as well as her autobiography, The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor. These meaningful gifts created a lasting memory of an already unforgettable experience.

Our students represented BCJ with pride and excitement as they learned directly from one of our nation’s most influential leaders. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not only sparked curiosity but also encouraged our students to see themselves as future leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

We are so proud of our BCJ scholars for being part of such a memorable and historic moment!

🦅 As we continue to SOAR together, here are the key dates to keep in mind for a successful month ahead!

Honoring Andrea Peoples (UCHS Class of 2000 – Dancer & Choreographer)
📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 UCHS Library Media Center (7401 Balson Ave – use Jackson Ave entrance)
✨ Free & Open to the Public!
🔗 Register: ucityschools.org/ra2025

Featuring Anita Jackson, Brothers Lazaroff with Larry “Fallout” Morris, special guest Chris Thomas (UCHS alum), and emcee Darius Bradford (UCHS alum)

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 COCA – The Berges Theater, 6880 Washington Ave
🕕 VIP Reception: 6:00 p.m.
🕖 Concert: 7:00 p.m.

🎟 Tickets:

• $50 – Concert Only

• $125 – Concert + VIP Reception & Reserved Seating

✨ Bonus: Show your concert ticket at participating UCity restaurants for Savor the Pride exclusive dining offers!
🖤💛 Proceeds benefit the University City Education Foundation

• Mon., Sept. 22 - Flu Clinic, at McNair; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Thurs., Oct. 2 - National Custodial Day
• Fri., Oct. 3 - SOAR Party, "Sugar and Sunshine"
• Tues., Oct. 7 - Parent/Teacher Conference (Elementary) | 4:00-7:30 PM
• Fri., Oct. 10 - No School for Students
• Fri., Oct. 10 - Parent/Teacher Conference (during regular school hours) [no evening conferences]

• Tues., Oct. 14 - Returning Artist Andrea Peoples, UCHS; 7:00 p.m.

• Fri., Oct. 17 - No School - Plan Day/Records Day

• Sat., Oct. 18 - Homecoming Parade(We are looking for volunteers to help with decorating) 8:00 a.m.
  
• Sat., Oct. 18 - Celebrate the Pride: Concert & Community Celebration, 7:00 p.m., COCA