Friday, February 16, 2018

In House Experts

Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! For the past two months, we have been trying something new at Buchanan. Rather than me speaking at each staff meeting or having others come in, we are tapping into the expertise of the our teaching staff. Each week, teachers have been sharing out resources they use or presenting on an area they are knowledgeable in. The result is transforming staff meetings into short professional development sessions led by the experts in our own building. I've been so impressed with the Buchanan staff and their willingness to share with and help one another. Its a true TEAM! We all have something to share and teach one another. Make sure you are sharing your knowledge and your areas of interest and expertise with others. Together we are better!

The Amazing Buchanan Staff! 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT BUCHANAN

Monday, February 19: No School for President's Day
Wednesday, February 21: PTSA Founder's Day Banquet at Schoolcraft College
Thursday, February 22: PTA Meeting at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 28: Students Dismissed at 12:10 PM / Teacher Training in the afternoon

Thursday, March 1: Mileage Club Begins! 

Friday, March 9: Students Dismissed at 12:10 PM / Records Day for Teachers
Saturday, March 10: PTA Pancake Breakfast and Book Fair Kick Off

Week of March 12: Scholastic Book Fair and Jump Rope for Heart in PE Classes
Friday, March 16: Report Cards go home

MEET THE BUCHANAN STAFF
Ms. Ford - Library Media Specialist

Hello, Buchanan families!  My name is Heather Ford, and I have been the library media specialist here at Buchanan Elementary for 16 years.  Prior to that, I was a classroom teacher for 4 years (3 years at Coolidge, and 1 year at Buchanan).  I love getting to know all of the students here at Buchanan, along with teaching them library and research skills!

In my spare time, I enjoy reading (naturally), music, cross-stitching, doing Sudoku puzzles, traveling, and spending time with my family.  On occasion, I can be found at a classic car show with my dad (he's the car expert, not me!).

A goal I have for this school year is to weed half of the library's nonfiction section (removing books that are outdated or in need of replacement).

Five words I would use to describe Buchanan are welcoming, caring, collaborative, engaging, and fun!

PTA POINTS
  • Please keep sending Box Tops in! Our final submission for the year is March 1. The class that brings in the most tops will win a pizza party from the PTA!
  • We have a general membership meeting on Thursday February 22, 7:00pm. Nomination forms for next year's executive board are being accepted, all positions are open. Please fill out the form and return to school if you are interested. Any questions, please contact Nikki Watson at nalquiza@twmi.rr.com. 
  • Moms Night Out/ Make and Take party will be Wednesday March 21, 6:00-8:00pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. RSVP with selections and money are due March 6. A separate email was sent with the sign up form and choice of sayings, if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Watson at nalquiza@twmi.rr.com. 

Did you know that Buchanan is starting up the Mileage Club? It's an opportunity for students to be physically active and earn achievement tokens for the laps they complete. A big thank you to Mrs. Trantham, Mrs. Edwards, and all the Buchanan staff who help make this program possible for our students. The Mileage Club will be held during lunch recess daily and will begin March 1. Great things are happening at Buchanan! 


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