The B.Y.E. Buzz

Third grade worked so hard at testing!! We can't wait to see other grades show what they know! 4th and 5th grades take the Reading and Writing ATLAS tests this week--Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th.

We need your help as we finish the school year strong! Please make sure students arrive at school on time each day.

• Pre-K: Enter between 7:30–7:45
• All other students: Enter between 7:25–7:45
• Tardy bell rings at 7:45

If your child arrives after 7:45, please check them in at the office so they are not marked absent. Instruction begins right away, and Tier 2 groups start at 8:00. Arriving on time helps students avoid missing important learning and keeps classrooms running smoothly.

Thank you for your support!

Reminders:

• Our Yearbook order through the company has closed. If you still would like to purchase one, please bring $30 to the office ASAP (Cash or Check to Young Elem) to put your name on the waitlist. Depending on how many we receive, we will go through the waitlist in order money was turned in.
• See information about the Talent Show in the Specials Section Below.
• Summer STEAM Camp opportunity and information about the first Young Fishing Derby can be seen below.

Thank you to those parents that joined our April PTA Meeting. We will have one more meeting this year on May 12th at 8AM.

See details about Teacher Appreciation Week below.

Our Field Day will be on the last day of school this year. It will be the BEST DAY EVER!! Optional shirt order form below. Wear the shirts for the BEST DAY EVER event!

Hey there Yellowjacket family! Somehow we blinked and the end of the year is upon us. With that comes one of our favorite weeks to give back, Teacher Appreciation! This is the week we get to love a little extra on our AMAZING BYE Teachers & Staff. Teacher Appreciation is the week of May 4- May 8. We have a full & fun Beach themed week planned for them!

We have several sponsors & generous donations to help make this week truly special. We could use your help to push it over the top with a Tropical Trail Mix bar as well as stocking their lounge with some essentials that will help carry them through to the end of the year. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please return ALL items to the school by FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026!

Let's really show our teachers & staff some extra love this last month of school. We appreciate all of your support in helping to make this school year the BEST yet! We have one of the most amazing villages around!

Much love & gratitude, PTA

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BAFAF2BA1FE3-63608488-teacher

Thank you for having fun with the Read-A-Thon this year. We will be finishing up our reading goals. Students have enjoyed the reading rooms.

We LOVE when parents come to eat with their child! However, during summative testing, we ask that you and your child eat outside on our picnic tables to limit the noise in our hallways. We often have testing happening throughout the main hall throughout the day.

3rd: April 27, 28

4th: April 23, 24, 27, 28

5th: April 23, 24, 27, 28

Kinder: April 30 and May 1

First: May 4th and May 5th

Second: May 4th and May 6th

Kindergarten Registration has started! Do you live in the Young Elementary Zone and have a child who will be 5 on or before August 1, 2026? If so, please complete the enrollment paperwork today! We will have an Open House on May 4th for those enrolled! We are excited for the opportunity for you to see the school, classrooms, and meet the staff.

Note- If you have a family member, friend, neighbor that needs to enroll, please share this information.

Please take a few minutes to fill out this district survey:

Parent and Family Engagement Survey (English)

Parent and Family Engagement Survey (Spanish)

Parent and Family Engagement Survey (Marshallese)

April 23-28- Summative Assessment for 3rd-5th

April 30-May 6 ATLAS K-2 Summative

May 11- Little Olympics for 5th grade

May 11- GT Parent Night 4:30-6:00 Drop-in

May 12- PTA Meeting 8AM

May 13- Kindergarten Celebration

May 14- 5th Grade Celebration

We are excited to offer families the opportunity to celebrate their child’s birthday by displaying a Happy Birthday on our outdoor digital sign!

• 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.

• NOTE: We are not here over long breaks or on the weekend. Please enter birthdays in advance if you want them displayed on your child's special day.

• 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/