Let It Snow

Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! It was another short week, due to Mother Nature. One of the many tasks of the Superintendent that I do not envy is the calling of snow days. She needs to take into account the weather forecast, the road conditions, the ability of parents and students to drive safely and many of other factors that can change quickly. My experience is that whatever decision is made, someone will not be happy. As disrupting as it can be to work and school schedules, I always support the decision to keep children safe (especially as I now have two children of driving age). I hope you were able to enjoy the snow days with your children and I know that if my Saint Bernard could talk he would say, "Let it snow!"

UPCOMING EVENTS AT BUCHANAN

Thursday, March 5: Parent Orientation for NEW Kindergarten Families 6:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, March 10: No School for Students (Election Day), PTA Skate Night 6-8 PM

Thursday, March 12: PTA Meeting in the Library (all families welcome) 7:00 PM

Friday, March 13: Students dismissed at 12:10 PM (Records day in afternoon for teachers)

Saturday, March 14: Pancake Breakfast in the Gym

Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19: Book Fair

Friday, March 20: Report Cards go home

PTA POINTS

The spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming! To kick it off, we will be hosting our 3rd annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00-11:00am. Come shop the Book Fair and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and beverages. The cost is $3.00 per person. Visit the following link to sign up for an eating time, and then send in the flyer (which was sent home last week and is also attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email) with payment by Tuesday, March 9. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aa8af23a7f94-grand

A ticket to the Pancake Breakfast is NOT required to shop the Book Fair on Saturday, March 14. If you are not interested in attending the Pancake Breakfast, you are still welcome to come check out the Book Fair from 9:00-11:00am.

Book Fair Volunteers needed! We are in need of volunteers during class shopping times. Please visit the following link to sign up for a volunteer slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549acad2ea4fb6-spring5

Nominations are open for the 2020-2021 PTA Board. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else, please fill out a Nomination Form (attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email). Nomination forms are due Thursday, March 19. Voting for the 2020-2021 PTA Board will take place at the PTA meeting on April 23, 2020.

Our next Riverside Skating Night is this Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Admission is $6.50 and includes a regular skate rental (premium rental or inline skate rental is an additional $3.00). We hope to see you there!

The PTA needs your photos for Buchanan's yearbook! If you have photos from any of our events, your child's classroom activities, or anything else related to Buchanan, please email them to pta.buchanan1@gmail.com with "yearbook" in the subject line and a brief description of the photos (e.g., "VIP Dance," "McGuigan's class," "4th grade field trip," etc.).

The deadline to order yearbooks is March 27, 2020. Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and use yearbook ID code 1643320 to place your order.

Still in need of Buchanan spirit wear? Our spirit wear company now offers FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50. Click this link to view Buchanan's spirit wear store: https://www.buchananspiritwear.com/

We are still accepting donations of recess equipment. There is a collection box set up in the lobby for donations. Thank you to all who have already donated!

Please join us at our next PTA meeting: Thursday, March 12 at 7:00pm in the LMC. Childcare will be provided.

#BuchananBears

Did you know that our 4th grade students enjoyed a Northeast Taste Fest this week? Each year, our teachers organize a fun way for students to learn about different regions as they explore their Social Studies curriculum in a TASTY way! Thank you to our staff and parent volunteers who helped make this event possible. Great things are happening at Buchanan!