The B.Y.E. Buzz
Week of February 1st
Principal Corner
Happy February! Students have worked so hard on MAP reading and math tests this month. Teachers will be sharing those reports with you soon. Data shows that students are making great gains. Keep encouraging your child at home.
There are a few important events coming up that we wanted to make sure you were aware of:
3/1/21- Kindergarten Enrollment (see more information below)
3/1-3/5- Dr. Seuss Week- we will have a book character dress-up day and outdoor parade.
3/1-3/2- Student-Led Conferences via zoom (teachers will make contact regarding schedules)
We will be having Valentine's Day Parties on February 12th. Please see information regarding those below.
PTA News
Our next PTA meeting will be on February 9th at the Harber Meadows Pool House.
Covid Links
We work hard to protect all staff and students at BYE. Last semester we had 20 positive Covid cases. This is less than 1% of our Young family. We will continue following safety protocol this semester. If at any time your child is positive for Covid, please go to the site below and complete the form titled Student/Staff Covid 19 Positive. If your child has been exposed to Covid, please go to the site below and complete the form titled Student/Staff Covid 19 Household Exposure. The site is: sdale.org/covid
Thank you for your help with keeping us safe.
February Character Word- Friendliness
For the month of February, we are focusing on the word friendliness. Friendliness means being pleasant and kind to others.
Practice it!
Smile and say hello to people around you
Greet people with an air high five or any COVID friendly greeting
Include others in activities
Read About it!
Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell
Boy + Bot by Amy Dyckman
My Friend the Monster by Eleanor Taylor
Talk About it!
Tell me about a time you were friendly to someone.
What do you think friendliness means?
How can you be friendly to others?
Notes from Mrs. Nelson
Counseling Lesson Theme: Being an Upstander
In classrooms this month, all grades have been talking about bullying and how to be an upstander.
Bullying is when someone is repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending him/herself. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
There is usually an imbalance of power, meaning the person doing the bullying may be bigger, stronger, have more friends, or have authority over the person he/she is targeting.
Help your child be an Up-Stander!
Encourage your child to include as many kids as possible-invite those who may be alone
Practice with your child what they would say if they saw someone being bullied. Prepare them to say “Stop, that’s not okay, that’s not funny”
Teach them kindness, forgiveness, and tolerance- kids who bully deserve a chance to make changes
Set a good example by speaking up against intolerance in your own life and refusing to participate in gossip- send the message that any kind of bullying is not okay
Here is an online resource about Bullying
Click the "Counseling Corner" to access Mrs. Nelson's virtual office.
Math
Lost and Found
Kindergarten Registration 21-22
Planning Ahead?
February 1 - Week 1 of lunch choices
Upcoming Events
February 5- Wear Red Day (heart awareness)
February 8- Bring Valentines to school
February 9- PTA Meeting
February 12- Valentine Party
March 1- Kindergarten Enrollment begins
March 1-5- Dr. Seuss Week
March 2- Book Character Parade
March 1-2 Spring Student Led Conferences
March 22-26- Spring Break
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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- Stacey Plumlee
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/