Friday, October 9, 2020

Together Again!

Hi folks, Jon Wennstrom here! I am so glad to have many of our students back for face to face instruction! I'm also very proud of our Livonia Virtual team as well who continue to provide distance learning for many students. Whether your child is in the building or online, I'm glad you are part of the Buchanan community. It's great to be together again!


Thank you so much for your cooperation with our new arrival & dismissal procedures! Just some reminders:

ARRIVAL: Parents using curbside pick up should proceed in a single file line and drop off students in front of the gym (where the supervisors are). Please do not drop off at different locations. You may also park your car and walk your child up to the school (but not inside). All K/1 students enter the main doors, all 2nd grade students (and Miss Brown's 4th grade) enter the east door (SACC door), and 3/4 students enter the west door (Door 37). Students arriving on the bus will be assisted by staff members to the appropriate entrance.

DISMISSAL: Parents picking up children need to wait outside the classroom exterior doors and then walk students to their parked cars. Students riding the bus will be assisted by staff members to the appropriate bus. 


Buchanan will be hosting a VIRTUAL curriculum night the evening of Wednesday, October 21 for ALL classrooms (Face to Face and Livonia Virtual). Grades K-2 will be held from 6:00-6:30 PM and Grades 3/4 will be held from 6:30-7:00 PM. More information will be coming out next week from the school and from classroom teachers. 


CHROMEBOOKS

Grades 2-4: Students who borrowed a school chromebook MUST bring their device back and forth to school each day starting Monday, October 12. Students who have a home chromebooks MAY bring it back and forth to school each day. Students who do not have a device will be provided one at school as needed. Chromebooks should be placed in a large 2.5 gallon Ziploc back to prevent damage or moisture and should be charged at home each evening.  (If you borrowed a school chromebook and do not feel comfortable sending it back & forth, you may return it to the school and your child will be provided one during the day as needed). 

Grades K&1: Students who borrowed a school chromebook should keep the device at home for asynchronous lessons and in the event of a return to remote learning. K/1 students should NOT be bringing devices to and from school.


PTA POINTS

  • Membership Raffle: Everyone who signs up for a PTA membership on or before Friday, October 30 will be entered into a raffle to win one of two baskets of Scholastic books! (This includes those who have already signed up for the 2020-2021 school year). Two prizes will be awarded. The cost of a PTA membership is only $7.00 and supports the PTA's efforts on the local, state, and national levels. To become a member and earn an entry into the raffle, please visit our MemberHub store at the following link: https://buchanan.new.memberhub.store/store
  • Spirit Wear: To purchase Buchanan-branded items, please visit our spirit wear store here: https://buchananspiritwear.com LAST CALL FOR FREE SHIPPING!  Our free shipping period ends on Monday, October 12.
  • Reflections: Reflections is an annual art competition held by the National PTA. Artwork is accepted in the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. This year, all entries will be submitted virtually. Entries are due Friday, November 13. Please see the flyer attached to Mr. Wennstrom's email for details.
  • Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 20, 7:00pm (via Zoom)
  • Follow the PTA on Facebook: @BuchananElementarySchoolPTA

SAVE THE DATE

We will having school pictures on Friday, November 6. We will also have designated times on that day for our Livonia Virtual students. More information will be coming soon regarding picture day! 


  • Mr. McMillan is asking that all students please bring their pencil boxes into the Art Room on their designated days and if possible include colored pencils/markers/crayons to use for individual projects. 

Many people have asked about Halloween. We are working on some ideas to allow for some fun for the students, while still following our Covid Protocols. I will share more information in the next update! 

GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BUCHANAN!! 




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