Buffett Bulletin
May 8, 2019
Year End Events and Procedures
Laptop Check-in May 16-21st
- 5th Grade-May 16
- 6th Grade-May 17
- 8th Grade-May 20
- 7th Grade-May 21
Students will be brought by their ELA teachers as classes to turn in their items.
All students except 8th grade will be given back their bags to store at home for the summer. Students will bring their bags to Orientation Night in the fall to pick up their laptop.
Loss of Items-Does my insurance cover it?
Loss of items is not covered by the optional insurance program you may have purchased.
Stolen items are covered as long as a police report has been filed with our SRO.
Fines for missing items:
- laptop-$241.00
- plastic laptop cover-$18.00
- charger-$39.00
- bag-$18.00
Damaged Laptop-Does the Insurance cover it?
Final Chance for 2018-19 Yearbooks!
Have you ordered your student’s 2018-19 yearbook yet? Advance sales will end on Friday, May 10, 2019. Quantities are limited, so guarantee your yearbook today!
You can purchase a yearbook in the following ways:
- Purchase online with a debit or credit card by going to the following website: https://wpcgo.yearbookforever.com/m70LI There is a $2.25 service charge for online orders that will be added at checkout.
OR
- Provide the Buffett office with a check or cash for $40.00 Checks should be made out to Buffett Middle School.
Students can verify if they have ordered a yearbook by checking the lists posted by the restrooms in their team area hallway.
Yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, May 20th!
Email questions to Jaime Christensen at jaime.christensen@ops.org
Late Buses End May 10th
No athletics, clubs or activities will meet outside the school day after this date.
8th Grade Recognition Night!
This ceremony is for ALL 8th grade students. Join us to celebrate and send off our 8th graders in style.
Library Book Deadline
Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Campbell at victoria.campbell@ops.org or at 531-299-7591.
After school library hours end on May 9th.
Final Exam Schedule
- May 21st and 22nd - Grades 5, 6, 7
- May 20th and 21st - Grade 8
Last Student Day is WEDNESDAY, May 22nd!
For the last two days of school, students may bring their cell phones but they must be turned off/powered off and remain in the student's possession. No other electronics or devices should be brought to school. Any items brought to school will be labeled and kept in the team areas. Lunches will either be carried or left with their 5/6 or 7/8 teachers. Students may bring a pen/pencil for finals.
Athletic Physicals for 2019-2020
All incoming 7th graders are required by the state of Nebraska to have a physical completed after March 1, 2019. This physical can also be used for students interested in participating in athletics for the 2019-2020 school year. Forms will be going home soon for current 6th grade students.
Students in the 8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year wanting to participate in athletics will need to have a current physical completed AFTER May 1, 2019.
Last Chance for Lost & Found
Canned Food Drive Next Week!
The canned food drive will run May 13th-May 17th. Students are to put the canned and non-perishable food in their team area in the designated bin. The winning team's leader will pie Mr. CK in the face!
Spirit Week Road Trip
Follow Us On Instagram!
Summer Mural Project Planned
We want your input! What would you like to see in the mural? What are the most important things about our school to put on display? Please send any ideas to megan.thompson@ops.org.
Kaneko Summer Camps in Omaha
Code Ninjas Omaha Metro area
Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha
Fontanelle Forest in Bellevue, NE
Creighton Prep Summer Innovation Camp
Camp Shakespeare at UNO
Joslyn Museum Summer programs
Omaha Community Playhouse summer programs
Omaha School of Rock summer program
FineLines creative writing summer program
Henry Doorly Zoo summer programs
Camp Invention various locations all over Nebraska
METRO college for kids
Durham Museum summer program
Peter Kiewet, UNO Summer camps
Strategic Air Command summer camps
Young Nebraska Scientist Camps at UNK
Outdoor Education Summer programs across Nebraska
Important Links
Upcoming Events
NJHS Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 2019, 03:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
7th/8th Chorus Concert
Thursday, May 9, 2019, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
City Track @ Bryan High
Friday, May 10, 2019, 09:00 AM
Bryan High School, Giles Road, Omaha, NE, USA
6th/7th/8th Band Concert
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 07:00 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
8th Grade Recognition Night
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 06:30 PM
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 07:45 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