The B.Y.E. Buzz

Happy Weekend! Student, Teacher, Parent conferences are on October 13th and 14th. Please sign up for conferences on your child's Class Dojo. Checkout information for our upcoming Book Fair!

3rd, 4th, and 5th grades finished up interims the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3rd. Scores will be shared during parent conferences as well as the ATLAS Parent Portal Access information that you can use to view all of current and previous ATLAS data for your child.

Fall Picture Day is Tuesday!

Individual Fall Picture Day is October 7th. Paper copies of picture forms have been sent home with students. All students will take a picture for the yearbook, even if you decide not to purchase the photos. If you prefer to order online, the ordering code is below. If you have questions, please reach out to the office!

Hello Yellowjacket families! It's hard to believe but Fall Conferences are coming soon. Please help us show our amazing teachers some extra love & support by helping to stock their lounge with some of their favorite treats. All items on the "wish list" will be delivered directly to Young Elementary. All items are due to BYE by Friday, October 10.2025. Please note, if you choose a fresh or produce item, please choose the delivery date to be October 10, so they stay fresh the week of conferences. Thank you so much for your support, we know it's going to be a fantastic year!!

https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/04d20767-331c-4c90-91bf-2f7bad6d759e

Check out the Color Run information below! See date, times, and information about sponsorships. More information about individual fundraising is coming soon.

Does your child have a reason to take medication at school? If you answered yes, please remember the nurse will need a doctors note, an adult must bring the medicine to the office, and the parent/guardian must sign some paperwork. Please do not send any medications to school with a child.

Did you know that the Treehouse Pantry helps students and families from Young? Please check out ways you can help us stock the Treehouse Pantry. Bring items to the box outside the counseling center door. Click the image to learn more about the Treehouse Pantry.

October 7: Fall Picture Day

October 7: 1st Grade Field Trip (Apple Seeds)

October 13-14: Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

October 13-15: Candy Drive for Springdale Police Department

October 16- 17: No School (Teacher Professional Development)

October 20: 3rd grade program

October 23: Kindergarten/CBI Field Trip (Farmland Adventures)

October 24: Flu Shot Clinic

October 24: 3rd grade field trip (Hunt Nature Center)

October 27th: Fourth grade field trip (Turpentine)

October 30: Color Run/Class Party

October 31: Color Run Rainout Date

November 11: 4th grade program

November 20: First Grade Trip to the library

November 21: Kindergarten Friendsgiving (2:00)

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

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 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.

• 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/