

Bulldog Bark
May 12th - 17th
Title I Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school, you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parental involvement program and activities in our school. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey using the link below. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Surveys should be completed no later than Friday, May 24th.
Parent link - https://www.leaderinme.com/s/james-buchanan-elem-pa/families
☔May & June at a Glance 💐
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13th: 5th grade trip to Steelstacks;
May 14th: 5th grade visit to Nitschmann MS
May15th: 4th grade trip to Junior Craftsman; Spring Musical - Music Man 6pm
May 16th: 1st grade trip to Crayola Experience
May 22: 5th grade track meet
May 23rd: 4th grade trip to Franklin Institute
May 27th: School closed - Memorial Day
May 29th: 4th grade Character Counts
May 31st: Field Day
June 3rd: Kindergarten End of Year Performance
June 4th: 5th grade trip to Blue Mountain
June 5th: Pawsitive leaders breakfast; Buddies Cook out
June 6th: 5th grade moving up ceremony; HALF DAY - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION & UPCOMING EVENTS
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for 2024-2025!
It's that time of year already! Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be officially opening JANUARY 8, 2024. Parents can access Registration Gateway by navigating to www.basdschools.org and following the tabs For Families -> Kindergarten -> 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration (this tab is still labeled with 2023-24, but will be updated by Monday). Family's instructions for Registration Gateway in both English and Spanish are attached to this email.Opening of School Letters
- Mailed the week of August 12th
- Please check the school website for recommended supplies
Back to School / Meet the Teacher
- August 22nd from 5:30pm-7:30pm
*Check out the BASD Website for more information. Click on the "families" tab then "kindergarten"
Follow & Join the PTA
Member Hub: https://jamesbuchananpta.memberhub.store/
Twitter: @BuchananPta
Facebook: James Buchanan PTA
Sign up to volunteer:
FIELD DAY - Grades 3,4,5 (9:30am-11:00am) Grades K, 1, 2 (1:45-3:15pm)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAFAA29A4F49-field
Volunteer Policy:
- See the district requirements for volunteering - https://www.basdschools.org/volunteering
- Every person interested in volunteering must obtain clearances every 5 years
- All adults entering the building must provide photo ID when signing into the main office.
- To volunteer for school activities and field trips, parents/guardians must be a member of the PTA.
ATTENDANCE Reminders:
One of the district's Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) for the next three years is to decrease the rate of chronic absence by at least half.
- If your child is absent from school, you will receive an automated phone call.
- The parent/guardian must submit a written note within 3 days of the student returning from his/her absence. Please make sure to include the date of absence in the note.
- If we do not receive the absence note within 3 days, your child's absence is considered unlawful.
- Parents can send an excuse through the school's attendance email: BuchananAttendance@basdschools.org
- The school website has a link "Attendance Excusal Submission"
Doors open by 8:50am. If a student arrives AFTER 9am, he/she is considered LATE and must enter through the front entrance. Students will receive a late pass. Parents MUST sign the student in.
In compliance with the Compulsory Attendance law, we will be issuing 3, 7, and 10 day attendance letters.
Important Reminders
Lost and Found:
Our lost and found bin is overflowing. If your child is missing a jacket or sweatshirt, you are welcome to stop in after school and look through our lost and found bin.
Breakfast/Lunch:
Please visit the “dining services” page under “families” on the district website for more information about our payment system - schoolcafe.com. You may also see if you are eligible for free & reduced-price meals by applying. Breakfast will be provided to students for free this year.
Technology:
Please visit BASD's Empower website at https://www.basdschools.org/empower for updated program information such as Frequently Asked Questions, Chromebook Insurance, Screen Time statement, and more helpful documents.
Transportation:
If you have any questions, please call the transportation office at 610-861-0360