September 2024 BSA Newsletter
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Principal's Message
We have had a great start to the 2024-2025 school year! The classrooms have been filled with excitement and an eagerness to learn. Our focus every day is to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for every student by building a foundation of academic excellence and character development. We look forward to a great month ahead collaborating with you to make each child's experience memorable and successful.
September 2024 Important Dates
September 5 - 12 - Fall 2024 Book Fair
September 10 - All Pro Dad at Buford City Arena 7 am
September 11 - Extended Book Fair Hours (more details below!)
September 11 - BSA Fall Picture Makeups
September 15 - October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17 - 18 - NO LUNCH VISITORS
September 17 - 19 - CogAT Testing & Makeups (4th grade only)
September 19 - BSA Math Night
September 27 - BSA No Technology Day
Upcoming Fall Semester Dates - Mark Your Calendar!
October 1 - 3rd grade English / Language Arts Benchmark
October 2 - 3rd grade Math Benchmark
October 3 - 3rd grade Science Benchmark + 4th & 5th grade English Language Arts & Science Benchmarks
October 4 - 3rd grade Social Studies Benchmark + 4th & 5th grade Math & Social Studies Benchmarks
October 9 - End of Quarter 1
October 10 & 11 - Fall Holidays
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 17 & 18 - Early Release Days & Fall Parent Conferences
October 18 - Homecoming!
October 28 - November 1 - Red Ribbon Week
November 1 - Fall Fun Run!
November 7 - BSA Vocabulary Night
November 12 - All Pro Dad at Buford City Arena 7 am
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 5 - MAP Reading
December 6 - MAP Math
December 11 - BSA Spelling Bee
December 12 - 3rd grade English / Language Arts Benchmark
December 13 - 3rd grade Math Benchmark
December 16 - 3rd grade Science Benchmark + 4th & 5th grade English Language Arts & Science Benchmarks
December 17 - 3rd grade Social Studies Benchmark + 4th & 5th grade Math & Social Studies Benchmarks
December 20 - Early Release, End of Quarter 2
December 23 - Winter Break begins
BSA Happenings
Dive into a good book at our Fall 2024 Book Fair!
September 5 - 12
We will have extended hours from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesday, September 11th if you would like to come shop with your student! Please enter through the Art hallway! You will see balloons at the entrance.
*All purchases are subject to sales tax.*
Hispanic Heritage Month
At BSA, we will be recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th through October 15th!
BSA No Technology Days
At Buford Senior Academy, we take a break from technology one day each month.
On "No Tech Days," your student can leave his/her chromebook at home!
Fall No Tech Days:
Friday, September 27th
Thursday, October 31st
Thursday, November 14th
Wednesday, December 18th
Fall Fun Run Corporate Sponsorship
Are you interested in becoming a Fall Fun Run Corporate Sponsor? Click the button below for more information! As always, we appreciate your continued support!
Car Rider Reminders
Car rider line closes promptly at 8:00 am. At this time, both lanes will be blocked. Anyone arriving after 8:00 am will be required to park in a space and accompany the student to the office.
Thank you for your continued support and assistance in keeping our students safe!
Parent Resources
Click below to access "Helping Children Learn" and "Daily Learning Planner"!
Helping Children Learn (English)
Title 1 and Stakeholder Feedback
We appreciate any feedback our stakeholders can provide to help us continually improve. Please feel free to email Mr. Cameron Hutchins at cameron.hutchins@bufordcityschools.org if you have any suggestions for how our faculty and staff can better serve your student. We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside you in supporting your student.
If you would like to review our Title I School-Parent-Student Compact (Español), Parent and Family Engagement Policy (Español), Parent Right to Know (Español), or any additional Title I information, please click below!
Buford Senior Academy Mission
The purpose of Buford Senior Academy is to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for every student by building a foundation of academic excellence and character development, supporting each child's unique learning journey, and aspiring to cultivate lifelong learners and compassionate citizens.