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
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.”
We had a great week at Bamber Valley Elementary last week! This week brings more cool weather and lots more fun, check out this weeks broadcast at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZjNdngWQQ
Tomorrow is Election Day! Today is the last day for early voting. You can vote today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, or 201 4th St. SE in Rochester, (Conference Room 104), Rochester, MN.
Don't forget to vote on the Ignite Student Learning referendum to increase the operating levy and allow RPS to continue helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn how to make your voice heard: https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/voting-information
"Prior to Advanced Learning classes, my kids didn't enjoy school and were bored. Now, they are both thriving and have found their place. They love the faster pace and challenge to think differently and explore topics a bit further than the traditional classroom," Connie said.
Learn more about how Advanced Learning classes have made a difference for our students - https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1850420
Where does Rochester rank in the funding we receive? In this short video, Superintendent Pekel shares a fact about funding for RPS that has surprised people across our community. Check it out: https://youtu.be/b7edFAoSosU
As the weather gets colder and it remains darker during morning commutes, a reminder to go slow around school zones and pay attention to school buses. Always be prepared to stop for school buses.
🛑 Stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and the stop-arm extended.
🛑 Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus.
🛑 Remain stopped until the stop-arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off.
Grab your kicks and get ready for Walk to School Day! Tomorrow, October 9, students and families across Rochester will be walking to school to promote healthy exercise and safe routes to school.
How can you help? Remember to keep your eyes out for our walkers and drive cautiously around school zones.
Thank you for your patience as we restored our phone lines this morning. All main phone lines are working; you can contact the school office using the main office numbers.
Thank you for your patience as we restored our phone lines this morning. All main phone lines are working; you can contact the school office using the main office numbers.
Our main phone line is currently down. Please check email for an alternative way to contact us if necessary. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide an update as soon as we can. Thank you.
September's meal menus are ready! Download your copy to plan for next month:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/493023
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 30. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that RPS has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who score at the proficient level or above in math, science, and reading. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1736885
Today is the first day of school for elementary students, and we expect some delays in bus transportation, especially as our bus drivers learn the new route structure with the changeover from transporting elementary students home and turning around to pick up our secondary students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this and continuously work to improve our processes.
Families using Transportation can download the First View app to see where their student's buses are. The district code for the app is M6QE.
