Buffett Bulletin
September 12, 2018
No School Friday!
New Check-In System
ID Badges & Lanyards
Thank you parents and students for making sure that our Bobcats wear lanyards everyday. All Bobcats are expected to wear their ID badge and lanyard around their necks and clearly visible for everyone to see. When students take them off at the end of the day, encourage students to keep their ID/lanyard in the side pocket of their computer bag. This will ensure that every Bobcat is ready for the school day.
From Nurse Boyer - Attention 7th grade parents!
The state of Nebraska requires all incoming 7th grade students to have a complete physical done after March 1st, 2018 and before the entrance into 7th grade. The state of Nebraska also requires that student receive the Tdap (tetanus and whooping cough) vaccination prior to entering into 7th grade. I am missing approximately 25% of the 7th grade class required paperwork to be in compliance with the state. Parent Portal has been updated with the immunization records that Nurse Boyer has received, this is an easy way to verify if your student is in compliance. If you have not yet given this paperwork to the health office, please get this to Nurse Boyer as soon as possible. After September 11th students can be excluded from school unless this is received, and she does not want to exclude any of our Bobcats. As always, it is an absolute pleasure to care for all our Bobcats!
Buffett USA Club
BBTV is Back Again
Attention 8th graders! Is the Big Apple Calling You?
Homework Hideout
Homework Hideout officially started on Tuesday, September 11. Homework Hideout schedules are managed by each grade level team. Some teams have set days and locations. Other teams rotate locations. Your child has been informed to check the team signs in the team area if they are on a team that rotates locations.
Students staying for Homework Hideout should adhere to the following:
- report directly to the Homework Hideout location at dismissal by 3:10
- sign up for the late bus if needed
- if assigned by a teacher, demonstrate responsibility and show up
- students are not allowed to leave Homework Hideout to go to an athletic event
- bring all work needing to get completed
Homework Hideout Schedule
Team 5A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Team 5B: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Team 6A: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Team 6B: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Team 7A: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Team 7B: Tuesdays
Team 8A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Team 8B: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Extended Library Hours
Students who need a quiet place to work on projects, read, or work on homework can stay in the library after school until 4:55. This is a great option for students needing to stay on days their team does not offer Homework Hideout.
Students utilizing the library should adhere to the following:
- report directly to the library after dismissal by 3:10
- sign up for the late bus if needed
- once in the library, stay until the late bus or a parent ride
- remain quietly working
- bring all belongings and work needing to be completed
Fall MAP Testing
You can help us support your student in the following ways:
- Please be aware of these dates when making appointments that require your child to miss school.
- CHARGE your child's device nightly. They use it to take the test.
- Help your child get plenty of sleep.
Fall MAP scores will be available to you at Fall Student Led Conferences.
New Faces at Buffett!
Ms. Traci Duckworth
Mrs. Lori Schilling
Mrs. Judi Schumacher
Clubs Kick Off
Bobcat Store Officially Open
Attention all Bobcat Readers!
Our opening meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 13th, 3:15-4:15 PM in Portable 6 (Mrs. Tunning’s portable). If students are bus riders and need a late bus to stay after school, they should sign up in the office before school. Sponsors for Book Blaster are Ms. Packard-Kruce (jana.packard-kruce@ops.org) and Mrs. Tunning (amy.tunning@ops.org). Contact these teachers with any questions. We are excited to have another successful year with our Bobcat readers!
Required Physicals for 7th & 8th Graders
Every 7th grade student is required to have a complete physical dated after March 1, 2018. The state of Nebraska also requires every student to have the Tdap (tetanus and whooping cough) vaccine. This physical can also be used as an athletic physical if your student wants to participate in athletics. This needs to be on file prior to your student attending practice/tryouts.
Every 8th grade student wanting to participate in athletics for the 2018-2019 school year needs to have current physical dated after May 1, 2018. This needs to be on file prior to your student attending practice or tryouts.
Technology Tip-Class Notebook
A common application used by several teachers at Buffett is One Note Class Notebook. This application is like a digital 3-ring binder. It allows teachers to load digital pages for students to interact with in a common location.
Teachers can grade written work within the application and give real-time feedback on assignments.
One Note Class Notebook is a very versatile tool meant to expand access to content anytime it's needed. Watch the video below for more information on some ways Class Notebook can be used.
PTO Fundraiser - Coming Soon!
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Fall Play Practice
Tuesday - September 18th
Thursday - September 20th
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Girls Volleyball - Buffett vs. Davis @ Davis
Buffett vs. Bryan @ Bryan
Buffett vs. Norris 9/20Thursday, Sep 13, 2018, 03:00 PM
Alfonza W. Davis Middle School, North 129th Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Football - Buffett vs. Davis & Davis
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018, 03:30 PM
Alfonza W. Davis Middle School, North 129th Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Buffett Groove Rehearsal
September 18th
September 25th
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
NO SCHOOL for Middle School Students
Friday, Sep 14, 2018, 07:30 AM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Cross Country Meet -Morton Invitational @ Northwest High
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2018, 03:30 PM
Northwest High School, Crown Point Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Buffett Bravo Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sep 19, 2018, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Open House
Tuesday, Sep 25, 2018, 06:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Student-Led Conferences
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018, 03:30 PM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Student-Led Conferences
Thursday, Oct 18, 2018, 12:00 PM
14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Connect with Us!
Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 531-299-2320
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Twitter: @BuffettMagnet