The B.Y.E. Buzz
September 5
Week of September 5
It has been another exciting week at Young Elementary. There will be no School Monday in observance of Labor Day! Please enjoy time with your loved ones.
Volunteers
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). The PTA meeting will begin at 8:00 at the BYE library. All are welcome! Please bring your ID and check-in through the front office. 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.
Technology Insurance- $20
It is not too late to purchase technology insurance. We have brand new chromebooks for students in grades 2-5. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade have ipads to use at school. Insurance can be purchased at https://osp.osmsinc.com/SpringdaleAR/ or by bringing $20 to the office. More information here!
Great Job Yellowjackets
Yearbook Club (4th/5th grade)
This is an exciting opportunity that will teach your students how to use various cameras, to utilize layouts in design applications, work with a team, meet deadlines, converse with the yearbook representative and learn how the books are made, how to be hands-on in a design process for your student’s school yearbook and document events around the school.
Eligibility requirements for Yearbook Club:
- currently in 4th/5th grade at BYE
- able to attend events during or after school to document for the yearbook
- able to be responsible
- can positively represent the school and team (has good character)
- works well with others
- willing to learn
- be able to meet on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-3:30/4:00)
Applications are due September 16th at midnight. Students that were in yearbook last year (21-22) will remain on the yearbook staff. We will take approximately ten new staff members and an alternate. Students will be chosen by a committee consisting of classroom teachers, yearbook sponsor, counselor, and administrators. Yearbook applicants will be notified the week of September 19. Parents will be emailed about Yearbook Club status. Contact Mrs. Ballard (aballard@sdale.org) if you have any questions.
The application should be completed by the student- Link to application here
Mini-Wild Dog Races are back
Har-Ber & Springdale High School will be hosting our 6th Annual Mini-Wild Dog XC Races this year!!
Races will begin at 4:15 on the following days:
Wednesday, 9/21 @ Har-Ber High
Wednesday, 10/12 @ Sonora Middle School
Wednesday, 10/26 @ Sonora Middle School
Entry fees are $5 which covers ALL three race days!
Coach Mitchell or the office will have entry forms! You can also print from here. We had lots of runners last year and won some awards. Let's get more this year! The best option is to return forms/money to school so that we can sign your child up in advance. *Parents provide transportation and supervision at the race*
Cafeteria Updates:
You will be notified if you owe lunch money for your child. You can send money to the school OR use the online system. The online system is the most efficient way. If you need your student's ID number please email Stephanie Mounce at smounce@sdale.org.
You can also apply for lunch benefits in the same online system. You can do this as a guest OR create an account. Click on picture to link to the online site.
Notes from the Counselor : Helping your Child Calm Down
Calming down and managing big emotions is hard! Practicing how to calm down when we are upset is an important life skill. Here are some things you can say to your child when they are upset.
Words you can use when your child is upset: (say in a calm, low voice at your child’s level)
I see that you are upset and you feel (label their emotion).
It’s okay to be (label their emotion).
I love you. Do you need a hug?
Can I help you? Could we try (offer solutions to the child and help them try them)?
It’s not okay to (say the physical action they are doing that is dangerous). Can we try (offer a solution) instead…
I’ll be over here when you are ready. (Give them space but stay close)
Make a Calm Down Kit for Home
Squeeze ball/object
Book
Yoga cards or pictures
Item to blow: bubbles, spinner, pinwheel
Building blocks
Cuddly item: pillow, puppet, or stuffed animal
Paper and crayons
Sensory bottle
Mrs. Ashley Nelson is our school counselor! You can reach out to her online classroom by clicking the picture OR you can submit a request for your child to see the counselor here.
B.Y.E. Upcoming Events
September 5- Labor Day (No School)
September 13- PTA Meeting (8:00 AM)
September 16- Razorback/Red Spirit Day (Pace of Ozark partnership at 1:30)
September 20- Picture Day
September 20- Red Door Fundraiser Night
September 26-27- Student Conferences
October 11- PTA meeting (8:00 AM- Library)
October 14- Teacher Professional Development (No school)
October 24- Teacher Professional Development (No school)
October 25- 5th grade performance
October 25- Slim Chickens Fundraiser (4-8)
November 8- PTA Meeting (8:00 AM- Library)
November 21-25- Thanksgiving Break
December 13- PTA Meeting (8:00 AM- Library)
December 21-January 3- Christmas 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/