BCJ SOAR Spotlight

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans

This month, Barbara C. Jordan Elementary proudly salutes the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice remind us of the power of service and community. Thank you for inspiring us all. 💙❤️

🦃 Giving Thanks
We are truly in the season of gratitude! We give thanks for our amazing students who bring joy to every day, our dedicated staff who lead with love and excellence, and our families who support our Eagles in every way. 💛

📅 Stay Informed
Please take a moment to check the School District of University City Calendar - there are several non-school days this month. Staying connected helps everyone plan for a successful November!

With appreciation and gratitude,
The BCJ Instructional Team

Thank you, BCJ Families, for your creativity and school spirit! 🍁✨

Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest was a huge success!

It’s now time for pumpkin pick-up - please note that students cannot take pumpkins home.
Families may email Ms. Sanders with directions for pickup or disposal.

We appreciate your partnership and love seeing our Eagles celebrate each season with joy! 💛🦅

You are warmly invited to join me for our State of the District & Strategic Planning Meeting on

🗓 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 University City High School Library (7401 Balson Ave.)

Together, we’ll reflect on our progress and engage in meaningful conversation about the future of our District’s Strategic Plan - ensuring it continues to reflect the values, goals, and priorities of our University City community. 🌟

During the meeting, you will also receive updates from our Annual Performance Report (APR), which was released by DESE on November 6. Your perspective is essential as we continue to transform the life of every student, every day. 💬

💡 Focus Areas:
📘 Rigorous, Modern & Relevant Learning
💛 Well-Being & Joy
🧑🏾‍🏫 Excellent Staff
🤝 All Hands
🧩 Resources

📲 Please register by scanning the QR code or visiting ucityschools.org/strategicmeeting.

Your child’s safety and privacy are always our top priorities! Please take a moment to review these quick reminders 👇🏾

🚗 Pick-Up Reminder
Students will only be dismissed with permission from the parent or caregiver who enrolled them.
All authorized adults must be listed in Infinite Campus - please update this information in Infinite Campus.
Everyone picking up must show a photo ID 👍🏾

🗓️ Meetings & Conversations
To protect confidentiality, we can only discuss student information with parents or legal guardians listed in Infinite Campus.
If another adult will attend a meeting, field trip, event, etc. or pick up your child, we’ll need written consent ✍🏾

Thank you for helping us keep every Eagle safe, supported, and soaring high! 💛

Eagles arrive at 8:30 a.m. 🕣

🍎 Breakfast is served in the cafeteria until 8:45 a.m.
✏️ Instruction begins promptly at 8:45 a.m.

To help us keep arrival safe and organized for everyone, please remember:
👉🏾 All students should enter through the main front doors upon arrival.
🚌 Only bus riders should use the 82nd Street doors in the morning.

Let’s start every day on time, safe, and ready to SOAR! 💛🦅

We know the recent federal government shutdown may have caused financial stress for some in our community. To help, Barbara C. Jordan Elementary is joining the School District of University City with the Community Food Drive beginning November 10.

Please consider donating nonperishable, shelf-stable items such as:
Canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, fruit cups, and bottled water.

🕓 Drop-Off: BCJ during regular hours.
💛 Monetary Donations: www.ucityschools.org/donationdrive

Families can also find support through Operation Food Search, Start Here STL, and the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

Thank you for showing compassion and care - our BCJ community always finds ways to help one another soar! 🦅💛

Here are the key dates to keep in mind for a successful month ahead!