The B.Y.E. Buzz
Bernice Young Elementary School November 17, 2025
New Information
November is flying by. We have one more week of learning before a fall break the week of Thanksgiving. We will not have school the week of November 24, 2025. Thank you for partnering with us this school year. We are so blessed to have amazing families at Young Elementary.
Shout out to our Cross Country Team! The girls team placed first in ALL age groups and the boys team placed second in ALL age groups. That is so impressive!
Note: There will be no Chess club on Friday, November 21st.
Note From The PTA 📚
Students brought home an optional Santa Picture opportunity. You can also sign up online at https://bernice-young-elementary-pta.square.site/
Yearbook Sales
The 2025-2026 Yearbook is now on sale! We will send home paper copies of the order form soon. The price will increase next semester. Current price is $28 for a hard cover yearbook.
Winter
It is getting cooler. Be sure to write names in jackets and hoodies. We do go outside, even when it is chilly. We follow this state Weather Guideline Chart to know when/how long we are outside.
Specials
Music Google Classrooms
Library Classroom Slides
Art Google Slides
Community Opportunities
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
November 20: First Grade Trip to the library
November 21: Kindergarten Friendsgiving (2:00)/3rd Grade Field Trip
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 9: Class Picture Day and individual picture make ups
December 11: 5th grade program
December 18: Holiday Party
December 22-January 2: Christmas Break
Birthdays
We are excited to offer families the opportunity to celebrate their child’s birthday by displaying a Happy Birthday on our outdoor digital sign!
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The happy birthday will be displayed during your child’s birthday week for $10. Complete the digital form AND then pay and the Happy Birthday message will be displayed.
The earlier, the better! Sign up now and we'll have your child's name on the calendar & their Happy Birthday message ready to go.
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
- Arkansas Model STEM School 2025
- Principal- Christy Norwood (cnorwood@sdale.org)
- Assistant Principal- Sara Kennedy (skennedy@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/