Bamber Valley Elementary School

What an incredible 2024-2025 school year! As we close the books on another year, we want to thank our amazing students, staff, and families for making it so special. Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm made this year truly memorable. We've loved every moment of learning, growing, and achieving together. While we're sad to see it end, we're already looking forward to continuing the adventure with all of you next school year!

We forgot to mention a big accomplishment from this school year: the passing of the 2024 Ignite Student Learning Referendum! Watch this brief video from Superintendent Pekel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQK9P5NxpZU

Here you go... the LAST broadcast of the year! https://youtu.be/Rm8n0nZkZl0 The "In The Halls" segment that is linked in the description of this broadcast is a little lengthy. Have a great last week everyone- it's been a great year, and so fun working here with you all!!

As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights from the past ten months. This list doesn’t capture everything great that happened in our schools, but I hope it gives you a sense of the extraordinary work we’ve done together. Everyone connected to Rochester Public Schools (RPS) should feel proud of what we’ve accomplished—and even more excited about what lies ahead. Read Superintendent Pekel's End Of Year Review: https://bit.ly/end-of-year-review-2025

Get Ready, because free summer meals are back! Starting June 9, summer meals will be offered at Elton Hills, Gage, Franklin, Longfellow, Overland, Riverside, Washington, Willow Creek, and John Marshall High School. Breakfast and lunch served daily. All meals for children 18 years of age or younger are FREE. Adult meals can also be purchased for $3.10 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. See the flyer for a full list, dates, and times, or visit www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals for more information. 🍏 June Menu: https://5il.co/3gpjn 🍏 Flyers: https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/summer-meals/805175

Good morning everyone! Here is the link for the broadcast this week- https://youtu.be/1FWHvcDDDhE

Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)! RPS offices will also be closed. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Hi Beavers!! Unfortunately Mr Neurer had to do something he really didn't want to do...postpone the field day. So, instead of tomorrow, the all school field day will be held this Friday, 05/23. If you are able to volunteer, please come to the school gym by 7:30 on Friday where Mr Neurer will assign you a job. Thanks for supporting our students and making this a day they will always remember.

Staff was able to celebrate the great Dr Julie Austinson yesterday at our staff meeting. After 29 years in education, Dr A is embarking on a new chapter of retirement! We wish Dr A all the best and will miss her dearly!

Here is the link to this week's Broadcast! https://youtu.be/jJUJTB_lxLk

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

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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!!