Buffalo Bulletin
September 10-14
Unity is strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
-Mattie Stepanek
Community Circles
We understand that circles take time, but we ask that you please read this article which outlines the proven benefits of community circles and will help you understand why we have chosen to implement this as a campus.
Reminders & News
- Make sure to read The Exchange for district news and information
- TTESS goal setting conferences are this week. You were sent a calendar appointment by your appraising administrator.
- Here is the link for the morning announcements, which begin daily at 8:00 a.m.
- Remember to begin nominating kids for the P2P Learner Award (2 per teacher per 9 week grading cycle)!
- MOY Linguistic accommodations are due (In ELLevation) by September 21st (this is a one week extension from the district). You will receive an email when the template is prepared and ready for entry. Here is a video to show you how to enter them.
- Here is an opportunity for a free technology conference in case you are interested.
- Remember we are still utilizing the bathroom buddy/monitor. Please remind students that there is camera footage of people entering and exiting the restroom.
- If you are going to be absent or have an early dismissal, please remember to get coverage for your after school duty.
- Box Top Bins have been decorated and provided by PTO parents. Please come by the PTO room and pick one up. Just make sure you write your name on it and turn it in at the end of the month to the workroom!
- Helping Hands starts this month! The bins will be out in the workroom on the 26th and picked up on the 27th so make sure you add your projects!
Upcoming Events
PLC This week (Week of 9/10-9/14)
Dyslexia Screening Procedures
Team-generated topics
PLC Next Week (Week of 9/17-9/21)
Reminders:
- This is progress monitoring week for reading, math, and behavior (make sure to enter).
- Fill out Kid Talk Update Form for any Tier 2-3 students and those you wish to add.
- A schedule of times will be sent for your PLC day.
Everything you need is here in this document, and the specialists can support you with progress monitoring resources and questions.
This Week's Schedule of Events
Progress Monitoring Week
DRA and MAP window
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
Goal Setting Conferences
Monday 9/10 - Goodie Table provided by office and counselors
- 7:50-8:35 - SOS Meeting (by invitation)
- 11:00-12:30 - Leadership Team meeting
- 1:45-3:15 - 2nd Grade PLC
Tuesday 9/11 - Team shirts
- 1:45-3:15 - 4th Grade PLC
Wednesday 9/12 - College shirt and jeans
- PR DAY - you know if you will be visited
- 12:15-1:45 - Kinder PLC
- 1:45-3:15 - 3rd Grade PLC
- 4:00-4:45 - Sunshine Committee Meeting
Thursday 9/13
- Your lunch time - Positive Office referral game room (link to nominate one student)
- 1:45-3:15 - 5th Grade PLC
Friday 9/14 - Spirit shirt and jeans
- 1:00 - House Points due on Google Form (Meagan will send link)
- 1:45-3:15 - 1st Grade PLC
- 3:15 - House Dance Party
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead dates are subject to change
9/17 - Open House PK-2 (6:00-7:30)
9/18 - Open House 3-5 (6:00-7:30)
9/18 - Big Kahuna fundraiser ends
9/19 - Chick Fil-A Spirit Night
9/20 - CIDC Meeting #1 (4:00-5:00 in PLC room)
9/17-9/21 - Kid Talk Meetings in PLC
9/28 - MAP and DRA testing complete
10/1-10/5 - WIN grouping in PLC
10/2 - Bilingual PLC
10/5 - Parent Conference Day/Half Day Planning