Buffett Bulletin
December 6, 2017
Winter Break and Student Checkout
All students will resume classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
BBTV
Families, did you know you can access BBTV at home? Our 8th grade broadcasting students work hard every day to produce a high-quality show that we love to show off! Simply going to www.youtube.com/c/opsbbtv will give you and your family access to all of our episodes. Also, if you are on Twitter, check out @BuffettBBTV to see a little bit of what we do each and every day!
Buffett Science Fair Updates
Sixth grade small group support for students participating in the science fair will meet after school in room C124 or C126 on Thursday, December 7. Students can sign up with their 6th grade teacher. A sign-up sheet will be provided. Students must sign up for the late bus if they require transportation.
Bulldog Dancers Clinic -December 16, 2017
For more information, go to https://burke.ops.org/ACTIVITIES/DanceTeam/tabid/1097/Default.aspx.
Buffett Spelling Bee - Tuesday, December 19th ** New Date**
Grade 5/6 - 7:40 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Grade 7/8 - 8:40 A.M. - 9:10 A.M.
A study list of words can be picked up in the main office.
Buffett Yearbooks - We Are Buffett
Yearbooks: Yearbooks can be purchased for $35 until Friday, December 22nd. After winter break, prices will increase to $40. Place your order by sending a check or cash with your student to the Buffett main office. Checks should be made out to Buffett Middle School.
Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. Email questions to Jaime Christensen at jaime.christensen@ops.org.
Instructional Tips for Home
Student Device Advice
Establish a Charging Station & Time
Make it a Part of Your Bedtime Routine
Place Backpacks Near Outlets
The Do’s and Don’ts of Homework
According to the Learning Community's website on Tips for Parents:
DO:
- Provide a quiet study time in a well-lit place.
- Be available to encourage, praise, advise, and supervise.
- Monitor your child’s understanding of concepts and skills.
- Check work for accuracy, neatness, and completeness.
- Show by example that learning can be exciting and fulfilling.
DON’T
- Do the homework for the child.
- Make excuses for incomplete or sloppy work.
- Allow the child to skip an assignment he/she does not like.
- Relieve the child of responsibility for getting homework back to school on time.
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Boy's Basketball - Buffett vs. Morton @ Buffett
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017, 03:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Silver Jazz Band Practice
Tuesday - December 13th -3:15 - 4:45
Thursday - December 14th -3:15 - 4:45
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Band Buddies
Band Buddies schedule each Tuesday- Friday
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
5/6 Band Concert
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017, 06:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
7/8 Band Concert
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017, 07:15 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Blue Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Girls Swim Meet - 7th Grade City Finals
Monday - December 4th
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017, 03:00 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Fusion Strings
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Girls Swim Meeting - 8th Grade City Finals
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017, 03:00 PM
Burke High School, Burke Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Robotics Event - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Friday, Dec 15, 2017, 04:00 PM
North High School, North 36th Street, Omaha, NE, United States
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