Buffett Bulletin Special Edition
March 6, 2019
Snow Day Causes Activities to Reschedule
- RESCHEDULED - Metro Science Fair - Friday, March 8th at Henry Doorly Zoo
- RESCHEDULED - 8th Grade Boys Swimming - Friday, March 8th at Burke HS
- POSTPONED - Winter Play, The Wizard of Oz in the Wild West - Tuesday, March 26th
Spring Break Next Week!
Upcoming State Assessments
NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) testing will begin the week of March 25 and run through April 19. Each content area will be assessed in different weeks to ensure students are only testing for one block each day.
- Grades 5 and 8 will test in science the week of March 25.
- The math assessment will be given the week of April 1.
- No assessment will be given the week of April 8.
- The ELA assessment will be given the week of April 15.
NO Cell Phone Policy During Assessments
In an effort to reduce distractions and to ensure we are in compliance with Nebraska State Testing Procedures and Protocol, students will not be allowed to have their cell phones with them in a class when the NSCAS assessment is being administered. This will include any type of smart watch.
During NSCAS testing, your child will be asked to leave their cell phone in their locker during a class where testing is taking place. If the cell phone is not left in their locker or can’t be left in their locker, they can turn it in to the teacher for safe keeping for the duration of the class. Students are always welcome to leave their phone at home if neither option is acceptable.
There will be no exceptions for this procedure as the risk for a security breach due to phone usage during the test, even if a student reports they were texting a parent, is too high. Thank you for your support with this expectation.
Summer School Registration
The program consists of a 4-week session (20 instructional days) from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM daily from Monday June 3rd to Friday, June 28th. Click on the link below to register your child for summer school.
If you have any questions email Amye Aggen (Summer School Principal) at amye.aggen@ops.org.
Bobcat Camp
Calling Awesome Bobcat Parents!
Consider being a part of the districts most fun, active, and effective parent organization next year! As we plan for next year, we are looking for parents to fill the following PTO board positions.
President - organizes the fun and support; leads meetings.
Vice President - helps with memberships.
Secretary - keeps minutes at meetings.
Fundraising Chair - could be co-chairs!
If you enjoy the outstanding and exemplary support that PTO provides to your students and Buffett teachers, let CK know right away. We want you!
Next PTO meeting is Tuesday, March 26th at 3:15! Hope to see you then!
NEW! STEAM Club Opportunities
NEW!! Wind Power
Explore the future of renewable energy, the endless power of the wind! Using a Wind Power kit, students will explore one of the most environmentally friendly methods of electricity generation by building wind-powered generators to energize electric vehicles. This activity requires a 2-sesssion commitment.
DATES: Tuesday, March 19th Session 1
Tuesday, March 26th Session 2Coding-(Round 2):
This club was extended by popular demand! Coding can be done off and on the computer. Either way, students think critically to create the correct language for a set of instructions or tasks that a system understands.
Participants can attend all sessions but attendance at all four is not necessary. No coding experience is necessary.
This activity will take place on March 19, and/or March 26
Digital Storytelling with Minecraft:
"Developed by the creative team at Pure Imaginations, Project S (storytelling) is a tool for inspiring creative writing in a media many of your pupils will be familiar with." Just a few spots left!
This activity will take place on March 26 and March 28, April 2 and April 4. Follow the link for a lengthier description:
https://education.minecraft.net/worlds/project-storytelling/
Fine Lines Writing Camp
2019 Summer Camp for Creative Writers
Grades 4-12, College, and Adult
Write On!
Dream… Believe…Imagine... Explore…
Create…Soar... Laugh…Think…Share…Join us!
This is our 20th year of creating Fine Lines writing summer camps for students of all ages. Join writers who add clarity and passion to their lives with the written word. We have fun with sentences, learn to play while developing poems, stories, essays, and discover creative corners of our minds that we did not know existed.
Where: Beveridge Magnet Middle School
1616 S 120th St, Omaha, NE 68144
When: June 24-28, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TAGG (Together A Greater Good)
TAGG's mobile app revolutionizes the way you can support local organizations. When you use the app at participating businesses, they will donate 5% to your favorite non-profit, school, team or other organization of choice! Through social media integration, you can influence your friends and family to take part in the social good as well. Download the app, and start TAGGING!
Basketball
Wrestling
Indoor Soccer
Buffett Bravo
Chorus Concert
Art Show
National Junior Honor Society
Quiz Bowl
Destination Imagination
Geography Bee
Students of Distinction
5th Grade: Nolan A. (5A), Mya L. (5A), Avery S. (5B), Jason P. (5B), Ciarra H. (ACP)
6th Grade: Martin M. (6A), Nyomi F. (6A), Luke S. (6B), Grace V. (6B)
7th Grade: Maya S. (7A), Benjamin H. (7A), Kevin D. (7B), Carli G. (7B)
8th Grade: Monica M. (8A), A.J. S. (8A), Hanna S. (8B), Jaylynn L. (8B)
Important Links
Upcoming Events
RESCHEDULED - Metro Science Fair
Friday, Mar 8, 2019, 08:00 AM
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
RESCHEDULED - 8th Boys Swimming Finals
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 03:30 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, USA
POSTPONED - The Wizard Of Oz In The Wild West
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Spring Casual Photos
Friday, Mar 8, 2019, 07:45 AM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
ACP Prom
Friday, Mar 8, 2019, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, Mar 8, 2019, 03:15 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Spring Break!
Monday, Mar 11, 2019, 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