The B.Y.E. Buzz
August 23, 2021
Principal Corner
Wow! What a great first week of school. It felt right to have the students back in the building. Lots of routines and procedures were being set in the building and classrooms as well as building a family culture in each classroom.
As you know, we work to keep most communication digital but there are times that students will bring home paper notes. Students will be bringing home the Discipline Rubric next week. There is a copy for you to keep at home and a copy to return. Please sign and return to school.
Very Important- Bus 158 will NOT be running next week. We apologize for this inconvience. It will begin back on August 30th.
We need your help...
Face Coverings Needed....
Drop-off and Pick-up
Optional Denial Form
- Video taping of student
- Publication of a student’s written and/or art work within a school, on a school website, or on media outlets
- Use of a student’s first name
- Use of a student’s picture
- Access to computers and the use of internet for instructional purposes
To deny permission, the parent or guardian must fill out the Technology Usage Denial Form. This form should be taken to the school in which the student is enrolled. The information will be recorded in a student’s demographic information which is recorded electronically in Springdale Schools’ information database.
Technology Insurance
Please click on the link to go to the "Young Elementary Parent Webstore" for the option to purchase Chromebook/ipad Insurance through the Springdale Device Protection Protection Plan (SDPP) for your student: Cost $20 --- Por favor entre al enlace abajo para ir a la "Tienda de Young Elementary Web de Padres" para la opción de comprar el Plan de protección de Springdale (SSDPP) para su estudiante. Costo $20
PTA Update
Yearbooks can be ordered beginning this week. Yearbooks are $21 and the price will increase in November so order today at the PTA store.
Our first PTA meeting is 9/14/21 at 8am. The meeting location will be announced soon. Please sign up for the PTA at the PTA store. Stay tuned for a parent survey to volunteer to help this year!
Family Music Page
Are you looking for a job?
We are looking for district substitutes and bus drivers and are happy to help if you are interested in those positions. Training is provided. Please reach out to Mrs. Norwood (cnorwood@sdale.org) if you are interested.
Notes from the counselor
Back to School Tips from the Counselor!
Here are some helpful tips to make mornings easier for you and your child(ren)!
Make sure everyone is getting enough sleep.
Adjust bedtimes and wake up times if needed.
Prepare the night before.
Plan breakfast, pack lunches, choose clothes.
Have a designated area in your house for backpacks, shoes, lunchbox, etc.
Get up before your child(ren).
This gives you some quiet time before you have to wake them and gets you prepared for your day. When parents are calm, kids will most likely be as well.
Make a morning routine chart/checklist. Include visuals for the younger children.
Brushing teeth, combing hair, washing face, getting dressed, eating breakfast, putting on shoes, grabbing backpack/lunchbox, head out the door.
This helps your child become self-sufficient and learn routines.
Use the “When...Then” approach if needed.
When you finish brushing your hair and putting your clothes on, then we will eat breakfast.
Remain calm and connected.
Children can sense when you are rushed/stressed and they tend to mirror your actions and tone. When you start to get stressed, get down on their level and explain to them why you need their help and give them a task to take ownership of.
Try not to stray too much from your morning routine on the weekends.
Lunch Choices - Menu Week 2
Monday- Taquitos with Chips
Tuesday- Corn Dog
Wednesday- Mike Bites
Thursday- Steven's Bowl
Friday- Grilled cheese sandwich
Adjustment: Monday will be beef nachos for choice #1. Thursday will be Salisbury Steak Meatballs for choice #1.
The menu is subject to change due to limited grocery fulfillment; however, we will do our best to serve exactly what is on the menu.
Upcoming Events
September 6- No School- Labor Day
September 14- PTA Meeting 8am
September 27-28- Student-Led Conferences
October 15- No School- Teacher in-service
October 18- No School- Teacher in-service
October 29- Birthday Bash/Fall Party Day
November 22-26- Thanksgiving Break
December 17- Winter Party Day
December 20-January 3- Christmas Break
February 11- Valentine Party Day
March 21-25- Spring Break
About our School
- Bernice Young Elementary was established in August 2000.
- School mascot is the Yellowjacket
- School colors are Red, Yellow, and Black
- National Blue Ribbon School 2020
- Principal- Christy Norwood
- Assistant Principal- Sara Kennedy
Email: younginfo@sdale.org
Website: https://young.sdale.org/
Location: 301 Pippin Apple Circle, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479)750-8770
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bernice-Young-Elementary-School-158776284137531/