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April 2, 2026
This is a weekly publication for Baker-Butler families. Each week's edition is published on the Home page. Previous editions are linked and titled by date.
With schools closed for Spring Break, the next publication of The Bear Bulletin will be available April 16th.
2026-27 Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year opens, today, April 1, 2026.
If your child will turn 5 by September 30, 2026, it’s time to start preparing for kindergarten. The 2026-27 school year will begin for students on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
For more information and to register, visit the ACPS Kindergarten Registration page. Call the school and ask for Lisa Beauchamp, our registrar, if there is anything we can do to help.
This registered before May 6th will be invited to Baker-Butler's Kindergarten Kick-off , an orientation event for incoming kindergarten students and their caregivers.
commUNITY Night Potluck Signup: Calling All Families! Join us for an exciting multicultural night at Baker-Butler Elementary on April 30th! Celebrate the diversity of our community with us through food, dance, art, and traditions from around the world! As part of the event, there will be a potluck dinner. Please click on this link to signup to bring something to share: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABA62AA2FEC34-62956144-multicultural#/
The school is also looking for families to participate and share their unique cultures. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our school community to learn, connect, and have fun together! If you’d like to participate or have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Hukill (ahukill@k12albemarle.org). Let's make this a memorable night!
From the PTO
From the PTO
Spring Fest Volunteers Needed! The BBES PTO is excited to host Spring Fest 2026, but to run this event, we need lots of volunteers. We are also looking for pop-up canopy and folding table loans. Please consider helping out by clicking on the links below. Thank You!
Spring Fest Volunteers Needed! The BBES PTO is excited to host Spring Fest 2026, but to run this event, we need lots of volunteers. We are also looking for pop-up canopy and folding table loans. Please consider helping out by clicking on the links below. Thank You!
Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABA62AA2FEC34-62955868-spring#/
Loans: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABA62AA2FEC34-62956082-spring#/
Yearbook – Last Call! Yearbook orders are due this Friday, April 3rd. Books are $22 and can be purchased online by visiting https://inter-state.com/order and enter code: 0347NX. A limited number of books will be available after the deadline for $25.
Keep up with our plans by checking out our website:
https://www.bakerbutlerpto.org/
and following us on:
https://www.instagram.com/bakerbutlerpto/
Upcoming Dates & Events
Upcoming Dates & Events
April 6th-10th - Spring Break
April 13th - Reports Cards Viewable in PowerSchool Parent Portal
April 14th - 5th Grade to Washington, DC
April 15th - Purple Up
April 16th - Class Picture Day
April 16th - 5th Grade visits Lakeside Middle School
April 16th - Hephner, Richards, & Zehnter to Ivy Creek
April 17th - Drago & Smith to Ivy Creek
April 19th - PTO Book Fest 2026!
April 21st - School Closed for Students (Special Election - polling at BBES)
April 23rd - Kindergarten Music Concert 6:30 PM
April 27th - Diaz's & Leach's Classes to Botanical Gardens
April 30th - Khawaja's & Mitchell's Classes to Botanical Gardens
April 30th - 4th Grade to Camp Albemarle
April 30th - commUNITY night 5:30-7PM (all grade levels and families invited)
May 1st - Varshavsky's Class to Botanical Gardens
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