Buffett Bulletin
December 9, 2020
Last Call for School Work!
December Students of Distinction!
Remote Learning January 5th-January 14th!
Omaha Public Schools will begin the second semester of the 2020-21 school year with a phased return to in-person learning. Staff will teach from their classroom and students will start the semester using their district-provided device from home as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021: All students begin with remote instruction following the normal bell schedule. JP Lord School and the Zoo Academy return in-person five days a week.
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021: K-12 ACP, Transition, Elementary BSP, Early Childhood Special Education, Homebased/Homebound and Hearing Impaired classrooms return in-person five days a week.
- Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021: All students return in-person following the Family 3/2 Model attendance calendar. Gateway to College, OPS/UNO Middle College Program, Parrish, and the Student Success Program return in person five days a week.
Students waiting to phase into school will follow the adjusted bell schedule for remote learning. This is the same bell schedule followed at the start of the first quarter. Click here to see the bell schedule. There is no school on Jan. 4th or Jan. 15th for teacher work/professional development days. Have a great Winter Break!
Second Semester School Plans
Second Semester Attendance
As we return to in-person learning in phases after Winter Break, families can plan for their student to continue attending school the same way they did before break (in-person or through the remote learning program). Need to switch your student’s plan? Contact their school directly after Winter Break to request a change. Call Buffett at (531) 299-2320
See our updated calendar with yellow and blue in-person attendance days marked for second semester here.
Before You Start 2nd Semester
Winter Break
Winter Break is from December 14-January 5th.
Starting with Remote Learning
We will welcome students back into the building with the 3/2 Family Model on January 19th.
Check Infinite Campus
Here's a reminder about the expectations for Remote Learning: Remote Learning Expectations
iPad and Teams Tips for Second Semester
Clean UP!
Delete all unnecessary:
- photos in your Photo app
- emails
- old documents
Teams
- Hide quarter 1 and quarter 2 Cooperative Arts/Magnet Teams.
- Check your calendar invites on Jan. 4
iPad
- Refresh your apps by updating them from the Manager App.
- Completely turn your iPad off while not in use.
- Keep a good charge and have a fully charged iPad ready to go on Jan. 4.
Winter Break Meals2Go Distribution
Sites: Bancroft, Belle Ryan, Belvedere, Benson, Beveridge, Bryan Middle, Central Park, Dodge, Florence, Gateway, Gomez, Hale, Indian Hill, Marrs, Norris, Sherman, Skinner, South, Sunny Slope, Wakonda
Dates:
Monday, Dec. 14 - Breakfast and lunch for Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Breakfast and lunch for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Monday, Dec. 21 - Breakfast and lunch for Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday, Dec. 23 - Breakfast and lunch for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Monday, Dec. 28 - Breakfast and lunch for Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Breakfast and lunch for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Meal Distribution Times: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Nutrition Services Staff Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Emergency Drills
Though our school environment has changed, Buffett continues to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff by practicing emergency drills (fire, tornado, and lockdown) in case a real emergency should arise. Emergency drills are done throughout the year and all health guidelines are followed as we keep the health and safety of all students and staff at the forefront.
STEM Fundraiser Prizes!
Prizes are in! Congratulations to all students who sent emails to raise enough money to earn prizes. Prizes have been delivered to Block 1/2 teachers. Students will receive their prize(s) during Block 1/2 on their Family 3:2 in-person learning days.
Remote students can pick up prizes at school. Prizes will be taking to the student or parents at the front door.
Thank you to our families and community for their support. Buffett is grateful.
Nominate a Buffett Teacher Today!
Plans for Winter Break?
Scholastic Picture Retakes
The dates for the retakes are: January 26th for A-K students and January 28th for L-Z students. Fully remote students can come either day. Call before you come to school for specific retake times.
New Attendance Information
Friendly Reminders:
- if your student is attending "in-person" and you choose not to send them to school on their "in-person" day, they will be marked absent for the day even if you have them do remote learning for the day
- if they are supposed to be "in-person" they need to be here "in-person" on their correct days unless they are sick, or you call them out for a different reason
- if you decide to move your student to "remote learning" you will need to contact the Buffett School Office at 531-299-2320
20-21 Yearbook Orders
The yearbook cost is $35.00 before Holiday Break and then $40 after. We would love to see more 8th grade Ads purchased. Please purchase both of these online at https://yearbookforever.com/schools/alice_buffett_magnet_middle_school_buy_yearbook_424/
We will be previewing parts of the yearbook in the next few weeks. Follow us on Twitter at @YearbookBuffett for previews and requests for photos.
Photos can be uploaded to our server with the Yearbook Snap app. Find our school and use the password yearbook2021 so we can have more photos of our remote Bobcats. 🙂
Need Help this Holiday Season?
Upcoming Events
Winter Recess
Monday, Dec 14, 2020, 07:30 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Teacher Planning/Prep Day: No school
Monday, Jan 4, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Remote Learning for All Students
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Buffett's Open House
Thursday, Jan 14, 2021, 06:00 PM
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January 15: No School, Professional Development Day
Friday, Jan 15, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Martin Luther King Day: No School
Monday, Jan 18, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Picture Retakes for A-K Students
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2021, 08:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Picture Retakes for L-Z Students
Thursday, Jan 28, 2021, 08:00 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Presidents' Day: No School
Monday, Feb 15, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Remote Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Spring Break: No School
Monday, Mar 8, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Professional Development Day: No School
Friday, Apr 2, 2021, 07:00 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2320
Twitter: @BuffettMagnet