Buffett Bulletin
October 27, 2021
Halloween Free Zone
Halloween and other holiday celebrations at school are reserved for our elementary school-aged students. Please do not send treats, allow your student to wear a costume, or allow your student to bring their Halloween stash of candy to school. We hope everyone has a fun, safe time celebrating at home!
NO School November 1
NJHS Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Help us raise money for the Teacher Appreciate Breakfast in May! Send cash or coins on November 3rd and 4th.
NJHS is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest! Last week, students voted for a teacher on their team to represent them in this contest. The teacher will decorate the team's pumpkin and enter it into the contest on November 3rd and 4th!
Students will vote for their favorite pumpkin(s) by bringing cash or coins to drop in the buckets during Bobcat Den. Students can vote for as many pumpkins as they want! The pumpkin with the most money, wins. The winning teacher will get 10% of the total money raised for their team! The rest of the money raised will go to NJHS to buy Teacher Appreciation Breakfast for all teachers in May.
October Students Of Distinction!
STEAM Club Highlight
Hillsborough's Trunk-or-Treat Event!
Join Us for Buffett's Fall Musical!
Tickets are sold at the door.
Attention 8th Graders!
High Five Highlight
This section of the bulletin will highlight one story featuring Buffett Bobcats staying true to these values.
Mini Coach
There is no doubt about it. Mitchell M. loves volleyball. In fact, he dedicated hours of his time for weeks helping out Buffett's Volleyball team during their fall season.
Mitchell's love of volleyball started at one of his sister's volleyball tournaments. He noticed an all boys team playing on another court nearby. Seeing his interest, Mitchell's mom went over to talk to the head coach. Mitchell was invited to try out for the team and he made it! He now plays for the 16 Varsity River City team at TVA in La Vista.
The Buffett Volleyball girls could always count on Mitchell being there. He ran drills during practices. He jumped in to help them warm-up when there was an odd number of players. He attended every game and even helped line judge when they were short handed. Mitchell became the mini coach of the team.
Mitchell is an outstanding example of what it means to Be Trustworthy on and off the court. We are so proud to have him as a Bobcat!
Code of Conduct: Clubs and After School Activities
Access the Code of Conduct here
belonging. Participation in clubs and activities also offers opportunities for developing social skills while interacting with students who hold similar interests. Clubs and activities may vary slightly from year to year
depending upon student interest and sponsor availability.
Check out the updated list of opportunities on Buffett's webpage and in the Student Announcements section each week in this Bulletin!
College Savings Scholarship
Attention students in 6th-8th grade. Do you want to learn about how you can start saving for college? Education Quest Foundation is offering an opportunity to learn about college savings plans and is offering five $200 scholarships for students who participate.
Here's how you can enter to win:
- Go to eqf.org/MSrules
- Participate in the guided videos and information
- Become eligible to win
Winners will be randomly selected on 10/31, 12/31, 2.28, and two students on 4/30.
For Parents: 6 Things to Know about Instagram
Buffett Award: Nominate a Teacher!
Do you know an Omaha Public Schools teacher who deserves recognition?
A great teacher can turn a geography lesson into an exciting adventure or make a conversation become a life lesson. And the Omaha Public Schools community is fortunate to have so many great teachers. It’s why the Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award was created more than 30 years ago — to recognize those teachers who have gone above and beyond to help their students in the classroom and in life.
Nominate an Omaha Public Schools teacher for this award and tell us what he or she has done that has made a difference. Now more than ever, let’s recognize the extraordinary efforts of educators within the Omaha Public Schools. Omaha Public Schools teachers continue to meet today’s challenges with an unwavering spirit and passionate dedication to their students. Please submit your nomination by January 15, 2022.
Student Announcements
School-wide Word of the Week
We continue to focus on a word of the week.
The word of the week this week is DEMONSTRATE: to give an explanation of how; give proof or evidence
African American History Challenge
SAKA
Attention all SAKA members, our October meeting is this Friday, October 29th after school in Mr. Tolliver's room. Make sure to bundle up for our side-walk chalk activity!
No Place for Hate
Attention all No Place for Hate members. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, from 3:15-4:15 PM. We will finalize our lessons for our No Place for Hate Pledge Signing week. We need all your help! New members are welcome. We meet in Room B 127. Sign up for the late bus if you need it. Questions? Contact Ms. McKim Richards or Mrs. Tunning.
No Halloween Costumes or Treats Please
Halloween is this Sunday and many students are excited to celebrate this weekend. But, please remember that costumes and accessories are not allowed in school. Please keep these items at home.
FERMI Math League
Fermi Math League teams are meeting tomorrow in B119 from 3:10-4:10 with Mrs. Howe. Please remember to sign up for the late bus if you are a bus rider.
Spectator Sign-ups
Home Game Sign Ups for the Week of November 8th is on November 1st 7:40 AM – 3:30 PM. Please up if you want to attend the home games!
Please sign up if you want to attend the game on:
November 11th-Boys Basketball vs. Davis @Buffett
Upcoming Events
Girls Swim Meet
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021, 03:30 PM
McMillan Magnet Middle School, Redick Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Boys Basketball Game
Thursday, Oct 28, 2021, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Swim Meet
Friday, Oct 29, 2021, 03:30 PM
Morton Magnet Middle School, Terrace Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
No School: November 1st
Monday, Nov 1, 2021, 07:00 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Swim Meet
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021, 03:30 PM
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, Whitmore Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Boys Basketball
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021, 03:30 PM
Beveridge Magnet Middle School, South 120th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Strings Concert
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021, 07:00 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Swim Meet
Friday, Nov 5, 2021, 03:30 PM
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, Whitmore Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Boys Basketball Game
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 03:30 PM
Marrs Middle School, South 19th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Boys Basketball Game
Thursday, Nov 11, 2021, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Swim 7th Grade City Finals
Thursday, Nov 11, 2021, 03:30 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls 8th grade city Swimming Meet
Friday, Nov 12, 2021, 03:30 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Peter Pan Performance
Friday, Nov 12, 2021, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Peter Pan Performance
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021, 02:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Nov 22, 2021, 07:00 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
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Phone: 531-299-2320
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