November 13 - 16

The Early Childhood and Elementary classes join together to collect food items for the Food Pantry directed by Daniel Cason. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve this urban ministry. Dr. Cason will be at our school on November 16th, to receive these items to provide for children and families in need. This is a sweet time of fellowship and helps to develop a spirit of gratitude in our own students.

A Blessed Grandparents' Day

A stage full of Veterans.

The Second grade blessed the group with song.

Mr. Steiner, superintendent, and Pastor Reeder added to the program with comments and prayer.

The 5th and 6th Grade Choir performed military anthems.

The Safety Patrol led in the Pledges.

We are grateful for the wonderful participation of parents, grandparents, teachers and students that makes this one of the most special days of the year!

7th Grade STEM Field Trip

The junior high STEM class was blessed with the opportunity to go on a canoe trip down the Cahaba River through Cahaba River Society's education outreach. The students participated in a variety of hands on labs including testing water quality through the different species of macro invertebrates caught, seining for fish to see how their design and color schemes help them survive in their habitat, and seeing how the aerodynamics of canoes help them move through the water. Students were surrounded by beautiful fall foliage while experiencing first hand the science, technology, engineering, and math seen in God's creation. It was truly a unique learning experience!

The Briarwood Fine Arts Academy's presentation of " Sense and Sensibility" , this past week was such a success. It was well performed and well attended. The students did a remarkable job!

Sports and Sportsmanship

Football Playoffs

The BCS football team is moving on in the Class 5A playoffs after defeating Valley, 42-28, in Friday's opening round. The victory means a trip to Mobile to take on Vigor at 7 pm, Friday.

Cross Country Championships

The Cross Country team competed at the State Meet on Saturday, November 10. They had an outstanding showing with four runners making All-State honors. Eighth grader Cady McPhail led the Lady Lions with a 2nd place finish followed closely by fellow eighth grader, Chloe Finocchiaro, in 3rd. Sophomore Adrienne Goolsby secured All-State by placing 12th and senior Lauren Musachia placed 16th. Strong races from the entire team led them to a State Runner-Up trophy!  The boys has a strong showing as well. Sophomore Trent Malloy commanded the race which ended with him being the individual 5A State Champion . This is the second year in a row that Briarwood has had an individual State champion on the boys side. The team finished 6th overall and runners 2-6 all finished within 5 seconds of each other boasting big personal records in the process!

Regional Cheer Competition

Briarwood’s competitive cheerleading team traveled to Mobile on November 7 to compete in the regional competition. They came away with first place and a qualification to the state competition in December! This is the first time that Alabama has hosted a regional competition before the state competition and we are so proud of taking home the win in the first ever regional event! Go lions!

JH BB Cheerleader Service Day

 The Junior High Basketball Cheerleaders kicked off their season by serving at the Grace Klein Community.

Weekly Schedule Highlights

LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS Wednesday, 11/14 PTF Prayer Walk Friday, 11/16 Daniel Cason Chapel, 8:30 am, Worship Center Monday - Friday, 11/19 - 11/23 Thanksgiving Break

UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS Friday, 11/16 2nd Round of Football Play offs, BCS at Vigor, 7 pm Monday - Friday, 11/19 - 11/23 Thanksgiving Break

Briarwood Sports

For up-to-date info on times and locations, please check the Athletics page on our school website at:  Briarwood Athletics.

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