BCJ SOAR Spotlight
October 13, 2025
Dear BCJ Families 🏫🖤💛
As we move through January, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. This time of year is an important moment in the school calendar as students settle back into routines and build on the learning that has already taken place. 📚✨
January marks a point when students are strengthening skills, deepening understanding, and growing in confidence. You may notice your child applying strategies more consistently, asking thoughtful questions, or taking greater ownership of their learning. 🌱🧠
Our teachers remain focused on providing engaging instruction, clear expectations, and a caring environment where every child feels supported. Your encouragement at home, consistent routines, and positive conversations about school make a meaningful difference. ❤️🏫
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an essential part of our school community. Together, we will continue helping our students learn, grow, and thrive. 🦅🖤💛
📆 BCJ Dates at a Glance 🖤💛
- January 19: District Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 22: Board of Education Regular Meeting | 7:00 pm
- January 23: BCJ 2nd Quarter Awards Programs (During Grade Level Specials)
- January 27: U Belong HeRe Book Study | 5:30 pm
- January 30: 2026 Community Book Study Kick-Off
- January 31: U City Equations Tournament | 8:00 am - 11:30 am
To view SDUC's District Website Calendar, please visit ucityschools.org/calendar.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a strong week ahead.
BCJ Instructional Team 🖤💛
We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and accomplishments during our 2nd Quarter Awards Programs on Friday, January 23! 🎉
Awards will be presented during each grade level’s scheduled specials time, allowing us to honor students while maintaining a strong instructional day.
Please see the schedule below to attend your child’s awards program:
Kindergarten: 2:45–3:35
1st Grade: 12:10–1:00
2nd Grade: 1:25–2:15
3rd Grade: 11:20–12:10
4th Grade: 9:40–10:30
5th Grade: 10:30–11:20
Families are welcome to attend and celebrate with us. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early and remember to sign in at the main office upon arrival.
We are so proud of our Eagles and look forward to recognizing their growth, effort, and achievements this quarter. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
As part of our continued commitment to partnership and learning alongside families, We invite you to join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Brittany Woods Middle School for our U Belong HeRe Book Study, in collaboration with the Ritenour School District.
Please join the discussion of Building Parent Capacity in High Poverty Schools by Dr. Tiffany C. Anderson and engage in meaningful dialogue focused on strengthening family-school partnerships.
To register, please click here.
The Sum of Us
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 30, 2026, and join us for our 2026 Community Book Study! This year’s selection is The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee, a powerful exploration of how moving beyond “zero-sum” thinking helps communities thrive together. Grounded in the spirit of Ubuntu, this book invites us to reflect on how what harms one of us ultimately affects us all.
To get a preview, check out Heather McGhee’s TED Talk, “Racism has a cost for everyone.” Let’s learn and grow together as aCommUNITY.