The B.Y.E. Buzz

Parent- Teacher- Student conferences are this week! We ask for 100% participation in conferences. Don't forget to shop The Book Fair when you come to your conference. Open after school from 3:30-6:00.

The first cross country meet is this week. Students on the team in 3rd-5th brought home their t-shirts on Thursday and the K-2 group will bring them on Tuesday. Send students in their shirt on Wednesday (race day) for a picture. Please see the order of events for Wednesday. The race is at HarBer High school. Parents must supervise their student at the race and provide their own transportation. We can't wait to see our racers run!!!

K-2 at 4:15 boys then girls

3-4 at 4:45 boys then girls

5-6 at 5:15 boys then girls

Coach Mitchell and Coach Moppin will be at the Young Elementary tent to give racers their name tags. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Bring water!!!

Your students have started working on their art projects for Art to Remember! I will submit one piece of art per student, but did you know you can submit more from home?
You can upload a piece of your child’s school artwork, something from earlier in the year, or a new piece they create at home! Follow the link, search your student's name and school then click upload art." https://arttoremember.com/school/ag5hb4

This is an application for the Yearbook Club at Bernice Young Elementary. No previous experience is required. The students will be taught how to use and care for technology equipment and programs. 5th grade students who were in yearbook club last year DO NOT need to reapply.

Eligibility requirements for Yearbook Club:

• currently in 4th/5th grade at BYE
• able to attend events during or after school to document for the yearbook
• able to be responsible
• can positively represent the school and team (has good character)
• works well with others
• willing to learn
• be able to attend meetings after school on Tuesdays from 3:10 - 4:20

Parents - please encourage students to answer the questions independently.

https://forms.gle/Do2DEx3TkrgTKYWQ9

Deadline to apply is September 20th at 11:59pm.

Thank you for the great attendance at the first PTA meeting! We also appreciate your help stocking the lounge and food for teacher conferences. ALL items need to be delivered by Monday AM.

September 16-17 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

September 18- Cross Country Race at Harber High

September 30- Hearing and Vision Screenings for students in K/1/2/4

October 8- Slim Chickens Spirit Night

October 2- Cross Country Race at Sonora Middle School

October 16- Cross Country Race at George Junior High

October 16- Picture Day

October 18- No School. Flex Day for staff

October 22- 5th grade program

November 8- Chuck-E-Cheese night

November 11- Veteran's Program (2nd grade)

November 21- Student Flu Shot Clinic

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break

December 23- January 3 Winter Break

January 6- No School/ Teacher PD Day

March 10-11 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

March 24-28 Spring Break

April 7- Andy's Frozen Custard Spirit Night

April 18- No School. Flex Day for staff

May 22- Students Last Day

(snow days will be added on at end of year)

• 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 (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/