Buffett Bulletin Special Edition
May 1, 2019
CK says...Finish Strong and Attend Every Day!
At Buffett, we want every student to attend school every day. We strive for 95% attendance. This year we are only 2% away from reaching our goal with students to improve attendance rates.
If EVERY student can attend EVERY DAY for the rest of the year, we will MEET OUR GOAL!
Bobcats finish with the same effort and enthusiasm as when they started the school year. We are down to the last fifteen days of school and it is important to attend every single day. Regular attendance at the end of the year will make a difference.
Please scroll down to read the End of School Events & Summer Happenings sections towards bottom. Finishing strong means staying engaged!
Congratulations Mr. Daugherty and Mrs. Wichert!
We are very proud to call these two fabulous teachers Buffett Bobcats!
Quiz Bowl Places Third!
LAUNCH Leadership Workshop Held
Launch Leadership is a volunteer-powered nonprofit, passionate about empowering middle and high school students through experience-based leadership training. LAUNCH is focused on helping students find out who they are and how they lead. Then, challenging participants to think about how they can apply what they’ve learned to the real world.
Spring Poetry Slam
Attending the Spring Poetry Slam were seventh graders, Eli Z. (left) and Stella C-K. (right).
A.A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Awards
The awards ceremony is coordinated by the O.P.S. Office of Community, School, and Family Engagement; Community Academic Achievement Awards Committee; and New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska, Inc.
Buffett had 30 recipients of the A.A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Award and the ceremony took place on Sunday, April 28th, 2019.
Audubon Society Art Show
Art Club members who participated include: Ronan C. (left), Jadon B. (right), Hanifa M., Kelly P., and Zachery S.
Recent Concerts
The Strings Pop Concert took place on April 23rd under the direction of Mr. Miller.
The Buffett Band group performed at the Burke Vertical Concert on April 18th under the direction of Mr. Myre.
Spring Sports Gallery
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Students of Distinction
5th Grade: Sean C., Olivia S.,Connor C., Naim L., Macy K.
6th Grade: Madison S., Geovani R., Taryn S., Sebastian S.
7th Grade: Austin L., Breanna S., Spencer C., Ella J.
8th Grade: Ivan J., Bryanna O., Emma B., Shelby O.
Final Chance for 2018-19 Yearbooks!
Have you ordered your student’s 2018-19 yearbook yet? Advance sales will end on Friday, May 10, 2019. Quantities are limited, so guarantee your yearbook today!
You can purchase a yearbook in the following ways:
- Purchase online with a debit or credit card by going to the following website: https://wpcgo.yearbookforever.com/m70LI There is a $2.25 service charge for online orders that will be added at checkout.
OR
- Provide the Buffett office with a check or cash for $40.00 Checks should be made out to Buffett Middle School.
Students can verify if they have ordered a yearbook by checking the lists posted by the restrooms in their team area hallway.
Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Email questions to Jaime Christensen at jaime.christensen@ops.org
Late Buses End May 10th
No athletics, clubs or activities will meet outside the school day after this date.
8th Grade Recognition Night!
This ceremony is for ALL 8th grade students. Join us to celebrate and send off our 8th graders in style.
YEAR-END Laptop Check-in Process
- 5th Grade-May 16
- 6th Grade-May 17
- 8th Grade-May 20
- 7th Grade-May 21
Students will need to bring all items assigned to them which includes:
- laptop-$241.00
- plastic laptop cover-$18.00
- charger-$39.00
- bag-$18.00
Any missing items not turned in by May 22 will incur an assessed fine at the rates listed on the above list. Please note that any damages not covered under the accidental warranty protection program and/or optional protection plan you may have purchased, will be the responsibility of the family. Any charges will be communicated via US mail.
All students except 8th grade will be given back their bags to store at home for the summer. Students will bring their bags to Orientation Night in the fall to pick up their laptop.
Athletic Physicals for 2019-2020
All incoming 7th graders are required by the state of Nebraska to have a physical completed after March 1, 2019. This physical can also be used for students interested in participating in athletics for the 2019-2020 school year. Forms will be going home soon for current 6th grade students.
Students in the 8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year wanting to participate in athletics will need to have a current physical completed AFTER May 1, 2019.
Library Book Deadline
Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Campbell at victoria.campbell@ops.org or at 531-299-7591.
After school library hours end on May 9th.
Final Exam Schedule
- May 21st and 22nd - Grades 5,6,7
- May 20th and 21st - Grade 8
Last Student Day is WEDNESDAY, May 22nd!
For the last two days of school, students may bring their cell phones but they must be turned off/powered off and remain in the student's possession. No other electronics or devices should be brought to school. Any items brought to school will be labeled and kept in the team areas. Lunches will either be carried or left with their 5/6 teachers. Students may bring a pen/pencil for finals.
Summer Mural Project Planned
We want your input! What would you like to see in the mural? What are the most important things about our school to put on display? Please send any ideas to megan.thompson@ops.org.
Kaneko Summer Camps in Omaha
Code Ninjas Omaha Metro area
Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha
Fontanelle Forest in Bellevue, NE
Creighton Prep Summer Innovation Camp
Camp Shakespeare at UNO
Joslyn Museum Summer programs
Omaha Community Playhouse summer programs
Omaha School of Rock summer program
FineLines creative writing summer program
Henry Doorly Zoo summer programs
Camp Invention various locations all over Nebraska
METRO college for kids
Durham Museum summer program
Peter Kiewet, UNO Summer camps
Strategic Air Command summer camps
Young Nebraska Scientist Camps at UNK
Outdoor Education Summer programs across Nebraska
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Boys Soccer vs. Morton @ Buffett
Thursday, May 2, 2019, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Soccer vs. Marrs @ Buffett
Thursday, May 2, 2019, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Staff Baby & Wedding Shower
Monday, May 6, 2019, 03:15 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
PTO Meeting
Monday, May 6, 2019, 04:15 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Vocal Concert
Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
NW Area Concert - 5th Grade
Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 07:30 PM
Omaha Northwest High School, Crown Point Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
8th Grade Recognition Night
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 06:30 PM
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