Bamber Valley Elementary School

Attendance matters, all day, every school day! Plan ahead by downloading the 2025-2026 calendar to sync your schedules for the upcoming school year. Download the calendar today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xrFqCZIbB6lkqDN40P_UVOcFxWJSgS_J?usp=drive_link

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Heil is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5DicoinfpM&authuser=0

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Adams is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVzqcaQctLw&authuser=0

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Czeplewski and Ms Ramirez are hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzPsbY_Ioog&authuser=0

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Rego is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpL93nEQIfE&authuser=0

All summer meal locations are now open and operating under their normal hours. Come and join us for a FREE meal for children 18 years of age or younger. Adult meals are also offered for a small fee. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals

All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!

All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2024. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!

We're in the heart of summer, soaking up the sun! But just like your favorite ice cream cone, summer eventually has to end. And that means getting ready for a new school year! While it might feel early to trade in your swimsuits for notebooks, consider getting a head start on your back-to-school supplies. Get your list here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/schoolsupplies

SPECIAL HOURS: Our summer meal program will only operate out of three locations from June 30 to July 3, and all locations will be closed on July 4. Visit Franklin, Overland, or Washington Elementary for summer meals this week! For more information, visit www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals.

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Reicks is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpYFOmkovnE&authuser=0

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms Robinson is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCBtKKm_GwE&authuser=0

Looking for a quick and nutritious summer meal? Visit one of our summer meal locations for breakfast or lunch! Meals are FREE for children 18 or younger and a small fee for adults. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals Please note that meals must be consumed on location and that all summer meal locations will be closed for Juneteenth and reopen on June 20 at locations that operate Monday through Friday.

Did you ever wonder where your favorite Bamber Valley staff members do during the summer? See if you can figure out where in the world Ms V is hanging out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynWYXkH8CdE&authuser=0

DID YOU KNOW???? Research shows that children who don’t read over the summer can lose up to two months of reading achievement. This is known as the “summer slide,” and it can accumulate year after year, putting students significantly behind by the time they reach middle school. On the other hand, students who read just 20 minutes a day over the summer are more likely to maintain—or even grow—their reading skills. In fact, consistent summer reading is linked to higher reading achievement, stronger vocabulary, and greater academic confidence. Our local library offers a summer reading program to help stop the summer slide- check it out! https://www.rplmn.org/services/more-services/summer-playlist

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