We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.
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BVE chess club is cancelled this week due to parent/teacher conferences and the book fair scheduled for Thursday afternoon. (The chess club hosted by Community Education is still scheduled as usual).
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.
Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
We are so excited to welcome Bamber families to help us spread some kindness and love to our community! Bring your creativity and get ready to enjoy some fun crafts and activities.
We will also have sample sizes of the new Bamber spirit wear at the Kindness event.
Hope you can join us!
Your Bamber Valley PTA
We will also have sample sizes of the new Bamber spirit wear at the Kindness event.
Hope you can join us!
Your Bamber Valley PTA
Check your email for the Bamber Buzz featuring this week's Bamber Broadcast, events to come and much more!
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Thank you BVE community!!!
The Bamber Buzz is in your email box! Look for a special reminder from Mr. Sonju, this week's Bamber Broadcast, and activities and opportunities for our Brilliant Beavers!
Registration for Middle School Band for the 2026-2027 school year is open!
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
Mr Sonju thought it would be good to share just some of the incredible efforts of so many at Bamber Valley. His Bamber Brilliance midyear update is in your email! Go Beavers!!
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, January 23. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
🚨Last chance to participate in Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run! 🚨We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $30,000, can you help? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Your student can star 🤩 in a video with trickshot sensations Dude Perfect! 🏀 Just head to MyBooster.com and upload a photo. Then let the fun begin as you share with friends and family to support Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run.
Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run and help us raise $ 30,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌
A special video for you announcing the Boosterthon kickoff on Monday! Check it out to learn how your donation will support your students and hear about the super special event that will happen for the students if we reach our fundraising goal! https://youtu.be/A8pTe5Uk2w4?feature=shared
Chess Club Reminder: January 8, 2:15-3:30
The Bamber Buzz is in your email box! This is a text heavy newsletter with information about the Dental Clinic, an invitation to complete the 5Essentials Survey, Happy Reading Update, a special 4th Grade Families update, Boosterthon information, and of course the Bamber Broadcast! We loved having the halls full of eager beavers this morning (and a few sleepy beavers as well) it was a great day at Bamber!
It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌 Check out this week's Bamber Buzz for more information!
