It's Dental check up time!
If your student doesn't have a dentist or has not been to a dentist in over 6 months, Neighborhood Healthcare's Mobile Dental Services can come to your school.
Click HERE to sign up for the Dental Mobile Services, scan the QR code on the flyer, or you can also stop by the school office to fill out the form.
Questions: Contact your Family Liaison, Adriana Carpio at (760) 432-2700 ext. 33827.

Not a Playground Pal yet?! Come be a hero for a day!
We have only 7 more Fridays left to join the fun from 9:45 to 10:30 am.
Make a difference in under an hour.
Join us on the big playground to lead games and spread smiles.
No athletic experience needed, just a Level 2 volunteer clearance and a high-five!
RSVP with: acarpio@eusd.org or Sign Up for Playground Pals HERE
Clearance Questions? Call (760) 432-2700
See you on the blacktop!
#PlaygroundPals #BernardoElementary #VolunteerLife

Garden Volunteers Needed!
We are seeking enthusiastic family members to support our student garden program during Wednesday recess.
• Time Commitment: Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 AM.
• Requirements: No gardening experience is necessary. Volunteers must be cleared through the Bernardo Volunteer Application process. Call the school's office for clearance questions.
• Role: Assist students with garden-based activities and creative projects.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Whitney Matta at whitneymatta@gmail.com

Final Chance to Pre-Order a Yearbook! Last day to purchase a yearbook is Monday, April 27th. If you miss this date, you will not be able to order one until after school is out for the summer & it will be shipped to your home. So don't delay, click HERE to order now!
If you have pictures from recent events for the Yearbook, please upload them HERE.
Have questions? contact yearbook@bernardopta.org

Square 1 Art Order Deadline has been Extended!! Order by this Friday, 4/24. This is your last opportunity to order Square1Art! Order keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW! Simply click HERE to Art Search your child's artwork, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

The Scholastic Book Fair has taken over our Bernardo Library this week! We will end the week with a Family Lunch Day this Friday, April 24th. Click HERE to set up an eWallet for your kiddos to have independent shopping.
Questions? Email our coordinator at bookfair@bernardopta.org
*The Library will be open for 1/2 hour after school for students and during Family Lunch Day on Friday, but students MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Cafe. April showers bring brunch powers! Come and enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch to help support our Bernardo PTA! Located at 880 W. Valley Pkwy in Escondido. Show your cashier this flyer and 20% of sales will go back to our Bernardo PTA!
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Mountaineers, today, 4/15, is the deadline to submit your Permission Slip for our Bernardo Elementary Virtual Talent Show! We hope you had an amazing Spring Break preparing for it! We'll be so excited if your child participates in this wonderful opportunity to showcase their unique talents.
Click here to view a promo video to get your student excited about participating!
Video submission deadline is Thursday, April 30th.
If you have any questions, please email bernardotalent2026@gmail.com

Bernardo Families, have you placed your order for Square 1 Art yet?! This Thursday the 16th is the deadline. Now is the time to place your order online for keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art before it's too late! Use the art access code or simply search for your child's art using the link below, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear to help you place your order!
Click HERE to place your order for Square 1 Art!
Click here to upload additional art if you'd like.
NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and orders ship to home).

We are excited to invite your child to participate in the 2026 Bernardo Elementary Virtual Talent Show! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their unique talents for our special video that we'll show the students at the end of May.
Click HERE to watch the Promo Video for our 2026 Bernardo Virtual Talent Show. We'll be showing this video to the students this week. Feel free to watch with your kids if you'd like to get them excited about possibly participating!
Click link below for the permission slip which lists the guidelines for the acts.
Click HERE for the official guidelines and the Permission Slip to be able to participate.
If you have any questions, please email bernardotalent2026@gmail.com.

Celebrate Our Planet. Connect with Our Community.
* Sustainability & conservation exhibitors
* Gardening tips + Succulent Swap
* Sunflower planting
* Arts, crafts & upcycling projects (bring an old t-shirt!)
* Yoga, workshops & interactive activities
* Local artists, eco-vendors & plant sales
Hosted by Councilmember Consuelo Martinez

It’s time to order Square 1 Art! Start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW! Use the art access code or simply search for your child's art using the link below, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and orders ship to home.)
Order by: 4/16/2026 Click here to order your child's Square 1 Art Keepsake
Click here to upload additional art if you'd like.

Come join us this Friday, March 27th for the Family 90's Dance from 5:30 - 8pm. We will have a DJ in the MPR, our favorite Bubble Guy on the lawn, a photo booth, food trucks (for purchase) and a complimentary snack table. If you have any questions, please email thebernardopta@gmail.com.
Click here to RSVP for the Family 90's Dance

Thank you so much for helping those in need, your donation provides comfort & protection from the cold!

Today (Saturday, March 21, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Governance Workshop at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 8:30 a.m. open session only. Note: this meeting will not be streamed. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

Tonight (March 19, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

Bernardo Families, we’d love for you to attend our 2nd to last Association Meeting where we will vote in the new PTA Board Members for 2026-2027. AND we are still looking for a Treasurer! If you are good with numbers, we need YOU! For more information, please email Andrea Ingold at andreaingold@gmail.com
Please RSVP HERE to ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone.
Happy 1st Day of Spring!

Want to be a hero in just 45 minutes? Let’s go where the fun is!
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We’re looking for Playground Pals to bring the fun to recess! Whether you’re a basketball pro, a jump-rope whiz, or just great at making sure every kid feels included, we need YOU!
When: Every Friday morning from 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Commitment: Totally flexible! Come once or every week!
Who: Parents & community members helping 1st–5th Graders.
Where: The "Big Playground" at Bernardo Elementary.
Why join?
* To boost student social skills & self-esteem.
* See your own student in action.
* Support our amazing Bernardo community!
Sign Up HERE for Bernardo Playground Pals if you have Level 2 clearance, email Adriana at acarpio@eusd.org to RSVP, or just pop in at 9:40 AM to get checked in! Not sure about your clearance? Give us a call at (760) 432–2700.
#BernardoMountaineers #PlaygroundPals #EUSD #CommunityStrong

Garden Volunteers Needed!
We are seeking enthusiastic family members to support our student garden program during Wednesday recess. Como grow with us!
• Time Commitment: Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 AM.
• Requirements: No gardening experience is necessary. Volunteers must be cleared through the Bernardo Volunteer Application process.
• Role: Assist students with garden-based activities and creative projects.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Whitney Matta at whitneymatta@gmail.com.
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