

Buffett Bulletin
March 27, 2024
Culture and Climate Survey
Hello Bobcats! Can you believe that we are already in the 4th Quarter?! As we continue to march our way towards warmer weather and longer days, we are also planning for the 24-25 school year. We continue to utilize all data points to make decisions and we encourage you to complete the OPS Culture and Climate Survey for Families. This survey is for guardians only as students will complete their survey during Bobcat Den (BCD) in the coming weeks. Thank you in advance for providing your feedback and perspective.
Julia Pick, Principal
Attention Families of NEW Buffett Students for the 2024-25 School Year
Any student that will be new to Buffett in the fall should plan to attend our annual Welcome to Middle School Night. Students will register for fall classes this evening as well as tour and get to know Buffett.
🙌 BOBCAT CELEBRATIONS 🙌
2024 Metro Science & Engineering Fair
Congratulations to our 8th graders who participated in the Metro Science & Engineering Fair. We are proud to announce the following who received awards and will be recognized: Bella, Natasha, Brayden, Kadence, Isabelle, Linden, David, Bridget, Madelyn, Hayden, Sam, Victor, Henry, and Alexis! We are proud of you, Bobcats.
Metro Science & Engineering Fair Award Ceremony
Congrats to the following students for their showing at the Metro Science Fair Award Ceremony last night! Buffett students did a great job where we had 14 of the 26 students that participated Friday at the Zoo win an award. Overall, these 14 students took home over $1000 in cash and prizes with Brayden & Sam receiving the highest honor (top 6 finish) along with qualifying for the State Science Fair.
Brayden J. - Top 6 overall invitation to State Science Fair, 1st place Chemical Changes category
Sam U. - Top 6 overall invitation to State Science Fair, 1st place Physical Changes category
Kadence B. - 1st place Dissolving Chemicals category
Linden C. - 1st place Food Chemistry category
Henry D. - 1st place Plant Science: Growth & Development category, UNO STEM TRAILS Center STEM-Tastic special award
David D. - 2nd place Health Sciences: External Factors category
Isabelle H. - 2nd place Dissolving Chemicals category
Alexis K. - 2nd place Plant Sciences: Soil Manipulation category
Victor R-E. - 2nd place Physics: Motion category
Hayden S. - 2nd place Material Sciences: Temperature category, UNO STEM TRAILS Center STEM-Tastic special award
Bridget K. - 3rd place Material Sciences: Composites category
Mady S. - 3rd place Material Sciences: Temperature category
Bella B. & Natasha S. - 1st place Society for Women Engineers special award
Pancake Man Fun!
Thank you to the families and staff who came out for Pancake Man & Bingo last week! We were impressed with the pancake catches made and the fun had by all. Buffett's PTO is the best!
📡 On Your Radar 📡
Attention 8th Grade Families
As we prepare for the 8th Grade Recognition Night (May 16), the yearbook students would like to put together a video montage of our graduating students. Submit one sweet little baby photo of your 8th grader(s) to rachel.howe@ops.org . Make sure to include the student's first and last name to the photo. Deadline is April 19th.
Progress Reports
It is almost time for progress reports already! Now is a great time to check out your Bobcat's grades and missing assignments. Turning in missing assignments now will mean better progress report grades later. If you have specific grades or missing assignment questions, reach out to the teachers.
***Buffett Website Calendar Changes***
We recently made some changes to the location of calendar events on the Buffett website. The main calendar will house the building-wide events. More specific activities such as athletic schedules, club meetings, or competitions for certain groups of students will be housed on the "Activities & Athletics" tab on the website. Click below to see the two different calendars.
Omaha Public School's Summer Musical Auditions
Next Level Learning Dates
Next Level Learning sessions offer a camp-like experience with themes of science, nature, sports and art. The summer programming is designed to address academic recovery and improve student outcomes. It’s also about enrichment and joy for students.
Next Level Learning will take place on June 3rd - July 3rd, 2024
🏘️OUR COMMUNITY 🏘️
Science Summer Camps
Attention 7th Grade Girls
🎯 CONNECTIONS TO OUR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 🎯
MTSS-B: Tardy Procedures
RULER: Introduction to the Meta-Moment
Students continued learning about the meta-moment and how to recognize when something triggers them. The second step of a meta-moment is pausing. This means students need to learn the different between reacting vs. responding when something happens. Pausing gives them time to think before they act. We only get one chance to respond appropriately. Taking time to think helps us to make better decisions.
🗞️ NEWS FOR BOBCATS 🗞️
🐾 After School Library
The Library is open for students every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 4:45 p.m. to work on homework or study.
🐾 Upcoming After School Clubs Happening Next Week
Monday, April 1st, 2024 Science Olympiad 3:10pm-4:45pm B224
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 D&D Club 3:10pm-4:45pm B220
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 Cross-Stitch Club 3:10pm-4:45pm B210
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 Quiz Bowl 3:10pm-4:45pm B121
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 Blue Jazz Band 3:10pm-4:45pm A052
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 Writing Club 3:10pm-4:45pm B131
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 Silver Jazz Band 3:10pm-4:45pm A052
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 Buffett Bravo 3:10pm-4:45pm A047
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 6th Grade Girls Intramural Volleyball 3:10pm-4:45pm Gym
Thursday, April 4th, 2024 Creighton Pipeline 3:10pm-4:45pm B124
Friday, April 5th, 2024 NJHS 3:10pm-4:45pm Library
🐾 Late Bus Sign-Ups
Attention all students who are staying after school for athletics practices and tryouts. You need to make sure to sign up for the late bus if you qualify to ride one after school. Please sign up no later than 10am.
📆 UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
6th Grade Girls Intramural Volleyball
Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, 03:15 PM
B&G Track Meet vs. McMillan and Hale (H) @Buffett MS
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024, 03:30 PM
Solo/ Small Ensemble Festival @Buffett
Saturday, Apr 6, 2024, 07:00 AM
6th Grade Girls Intramural Volleyball
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024, 03:15 PM
B&G Track Meet vs Morton and McMillian (A)@Northwest HS
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024, 03:30 PM
Boys Soccer vs Norris (H) @ Buffett MS
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 03:30 PM
Girls Soccer vs Norris (A) @ Norris MS
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 03:30 PM
Welcome to Middle School Night 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Buffett MS
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 05:30 PM
Buffett Middle School
Email: julia.pick@ops.org
Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2320
Twitter: @OPS_Buffett