At Buchanan Elementary School, our mission is to educate, empower and encourage the whole child, to create a productive member of society.

What a great week at Buchanan. I know I say that a lot, but we are already seeing so much growth in our students and classrooms already. This is amazing to see. Tuesday was our district PD and Data Dive for our teachers. This is a great day of looking at all of our students (482) and making sure they are getting what they need, academically, socially/emotionally and behaviorally. We are beyond lucky to have such a great team that cares whole heartly about every child.

SCHOOL STORE

Over the past 3 weeks, children have been earning "Buchanan Bucks' by being safe, kind and responsible. The school store officially opened last week. Over the past 2 weeks all of the children were able to shop and come visit to see what it was all about. Thank you to everyone who has donated items. The children are really loving it! However, we still need a few more volunteers to help run it. Please visit the signup below and look for your child's teacher if you are interested. The store runs from 9:00-9:30 each morning. Each class shops every other week. If you have any questions, please contact me at kblazek@livoniapublicschools.org.

Mrs. Blazek

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A9AC2EA1FB6-51588831-october

Reminders: Bus K is canceled this week at Buchanan. Bus K will not run 10/7-10/11. Thank you for being so understanding and helpful to others. Please also drive slowly and safely through the parking lot at drop off and arrival. Our children's safety is #1.

Color Run Fundraiser

The day has come, the Color Run on 10/04! Please look to Socials for pictures of all the fun we had! We are so thankful for all the donations made, the volunteers, the staff and the Buchanan Families for making this event and fundraiser possible!

All incentives and raffle ticket prizes will be determined after October 13th, the last day for donations, and distributed in the weeks following.

BooBash Trunk or Treat

October 23rd 5:30-7:30

This is a free event for Buchanan students and their families, but we need your help! Donations are greatly appreciated as this event hosts 700+ people! Please see the signup genius for donations and to sign up to decorate your trunk!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094CADA92BA5FC1-51873660-boobash?useFullSite=true#/

Upcoming Events

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Riverside Skate night 11/07 5:30-7:30

Holiday Shop 12/9-13

We would also like to invite you to attend our second PTA general membership meeting of the school year! The meeting is Tuesday, October 8th from 7-8pm at Buchanan Elementary School. Childcare will be provided in the gym.

If you are unable to attend in-person, we will also have a virtual option to join via Zoom. Here's the link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98016114062

This will be a great way to hear from our PTA board, Principal Wilson, and connect with other Buchanan parents. The agenda includes a review of our finances/budget, review of the Book Fair, Fall Family Photo Fundraiser, and Color Run Fundraiser, and planning for the upcoming Boo Bash and Santa Shop.

Save the date for future PTA meetings: November 12, 2024, January 14, 2025, February 11, 2025, March 11, 2025, April 8, 2025, & May 13, 2025.

Join the PTA!

Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school. Be as involved as you want!

Happy Friday Everyone~

It has been a great week at Buchanan. Students are leaning routines and procedures. Friday is a fun day for students please read below for color run info.

Bus Information:

• Bus J and H for the following week, Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 are canceled. (Reminder: There is no school for K-6 students on Tuesday, Oct. 1) We apologize for the inconvenience. Take you time and be patient we are here to help make this smooth. Thank you for being so understanding. Mrs. Wilson

PTA Points:

Color Run Fundraiser

Our Color Run Fundraiser is well underway! Thank you to all that have shared and donated! We are over 70% to our goal! Way to go Buchanan Bears! We have 1 week until our event, so keep spreading the word! We will be sending out an email early next week with all the details on the event, so stay tuned!

We have some pretty awesome prizes for our students working hard to earn funds for Buchanan.

The top 2 earners from each grade will get a special lunch with our Principal Mrs Wison!!

We also have prizes for students starting at only $25 raised:

Tier 1 $25 raised - goodie bag

Tier 2-$50 raised - tier 1 + Buchanan eraser

Tier 3-$75 raised - tier 1, 2, + Buchanan pencil

Tier 4-$100 raised - tier 1, 2, 3 + Buchanan bracelet

Every $50 a child raises, they get their name put into a drawing for some fabulous prizes. Here are just a few:

-Movie passes to Phoenix Theater

-1 year family Membership to Toledo Zoo

-Zap Zone activity passes

-$50 Ann Arbour Hands on Museum gift card

-Comicon Tickets

-Giftcards!

-Squishmallows

-Poster!

-Book bundles!

And Students who raise $300 or more get a Spirit wear item!

This Color Fun Run event is for all Buchanan Students! Happening October 4th during school hours.

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/668456729a0e3

Thank you to all those who helped with the Book Fair! We had so many volunteers come out, we cannot do things like this without you!

Upcoming Events

Color Fun Run 10/4

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Riverside Skate night 11/07 5:30-7:30

Holiday Shop 12/9-13

Join the PTA!

Each year the PTA funds field trips, teacher stipends, student magazines, reading programs, other school activities and programs, and so much more!

Join the PTA: Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school. Be as involved as you want!

https://buchanan.givebacks.com/store/items/15647

Follow us on Facebook: @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA

Email us: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com

Join us at our next meeting; Tuesday October 8th @ 7pm find out how you can get involved! We will be in person as well as virtual this year!

PTA Points:

Color Run Fundraiser

Our Color Run Fundraiser is well underway! Thank you to all that have shared and donated! We are over 50% to our goal! Way to go Buchanan Bears! We have 2 weeks until our event, so keep spreading the word! It's as simple as sharing on socials and emailing out to family and friends! Many companies match donations, and we can apply those donations to your student, just reach out and let us know.

We have some pretty awesome prizes for our students working hard to earn funds for Buchanan.

The top 2 earners from each grade will get a special lunch with our Principal Mrs Wison!!

We also have prizes for students starting at only $25 raised

Tier 1 $25 raised - goodie bag

Tier 2-$50 raised - tier 1 + Buchanan eraser

Tier 3-$75 raised - tier 1, 2, + Buchanan pencil

Tier 4-$100 raised - tier 1, 2, 3 + Buchanan bracelet

Every $50 a child raises, they get their name put into a drawing for some fabulous prizes. Here are just a few:

-Movie passes to Phoenix Theater

-1 year family Membership to Toledo Zoo

-Zap Zone activity passes

-$50 Ann Arbour Hands on Museum gift card

-Comicon Tickets

-Giftcards!

-Toys!

-Poster!

-Book bundles!

And Students who raise $300 or more get a Spiritwear item!

This Color Fun Run event is for all Buchanan Students! Happening October 4th during school hours.

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/668456729a0e3

Fall Book Fair 9/23-9/27

We are excited to host the Scholastic bookfair. Parents can set up an e-wallet for students to use to shop with instead of sending cash.

Find details for that at:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/buchananelementaryschool1

Upcoming Events

Family Photo Shoot 09/22

Book Fair: 9/23-27

Color Fun Run Fundraiser 10/4 (Please see flyer for registration information)

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Riverside Skate night 11/07 5:30-7:30

Join the PTA!

Each year the PTA funds field trips, teacher stipends, student magazines, reading programs, other school activities and programs, and so much more!

Events such as the Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat, VIP Dance, and Spring Fling are planned and funded by the PTA.

Join the PTA: Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school and gives you voting rights in decisions affecting our school, staff, and students. Mom, Dad, grandparents, etc, anyone can join!

https://buchanan.givebacks.com/store/items/15647

Spirit wear Sale extended until 09/20!

Show our school's spirit in Buchanan branded items! Visit our Spiritwear shop and enjoy 30% plus free shipping over $75.00 until Sept 17th. Orders under $75 get $5 shipping with code 5SHIP

http://1stplace.sale/48227

Follow us on Facebook: @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA

Email us: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com

Join us at our next meeting; Tuesday October 8th @ 7pm find out how you can get involved! We will be in person as well as virtual this year!

We just finished our first 5 day week! YEAH! Students are still learning routines and procedures in class, specials, in the lunch room, recess, hallways and so on. The first 7 weeks are so important and set the tone for the rest of the school year. Our goal at the end of these important weeks are teachers can teach and students can learn. Ask your child about a procedure or routine they have learned this week.

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a huge support/system we use at Buchanan. We are finding the positives and teaching expectations through positive reinforcement each day. PBIS helps us have consistent expectations and safety throughout our building. Students have seen and appear VERY excited about our school store opening in a few weeks, ask your child about the video they watched in class.

We will be having a school wide spirit day this Friday 9/20. It will be wear your favorite sports team shirt! It can be local, college or pro. Suggested donation is $1. All proceeds will go to the PBIS school store. Thank you for the support.

Thank you to SO MANY who came out to our first PTA meeting, both in person and virtually! We loved being able to chat and discuss all things Buchanan with you.

Last night Mrs Wilson also showed us some AMAZING data! Direct results of our incredible teachers, Tier one instruction systems, strong intervention blocks, and programs funded by the PTA. Go check out our post on Facebook that talks all about it @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA or search for our school at https://www.mischooldata.org/dashboard-home/ and see just how amazing our Bears are doing!

If you couldn't make the meeting this time, don't worry! If you are a registered PTA member, we will be emailing the minutes out so all can stay informed.

Color Run Fundraiser

Our Color Run Fundraiser is well underway! Thank you to all that have shared and donated! We are 35% to our goal after only a week so keep spreading the word! It's as simple as sharing on socials and emailing out to family and friends!

Did you know that for every $50 a child raises, they get their name put into a drawing for some fabulous prices? Here are just a few:

-Movie passes to Phoenix Theater

-1 year family Membership to Toledo Zoo

-Zap Zone activity passes

-$50 Ann Arbour Hands on Museum gift card

-Giftcards!

-Toys!

-Book bundles!

-And so much more!

This fun event is for all Buchanan Students!

Children will also start earning goody bags/prizes at only $25 raised, and the classroom with the most earned per students will earn a special classroom treat! See the Flyer and FundHub site for all the information.

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/668456729a0e3

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

Are you planning to shop the Just Between Friends sale this coming weekend? You can go on September 14th and they are graciously donating back to participating PTAs for sale that day. So be sure to mention us and show them the bookmark flyer.

Fall Family Photo Fundraiser

There are only a few slots left for our amazing Family Photo Sessions. This is a great way to get those pictures taken for Holiday cards! 1/2 of the proceeds come right back to the PTA. See the Flyer below for more info.

Fall Book Fair 9/23-9/27

Help is needed to assist with student shopping, see the signup genius below for shopping times. Flyers to go home soon!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448AFAE2FA5FB6-51139413-volunteer

Join the PTA!

Each year the PTA funds field trips, teacher stipends, student magazines, reading programs, other school activities and programs, and so much more!

Events such as the Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat, VIP Dance, and Spring Fling are planned and funded by the PTA.

Join the PTA: Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school and gives you voting rights in decisions affecting our school, staff, and students. Mom, Dad, grandparents, etc anyone can join!

https://buchanan.givebacks.com/store/items/15647

Spirit wear Sale ends soon!

Show our school's spirit in Buchanan branded items! Visit our Spiritwear shop and enjoy 30% plus free shipping over $75.00 until Sept 17th.

http://1stplace.sale/48227

Upcoming Events

Family Photo Shoot 09/22

Book Fair: 9/23-27

Color Fun Run Fundraiser 10/4 (Please see flyer for registration information)

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Follow us on Facebook: @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA

Email us: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com

Join us at our next meeting; Tuesday October 8th @ 7pm find out how you can get involved.

It's been a great week here at Buchanan. Students are learning procedures and routines. Thank you for all the support with arrival and dismissal. Students are catching on quickly. Below is information from special teachers and our amazing PTA. Please also make sure you are receiving your child's teachers emails as well.

Safety tip: IF you are coming into the school please always check in at the office first. It you need to talk to a teacher please send an email to set up a good time to talk either via phone or in person with an appointment. Thank you for keeping all of our students safe.

A "Note" from the Music Room

Buchanan students are celebrating the start of the school year in music class with an exciting new theme. Everyone is a "VIP" (very important person) and receives a ticket to their special seat, followed by a chance to walk the "red carpet," while the class claps and cheers. Stay tuned for more information on musical happenings throughout the year. There will be many opportunities for your child to be a "star!" I will send out an official welcome letter next week.

Our color run fundraiser has begun, with the run being held on 10/04 at the end of the school day. Please see the flyer below and register your child today.

This fun event is for all Buchanan students!

Please note that if registration occurs on or after 9/12, we cannot guarantee t-shirt sizes as we need time to have shirts ordered and produced. Any students not registered by this date will receive a youth medium sized shirt. Children will start earning prizes at only $25 raised, and the classroom with the most earned pre students will earn a special classroom treat! Plus so much more. See the Flyer for all the information.

Fall book fair runs 9/23-9/27

Help is needed to assist with student shopping, see the signup genius below for shopping times. Flyers to go home next week.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448AFAE2FA5FB6-51139413-volunteer

Join the PTA!

Each year the PTA funds field trips, teacher stipends, student magazines, reading programs, other school activities and programs, and so much more!

Events such as the Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat, VIP Dance, and Spring Fling are planned and funded by the PTA.

Everyone is welcome to attend PTA meetings and members have voting rights.

Join the PTA: Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school and gives you voting rights in decisions affecting our school, staff, and students. Mom, Dad, grandparents, etc anyone can join!

https://buchanan.givebacks.com/store/items/15647

Spirit wear: Show our school's spirit in Buchanan branded items! Visit our Spiritwear shop and enjoy 30% plus free shipping over $75.00 until Sept 17th.

http://1stplace.sale/48227

Upcoming Events

Book Fair: 9/23-27

Color Fun Run Fundraiser 10/4 (Please see flyer for registration information)

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Family Photo Shoot 09/22

Follow us on Facebook: @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA

Email us: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com

Want to help?

Get involved by chairing one of our committees. We are looking for committee chairs and other positions, like assisting in dine-in fundraisers and teacher appreciation week planning. Join us at our first meeting of the year; Tuesday September 10th @ 7pm find out how you can get involved! We will be in person as well as virtual this year!

Here is the google meet link https://meet.google.com/xpk-upkf-nck

We hope to see you there.

Happy Thursday Buchanan Families~

Wednesday and Thursday were not how we pictured the first week of school. But, we have to make the best of it. Therefore, we will redo the first week of school with a full week of routines and procedures. Thank you for your patience and support thus far. It is going to be a great year at Buchanan.

Kindergarten Placement Pilot-

Due to such an outstanding attendance at round up, teachers are ready to send home permeant placement letter on Tuesday September 2nd. Thank you for your patience. All 4 welcome teachers were able to spend quality time with all our kindergarteners.

Safety Week:

This week we will be practicing safety drills as a school. Safety is our number one priority at Buchanan.

It was wonderful seeing new and returning families at open house/curriculum night and the first week of school!

You might be thinking: Why join the PTA?

The Buchanan PTA is a true partner in our children’s education!

The teacher/staff reimbursement program puts a portion of your $10 membership back to the classrooms.

Each year the PTA funds field trips, teacher stipends, student magazines, reading programs, and other school activities and programs.

Events such as the Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat, VIP Dance, and Spring Fling are planned and funded by the PTA.

Everyone is welcome to attend PTA meetings and members have voting rights.

Join the PTA: Membership is easy! Your $10.00/family member does so much for the school and gives you voting rights in decisions affecting our school, staff, and students.

https://buchanan.givebacks.com/store/items/15647

Spirit wear: Show your school spirit in Buchanan branded items! Visit our Spiritwear shop and enjoy 30% plus free shipping over $75.00 until Sept 17th.

http://1stplace.sale/48227

Upcoming Events

Book Fair: 9/23-27

Color Fun Run Fundraiser 10/4 (Please see flyer for registration information)

Trunk or Treat 10/23

Follow us on Facebook: @BuchananElementraySchoolPTA

Email us: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com

Want to help?

Get involved by chairing one of our committees. We are looking for committee chairs and other positions, like assisting in dine-in fundraisers and teacher appreciation week planning.

Join us at our first meeting of the year; Tuesday September 10th @ 7pm find out how you can get involved! We hope to see you there.

Amy Oppie

Welcome back to all our Buchanan Bears! We are excited and ready for the 24-25 school year. Thank you for joining us last night for Curriculum Night and Open house. It was great to see many happy faces. It was also amazing to meet so many new young 5's and Kindergarten students coming to school for the first time. What a great night!

A few reminder and notes:

• Please be patient with transportation this week. There is a lot of construction and the drivers are learning students and stops.
• Kindergartener's can only be released to an adult at the bus stop. Please leave tags on Kindergarten and first grade back packs. This helps our drivers learn bus stops.
• Students will line up in the front of the building for the first week of school (there will be signs with teachers names on them)
• Young Fives will line up in front of Door 5
• Kindergarten lines up in front of the main front doors of the building
• 1st grade lines up by the main front building doors, but up against the building
• 2nd grade lines up outside of Door 6
• 3rd grade lines up outside of Door 37
• 4th grade lines up outside of Door 42
• The first day is Monday August 26, and this is a 1/2 day. Dismissal is at 12:10 out the teachers exterior classroom door. (See map above)

GRADES: Young Fives K-4

8:55 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LUNCH: 11:40-12:30

HALF DAY SESSIONS: Dismissal 12:10 p.m.

Teacher Workday: 8:20 a.m. – 4:02 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Welcome back! This is going to be a great year full of learning and growing. Our theme this year is "better together." A school thrives when students, teacher and the community collaborate. Students thrive when they have a team behind them and learn to collaborate with their peers. We are very excited for this year and I can't wait to share more at Curriculum Night and Open house. (Dates below)

Here is a suggested Supply this for each grade:

Buchanan Supply list

Important dates:

• Thursday August 15: Building Tours at Buchanan at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Tours are about 30 minutes and will begin in the lobby.

• Thursday, August 15: BOUNCE BACK TO SCHOOL! The district wide event will be held on the Riley Upper Elementary Playground hosted by the Livonia Education Foundation from 5:00-8:00 pm
• Bus Routes will be posted the week of August 19th and classroom teachers will be posted on August 22nd. Both will be in parent connect.
• Thursday August 22, 20240 Open House and Curriculum Night (More information to follow, Please free to bring any supplies you have this evening. Less for your child to carry on the first day of school)

4:45pm - 5:15pm - Y5, Kindergarten - Kona on the Playground (Open House)

5:30pm - 6pm

Y5, K, 3 & 4 - Curriculum Night

1 & 2 - Open House

6:15pm - 6:45pm

1 & 2 - Curriculum Night

3 & 4 - Open House

There have been a few changes here at Buchanan this year.

Mrs. Edwards moved up to 4th grade with her amazing class for the 24-25 school year.

Mrs. Kelly Brown will be an amazing addition to our 3rd grade team. She comes from Wayne Westland with experience and excitement.

Mrs. Parish is now the full time secretary at Cleveland, we are so sad to see her leave us.

Ms. Stevens will be our floater secretary with Mrs. Rentis in the office. She has come from the LPS already and she is ready to be in an elementary building. We are excited to welcome her to Buchanan.

Mrs. Boardman is going to another elementary school within the district, she will be missed.

Mrs. Neeb is our new Resource Room provider this year. She comes with experience from West Bloomfield. We welcome her to our school as well.

Buchanan is very excited to host and welcome the Young 5's program. Mrs. Howard is beyond thrilled to be teaching our new students. We will be welcoming Mrs. St. Ledger as her full time para support. We are so lucky to add her to our amazing team.

Hello Families! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. As school starts to quickly approach, I wanted to remind you that every year a new health care plan needs to be filled out. These were sent home prior to school getting out. If you need another one, please let me know and I can email it to you. That way we'll be ready to go on the first day of school. I also wanted to let you know that I will be accepting medication at Buchanan on Friday August 23rd or Monday August 26th. You can also bring it in during regular school hours the first week of school. Please remember that you may not send allergy medication in your child's backpack.

Below I found some links to help with the cost of Auvi-Q and Epi-pen. I hope they can save you a few dollars as they can get quite expensive.

AuviQ Discount
EpiPen Discount

Enjoy the rest of the summer and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kristen Blazek

Elementary Support Teacher

I-Chat- Going on a future Field Trip?

Livonia Public Schools, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of its students, is continuing our safety procedure for field trip drivers, chaperones, and volunteers (PALS, Motor Moms, ELVs, etc.)

It is necessary for all parents/guardians who will be chaperoning field trips or volunteering in a classroom to provide information for a criminal conviction/background check. Please use the following link to go to the ichat form: I-Chat Form

A friendly reminder of parking lot etiquette:

Just a reminder to all parents/grandparents/guardians, that our parking lot can be a very dangerous place while dropping off students at the building so please keep these things in mind:

• Reduce your speed while entering and exiting the parking lots.

• The cut off time to use the designated exit lane is 8:40. We do this to ensure the safety of students and other vehicles who need to exit the parking lot.

• Obey stop signs unless otherwise directed by Bobby. If Bobby is unable to be at the crosswalk, please stop at all times. When dropping off your student, please pull all the way forward. This allows space for other vehicles behind yours to drop off their children simultaneously

• Be sure your student(s) are packed up and ready to exit the vehicle (backpack, water bottle, jacket, lunch box, etc... all should be easily accessible to your student and staff members).

• Be cautious of other traffic, especially buses, as you pull away from the designated drop off area.

Thank you for keeping our children safe here at Buchanan!

Report an Absence

Parents should excuse absence by using one of the following methods:

1. Fill out the “Report an Absence” form on the Buchanan website main page under Quick Links. (preferred method) Buchanan Attendance Form (google.com)

2. If you are unable to access our website, please call the Buchanan Attendance line 734-744-2690 (option #1).

If your student will be tardy, an adult must walk them into the building and sign them in for the day. If your student will be leaving early during the school day, please try to avoid lunch & recess times.