Friday, December 18, 2020

Comfort & Joy

Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! I always struggle each year with what to get for the staff for the holidays. They do SO much that nothing seems adequate to show my appreciation for all they do. This year, it was a simple gift with a heartfelt wish to spread Comfort & Joy to this incredible team. COMFORT in the form of a mug and hot chocolate and JOY in the form of an inspiration poem or quote about joy. I would also like to wish all our Buchanan families the same Comfort & Joy this holiday season! I look forward to working with everyone when we return in January! 


MATERIALS PICK UP!! 

When instruction begins in January, our teachers will be providing another opportunity for families to pick up important instructional materials for remote learning. You should have received information from your child's teacher about material pick up, but if not please contact them for your pick up schedule. 

The Livonia Virtual pick up will still be on the first Friday of the month (Jan 8) in the gym from 3:00-4:00 PM. 

  • All families who put in for a change of placement (In Person to Virtual or Virtual to In Person) will be contacted the week of January 4 and given their new classroom assignments.
  • All new assignments will go into effect on Monday, January 11.
  • We are planning on returning to In Person instruction on Monday, January 11. A confirmation note will be sent out from the district on Thursday, January 7.
PTA POINTS

  • Five Below Fundraiser: Our fundraiser at Five Below (both the Livonia and Northville locations) runs through Thursday, December 24. This is a great opportunity to support Buchanan while picking up some stocking stuffers - and/or to take out your Buchanan Bears who may be missing our traditional Santa Shop to pick up some gifts for loved ones. Please print out and present the flyer attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email (if you are unable to print it, just be sure to mention Buchanan PTA when you are checking out), and 10% of your total will be donated back to the PTA!

  • Staff Gift Guide: In an effort to encourage safe gift-giving this holiday season, the PTA surveyed our staff about some of their favorite places to receive e-gift cards and compiled their answers (along with the email addresses gifts can be sent to) into the Gift Guide that is attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email. We hope this is helpful as you navigate the holidays this year!
  • Givebacks: We are excited to launch a new fundraiser called Givebacks. Almost every week there will be new savings on family products and services, and when you purchase Givebacks, up to 20% of sales go back to our PTA! Right now you can purchase select gift cards (Ulta, Gap, Old Navy, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more!) through Givebacks for up to 10% off. Please visit our Givebacks store to support our school while doing some holiday shopping: https://buchanan.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Sponsors
  • PTA Membership: We are holding strong at 104 members, but would love to reach last year's membership of 203. If you haven't already joined, could you help us reach our goal? PTA membership and dues support your child by funding essential education and curriculum needs, advocating on behalf of children and educators, and building an inclusive school community for all families. Please show us your support and become a member today at our MemberHub store: https://buchanan.new.memberhub.store/store
  • Amazon Smile: Holiday shopping on Amazon? Make sure to shop through Amazon Smile. You can support Buchanan with your usual Amazon shopping by visiting http://smile.amazon.com and selecting James Buchanan Elementary PTA as your charity. 
  • Follow the PTA on Facebook: @BuchananElementarySchoolPTA
  • Next PTA Meeting: Tuesday, January 26


Below are our STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for Kindness!!

Kindergarten:

Mrs. Stromberg has Sailor T.

Mrs. Pillai has Morgan A.

Mrs. Sosnowski has Jace B.

Ms. Haapala has Vivienne C.


First Grade:

Mrs. Jones has Lillian M.

Mrs. Kamin has Mia Q.

Mrs. Hurula has Meela R.

Mrs. Hochkins has Madison C.

Mrs. Sparrow has Kyla W. 


Second Grade:

Mrs. Benson has Brady H.

Mrs. Tanner has Gideon M.

Mrs. Gruenewald has Jonah H.

Ms. Adams has Jackson C.

Mrs. Drolet has Joshua J.


Third Grade:

Ms. Yost has Connor J.

Mrs. Duff has Abraham D.

Mrs. Allmayer has Adeline P.

Mrs. Edwards has Trevor W.

Mrs. Trantham has Paul A. 


Fourth Grade:

Ms. Medellin has Ryan W.

Mrs. Ringler has Memphis O.

Mrs. Banter has Rileigh L. 

Ms. Kaufman has Braylon E.

Miss Brown has Foster S.



Join me tonight on Facebook at 7:00 PM for a special Holiday Edition of STORY TIME!!
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