Buffett Bulletin
October 24, 2018
2nd Quarter Off & Running!
Quarter two began on Monday, October 22nd. All students transitioned to their next Cooperative Arts class and seventh graders switched both Cooperative Arts and Magnet classes. Year-long courses are keeping the momentum going as we approach the upcoming winter months.
Your student's Friday Club will switch this Friday, Oct. 26. Please help your student check their schedule so they know where to go on Friday during BCD.
Thank You For Attending Conferences!
STEAM Club for 5th and 6th Grade!
Buffett's first round of STEAM Club activities are starting next week! This unique club offers students the opportunity to sign-up for just the activities that are of interest to them rather than commit to a full year club.
Our first set of activities are listed below. Please read over the descriptions and use the Form to sign up your interested student.
All participating students will meet in the commons after school on the dates they have signed up for and will need to sign up for the late bus if needed.
"I Am" Quilt Making
Students will compose an "I Am" poem on a quilt square and then sew all the participants squares into a quilt.
Dates:
Participants meet for 6 sessions from 3:10-4:45
Oct. 30, Nov. 1, Nov. 6, Nov. 8, Nov. 13, and Nov. 15
Maximum students: 15
DaVinci to the Digital Age- The Art and Science of Observation
Have you ever wished you could fly? Do you enjoy nature? Do you like to observe and draw what you see? Do you enjoy working with your hands and creating innovative ideas? Come and check out DaVinci to the Digital Age! We will learn how to observe the natural world to lead to innovation in the world of STEAM and beyond. Please bring your laptop and your creative mind to C110 on the dates listed below!
Dates:
Participants meet for 4 sessions from 3:10-4:45.
Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, and Dec. 4
Maximum students: 20
Make a Crayon Sun Catcher
Have you ever wondered where the idea for those colorful little crayons came from? Come find out and create a fun melted crayon sun catcher to brighten up a your window. Students will learn how crayons are made and at what temperature they will melt. They will make beautiful artwork out of the melted crayons.
Dates:
Participants choose one session to attend.
Nov. 6, Nov. 13 or Nov. 27
Maximum students: 10/session
The Great Marshmallow Challenge
Students will build the tallest device they can out of spaghetti and tape that will hold a marshmallow.
Date:
Participants will attend 1 session.
Nov. 8
Maximum students: 20
Rube Goldberg Device Making
Students will create a Rube Goldberg device which is a contraption made of mostly recycled materials that uses chain reactions to solve a simple task in a complicated, often humorous, manner.
Date:
Participants will attend 1 session.
Dec. 6
Maximum students: 15
Halloween
Money Due
Rescheduled
Help Buffett By TAGGing
Fall Play - October 25th
Buffett Alums Organize Haunted House + Coat Drive
New Door Signs
School safety is paramount to providing an environment for students to learn and staff to teach. In a continual effort to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors, Buffett will be making adjustments to visitors entering our building.
All visitors will be asked to state their name, their student’s name, relationship to student, and the purpose of the visit. Once all information is provided, then visitors will be buzzed into the building to sign in using our Envoy sign-in electronic system by the security podium.
Thank you for supporting Buffett as we work to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Attention 8th graders - Oct 30th deadline!
Attendance Incentive from Mr. CK - 20 Bobcat Bucks!
Mr. CK wants students to be in classes each and every block of each and every day. So, he is going to give 16 students 20 Bobcat Bucks in a perfect attendance raffle every week.
How do students win?
- Have perfect attendance for ONE WEEK (zero tardies AND zero absences)
- Have your name randomly drawn from the list of students who had perfect attendance for ONE WEEK.
Don't forget...Sixteen students will be randomly selected each week. And, you get a fresh start every single week. All you need is FIVE DAYS without tardies or absences.
Attendance matters at Buffett.
#StriveFor95
Check The Lost & Found
Items not claimed by October 31st will be donated to charity!
Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award
Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference Everyday
The Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes the achievements of skilled and dedicated educators in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS). Given to 15 teachers annually, the Award has recognized and rewarded nearly 300 teachers over the past two decades. Any Omaha Public Schools teacher or counselor (Pre-K through 12), with a minimum of two years experience, is eligible for nomination.
Each year we receive nominations from students (current and former), parents, other teachers, administrators, and the general public. Our deserving winners are publicly recognized and awarded with the following:
- $10,000 gift
- Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award Medallion
- $500 in McDonald's gift cards
Message from Nurse Boyer
6th grade parents:
Human Growth and Development will be starting in November for 6th grade students. The curriculum is on the Alice Buffett website for an easy reference if you would like to know what will be taught.
Permission forms are required and are to be turned into the health office. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you!
Technology Tip: UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE!
Within the last few weeks, Microsoft has pushed out important updates. These updates can take quite awhile to process but they are extremely important for your student's laptop to run smoothly and efficiently
That being said, we need your help! The updates take longer to load than a student has in class, and in order for them to run the laptop has to be open and plugged in. It would be very helpful for you and your child to force them to load at home.
Plug the laptop in, go to settings and click on "Update and Security". Then run any updates that are listed. Leave the laptop open and plugged in while the updates run.
Math Tip
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Fall Play - Haunted Tales of Buffett
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Swimming vs. King @ McMIllan
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018, 03:00 PM
McMillan Magnet Middle School, Redick Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Teacher Inservice - No School for Students
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018, 07:30 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov 22, 2018, 07:30 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Thanksgiving Break
Friday, Nov 23, 2018, 07:30 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Connect with Us!
Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 531-299-2320
Facebook: facebook.com/OPS.Buffett.Magnet
Twitter: @BuffettMagnet