BCJ SOAR Spotlight

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend and had a chance to relax and recharge. As we step into the last few weeks of summer, we're ushering in a season of strategy and elevation. Now is the perfect time to reset our focus and commit to growth. Let’s carry that positive energy into the week ahead as we continue learning, growing, and celebrating success together!

BCJ Admin Team

PLEASE COMPLETE THE CITY CONNECTS SURVEY FOR BCJ

We’re excited to share that Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School is partnering with the City Connects program as part of a district-wide initiative to strengthen support for our students and families. This partnership will help us build a system that not only enhances support at school but also connects you with out-of-school resources and enrichment opportunities.

An important step in building this new program is to hear your thoughts on the challenges facing your student(s) and the strengths and needs of our school community. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey—your voice is critical to this process.

City Connects Family Survey for Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School

The survey is available in both English and Spanish. All responses are anonymous and will not be shared with anyone at the school or district level.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger community of support for every child.

In Service of Our Children,

Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D., PHR
Superintendent

❤️ Health Updates – Nurse Mayfield shares reminders about screenings, medications, and resources for student well-being

Hello BCJ Parents and Caregivers,

Let me begin by introducing myself, my name is Lakeesha Mayfield and I’m the nurse at Barbara C.

Jordan Elementary. Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year, I’m super excited to begin this journey with

you all! Parents, please inform me if your child has any of the following medical conditions:

ADHD - provide/discuss care plan and any treatment orders if necessary, send prescribed medication(s) given during school hours.

Allergies - if your child has any severe allergies that require use of an Epi Penor other medication, please provide allergy action plan from physician, send prescribed medication(s) to

be given during school hours.

Asthma - provide Asthma Action Plan, prescribed medication orders, and any medication(s) to be given during school hours with supplies.

Diabetes - provide information onspecific types of diabetes, orders for treatment and testing from physicians, send supplies (ex: glucometer, lancets, test strips) if available, and prescribed medication(s) given during school hours.

Eczema - provide physician orders and prescribed medication for treatment during school hours.

Hypertension - provide physician orders for blood pressure checks and prescribed medication(s) given during school hours.

Sickle Cell Disease - provide sickle cell emergency care plan and prescribed

medication(s) given during school hours.

Seizures - provide seizure action plan and prescribedmedication(s) given during school hours, also complete seizure questionnaire given by school nurse.

Any other medical conditions, illness, or injury not listed but require follow up with a physician and/or treatment please notify my office as well. It is imperative that the medical registration form is completed online (parent portal) to ensure your child receives treatment as needed. All prescribed medication must be in the original package with student, doctor, and dosing information listed.

We strongly encourage parents to make sure their child is compliant with Missouri’s immunization

requirements for the school year 2025-2026. Failure to comply will delay enrollment until student’s

immunizations are up to date or medical/religious waiver has been completed with MO Dept of Health.

Please feel free to contact me via email at lmayfield@ucityschools.org or by phone at 314-290-4362 with any questions or concerns. Once again WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME! I’m looking forward to a

wonderful school year!

Sincerely,

Nurse Mayfield

Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation that helps us show up with more energy, kindness and resilience for the people and causes we care about.

Join us for BCJ Title I & Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Barbara C. Jordan Elementary! Families will have the opportunity to explore our curriculum, learn about available resources, discover ways to partner in supporting student success, and receive important updates on BCJ’s Title I program and strategic plan. Light refreshments will be provided for families, and attendees will have the chance to participate in a drawing to win a $25 Target gift card.

Join us for an engaging evening at the One U City Community Connect on Monday, September 15, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brittany Woods Middle School. This event is an excellent opportunity to gather with fellow parents and staff as we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

What to Expect:

• Breakout Sessions: Participate in discussions on various topics, including Trivia, U-Spark, Teacher Appreciation, and more.
• Athletics: Learn about our sports programs, including soccer, basketball, and cheerleading.
• Fundraising: Share new ideas and needs to support our school.
• Community Collaborative: Help plan for the upcoming year and share your thoughts.
• Enrichment: Explore exciting opportunities like Lego League and 4H.

Childcare will be provided during the event, so bring the whole family!

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and collaborate. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to share that our BCJ SOAR SPOTLIGHT newsletter will soon be available on our school’s website: Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School. This will be your go-to place for the latest school news, updates, and celebrations. All updates to the newsletter will be made live on the website. Whenever new information is added, we will send you a quick email or text message so you never miss an important update. Thank you for staying connected and engaged as we continue to SOAR together at BCJ!

• Aug. 25 - CommUNITY Chat - CommUNITY Chat via Zoom on Monday, August 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This session will address questions and concerns related to the cell phone policy. Registration is available at www.ucityschools.org/commchat.
  
• Sept. 1 - District Closed, Labor Day
• Sept. 2 - BCJ Fall Picture Day
• Sept. 3 - Happy Meal Happy Hour at McDonalds
• Sept. 9 - BCJ Curriculum Night | Open House, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 15 - One UCity Community Connect | Brittany Woods 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Sept. 15 - National Hispanic Month Begins
• Sept. 19 - No School - District PD

Join us at 8127 Olive Street on Wednesday evenings, 5–7 p.m. for $2.99 Happy Meals, mascot photo ops, free coloring pages, and a chance to spin the Prize Wheel when you donate school supplies or place an order! 🎉

📅 Dates: Sept. 3, 10 & 17

🎒Donations welcome to support BCJ students!