Sunday, May 31, 2020

More Questions than Answers

Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! With only a few more weeks of this school year, people are starting to look toward to the fall and what things will look like. The truth is, we have more questions than answers at this time. However, I do know that our district will look at every option, include many stakeholders, and keep the safety of children as our primary focus as decisions are made for the fall. Decisions will not be made hastily and will be shared out to the staff and our communities as they are made. My commitment and my advice is patience. That's not easy for me as I like to get things done and move quickly, but it's something I'm going to strive to demonstrate. Thanks for all your patience as well as we move forward together!


STUDENT MATERIAL PICK UP SCHEDULE
The week of June 8, we will be offering a curb side pick up of student materials from desks and lockers. The teachers have been hard at work collecting student items and arranging them for pick up. At the designated time, parents will drive up to the school in front of the gym and staff members will bring out labeled bags with student belongings. The ONLY item we are collecting from families will be library or classroom books. Chromebooks and all other school items will be collected in the fall. Parents will not need to exit the vehicles and staff will be wearing protective gear. Please see the pick up schedule by grade level (Those with siblings may pick up for all children at their first pick up time).

Monday, June 8: First Grade 9:00-10:30  / Fourth Grade 10:30-12:00 
Tuesday, June 9: Kindergarten 12:00-1:30  / Second Grade 1:30-3:00 
Wednesday, June 10: Third Grade 9:00-10:30 / Make Ups 10:30-12:00 

Wondering what books your child has checked out from the library? Click on the link below to watch a video by our Media Specialist, Ms. Ford to find out!

The Summer Reading Program at the Livonia Public Library is going virtual this year! This year's theme is "Imagine Your Story." Students will keep track of their reading and earn online badges. There will be opportunities to watch live-stream and recorded story times, magic shows, musical performances, and more! Everyone who completes the Summer Reading Program will earn a bookmark and a book. Registration is online only, and begins June 1. For more information, please go to this link: Summer Reading Program  

PTA POINTS
  • Please join us for our final PTA meeting of the year this Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 pm via Zoom (details below). At the meeting we will elect our 2020-2021 PTA board and vote on a proposed starting budget for the 2020-2021 school year (the meeting agenda and proposed budget are attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email for your review).
The current list of nominees for Buchanan's 2020-2021 PTA Board are:
President: Valerie Jackson
1st Vice President: Jill Allevato
2nd Vice President: Mary Anne LaCaprara
Treasurer: Amy Owens
Recording Secretary: Marcie Wenzlick
Corresponding Secretary: Kira Crandall and Katie Klann
  • Meeting Details:
Topic: PTA Membership Meeting
Time: Jun 4, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 833 9165 5874


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Did you know that we did a virtual clap out for our Stevenson High School graduates who attended Buchanan Elementary? Please check out the video below created by Kellie Coogan. Great things are happening with our Buchanan students!  Link to Virtual Stevenson Clap Out