BCJ SOAR Spotlight

Dear BCJ Families 🏫🖤💛

We hope you and your family enjoyed a restful and joyful winter break. As we welcome students back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your encouragement at home and collaboration with our school make a meaningful difference in your child’s learning and growth.

Our Eagles worked hard during the first half of the school year, and we are excited to begin this next chapter together. 🦅✨ As we return, we look forward to re-establishing routines, building on student progress, and continuing to nurture a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.

Please remember to check backpacks and school communications regularly for important updates.

📬 Staying connected helps ensure a smooth transition back to school and continued success for all students. As always, student safety, learning, and belonging remain our top priorities. 🖤💛

📆 BCJ Dates at a Glance 🖤💛

🦷 Wed. & Thurs., Jan. 7–8, 2026 – Dental Safari at BCJ
🎨 Sat., Jan. 10 – One U City Adult Party Vision Boarding, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Centennial Commons
📚 Fri., Jan. 16 – No School, Professional Development
✊🏾 Mon., Jan. 19 – No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
🏛️ Thurs., Jan. 22 – UCity Board Meeting, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a strong start to the new year. Thank you for being an essential part of the BCJ community.

With gratitude,

BCJ Instructional Team 🖤💛

At Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School (BCJ), we are working together to reach our schoolwide attendance goal of 95% proportional attendance. We need your partnership to make this happen.

⏰ What Is Proportional Attendance?

📊 Proportional attendance measures the amount of time students are actually present at school each day.

⏱️ Arriving after 8:45 a.m.
⏱️ Leaving before 3:40 p.m.

Even a few missed minutes can reduce a student’s instructional time and impact our overall attendance. The state of Missouri tracks the percentage of time students are in school each day, so every minute matters.

🏫 School Day Expectations

🕣 Doors Open: 8:30 a.m. (Breakfast is available)
📚 Instruction Begins: 8:45 a.m.
🕒 Dismissal: 3:40 p.m.

Students are expected to attend school for the full instructional day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Arriving on time and staying for the full day ensures students receive all instruction and support.

🌟 Why Attendance Matters

✔️ Maximizes learning time
✔️ Supports academic success
✔️ Demonstrates school improvement
✔️ Helps BCJ meet state expectations

Meeting our attendance goal is one of the most effective ways to show growth and success as a school community.

Thank you for helping BCJ make every minute count. Together, we can ensure our students are present, prepared, and ready to learn each day.

Dental Safari, a district-approved provider will be onsite at Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School on January 7 - 8, 2026, providing dental exams and cleanings for our students.

📩 Parent Action Needed:
Parents and guardians must complete the electronic consent form that was sent in advance for your child to receive services. Only students with completed electronic consent forms will be seen.

Please be sure to submit the form as soon as possible to ensure your child’s participation.

Students will be seen during the school day and returned to class promptly.

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

Weds & Thurs., Jan. 7–8, 2026 – Dental Safari at BCJ

Sat., Jan. 10 – One UCity Adult Party Vision Boarding | 4:00–6:00 p.m., Centennial Commons

Fri., Jan. 16 – No School | Professional Development

Mon., Jan. 19 – No School | Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thurs., Jan. 22 – UCity Board Meeting | 7:00–9:00 p.m.

As a reminder, we continue to encourage all students to SOAR by
Showing Respect and Self Control, Owning My Actions, Acting Responsibly, and Remembering Safety. 🖤💛

Thank you for reinforcing these expectations at home and in the community.