We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students

BVE chess club is cancelled this week due to parent/teacher conferences and the book fair scheduled for Thursday afternoon. (The chess club hosted by Community Education is still scheduled as usual).

4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Chess Club Cancelled
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.

Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.
We are so excited to welcome Bamber families to help us spread some kindness and love to our community! Bring your creativity and get ready to enjoy some fun crafts and activities.
We will also have sample sizes of the new Bamber spirit wear at the Kindness event.

Hope you can join us!
Your Bamber Valley PTA
4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Kindness event 02/12/26 from 6-7:30
Check your email for the Bamber Buzz featuring this week's Bamber Broadcast, events to come and much more!
4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
The Bamber Buzz
Thank you BVE community!!!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Christmas Anonymous thank you
The Bamber Buzz is in your email box! Look for a special reminder from Mr. Sonju, this week's Bamber Broadcast, and activities and opportunities for our Brilliant Beavers!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
The Bamber Buzz on Monday
Mr Sonju thought it would be good to share just some of the incredible efforts of so many at Bamber Valley. His Bamber Brilliance midyear update is in your email! Go Beavers!!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Guess What? Great News!!
🚨Last chance to participate in Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run! 🚨We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $30,000, can you help? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Last Night for Donations
Your student can star 🤩 in a video with trickshot sensations Dude Perfect! 🏀 Just head to MyBooster.com and upload a photo. Then let the fun begin as you share with friends and family to support Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run.
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Be the Star!
Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run and help us raise $ 30,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Share your page
A special video for you announcing the Boosterthon kickoff on Monday! Check it out to learn how your donation will support your students and hear about the super special event that will happen for the students if we reach our fundraising goal! https://youtu.be/A8pTe5Uk2w4?feature=shared

5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Chess Club Reminder: January 8, 2:15-3:30
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Chess Club Flyer
The Bamber Buzz is in your email box! This is a text heavy newsletter with information about the Dental Clinic, an invitation to complete the 5Essentials Survey, Happy Reading Update, a special 4th Grade Families update, Boosterthon information, and of course the Bamber Broadcast! We loved having the halls full of eager beavers this morning (and a few sleepy beavers as well) it was a great day at Bamber!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Bamber Buzz 01/05/26
It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌 Check out this week's Bamber Buzz for more information!
5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Are you in? Sign up now Mybooster.com
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Bamber Valley Beaver Glow Run kicks off soon! BVE and PTA are attempting to raise $30,000 for Field Trips, Classroom Funds, Community building events and Eagle Bluff Scholarships and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️

💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 12/29/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 01/12/2026
👟 Event Day – 01/21/2026

6 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Get Ready to Glow Run
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser

Tomorrow, 12/18/25, is ALL SCHOOL Jingle BINGO!!! To celebrate the outstanding first half of the year the whole student body will play BINGO together in the morning. This is an amazing endeavor with over 600 students, there is so much excitement in the air, it's going to be a great time!

****We would appreciate any donations of prizes to help make the event even better for students. We are always thankful for our amazing families!!

6 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
school wide bingo on 12/18/25
Did you find yourself wondering who the student librarian is this week? Well, good news!! Check out The Buzz to find that out, for a link to the Bamber Broadcast, information about the dental clinic coming to Bamber and a note from Mr. Sonju.
6 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Bamber Buzz 12/09/25
A day late but worth the wait! Last week was BUSY! Check out the Bamber Buzz with a recap of last week, and a link to the Bamber Broadcast covering news for this week! https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/bamber-valley-elementary/newsletters/bamber-buzz-11-18-25
7 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary
Bamber Buzz