TOMORROW: Come to our Bamber Valley Kindergarten Open House on December 3 at 5-6 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!
Check out this special edition of the Bamber Broadcast! The Beavers are such a thankful family.
https://youtu.be/qpqhuO24BX0
RPS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
RPS offices will be closed, and there will be no school on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
Reminder: there is no school from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your fall break! We will see students back on Monday, December 2.
Future kindergarten students: Come to our Bamber Valley Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, December 3 at 5-6 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!
Don't miss this week's Bamber Broadcast: featuring Bamber Valley SPIRIT WEEK, dress up days, and this week's extra fun and games! Ask your student if they spotted Chippy building his lodge somewhere in the school. (Some people might think his lodge looks more like a bird's nest but that's fair since it's up high). Also, there will be no broadcast next week due to only two days of school.
https://youtu.be/tXaqTeGDCfE
Want to spend some time outside the house but don't like the weather? Come to the PTA event this evening from 6:30-8:00pm in the Bamber Valley music room.
We’ll provide light refreshments during the meeting. Additionally, school-age children are welcome to join us for activities in the art room so parents can participate fully in the discussion.
We’re looking forward to connecting with you at our upcoming PTA meeting:
Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Bamber Valley Music Room
This meeting is open to everyone, and we’re excited to share some fantastic opportunities and updates! We’ll provide light refreshments during the meeting. Additionally, school-age children are welcome to join us for activities in the art room so parents can participate fully in the discussion.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved but can’t attend, feel free to reach out to us at bambervalleypta@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Bamber Valley PTA
If you scheduled a conference tonight, we're looking forward to see you!
Attention Bamber 2nd and 3rd grade families! The 2nd and 3rd graders are putting on a talent show for their families. If you have a second or third grade student come watch the show on 11/22.
Another week and another Bamber Broadcast! Enjoy this week's announcements in this special tongue twister edition. (Sunday was National Tongue Twister Day).
It's a great day to be a Beaver!
https://youtu.be/zawxQqAuuYo
Winter will be here soon, and we want to share our procedures with you should we have an unexpected school closing. Because these closures are unexpected, all families should have a contingency plan for their children in the event of school closings. Read more on what to expect: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1859223
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
The Bamber Valley Dental Clinic is back and will be held on Tuesday, January, 7, 2025! The Children's Dental Health Clinic will be here meeting with students to have their teeth cleaned and examined here at school.
Who can participate?
• Students who qualify for the Free/Reduced lunch program
• Students who do not have a regular dental office
• Students on a Medical Assistance program or who are uninsured (Students with private dental insurance are not eligible)
How do students sign up?
• Forms will be sent home. They need to be filled out completely and returned to their teacher.
OR
• Parents can scan the QR code on the attached flier and fill out the form.
Please have your students return these forms by November 29th.
“The community’s approval of the Ignite Student Learning Referendum will enable Rochester Public Schools (RPS) to avoid closing schools, raising class sizes, and making major cuts to positions and programs that serve our students. It will provide RPS with the financial stability we need to continue implementing our ambitious strategic plan and to remain focused on our academic mission. Most importantly, it is an investment in our students that will pay off in the skilled workforce that Rochester needs to thrive in the decades ahead. We look forward to providing regular updates to the community on how the referendum funds are being used, and we will work hard to continue earning and strengthening the trust that the community has placed in us through its approval of the referendum on November 5, 2024.”
As the polls close and we await results, we want to thank everyone who participated in this important community decision about Rochester Public Schools.
It’s Election Day! Eligible voters have until 8 p.m. to vote on the Ignite Student Learning referendum seeking a levy increase for RPS to avoid school closures, protect class sizes, and continue helping every student succeed.
Visit RochesterSchools.org/Referendum to learn more.
What's at stake for RPS in this referendum?
If the Ignite Student Learning referendum is approved, additional funding will support academic programs and student services, maintain class sizes and vocational training, and protect faculty and staff positions.
If rejected, major budget cuts will lead to the closure of three schools, increased class sizes, reduced staffing, and diminished programs for academic growth and vocational training.
Learn more at https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/the-plan.
A reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, November 5. Teachers and administrators will participate in a Curriculum Planning Day, planning instruction and participating in professional development. We will see students back in school on Wednesday, November 6.
