The B.Y.E. Buzz
Bernice Young Elementary School December 8
New Information
It is going to be a busy week! We have class picture day on Tuesday. We start pictures right at 7:45. Please make sure your child is here on time so they do not miss. We will also have make up pictures for anyone that was absent, is newly enrolled or request a re-take. Please email the office at smounce@sdale.org if your child needs to take a re-take picture.
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades are taking their ATLAS Interim tests this week! Please make sure your child is here on time so they can be set up for the best testing environment!
Fifth graders will have their program on Thursday night. The back doors (off Harber Road) will open at 5:45 for students and parents to enter.
Winter Parties- Skip the Line
If you will be attending the Winter party on 12/18 and have already had your driver's license scanned, please complete the form and we will have your visitor sticker printed and ready in the office at the time of the party. Parties will begin at 2:00PM. Please complete the form by 12/12.
Class Pictures are Tuesday
Students brought home Class Picture Forms. There is NO online pay option. ALL money must be turned in by Tuesday if you are interested in purchasing a class picture.
Note From The PTA 📚
Thank you for supporting our Santa Picture Fundraiser. We hope to get those pictures back to you by December 17th. They will come to the email you provided.
We plan to provide a 12 days of Christmas for the staff this year! Click here to support.
Planning Ahead
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.
Specials
Music Google Classrooms
Library Classroom Slides
Art Google Slides
Community Opportunities
Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a night *in* with Har-Ber Cheer! Drop your Kindergartener–5th grader off for games, a Christmas craft, snacks, and a Christmas movie! Next Friday, Dec 12th, 6–9PM in the Wildcat Arena at Har-Ber High School — Scan the QR code for more information and to register your child. All proceeds go to the cheer team fundraising to compete at NCA High School Nationals in Ft.Worth, Texas at the end of January!
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
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/