The B.Y.E. Buzz
Bernice Young Elementary School March 16
New Information
Thank you for attending conferences. We value our partnerships with families and appreciate you taking a few minutes to connect with us. If you have not been able to meet with your teacher, please reach out to your child's teacher.
ELPA testing begins on Monday! If your child is an English Language Learner, they will take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) this coming week March 16-20. They are tested in four areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Your child has been working hard this year and we can't wait to show it off!
Updates to our ATLAS testing schedule! 3rd grade will take their ATLAS Summative Writing test on Monday, April 13th and the ATLAS Summative Reading test on Tuesday, April 14th. Their Math and Science test will remain as originally scheduled with 4th and 5th grades (April 27 and 28th). 4th and 5th grades will remain the same as originally scheduled: April 23rd, 24th, 27th, and 28th.
Join us on Tuesday for STEAM Night 2026! We have so many activities, engaging displays, community partners, FUN, and More!! Our front and back doors will open at 5:30. Students will receive a BINGO card at the door. Make sure you get a stamp at any of the places you attend. Drop the card in the bucket in the cafeteria before you leave. We will draw cards for a prize giveaway on Wednesday. Monday is the last day to pre-order a meal! Pre-order meals are $1 cheaper so order in advance.
Help us out- if you live in the neighborhood or walking distance of the school, please stroll on over to save parking for those that are driving.
Music Google Classrooms
Library Classroom Slides
Art Google Classroom
New Winter Activities
After School Program Summer Program
We have opened pre-enrollment for our summer program and wanted to pass along a couple of items. If you would like to share this with your families across the Elementary and Middle School levels, we would greatly appreciate it. I have attached a flyer for our summer pre-enrollment and copied the direct link to the pre-enrollment form below.
All families currently enrolled in ASP have received the link and spots are filling quickly. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further please let us know.
Summer pre-enrollment link - https://forms.gle/u5HNP5h2Vwi9yNNb6
Yearbook Sales
The 2025-2026 Yearbook is still on sale! Order Online today;) The price is $30 this semester.
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.
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.
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/