Bear Bulletin

Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character! Costumes should be based on a character from a book that your child enjoys and is appropriate for school. Props and your student’s designated book are permitted, but masks, weapons, and scary costumes must stay home. We are not able to accommodate families during this event. 

Given the forecast for cold temperatures and high winds, we will hold the parade indoors. Classes will parade throughout the building so students can admire each other's creativity and celebrate the joy of reading together!

Your child's 1st quarter report card is now available to view in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please call the school (434) 974-7777 to request your access key if you need to set up a Parent Portal account. 

Accessing the Report Card in the Parent Portal 

The annual nomination window for the 2025-2026 Golden Apple Awards is open. These awards are presented to faculty members from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, including the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) and several area private schools.

The Golden Apple Award is a way to select and honor some of our outstanding teachers. Teachers are most important in nurturing our children's inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future.

One winner will be selected from each school. In addition to receiving a Golden Apple, every Golden Apple recipient will earn a grant of $500, which can be used for classroom materials.

Anyone can nominate a teacher for a Golden Apple: students, families, community members, or other educators.

Golden Apple webpage: https://www.k12albemarle.org/our-division/golden-apple-awards

Nominations will close on Monday, January 26, 2026.  Please consider nominating a Baker-Butler teacher for this award.