Buckingham Parent Newsletter
June 2016
Principal's note...
Our last month of the school is filled with a culmination of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math learning. Please make sure to read through the newsletter for schedule changes in dismissal times, upcoming opportunities to volunteer, and end of the year celebrations. Thank you for being a part of the Buckingham community. We continuously look for innovative ways to problem solve and learn. Congratulate your child and their teacher on a year of growth and success.
Lunch and Learn - Come join your child for lunch and explore what you can learn from the form and function of birds' beaks!
STEM Night
Come and explore how students, professionals, and community partners use Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math in their lives to problem solve. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to an exciting night of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
High Dessert Museum Assemblies
Our STEM week's theme this year will be based on Biomimicry. Students will learn more about the structures, and functions found in nature to solve problems and create designs. Thank you to HDM for your partnership!
Parents come to Lunch & Learn
Come and join your child during lunch and learn to explore the bird's beak. What can teach us about form and function? Please look at the schedule above for your child's grade level day, time, and location.
Camp Tamarack Fundraiser
On June 11th, Camp Tamarack and local PTAs will be hosting a children's' fair in Drake Park. Wrist bands cost $10 for participation in all of the games, rides, and activities for the entire day. All of the proceeds will go to supporting to reduce the cost of Camp Tamarack to all 5th graders next year in Bend LaPIne Schools. $10 wrist bands can be purchased from Jenni @ Buckingham or at Drake Park on June 11th.
June 16th - 10:00 - 11:00
Invite your families to come say congratulations to our wonderful 5th grade students. They are an amazing group of learners who are kind and innovative!
June 15th - Wed - 3:30 Dismissal
Wacky Wednesday will be even wackier on the last Wednesday of the year. Our school day will last until 3:30! Please mark your calendars.
June 16th - Thurs - 2:00 Dismissal
The last day of our school year will end at 2:00. Please make sure you thank your child's teacher for a fantastic school year and have a safe summer!
Lost & Found is over taking our stage. Please have your child claim their items before the last day of school. All unclaimed items will be donated.
June 10th @ 1:00
We will host our annual talent show on June 10th in our gym. Mr. Herzog and Mr. Douglass have held auditions and had a difficult time choosing students to perform in our limited amount of time. Buckingham's Got Talent!
iPads, cords, and bricks - June 13th
Please make sure you send your student's iPad, brick, and cord into school on June 13th. On the 14th, we will be checking in all iPads. If you have items that are broken, please send them in ASAP, so we can order replacements.
June 13th - Field Day
We need parent volunteers to support their student's class during field day. Let your teacher know, if you are available to join in on the fun day of games.
Thank you to our PTA and volunteers!
I wanted to thank all of our parents who have taken time out of their busy lives to support Buckingham this year. It is inspiring to watch how parents, grandparents, and extended family have made efforts to support students and teachers. Our new PTA board has continued the traditions of Buckingham, while adding some new activities and support to our community. Thank you for all you do to support the Buckingham family!
Friday, June 3rd is STEM Carrer Dress-up Day
June's Character Trait is Optimism
Buckingham Elementary
A STEM Integrated School
Email: sunshine.dandurand@bend.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/buckingham
Location: 62560 Hamby Road, Bend, OR, United States
Phone: 541-355-2600
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