Bamber Valley Elementary School

Don't forget, School Year SACC Registration opens at 6 a.m. this morning! Get logged in to register: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

Awesome job to our 4th and 5th grade Math Master's Teams! They recently competed in the Math Master's competition where we had some students place individually in the competition. Thank you to our PTA for funding this opportunity. We are so proud of all of you for representing Bamber Valley. Go Beavers!

Check out this week's Bamber Broadcast for all of this week's news and lunch menus! Have a great week!! https://youtu.be/aPowmZSBiY4

We're halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's been full of joy! We have loved seeing all the celebrations, from a giant chicken outside a building to chalk art, treats, high fives, and hugs! RPS schools are showing huge love for our teachers! Thank you for everything you do for our students! We appreciate you!

Heads up, students! There will be no school on Wednesday, May 7. Staff will be engaged in a Curriculum Adjustment Day. See you back on Thursday, May 8.

We're excited to see you all in TWO days! Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative fair designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead! 🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. 🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906 🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public! At the fair, families can: 🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more. 🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services. 🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One. 🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth. We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Play, learn, and get inspired with us!

Happy Monday All! Here is the link to this week's broadcast, enjoy! https://youtu.be/5Fwb-saRqKc

Mayo High School Baseball Hosts: Strike Out Cancer

Today is National School Principal Day and we want to take a moment to recognize both Mr. Sonju and Mrs. Ohs! Bamber Valley wouldn't be the same without this amazing team leading the way- thanks for all you do for the students, staff and families at Bamber!!

Happy Monday! Here is the link for the broadcast: https://youtu.be/cGJylNPSc9g Tricia's apologies- it's actually Miss Melanie, NOT Mrs. Hennes who did the media update- sorry Melanie! Hope you all have a great week!!

Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative event designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead! 🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. 🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906 🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public! At the fair, families can: 🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more. 🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services. 🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One. 🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth. We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Come discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Come play, learn, and get inspired with us!

Here's the link to this week's broadcast, enjoy! https://youtu.be/uf0GDp3dDck

Did you know BVE is home to some great artists and creatives? Come check out the BVE Art Show!

Hey Bamber 5th graders! Willow Creek Middle School is having an open house tonight. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to introduce yourself to the WCMS staff, ask questions about 6th grade academics and programing, and check out the building.

Just a little peek into Cookies the Musical, performed by The Great Gotch Theater of BVE. We're sure you've never seen such lovable little pups (look for the long, black puppy ears) learning about friendship from the bakers and goodies at Gotch's Bakery. #thursdaytheater

Here's your reminder - School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens Tomorrow, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC! If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.

The RPS School Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tonight's study session is the SCIP 2.0 Success Measures and Process Recommendation. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535. You can view tonight's and other meeting's full agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.

Rochester Public Schools wouldn't be the same without the dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking individuals who make a difference every day, whether they're teaching in classrooms, supporting students, or keeping our schools running smoothly behind the scenes. As a small gesture of gratitude, we invite you to share a few words of encouragement with a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your student(s). Your message can go a long way in brightening someone's day and reminding them just how appreciated they are. Send a thank you card: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2149885