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
3 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.
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
11 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Kindness event 02/12/26 from 6-7:30
Check your email for the Bamber Buzz featuring this week's Bamber Broadcast, events to come and much more!
14 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
The Bamber Buzz
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
18 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
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
18 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
Thank you BVE community!!!
27 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Christmas Anonymous thank you
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!
28 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
The Bamber Buzz on Monday
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
28 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Middle School Band Registration Graphic
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!!
about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Guess What? Great News!!

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!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school reminder for January 23
🚨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!
about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Last Night for Donations

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.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
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.
about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Be the Star!
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! 💻📱🙌
about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Share your page
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

about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Chess Club Reminder: January 8, 2:15-3:30
about 2 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Chess Club Flyer
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!
about 2 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Bamber Buzz 01/05/26
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!
about 2 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Are you in? Sign up now Mybooster.com
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run kicks off soon! BVE and PTA are attempting to raise $30,000 for Field Trips, Classroom Funds, Community building events and Eagle Bluff Scholarships and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️

💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 12/29/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 01/12/2026
👟 Event Day – 01/21/2026

about 2 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Get Ready to Glow Run
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser