Bear Bulletin

Baker-Butler where... Together we learn, Together we belong.

April 23, 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.

Panorama Family Survey - Open Until May 1st

10% of BBES families have participated so far. Help us reach our goal of 80%

Your input helps us strengthen our schools. Albemarle County Public Schools and Baker-Butler invites you to take the Panorama Family Survey, open now through May 1.

If you have already completed the survey, thank you. If not, we encourage you to take a few minutes to share your feedback.

Last year, your feedback helped shape professional learning for our school leaders, so they can better support strong communication, positive school environments, and meaningful family engagement. You can view results from previous surveys on our website.

Take the survey:

Click on your preferred language below, then select your child’s school from the drop-down menu.

English | Spanish | Dari / Farsi | Chinese

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Please complete one survey for each of your children in ACPS.

Your responses are confidential. Your honest feedback helps guide decisions that support students and families across ACPS,including at Baler-Butler.

Thank you for partnering with us to support every student’s success.

Spring SOL Tests Start Next Week - Volunteers Needed

3rd-5th graders begin taking the VDOE Spring SOL tests next week. We are looking for volunteers to serve as hall monitors. Please sign up here if your are interested: Spring SOL Hall Monitor Sign Up

2026-27 Kindergarten Registration is Open

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.

Preschool Registration Open

Do you have a child who will be four years old by September 30, 2026? If so, your family could be eligible to participate in one of our free preschool programs.

Albemarle County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year.

Albemarle County Public Schools proudly offers preschool programs to eligible children at many of our elementary schools. Preschool is a full-day program following the ACPS school calendar and hours. Our unique programs provide children with purposeful learning experiences to prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten as they grow into enthusiastic, confident, and independent learners.

To submit a preschool application, click the link below to get started.

Go2Grow Application

Create your account
Select the Go2Grow (Birth to 5) Early Education and Preschool and Application Form
In the School Selection section, select Albemarle County Public Schools Preschool Program
Complete the rest of the sections and upload documents
Be sure to PRESS SUBMIT at the bottom of the review page

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!