The Bamber Buzz

ISSUE 03 | October 7, 2025
Beavers reading the paper
Bamber Valley Elementary Beavers logo

ATTENDANCE: 507.328.3031

OFFICE: 507.328.3030

Upcoming Events

October 14

  • Ms McRae and Ms Robinson's classes will be visiting the Planetarium

  • Fire Drill (Please do not pick up your student between 1:15 and 1:30)

October 15

  • Ms Walske and Ms Holland's classes will be visiting Quarry Hill

  • Mr Hust and Ms Ladin's classes will be visiting the Planetarium

October 15

  • Ms Walske and Ms Holland's classes will be visiting Quarry Hill

October 16-17

  • Fall Break, no school!

Bamber Broadcast

Last Week in Pictures

Kindergarten

Ask a kindergartener about the stuffed animal sleepovers that took place all over the school!

3rd grade

There seems to be a donut theme in the second grade...

The donut obsession is legit

The donut obsession is legit.

Ms C and Ms H

Everyone loves when Ms C comes to visit, especially Ms Hager!

Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Whiteboards are a big part of learning at BVE

Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Whiteboards are a big part of learning at BVE

5th grade

Ask your 5th grader what they're learning in Wit and Wisdom.

Media Center/Library

Integrity
Integrity
Student Librarian

Emoji Winners Last Week: 10/06/25

Way to go Ponhterro!

Ponhterro for the win!

Way to go Manny!

Way to go Manny!

Steele's on a roll!

Steele's on a roll!

Opportunities and Activities for Students and Families

Chess Club Flyer
Costume Bingo
Projects Grants Now Open

Meet April Fohrman from Fernbrook

April

April Fohrman joins the Bamber Valley Elementary school this year as a school linked mental health (SLMH) therapist from Fernbrook Family Center. April currently holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Winona State University and is on track to hold an LPCC licensure. April has clinical experience working in many different areas including working with children, adults, group work, individual work, outpatient, telehealth, and day treatment settings. April is passionate about helping people and making a difference in children's lives.

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The goal of RPS is to bring together our students, staff, and families, to help them strengthen our community and classrooms. To sign up to volunteer please follow this link.

Need Early Pick-up or Late Drop-off?

Late Drop Off
Call the office prior to 8:30 a.m.

Early Pick-Up
Call the office for early pick-up

End of Day Changes to Transportation
Call the office prior to 1:45 p.m.

Visit Us:
2001 Bamber Valley Rd SW
Rochester, MN 55902

Contact Us:
Office: 507.328.3030
Attendance: 507.328.3031
SACC: 507.328.3040
Fax: 507.328.3035

Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

School Hours:
7:55 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Exterior of Bamber Valley Elementary school from the parking lot.