The B.Y.E. Buzz
February 6, 2023
February 6 -New Information
- February is Black History Month. Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Click the image for resources to teach your children about American History.
- Parents of 5th graders- please see opportunities to visit Hellstern Middle School (zoned school) OR The Don Tyson School of Innovation (application school). Hellstern Parent Night is Tuesday.
- Be ready on Wednesday, February 8th for both class and spring pictures. We will do them on the same day this year. Please see the order Picture Day ID below. The spring picture order ID is different than the class picture ID. Class pictures must be ordered ON or BEFORE Wednesday. Order pictures through Lifetouch today (mylifetouch.com) OR use the picture day order forms that are coming home Monday.
- Due to weather and AMI days, the last day of our 2nd grade robotics club will be February 14 and February 16th. The Math Club (2nd/3rd grades) will continue through 2/28 due to the club dates that were missed. The last session of Math Club will have modified dates (Ms. Smith will notify you). Thank you for understanding.
- Spirit Day Friday- Wear your favorite football jersey or team colors.
Spring Individual Order Code
Class Picture Order Code
Starting Next Week
PTA Sweatshirt Sale
Winter Spirit Wear has been uploaded to our BYE store. Orders will close on Sunday, February 5. (If you have not created an account, do that first). Then you can add items to your cart.
February Class Parties - Sign up for your parent tag to "cut the line"
- K, 2, 4 will begin at 1:30
- 1, 3, 5 will begin at 2:00
It's Hug-O-Gram Time! Extended until February 9!
Fifth-grade GT students are selling Hug-O-Grams. Order Hug-O-Grams to be delivered to all of your friends on Valentine's Day. Each Hug-O-Gram is 50 cents. The last day to order is February 9, 2023. Profits will be used to purchase winter outerwear for donation and supplies for GT projects. Students will bring home order forms from class.
Tuesday Night is Hellstern Parent Night for all 5th graders
Reminders:
Music Class Page
5TH GRADE WILL START RECORDERS NEXT WEEK ( FEB 6TH).
If your child already has their own recorder, please have them start bringing it on music day. All others will receive their recorder on music day.
Check out information about Music from Mrs. Low. You will find program information, scripts and songs here!
Counselor
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.
Dads and Doors
- Click on the image to sign up for the Dads and Doors program!
- New January dates added!
Chess Tournament
Calling all 2nd - 5th grade Chess Players. The Spring 2023 NWA Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The tournament is scheduled for 8:30 am - 3:00 pm and each student will play 5 games. Please print the registration form or pick one up from outside Ms. Taunton's room (Room 505). Registration forms need to be returned to Ms. Taunton on or before February 2nd.
B.Y.E. Upcoming Events
February 8- Spring and Class Picture Day
February 10- Wear your favorite football jersey or team colors
February 20- Presidents Day (No school for students)
March 6-7- Parent Conference Nights
March 13-17 ELPA Test (English Language Learners)
March 20-24- Spring Break
April 7- 5th grade field trip
April 17-21 Act Aspire Assessment (3rd-5th grades)
May 25- Last 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/