Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.
The plan is built around four priority areas:
✅ Strong Academics
✅ Student Navigation
✅ Supportive Communities
✅ Systems for Improvement
Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.
Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form
The feedback form closes end of day September 10.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bamber-valley-elementary-ptos-silent-auction
We love our volunteers at Bamber Valley! Be sure to sign up now so you'll be ready to go when school starts, processing can take at least two weeks.
RPS encourages parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members to share their time, talents, and knowledge with our students. Volunteers enrich the educational programs and strengthen our school relationships with families, businesses, and the community as a whole. - RPS Volunteers in Education
Follow the link to become a volunteer:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/vie
Mayo HS seniors will be coming back to walk to halls of Bamber tomorrow for the traditional clap out! We're encouraging staff and students to wear the colors green or gold or wear Mayo gear and we'll give these seniors a great send-off!
Who doesn't love a reason to make some kids feel special? Come to the back of the school this Friday for a special family day to cheer for our students before they finish the run next week.
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Do you remember doing the morning run if you went to Bamber? Share your stories or pictures with us, it's been a tradition for nearly 50 years!!
CE Youth Enrichment is excited to host Physics for Fun (Gr. 2-5) at Bamber on May 11. Kids will discover the exciting world of physics through hands-on projects and engaging activities. A variety of fascinating contraptions will be built, including catapults and crossbows. By the end of the class, students will understand how these contraptions use forces, energy, and motion to work. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-physics.
Thank you Mr S for all you do and all you give to our Bamber family!!
Does your child love beads? We have the class for you! Join CE Youth Enrichment for Bead Bonanza (Gr. 1-5) at Bamber on May 4. Students will be provided with supplies for all sorts of bead projects, including bracelets, necklaces, bead animals, and more. Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-bead-bonanza.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear her favorite color, YELLOW, this Friday to show her how proud we are of her love and dedication to our school.
If you have a 3rd-5th grader, please note the following dates for student MCAs:
Science (5th gr. only): April 8 and 9
Reading (3-5th gr.): April 13 and 14
Math (3-5th gr): April 21 and 22
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.
