Buffett Bulletin

October 2, 2024

Fall Student-Led Conferences

Fall conferences are on Oct. 15, 3:30-7:00, and Oct. 16, 3:30-7:00. Please join us for an opportunity to have a conversation between you, your student(s), and your student(s) teachers.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

You will receive a first quarter report card and your student's Fall MAP Assessment scores in the entrance area to each grade level.
In your student's team area, you will sit a provided tables to have a conversation with your student using the two documents pictured below. Your student will have completed these papers in their homerooms before conferences.
Conversation starter questions will be on the table to help guide some discussion.
Team teachers will be located in team areas and are available for you as needed.
Elective teachers will be in the Buffett Library.

Use this link to sign up for a conference time.

Student-Led Conferences Sign-Up Form

🐾 🐾 On Your Radar 🐾 🐾

Important Upcoming Dates

October 4 - No School for All Students

October 15 & 16 Buffett Middle Student Led Conferences (PM)

October 17 & 18 No School for Middle School

October 29 Late Start Day

November 5 No School for All Students

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break

Buffett Drama Production - James and the Giant Peach

Hello Buffett families! Do you love stories with adventure, heart, and abnormally large fruit? Then you're in luck! This year, Buffett Drama is performing James and the Giant Peach for our fall play. We would love for you and your family to join us on Friday, October 25th at 7pm on Saturday, October 26th at 2pm to watch James and his friends travel through land, air, and sea to a brighter, more magical world. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for kids. We can't wait to see you there!

Health Screening Information

See the attachment below. Contact Ms. Kafka at Lisa.Kafka@ops.org or call the school and ask for the health office.

pdf

insert_drive_file

Health Screening Newsletter.pdf

Download

89.2 KB

Progress Reports

We are halfway through the first quarter already! Progress reports have been posted in Infinite Campus. This is a great time to see what areas need improvements before final grades are posted in October before Student-Led Conferences. Email teachers directly if you have specific questions about your child's grades.

Do you have access to Parent Portal to see up-to-date grades? Email darci.watkins@ops.org if you need to sign up.

⭐ ⭐ Buffett Highlights ⭐ ⭐

Buffett Student Activities and Athletics

It is wonderful to see our Bobcats enjoying the after school athletics and activities. This week was the start of Robotics and Speech and Debate club along with Volleyball and Cross Country and Football practices. We have a busy week ahead, so check out the opportunities for your Bobcats on the Athletic and Activities calendar linked below.

We have student work available for viewing in our front office. Thankful for our Journalism students for their August Buffett Bugle! As you can see in the picture and attachment below, we have some amazing talent in our classrooms!

Athletic and Activities Calendar

Bobcat Cheer

Buffett's newest group - Bobcat Cheer - have been making their appearances at sporting events the last couple of weeks. This group of Bobcats loves to pump every one up with their school spirit!

🏡 Community Connections 🏡

Buffett PTO

Notes from Meeting - September 9, 2024

PTO Mission: Partner in Buffett Middle's mission of high performing teachers and students in every classroom. We foster a supportive and inclusive community through championing resources, collaboration between parents, teachers and staff. Through our efforts, we encourage more cohesive communication that supports building stronger relationships, leading to enhanced student achievement, more enriching programs and a greater sense of community and belonging for everyone.

Meet the PTO Board Members:

President - Christina Liermann

Vice President - Moreal Wilson

Secretary - Joanne Bray

Marketing/Communications - Teia Goodwin

Treasurer - Rachel Krueger

PTO Liaison - Kyle Carruthers

Overview of Meeting: Discussion of current and projected budget for 2024-25, feedback on family engagement nights, shared information on teacher grants, brainstormed PTO initiatives, discussed upcoming kick off for POP fundraiser (October 1), and review of upcoming events.

Nurse's Cabinet

Buffett PTO recently provided a variety of feminine hygiene products for our health office. These products will help to support our young students through Winter Break.

Snack Cabinet

Additionally, the PTO stocked our snack cabinet. These snacks are reserved for students who require additional snacks during the day per educational plans or have long waits for late bus.

Upcoming Restaurant Night

Perfect opportunity to support our school! If you don't feel like ordering that night, you can always go through the drive through and pick up some gift cards for gifts!

EasyPoP! Fundraiser Kickoff

We’re excited to launch our EasyPoP! fundraiser for our school.

Launch Party Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1

Fundraiser End Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15

Dear Parents and Families,

We are SO excited to invite all of you to participate in our EasyPoP! Program! We need your help to raise money for teacher grants, family nights, scholarships, celebrations, and so much more!

https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/GEYJ8

Click on the link above to set up your student’s personal donation page and invite friends and family by email or text to join our efforts. This entire process can be completed in 10 minutes or less!

When you enter 10 or more contacts via your personal donation page, your student will earn Golden Ticket prizes! Please complete this process by midnight tonight to qualify. Families that enter at least 10 or more contacts will be entered to win the national Disney World Family Vacation giveaway!

Don’t forget to share your personal donation link on social media. The more money we raise, the more impact we can make at Buffett Middle.