
Empower Community School is coming together to make a difference! 💜
From November 4–16, we are hosting a Canned Food Drive to support families in need throughout our community. We encourage all of our Gator families to participate by donating non-perishable food items!
🥫 Suggested Donations:
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups and stews
Canned beans
Pasta and pasta sauce
Rice and other non-perishable food items
👕 DRESS OUT FOR A CAUSE!
On Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13, students may dress out of their regular school uniforms by bringing at least one canned food item to donate!
Students who do not participate must wear their regular school uniforms. All dress-out clothing must follow the school’s dress code.
💜💛 Small Cans, BIG Impact!
Every donation counts! Let’s show our Gator pride by coming together to help families in need.
🐊 Together, we CAN make a difference!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #GatorsGiveBack #CanGoodDrive #GatorPride #CommunityStrong
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🥫💜💛 **¡LOS GATORS APOYAN A SU COMUNIDAD!** 🐊
¡Empower Community School se une para marcar la diferencia! 💜
Del **4 al 16 de noviembre**, estaremos realizando una colecta de alimentos enlatados para apoyar a las familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. ¡Invitamos a todas nuestras familias Gator a participar donando alimentos no perecederos!
🥫 **Donaciones sugeridas:**
- Frutas y verduras enlatadas
- Sopas y guisos enlatados
- Frijoles enlatados
- Pasta y salsa para pasta
- Arroz y otros alimentos no perecederos
👕 **¡VÍSTETE POR UNA BUENA CAUSA!**
El **viernes 6 y el viernes 13 de noviembre**, los estudiantes podrán asistir sin su uniforme escolar si traen **al menos un alimento enlatado** para donar.
Los estudiantes que no participen deberán usar su uniforme escolar habitual. Toda la ropa deberá cumplir con el código de vestimenta de la escuela.
💜💛 **¡Latas pequeñas, GRAN impacto!**
¡Cada donación cuenta! Demostremos nuestro orgullo Gator uniéndonos para ayudar a las familias necesitadas.
🐊 **¡Juntos podemos marcar la diferencia!**
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #GatorsGiveBack #OrgulloGator #UnidosPorLaComunidad


💜💛 EMPOWER PARENTS: COOLER WEATHER, SAME DRESS CODE! 🍂
As temperatures begin to drop, we want to remind our Empower families that our school dress code has NOT changed!
We understand that parents want to ensure their scholars are warm and comfortable throughout the school day. Please know that classroom temperatures have been adjusted to accommodate the cooler weather.
✅ Approved Classroom Attire: * Empower-approved collared uniform shirts * Solid black sweaters (no logo required) * Empower sweater vests * Empower uniform cardigans
🚫 NOT Permitted in the Classroom: * Hoodies * Non-dress-code-approved jackets * Non-approved sweaters or other outerwear Students will not be permitted to wear non-approved outerwear in the classroom, regardless of the temperature outside.
📣 PARENT ACTION REQUIRED!
We are asking all parents and guardians to:
✅ Check your scholar’s uniform each morning before leaving home to ensure they are following the dress code.
✅ Provide an approved solid black sweater, Empower sweater vest, or Empower cardigan if your scholar needs an additional layer for warmth.
✅ Remind your scholar that hoodies and non-approved jackets or sweaters must be removed before entering the classroom.
✅ Help us avoid unnecessary disruptions by ensuring your scholar arrives at school dressed appropriately and ready to learn.
We appreciate your partnership! Maintaining consistent expectations helps us create a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for every scholar. Thank you for supporting the standards and expectations of Empower Community School! 💜💛
Student Pride Starts with Preparation!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #EmpowerPride #DressCodeReminder #ParentPartnership #ExcellenceCommunityOpportunity
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💜💛 ¡FAMILIAS DE EMPOWER: ¡EL CLIMA ESTA MAS FRÍO , PERO EL CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA SIGUE IGUAL! 🍂
A medida que las temperaturas comienzan a bajar, queremos recordarles a todas las familias de Empower que ¡nuestro código de vestimenta escolar NO ha cambiado!
Entendemos que los padres desean asegurarse de que sus estudiantes estén abrigados y cómodos durante toda la jornada escolar. Queremos que sepan que las temperaturas de los salones se han ajustado para adaptarse al clima más fresco.
✅ Vestimenta Aprobada para el Salón de Clases:
Camisas de uniforme con cuello aprobadas por Empower.
Suéteres negros lisos (no se requiere logotipo).
Chalecos de suéter de Empower.
Cárdigans del uniforme de Empower.
🚫 NO Se Permite en el Salón de Clases:
Sudaderas con capucha (hoodies).
Chaquetas que no estén aprobadas por el código de vestimenta.
Suéteres no aprobados u otras prendas exteriores que no cumplan con el código de vestimenta.
No se permitirá que los estudiantes usen prendas exteriores no aprobadas dentro del salón de clases, sin importar la temperatura exterior.
📣 ¡SE REQUIERE LA COLABORACIÓN DE LOS PADRES!
Les pedimos a todos los padres y tutores que:
✅ Revisen el uniforme de sus estudiantes cada mañana antes de salir de casa para asegurarse de que cumplan con el código de vestimenta.
✅ Proporcionen un suéter negro liso aprobado, un chaleco de suéter de Empower o un cárdigan de Empower si su estudiante necesita una capa adicional para mantenerse abrigado.
✅ Recuerden a sus estudiantes que deben quitarse las sudaderas con capucha (hoodies) y las chaquetas o los suéteres no aprobados antes de entrar al salón de clases.
✅ Nos ayuden a evitar interrupciones innecesarias asegurándose de que sus estudiantes lleguen a la escuela vestidos apropiadamente y listos para aprender.
¡Agradecemos su colaboración! Mantener expectativas consistentes nos ayuda a crear un ambiente de aprendizaje enfocado, respetuoso y libre de distracciones para cada estudiante.
¡Gracias por apoyar las normas y expectativas de Empower Community School! 💜💛
¡El orgullo estudiantil comienza con la preparación!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #EmpowerPride #RecordatorioDelCódigoDeVestimenta #ColaboraciónConLosPadres #ExcelenciaComunidadOportunidad


Join us for **Family Math Night** at Empower Community School – Lower Campus! 🎉
Come enjoy an evening filled with fun, learning, and hands-on math activities that you can practice at home with your child!
📅 **Date:** Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ **Time:** 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 **Location:** Lower Campus Gym
🏫 **Address:** 2410 7th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
We encourage all families to come out, participate, and discover fun ways to make math a part of everyday learning!
💜💛 **Learn Together. Practice Together. Grow Together!**
We can't wait to see you there! 🐊✨
**Empower Community School – Lower Campus**


We've updated the morning arrival time for our Green Route. Please see the attachment to find what time your student should be at the bus stop and download the bus compass app to track your students' bus in real time. Thanks for your patience and we'll see you bright and early tomorrow!


Our Empower Gators are back on the court tonight as they take on Rutledge Middle School!
Both our Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams will be bringing the heat! 🔥🏀
📅 Tonight, October 22, 2026
⏰ Tipoff: 5:00 PM
🏀 Girls & Boys Basketball
🐊 Empower Gators vs. Rutledge Middle School
Let’s show up, show out, and cheer our Gators on to VICTORY! Bring that Gator pride and let’s make some noise! 💜🖤🤍
GO GATORS! 🐊🏀
#EmpowerGators #GatorNation #GameDay #GatorPride
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🏀💜 ¡HOY HAY PARTIDO, FAMILIA GATOR! 🐊🖤
¡Nuestros Empower Gators regresan a la cancha esta noche para enfrentarse a Rutledge Middle School!
¡Tanto nuestro equipo femenino como el masculino de baloncesto estarán listos para darlo todo en la cancha! 🔥🏀
📅 Hoy, 22 de octubre de 2026
⏰ Inicio del partido: 5:00 p. m.
🏀 Baloncesto femenino y masculino
🐊 Empower Gators vs. Rutledge Middle School
¡Acompáñennos para apoyar a nuestros jugadores y animar a nuestros Gators hacia la VICTORIA! ¡Demostremos nuestro orgullo Gator! 💜🖤🤍
¡VAMOS, GATORS! 🐊🏀
#EmpowerGators #OrgulloGator #DíaDePartido #VamosGators


Please be advised that the Blue Route will run approximately 30 minutes behind schedule today. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we ensure students arrive to their stops safely.
With respect,
ECS Transportation

Please be advised that the Red Route will be running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule today.
Please use the Bus Compass app to track your student’s bus location in real time and monitor updated arrival times.
We apologize for the inconvenience and are actively working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to transport all students safely.
ECS Parents,
Please be advised that the Red Route (Elks Lodge, Gifts & Gadgets, Walmart, and Urban Smoke stops) will experience an approximate 30 minute delay today.
Our transportation team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore normal route operations by tomorrow. We will provide an update to families once the issue has been resolved.
Please use the Bus Compass app to track your student's bus and monitor estimated pickup and drop-off times.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

📸 Say Cheese, Empower Gators! 💜
Picture Day is coming up on Tomorrow , October 15, 2026! All students and staff will be photographed for PowerSchool and the school yearbook. Please review the flyer for the required dress guidelines and make sure everyone is picture-ready!
We can’t wait to capture these memories together!
-Administration
📸 ¡Sonrían, Gators de Empower! 💜
¡El Día de Fotos se acerca! Será mañana, 15 de octubre de 2026. Todos los estudiantes y miembros del personal serán fotografiados para PowerSchool y el anuario escolar. Por favor, revise el volante para conocer los requisitos de vestimenta y asegúrese de que todos estén preparados para las fotos.
¡Estamos emocionados de capturar estos recuerdos juntos!
— Admin

Report cards will be available through PowerSchool on Friday, October 16, 2026. Families are encouraged to log in to their PowerSchool accounts to review their child’s academic progress, grades, and teacher feedback.
If you need assistance accessing your PowerSchool account, please contact your child’s campus for support.
Thank you, Empower Families, for your continued partnership and support as we work together to keep our students on track for success! 💜
Please be advised that the Red Route (Elks Lodge, Gifts & Gadgets, Walmart, and Urban Smoke stops) will experience an approximate 40-minute delay today.
Our transportation team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore normal route operations by tomorrow. We will provide an update to families once the issue has been resolved.
Please use the Bus Compass app to track your student's bus and monitor estimated pickup and drop-off times.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 15, 2026! All students and staff will be photographed for PowerSchool and the school yearbook. Please review the flyer for the required dress guidelines and make sure everyone is picture-ready!
We can’t wait to capture these memories together!
-Administration
📸 ¡Sonrían, Gators de Empower! 💜
¡El Día de Fotos se acerca! Será el jueves, 15 de octubre de 2026. Todos los estudiantes y miembros del personal serán fotografiados para PowerSchool y el anuario escolar. Por favor, revise el volante para conocer los requisitos de vestimenta y asegúrese de que todos estén preparados para las fotos.
¡Estamos emocionados de capturar estos recuerdos juntos!
— Admin

🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request. Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures!
#EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch #FuelYourFuture #TogetherRelentlessEmpowered

We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 14, with our special Colors of Our Cultures Day!
Students are invited to wear a shirt featuring one or more colors from their grade level's assigned country or territory. Students of Hispanic or Latino heritage are also welcome to wear traditional or culturally significant attire that represents their family's heritage.
Throughout the day, our scholars will explore Hispanic cultures, enjoy a special read-aloud, and participate in our “We Are Dreamers! / ¡Somos Soñadores!” activity.
Please see the attached flyer for your child's grade-level colors and additional details.
Participation is optional, and students may wear their regular school uniforms. No special purchases are necessary!
We look forward to celebrating the beautiful cultures and traditions that make our Empower family so special!
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker
Lower School Principal


💻 Reminder: Friday, October 9 is an E-Learning Day—no school on campus.
🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request. Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures.
#EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch #FuelYourFuture

Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 15, 2026! All students and staff will be photographed for PowerSchool and the school yearbook. Please review the flyer for the required dress guidelines and make sure everyone is picture-ready!
We can’t wait to capture these memories together!
-Administration
📸 ¡Sonrían, Gators de Empower! 💜
¡El Día de Fotos se acerca! Será el jueves, 15 de octubre de 2026. Todos los estudiantes y miembros del personal serán fotografiados para PowerSchool y el anuario escolar. Por favor, revise el volante para conocer los requisitos de vestimenta y asegúrese de que todos estén preparados para las fotos.
¡Estamos emocionados de capturar estos recuerdos juntos!
— Admin

🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request.
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch
