Bernice Young Elementary PTA
Fall 2022
Parent Teacher Association
We are excited for the 2022-2023 school year! We hope to see some new faces joining the PTA this year. If you have questions or suggestion please attend a PTA meeting or reach out to PTA board members using the following email: byepta@gmail.com. Our meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00AM.
A few updates:
- Our first PTA meeting is Tuesday, September 13th at 8:00 AM in the Young Library. Please join us! All parents must bring an ID and check-in at the office.
- We have received school spirit shirts, and they will be coming home in the backpacks next week.
- Conference week is coming up. Please look for the sign up genius on how to sponsor our teachers for lunch.
- The Color Run will be here soon! Please watch for the sign up genius in the next few weeks.
Donations......
One way to support our school is volunteering with time, but we know that is something that does not work for all families. Do you or your business have items to donate to love on our teachers and/or students? We accept small gift cards (for teacher drawings), small treats for teachers (lotions, candy, soda), or you could sponsor a breakfast, lunch, or snack for staff. Stay tuned for more information to donate to students through the PTA.
Meet our PTA
Amy, President
Hello Yellowjackets! My name is Amy & I am thrilled to serve as your PTA president for the 2022-2023 school year. I grew up here in Springdale and LOVE Bernice Young Elementary. My husband Micah and I have been married for 21 years and we have 3 kiddos. Kate is a former Yellowjacket, Hank and Huck are current yellowjackets. We also own an Eye Care practice, here in town. When I am not volunteering at the school, I work part time at our office. I also love being at the beach, hosting parties, and camping with my family. As your president, I would like to invite you to get involved with all the things this year. We meet monthly and discuss all sorts of ideas/projects that we will be working all year long. I can't wait to kick off this school year and get to work!
Stacey, Treasurer
Hello! My name is Stacey and I am happy to be serving as the PTA Treasurer. We absolutely LOVE all the things about BYE and I am so thankful our family gets to be part of such an amazing school! My husband, Jason, and I have 3 girls. One in 8th grade, 4th grade here one who is almost 3 years old and hangs out with me at home. I love getting to spend my days with my girls at their different schools and activities...and they all keep me very busy! I am excited to be able to serve the families of Young this year and look forward to all the fun things we have planned!
April, Vice President of Parent Relations
My name is April and I am so excited to be serving as your Vice President of Parent Relations. My husband, Garrett and I have one daughter. She is at BYE and we LOVE our school! We also have 2 nephews and a niece who attend BYE. We were all born in Northeast Arkansas and we have lived in Springdale since 2015. I work as A Nurse Manager for an Infusion Pharmacy in Fayetteville and Garrett serves as your Deputy City Attorney. Our family enjoys going for bike rides, utilizing the vast amount of outdoor trails in NWA and spending time with friends and family. I am hoping to meet so many new members and engage with the parents and room Moms in all capacities. We cant wait to enjoy all the activities and parties our PTA participates in throughout the school year!
Jennifer, Secretary
Hello! My name is Jennifer and this is my second year
serving on the PTA as the secretary. I have been married and lived in
Springdale for over 10 years. My husband, Robert, works for Tyson, and I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful girls. Our oldest is in second grade and they youngest is in first grade. We are a very
active family and enjoy traveling, camping and being on the water. We
love BYE and look forward to another fabulous year of fun activities and memories throughout the school year.
Meredith, Vice President of Teacher Appreciation
Hi BYE Family!
My name is Meredith. I am VP of Teacher Appreciation for the 2022-2023 school year. My husband Brent and I have been married for 11 years and have 4 girls. Addi is a former Yellowjacket, Saylor is currently at Young, Elliott and Reese are not school age yet. I love getting to spend my days at my girls different schools and all the activities they are involved in.
If you or your business is interested in loving on our teachers and staff this year at Young, please reach out, I am always looking for extra help. Looking forward to a great year at Bernice Young Elementary!
Lesha, Vice President of Fundraising
Hello Yellowjacket families! My name is Lesha and I am excited to be your VP of Fundraising. My husband Brandon and I have two kiddos at Young. While they are at school I am a Mortgage Loan Originator. I grew up in Springdale schools, and am so excited for my kids to be at one of the best schools in the district! Our primary focus in fundraising is the Color Run, so be ready to dress up, throw color, and raise funds for some great things we have planned for our fantastic school!
Volunteer Survey
Are you interested in volunteering? Please complete our volunteer survey. The PTA works alongside school administration to assist with coordinating volunteers. We will have a volunteer training on Tuesday, September 13th following the PTA meeting (approximately 9:00). All volunteers will need to attend the training prior to volunteering. If this time does not work for you, let us know and we can arrange an additional time.
Purchasing Update
Did you know that Young Elementary is 22 years old? Last school year, BYE students, families, and community raised money through the school color run. One of the projects that PTA is working on to update our school is new lobby furniture. This furniture will make a collaborative space where staff members can work one-on-one, with small groups of students, or just get a change of pace from the regular classroom. We are very excited and can't wait until the arrival of the furniture in September.