The B.Y.E. Buzz
News for Week of April 15
New Information
The end of the year Talent Show will be here before you know it! Students can pick up a sign-up form from Mrs. Low or it can be found on the music google classroom page below.
Mrs. Norwood was surprised on Friday, April 5th with the Above and Beyond Award from AAEA. One principal in the entire state receives it based on going above and beyond for their students, families, staff, and community. We had several district administrators here on Friday and they mentioned how well our students behaved during the assembly. We were so proud of them! Thanks Mrs. Norwood for how well you serve our school!
First Grade Stick Horse Rodeo Information
Our 1st Grade Stick Horse Rodeo is on Friday, May 3rd. An information sheet was sent home with your child. Sign up to volunteer or purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlist (or both). The kids love this event! Parents can volunteer or be spectators for the event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549ABAC2BA57-48833137-stick
Thank You Parent Volunteers
Thank you for joining us at the parent volunteer breakfast. We appreciate you!
1st grade and Kinder MAP testing
Kindergarten will be testing on Thursday, April 18th and Friday April 19th
1st grade will be testing on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th
Students have the opportunity to earn Golden Tickets for good testing behaviors. Ask them about it! Click the link below to watch!
Counseling Lesson Theme- Self Esteem from Mrs. Nelson
Of all the things we help our children with, helping them to develop a healthy self-esteem is probably most important. This is because self-esteem affects all aspects of their lives – how they learn, how they interact with friends, how they treat others, how they problem solve, how they handle adversity, and how willing they are to try new things. Self esteem is our beliefs about ourselves, how capable and loved we feel. It is our shield against life's challenges. Here are some tips to help your child develop healthy self-esteem.
Praise your child- Notice when your child has done something well and tell them!
Validate their feelings- If your child gets a blow to their self-esteem, they need you to allow them to feel sad, hurt, or mad. Afterwards, you can boost them up with positives.
Avoid harmful comparisons- Don’t compare your child to others. Let your child know that it’s okay to be different, and that you don’t expect perfection.
Give your child chores- Children learn how to function in groups by learning how their own family cooperates. Set your child up to be a team player by giving age-appropriate chores at home. Offer praise for their work!
Spend time with your child- Your children know how busy you are, so when you find 10 minutes to listen about their day or play a game, they will feel worthy and loved. The gift of time spent is worth much more than the gift of money spent.
Repeated Information/Community Information
Green Bench Challenge
We have LOVED the two green benches that we received the last two years.
Help Us Out
Please read carefully and help us out by bring #2 recycled items (clear milk jugs not included). Thank you Mrs. Huffmaster for organizing.
Library Classroom- April Reader of the Month
Here is the link for the library classroom for April. Students will have forms for Reader of the Month.
Notes from the counselor
Find counseling resources here!
Second Portion of ATLAS
ATLAS Reading, Math, and Science will be Tuesday (April 23rd) Thursday (April 25th) and Friday (April 26th). Please make sure your child is at school on these days.
For more information on our new state testing (ATLAS), please click here.
Order Your Yearbook Today
PTA Updates
Community Opportunity
On Saturday, April 27th, the Springdale Airport will host the Aerospace Education Open House from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Springdale Airport Terminal, 802 Airport Avenue. We will have numerous booths from various training schools, companies, government organizations, and aviation-related interest groups. EAA Chapter 732 and FlyARH will partner to offer free airplane rides for students who are from 8 to 17 years old. For the younger and older people attending, FlyARH will offer helicopter rides at a reduced cost.
B.Y.E. Upcoming Events
April 15 week- MAP testing Kinder/1st
April 23, 25th, 26th week- ATLAS testing
April 29 week- MAP testing 2nd
May 14- 5th grade Little Olympics
May 15- 5th Grade Celebration
May 16- Kindergarten Celebration
May 16- Senior Walk
May 21- 5th grade Little Olympics rain out day
May 23- Talent Show
May 23- Pippin Apple Field Day
May 24- Fifth Grade Special Event
May 29th- Last Student Day of School
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/