Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! As much as I complain about the cold temperatures, I do love seeing the snow and experiencing the beautiful Michigan winters. Please remember that if the temperature is above 15 degrees, we do go outside for a short recess every day. Students need to have snow gear that includes boots, winter coats, snow pants, hats and gloves. If you need assistance obtaining winter gear, please reach out to us in the office and we will be happy to assist. We want ALL of our students to enjoy the winter wonderland!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT BUCHANAN
Friday, February 5: Livonia Virtual Material Pick Up in the Gym 3:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday, February 9: Winter Field Day Activities (Weather Permitting)
Friday, February 12: Picture Retakes 9:00-11:00 AM (Both F2F students & LV students)
Monday, February 15 & Tuesday, February 16: No School for Mid Winter Break
Buchanan is planning a Winter Field Day for our students in February! Our PE teacher, Mrs. Berg-Grant is organizing stations for students to participate in fun activities. Students will only be with their classmates and each station will be 12 minutes long. This should be a fun and safe activity for our students to enjoy. More details will be coming soon!
PTA POINTS
- Yearbooks: If you would like a yearbook for this school year, please place your order at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com
(Yearbook ID: 1643321) by Friday, April 9.
- Photos for Yearbook: If you have photographs from this school year that you would like to be considered for inclusion in the yearbook, please email them to pta.buchanan1@gmail.com. It is going to be a challenge to fill the yearbook this year, so we would love any school-related photos (e.g., first day of school, at-home learning set up, bus stop, walking to school, posing with assignments/projects, students dressed up for special theme days, etc.).
- PTA Membership: Please consider becoming a PTA member! Membership does not require anything from you other than the $7.00 membership fee, but it gives you a voice in decisions affecting our school, staff, and students and shows your support for our school, staff, and students. Purchase your membership here: https://buchanan.new.
memberhub.store/store
- Spirit Wear: To purchase Buchanan-branded items, please visit our spirit wear store here: https://
buchananspiritwear.com
- Follow the PTA on Facebook: @BuchananElementarySchoolPTA
- Contact the PTA via Email: pta.buchanan1@gmail.com
- Next PTA Meeting: Tuesday, March 23
Families can still register for weekly food pick up through Blessings in a Backpack! If you are interested in signing up, please use this link to register: Blessings in a Backpack Link
In keeping with our no sharing of items protocols, we will not be exchanging valentine's this year. However, classrooms will still have activities and just as we did for Halloween, the PTA will be providing individual treats and drinks for all students on Friday, February 12. More information will come from classroom teachers as the date approaches.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Students of the Month for the theme of GRIT!!
KINDERGARTEN FIRST GRADE
Mrs. Stromberg - Joanna L. Mrs. Jones - Jack C.
Ms. Haapala - Theo C. Mrs. Hurula - Molly T.
Mrs. Pillai - Charlotte T. Mrs. Hochkins - Eden G.
Mrs. McGuigan - Violet H. Mrs. Kamin - Mitchell F.
Mrs. Sparrow - Mason S.
SECOND GRADE THIRD GRADE
Mrs. Gruenewald - Nadia C. Mrs. Allmayer - Declan O.
Mrs. Benson - Riley R. Mrs. Duff - Patrick K.
Ms. Adams - Dahlia W. Ms. Yost - Jack H.
Mrs. Tanner - Ashley L.B. Mrs. Trantham - Ben C.
Mrs. Drolet - Payson H. Mrs. Edwards - Brady S.
FOURTH GRADE
Mrs. Ringler - Sefora R.
Mrs. Banter - Landon T.
Ms. Kaufman - Brad K
Miss Brown - Audrijana K
Ms. Medellin - Quinn R.
