This week we are celebrating #LiteracyWeek at Buffett Middle and we are so excited to align our everyday fun with our school improvement plan. Our academic SIP goal is: For the 2024-2025 school year, Buffett Middle students will meet or exceed growth goals in MAP math and reading by 3% from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025.

One step you can do at home is to encourage your child(ren) to do some free reading! Graphic novels, chapter books, audio books, or comic books all count as reading. Don't have any books at home? No worries because September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth and you can get all the goodies for free! Check out the link and get your library card today!

Dr. Julia Pick

#TogetherWeThrive

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Current 8th grade students: the deadline is fast approaching to register for the 2025 Spring Break New York trip! All students must be registered by September 30. We will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Buffett Library. You do not need to attend if you attended in the spring.

Please reach out to Ms. Moyer (jennifer.moyer@ops.org) or Ms. McKain (dawn.mckain@ops.org) if you have any questions.

Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2320
Twitter: @BuffettMagnet