Friday, August 16, 2019

School Is Right Around The Corner!


Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! It's hard to believe, but the school year is fast approaching. I hope all of our Buchanan families are enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation. Even though school is a few weeks away, I wanted to let everyone know about some upcoming events at our school and our district.
Upcoming Events
  • Tuesday, August 20: Bounce Back to School at Riley Upper Elementary 5:00-8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 21: Building Tour for NEW families 10:00 AM
  • Thursday, August 22: Building Tour for NEW families 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 29: Teacher Assignments and Bus Routes will be posted via Parent Connect - Popsicles on the Playground for incoming KINDERGARTEN families 6:00-7:00 PM    
  • Tuesday, September 3: First Day for Students! (Parent breakfast at 9:00 in Garden - Students dismissed at 12:10 PM/No Lunch Served)
  • Thursday, September 5: Open House & Curriculum Night (information coming soon)
  • Thursday, September 12: First PTA Meeting 7:00 PM (all families welcome)   
NEW WEBSITE

All of the Livonia Public Schools websites have been updated this summer! Click here to see our new Buchanan Elementary Website

Once again, Livonia Public Schools are welcoming ALL families back to school with our annual Bounce Back event at Riley Upper Elementary on Tuesday, August 20 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

I will be conducting building tours for NEW families next week.  Tours will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 10:00 PM and on Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 PM. I love showing off our beautiful building! 
We are once again hosting our "Popsicles on the Playground" for our incoming KINDERGARTEN families. The event will be Thursday, August 29 from 6:00-7:00 PM. 6:00-6:15 in the classrooms and 6:15-7:00 PM on the playground.  It will be an opportunity for our youngest students to meet their teachers and become familiar with our school! 

The Buchanan Elementary 
PTA invites you to a . . .

Welcome Back Breakfast!

Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00am
in the Buchanan Oasis Garden
(on the west side of the school building)

Please join us for coffee, bagels, and donuts following drop-off on the first day of school. The event is open to parents/guardians and siblings. We look forward to getting to know our new and returning Buchanan families!

GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BUCHANAN!!