Free and reduced-price benefits expire at the end of each school year. Families can apply for benefits on or after July 1, 2023 for the 2023-24 school year online using SchoolCafe at or download the mobile app. Updated paper meal applications can be downloaded from: on or after July 1, 2023. Families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals can use SchoolCafe to monitor transactions, view balance, set up low balance notifications, transfer funds among students and request a refund check. The system is free to use unless a payment is made with a debit/credit card to pay for school meals which is optional.
Eligible families are encouraged to apply for SNAP benefits. Approved SNAP recipients along with households where all students attend approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools do not need to submit meal applications.
Households receiving SNAP benefits, attending a CEP school and approved for free and reduced-price meals may be eligible for other benefits, like low cost internet and educational-related fee reductions or waivers.
For questions about meal benefits, please emailor call 503.916.3402.
Here Is A Helpful Guide to Your Student Health Questions
Interested in Volunteering at Buckman?
Check out this website for information on completing your background check:
I hope this finds you well, and please know that I have thoroughly enjoyed my last two years as principal of this wonderful Buckman community.
Fifth Grade Promotion on Monday, followed by the Kinder Promotion on Wednesday, were both great celebrations! Kinder students, we are all very proud of you, and cannot wait to see you next Fall as First graders–well done!. Fifth graders, congratulations, know that you will always be Buckman Bears, and enjoy middle school and beyond! Thank you for your leadership, your art, and performances this year.
Buckman is a unique community, with a wonderful and dedicated staff. Parents, thank you for all that you do to make Buckman a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community–you’re the BEST! Yourcommitment to volunteering your time, attending the children’s performances and Fall Conferences, and communicating with teachers make this building truly special. I will leave with many fine and fond memories.
Thank you for your lovely children, and for valuing their arts education!
Have a great Summer Break, and enjoy the 2023-24 school year!
All the Best,
Fred
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
The Buckman teachers & Staff want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible generosity and for fulfilling our staff wishlist. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have truly touched our hearts. Your generosity serves as a powerful reminder that our 皇家华人 is valued and that we are part of a caring community that recognizes our efforts.
Attending a different elementary school next year?
Attention Kindergarten - 4th Grade families: Please let the office know if you donotplan to return to Buckman next year.Thank you!
LIBRARY NEWS
(library books, read-aloud links, research databases, coding, podcasts, audiobooks, ebooks, and more!!)
Many bills are currently waiting to be passed in our Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 531, covers summer funding through community grants, which typically places like Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc, often rely on to provide summer options for kids. You can see the in this fact sheet from Oregon ASK. If you would like more information or to get involved, check out .
(slideshow with live links!)
All PPS students are automatically enrolled at the public library through Library Connect (see the second to last slide of the slideshow)
FOUNDATION NEW
Thank you again for all the support and donations for Buckman this school year.
SUMMER TECHNOLOGY
Students will have access to most during the summer. Students who enroll in summer school may notice changes in some applications once summer school begins. Most PPS Digital Toolkit applications will remain active throughout the summer. Applications may be temporarily unavailable at the beginning of August as PPS shifts to the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that during the summer months, teachers are not active inside the digital tools and applications. Parents should be aware of what students are doing online. Parents may find the application and resources helpful.
More information can be found in the.
PTA NEWS
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Grab your BottleDrop blue bags and raise money for Buckman all summer long! You can grab blue bags to fill with your empties from the bulletin board across from the office.
PTA is still looking for a Secretary (2 year term preferred and must be available for 1-2 meetings/mo), as well as an Equity and Inclusion Chair. If interesting, please email.
SUN NEWS
Thank you to all Buckman families who participated in a SUN event or after-school class this year. We've had such a blast and loved being in community with you. We're already looking forward to seeing you in the fall!
Goodbye and Farewell!
We wish our outgoing PTA co-presidents all the best as they transition to new adventures, and we thank them for their service.
Caryn Jones:Being a PTA co-president has been all about community. I have had kids at 6 different PPS schools over the past 14 years, and Buckman by far has the strongest sense of community, from the staff to the parents. It has been rewarding to be involved in supporting the wonderful arts program through the PTA. The community is truly the heart of Buckman, and makes our school a truly special place.
Shannon Berke:Serving as PTA co-president has been such an opportunity for advocacy and community building. At a time when school budgets are being constantly slashed there is power in organizations designed to serve the student, teacher and parent/caregiver community. I hope we have made a positive difference and contribution in your children's lives. I have made the best of friends and connections I am certain I will have for life.
And we welcome new board members!
Korrin Weldon is our new volunteer coordinator, and John Ritz will be supporting Aron Goffin as PTA co-president. Here are a few words from each of them.
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I hope this finds you well, and please know that I have thoroughly enjoyed my last two years as principal of this wonderful Buckman community.
Fifth Grade Promotion on Monday, followed by the Kinder Promotion on Wednesday, were both great celebrations! Kinder students, we are all very proud of you, and cannot wait to see you next Fall as First graders–well done!. Fifth graders, congratulations, know that you will always be Buckman Bears, and enjoy middle school and beyond! Thank you for your leadership, your art, and performances this year.
Buckman is a unique community, with a wonderful and dedicated staff. Parents, thank you for all that you do to make Buckman a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community–you’re the BEST! Yourcommitment to volunteering your time, attending the children’s performances and Fall Conferences, and communicating with teachers make this building truly special. I will leave with many fine and fond memories.
Thank you for your lovely children, and for valuing their arts education!
Have a great Summer Break, and enjoy the 2023-24 school year!
All the Best,
Fred
Attending a different elementary school next year?
Attention Kindergarten - 4th Grade families: Please let the office know if you donotplan to return to Buckman next year.Thank you!
LIBRARY NEWS
(library books, read-aloud links, research databases, coding, podcasts, audiobooks, ebooks, and more!!)
Many bills are currently waiting to be passed in our Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 531, covers summer funding through community grants, which typically places like Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc, often rely on to provide summer options for kids. You can see the in this fact sheet from Oregon ASK. If you would like more information or to get involved, check out .
(slideshow with live links!)
All PPS students are automatically enrolled at the public library through Library Connect (see the second to last slide of the slideshow)
FOUNDATION NEW
Thank you again for all the support and donations for Buckman this school year.
SUMMER TECHNOLOGY
Students will have access to most during the summer. Students who enroll in summer school may notice changes in some applications once summer school begins. Most PPS Digital Toolkit applications will remain active throughout the summer. Applications may be temporarily unavailable at the beginning of August as PPS shifts to the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that during the summer months, teachers are not active inside the digital tools and applications. Parents should be aware of what students are doing online. Parents may find the application and resources helpful.
More information can be found in the.
PTA NEWS
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Grab your BottleDrop blue bags and raise money for Buckman all summer long! You can grab blue bags to fill with your empties from the bulletin board across from the office.
PTA is still looking for a Secretary (2 year term preferred and must be available for 1-2 meetings/mo), as well as an Equity and Inclusion Chair. If interesting, please email.
SUN NEWS
Thank you to all Buckman families who participated in a SUN event or after-school class this year. We've had such a blast and loved being in community with you. We're already looking forward to seeing you in the fall!
6/9/2023
Hello Buckman Families!
The light rain today was a pleasant surprise, and our Buckman rose bushes are very thankful. Today was the last Friday of the school year, and it is hard to believe that we have only three school days left before our summer break.
In true Buckman style, we are finishing strong! Tuesday, with beautiful warm but not too hot weather was perfect for our Buckman Field Day. Coach E. with assistance from many parent volunteers, had students having total fun in different activities. Very popular was the partner-fill-a-bucket on your partner’s head with water, and most participants got quite wet!
Down on the lower field there was a great obstacle course wound through the Play Structure, soccer, sack and three-legged races, spike ball, beanbag toss, running under the parachute, and throwing objects through different balloon squares were great fun and all the rage!
Major KUDOs to Coach E, parent volunteers, staff and students–what a great day!
Congratulations All!
Yesterday, the 5th-grade Safety Patrol were treated to a wonderful day of rides at Oaks Park. The report we got back was that our students represented us well with excellent behavior. Glad to know that you had fun, and thank you for your important and valuable service!
A big Thank You to the 3rd-5th grade students who recently 皇家华人ed diligently to complete their OSAS ELA, Math, and MAP tests. This annual (OSAS) and Fall, Winter, and Spring MAP tests give us useful and important student achievement data.
Today our Kinder students stole the show with each class doing a super cute performance for their parents. Singing two songs and dancing, they were absolutely precious!
On Monday, we are super excited to celebrate and honor our Buckman Class of 2023 at Fifth grade Promotion. Wednesday afternoon, our Kindergarten students will also graduate.
Thank you for your awesome kiddos, and have a fabulous weekend!
Best,
Fred
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
The Buckman teachers & Staff want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible generosity and for fulfilling our staff wishlist. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have truly touched our hearts. Your generosity serves as a powerful reminder that our 皇家华人 is valued and that we are part of a caring community that recognizes our efforts.
Student medication pick-up
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind you that if you have a student that has medication in the health room, it needs to be picked up by the last day of school. All medication that is not picked up by the last day of school will be disposed of.
Additional information about how to prepare for next year: The following link has all the needed forms for student health conditions and for any medication you might like to check in for your student: Please complete the appropriate forms and bring them into the office at the start of next school year.
Please reference this and contact our Student Health Assistant Amy or Nurse Lisa if you have any questions. Have a wonderful and safe summer!
Attending a different elementary school next year?
Attention Kindergarten - 4th Grade families: Please let the office know if you donotplan to return to Buckman next year. Email Karen at. Thank you!
Change of Address?
Please let the office know if you have moved and have a change of address. Reports cards will be mailed the week of June 19th and are not forwarded through USPS.
Email Karen at with your updates.
LIBRARY NEWS
(library books, read-aloud links, research databases, coding, podcasts, audiobooks, ebooks, and more!!)
Many bills are currently waiting to be passed in our Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 531, covers summer funding through community grants, which typically places like Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc, often rely on to provide summer options for kids. You can see the in this fact sheet from Oregon ASK. If you would like more information or to get involved, check out .
(slideshow with live links!)
All PPS students are automatically enrolled at the public library through Library Connect (see the second to last slide of the slideshow)
FOUNDATION NEW
Thank you again for all the support and donations for Buckman this school year.
SUMMER TECHNOLOGY
Students will have access to most during the summer. Students who enroll in summer school may notice changes in some applications once summer school begins. Most PPS Digital Toolkit applications will remain active throughout the summer. Applications may be temporarily unavailable at the beginning of August as PPS shifts to the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that during the summer months, teachers are not active inside the digital tools and applications. Parents should be aware of what students are doing online. Parents may find the application and resources helpful.
More information can be found in the.
PTA NEWS
Thank you to everyone who helped fulfill the wishlist! Gifts were distributed to teachers and staff. Many thanks to ALL!
Congrats to Anna Schwartz for winning a $10 gift card to Fifty Licks ice cream shop. Anna was one of four parents who signed up to become an Oregon PTA member in May. Thank you Anna, and to everyone who has become a member.
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Grab your BottleDrop blue bags and raise money for Buckman all summer long! You can grab blue bags to fill with your empties from the bulletin board across from the office.
SUN NEWS
Thank you to all Buckman families who participated in a SUN event or after-school class this year. We've had such a blast and loved being in community with you. We're already looking forward to seeing you in the fall!
Goodbye and farewell! We wish our outgoing PTA co-presidents all the best as they transition to new adventures, and we thank them for their service.
Caryn Jones:Being a PTA co-president has been all about community. I have had kids at 6 different PPS schools over the past 14 years, and Buckman by far has the strongest sense of community, from the staff to the parents. It has been rewarding to be involved in supporting the wonderful arts program through the PTA. The community is truly the heart of Buckman, and makes our school a truly special place.
Shannon Berke:Serving as PTA co-president has been such an opportunity for advocacy and community building. At a time when school budgets are being constantly slashed there is power in organizations designed to serve the student, teacher and parent/caregiver community. I hope we have made a positive difference and contribution in your children's lives. I have made the best of friends and connections I am certain I will have for life.
And we welcome new board members!
Korrin Weldon is our new volunteer coordinator, and John Ritz will be supporting Aron Goffin as PTA co-president. Here are a few words from each of them.
5/5/2023
Hello Buckman Families!
Thursday afternoon was a real treat as author illustrator Nidhi Chanani, who dreams kind and creative dreams shared her talents with our whole school. She is the author of Pashmina, a graphic novel, and Shubh Raatri Dost/Good Night Friend, and the illustrator of the bilingual board book, I Will Be Fierce. She was very engaging, drew on the spot requests, and her latest book Shark Princess has proved very successful! Thank you Nidhi and Ms. Darcy!
Spring diagnostic MAP testing, which is useful because it measures individual student growth in reading and math, is underway. To 皇家华人 students focused and doing their best 皇家华人, our third grade team is having students only do ten problems at a time. This is a proven strategy, and I am excited to see the resulting student growth.
The other big news is that our 4th grade production of Their Stories Must Be Told was a great success! The whole school saw the performance at 1:30, and a packed house thoroughly enjoyed the evening show. In six parts, each class presented two vignettes on famous artists of color. Ms. Walker’s class featured: Maya Angelou, American memorist, poet, and civil rights activist, and Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese contemporary multi-media artist who 皇家华人ed primarily in sculpture and installation, and is considered “the world’s most successful living artist.”
Mr. Hansen’s class presented Jim Thorpe’s Shoes, and Sun Ra Angel Race. Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation, Jim Thorpe was an incredible athlete, who won two Gold Medals for the United States in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He also played professional football, basketball and baseball. Sun Ra was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet, known for his experimental “cosmic” music.
Ms. Ayala's class featured Bessie Coleman and Alvin Ailey.Bessie Coleman was famous as an early American aviator. She was the first African American and Native American to hold a pilot license, and the first Black American to fly public in 1922. Alvin Ailey, was a very talented American dancer, director and activist who founded the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and school. The company and school nurtured Black artists and expressed the universality of the African American experience through dance. His signature piece, Revelations continues to beperformed all over the world.
KUDOs and congratulations to all our4th grade students, teachers and arts stafffor their wonderful performances. Their important 皇家华人 in learning about and sharing the lives of these outstanding artists of color was much appreciated!.
Have a lovely weekend!
Best,
Fred
Buckman Auction FAQ
What is it?
Dinner, drinks, live auction, dancing
When is it?
May 13th from 6PM - 9PM (80s Dance Party 9PM - 10:30PM)
Where is it?
831 SE Salmon St (has a large parking lot)
Do people really dress up?
YES! Break out that crimper and your best 80s formal wear, 皇家华人out wear, shoulder pads, and hypercolor – rumor has it someone is wearing roller skates.
Can kids come?
No. This party is for adults only.
Where can I buy my ticket?
What is the deadline for buying tickets?
May 8th at 8PM
What do I get for my ticket?
Dinner, hosted bar, party favors, dancing/entertainment, live & super silent auction, special video, and paddle raise.
What is the point of the auction?
The auction is the main fundraiser for the Buckman Foundation. The Buckman Foundation provides money to support staff positions at Buckman that are not funded (or not fully funded) by 皇家华人 Public Schools. These positions include: The Librarian/Media Specialist and 皇家华人ing all 3 arts positions at full time (art, music and dance)
How much money does the auction need to raise?
Our goal is to raise $50,000 at the auction
I can’t go to the auction but still want to participate
There is an online auction that will run from Friday May 12th at 6PM through Sunday, May 14th at 6PM that includes classroom projects, lodging packages, restaurant gift cards, and other exciting packages. Check out the .
You can also choose to donate directly
I don’t know anyone else who is going!
Invite a friend! Post on your classroom’s Konstella page! Come and introduce yourself.
Hello Buckman families!
The class photos are ready and you can view them here:
If you place an order before MAY 10th the orders will be delivered to the school.
AfterMAY 10thorders will be shipped to your home.
Thank you!
Sung
971-249-2808
LIBRARY NEWS
is up!
5th graders! Work as a at MCL
ALL BUCKMAN LIBRARY BOOKS DUE (staff and students) FRIDAY, JUNE 2rd
PTA NEWS
Did you miss the yearbook ordering deadline for free shipping? You can still purchase, but will need to pay for shipping to your home address. $22 for a soft cover and $32 for a hard cover + shipping. Unfortunately, PTA will not be able to offer yearbooks to 5th graders this year. However, any 5th grade family who needs financial assistance in purchasing a yearbook should email .
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 8 - 12! to help celebrate our wonderful and dedicated teachers and staff, and help make this week extra special. Thanks to all who have signed up, and for those who haven't, there are still spots :)
April showers brings...May members? for just $12 to make sure we can continue as a formal group.Anyone who signs up will enter a raffle to receive a $10 gift card to Fifty Licks!
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Cognizart 360 Arts Camp scholarships for Buckman students
Available to students between the ages of 6½ to 12 with scholarships and opportunities to attend our 360 Arts Camp this July. The scholarship deadline is 5/1/2023.
We are filling up quickly but would love to provide as many kids as possible from Buckman with the opportunity to attend! Many students have attended over our camp’s 30-year-history.
Apply Here:
SUN needs YOUR help!
Our Family Resource Navigator program and staff (Diana Silva, at Buckman) are currently slated to lose their funding at the end of this June. There are several opportunities to advocate for the continuation of the program at the county level, which serves families needing basic resources including rent and energy assistance, clothing support, and food insecurity. Cutting the Family Resource Navigator program funding means over 34 jobs will be lost, over 20 schools will lose additional support for families in need, and the nearly 2,500 families served will lose a trusted connection to broader social services, leaving thousands more without the option of this resource in the coming years. If you are interested in learning more, see the attached letter from Impact NW and contact Katie with further questions.
Letter to Families_FRN Program .docx.pdf
Letter to Families
4/28/2023
Hello Buckman Families!
With two days of glorious sun and warming temperatures, spring is here! Yards are bursting with color, and our plants are soaking up the sun. Recess has been warm, and it was great to see our students playing and having fun without their coats. Next week is forecasted to be cooler with possible rain, so stay tuned and have your children dress accordingly.
In school news, much is afoot. students are busy with their daily studies, fourth graders are rehearsing for their performance next Friday, and 5th graders are sharpening their skills for middle school. The Fourth grade script is great, and I am quite sure the performances (school at 1:30pm, and for 4th grade families at 6:30pm) will be a real treat!
Our Middle school transition panel is May 4th, at 5:30pm. Please join us for a panel with current middle school students and their families to learn about what to expect as your fifth grader graduates up to middle school! We will have families from local schools, and there will be a chance for kids to break off into a student group and grownups to break off into an adult group to ask the hard-hitting questions!
On a special school-wide project coordinated by Ms. Jess, our students have been decorating coffee cup sleeves for a local coffee shop. Spreading Buckman kindness in the community is awesome, Thank you Ms. Jess and students!
Buckman is a finalist to receive funding from OnPoint Credit Union next year to host a multicultural family arts night series! The project with the most votes from the community will receive $5000 in funding. Voting ends May 3rd. Submit your vote! You can vote once per day through May 3rd.
Be Well, and as always, Thank you for your lovely children!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
Spring is here and that means it’s time gear up for the BUCKMAN AUCTION! We’re gearing up to Buckman’s biggest fundraiser of the year and couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know! Back to the 80’s | 2023 Buckman Annual Auction Where: The Redd East When:May 13 What: An epic evening of throwback fun, all in support of Buckman! Dinner, hosted bar, entertainment, a special video and an incredible live and silent auction. Cost: $80/ticket Dress code: 80’s attire HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Buy your tickets today and stop by the online catalog for a sneak peek of some of the auction items at !
Tickets are not sold at the event or after May 8th.
Cognizart 360 Arts Camp scholarships for Buckman students
Available to students between the ages of 6½ to 12 with scholarships and opportunities to attend our 360 Arts Camp this July. The scholarship deadline is 5/1/2023.
We are filling up quickly but would love to provide as many kids as possible from Buckman with the opportunity to attend! Many students have attended over our camp’s 30-year-history.
Apply Here:
Library
Celebrating her new series “Shark Princess”
Selling 30 books 皇家华人s our author visits at no cost to the school.
to be signed and delivered on the day of the author's visit. Please follow the ordering instructions on the flyer for proper delivery.
PTA NEWS
Order your yearbook by May 5th! The 2022 - 2023 yearbook is for free shipping/pick up at Buckman. $22 for a soft cover and $32 for a hard cover. If you purchase after that date, you will need to pay for shipping to your home address. Unfortunately, PTA will not be able to offer yearbooks to 5th graders this year. However, any 5th grade family who needs financial assistance in purchasing a yearbook should email .
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 8 - 12! to help celebrate our wonderful and dedicated teachers and staff, and help make this week extra special. There are many spots still open!
April showers brings...May members? for $12 to make sure we can continue as a formal group.Anyone who signs up will enter a raffle to receive a $10 gift card to Fifty Licks!
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
SUN NEWS
Buckman is a finalist to receive funding from OnPoint Credit Union next year to host a multicultural family arts night series! The project with the most votes from the community will receive $5000 in funding. Voting ends May 3rd. Submit your vote !
5th grade families, SAVE THE DATE!
Middle school transition panel, May 4th, 5:30pm: join us for a panel with current middle school students and their families to learn about what to expect as your fifth grader graduates up to middle school! We will have families from several local schools, and there will be a chance for kids to break off into a student group and grownups to break off into an adult group to ask the hard-hitting questions!
4/21/2023
Hello Buckman Families!
I hope this finds you well, and hereare some highlights for this week:On Wednesday, it was Career Day for Buckman Third graders, and today the entire 5th grade class went to the Hoyt Arboretum.
Third grade Career Day was a super success, and we will be expanding it to more grades next year. Students were very engaged, and really appreciated the chance to learn about different, cool, professions.
Today’s Hoyt Arboretum Field Trip was thoroughly enjoyed by our Fifth graders. Our students were divided into 6 different groups with each group having a guide. Students were wowed on many levels. “The Western Red Cedars were stunning” said students. The Bamboo forest was very cool and had the art installation “The Basket of Airs.” It was explained that as humans we exhale carbon dioxide, trees absorb carbon dioxide, and in return produce oxygen.
Students got to be different parts of a tree. Pumping the sap was particularly arduous. They also learned how Native Americans used the Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees to build log houses, make boats, clothes and other items. Tomorrow is Earth Day, and Ms. Jensen loved that their trip almost coincided. Banana slugs, different types of Magnolia trees, the river, bird calls, and all the trees had their own stories. As they learned of trees, they also learned much about native plants and their histories. Hiding and finding acorns was fun, and all of this learning was tied directly to their 5th grade science standards. This outing will definitely become a regular 5th grade Field Trip. Thank you students and teachers for making this possible. Great learning!
The District Buckman Principal Selection Community meeting is on Monday at 5:00 pm. I know our Area Senior Director would appreciate your input.
Thank you for your wonderful children!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
Spring is here and that means it’s time gear up for the BUCKMAN AUCTION! We’re gearing up to Buckman’s biggest fundraiser of the year and couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know! Back to the 80’s | 2023 Buckman Annual Auction Where: The Redd East When:May 13 What: An epic evening of throwback fun, all in support of Buckman! Dinner, hosted bar, entertainment, a special video and an incredible live and silent auction. Cost: $80/ticket Dress code: 80’s attire HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Buy your tickets today and stop by the online catalog for a sneak peek of some of the auction items at !
Cognizart 360 Arts Camp scholarships for Buckman students
Available to students between the ages of 6½ to 12 with scholarships and opportunities to attend our 360 Arts Camp this July. The scholarship deadline is 5/1/2023.
We are filling up quickly but would love to provide as many kids as possible from Buckman with the opportunity to attend! Many students have attended over our camp’s 30-year-history.
Apply Here:
Library
-
Celebrating her new series “Shark Princess”
Selling 30 books 皇家华人s our author visits at no cost to the school.
to be signed and delivered on the day of the author's visit. Please follow the ordering instructions on the flyer for proper delivery.
PTA NEWS
Don't delay - order your yearbook today! The 2022 - 2023 yearbook is . $22 for a soft cover and $32 for a hard cover. Unfortunately, PTA will not be able to offer yearbooks to 5th graders this year. However, any 5th grade family who needs financial assistance in purchasing a yearbook should email .
April showers brings...May members? for $12 to make sure we can continue as a formal group.Anyone who signs up will enter a raffle to receive a $10 gift card to Fifty Licks!
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 8 - 12! to help celebrate our wonderful and dedicated teachers and staff, and help make this week extra special.
SUN NEWS
5th grade families, SAVE THE DATE!
Middle school transition panel, May 4th, 5:30pm: join us for a panel with current middle school students and their families to learn about what to expect as your fifth grader graduates up to middle school! We will have families from several local schools, and there will be a chance for kids to break off into a student group and grownups to break off into an adult group to ask the hard-hitting questions!
If you're looking for something for your kiddo to do on Tuesday afternoons, check out ! They are running a "Lego Explorer" class that picks students up at Buckman when the bell rings, then walks them to their site at 14th & Star
4/14/2023
Hello Buckman Families!
I hope you are all well. The sunshine this afternoon was very welcome, and most of us took our jackets off during Lunch and Recess. At this morning’s assembly, Mr. Darby reviewed with everyone “Leave it Better Than You Found It.” A number of students and staff were recognized from all grade levels, and they got to put their names on the banner that hangs to the right of the stage. To honor today’s sunshine, Mr. S played and led us all singing The Beatles classic, Here Comes the Sun!
I visited a 3rd grade and a 5th grade classroom this week while they were doing math. Third graders did a very cool introduction to fractions, and 5th graders were revisiting decimals. All students were very engaged, and I was impressed with how they were learning different math strategies to solve problems. Math is such an important skill, students in both classes were taking important notes in their Math Notebooks, and it was great to see students focused and excited to be learning math.
Today, all our First graders visited OMSI. Specifically, they learned about the culmination of the Solar System and they enjoyed learning about and viewing different Planets. I am thrilled that our young students have the opportunity to learn at OMSI, I am wondering if they have a favorite planet?
Thank you, parents, for your wonderful children!
Best regards,
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
Spring is here and that means it’s time gear up for the BUCKMAN AUCTION! We’re gearing up to Buckman’s biggest fundraiser of the year and couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know! Back to the 80’s | 2023 Buckman Annual Auction Where: The Redd East When:May 13 What: An epic evening of throwback fun, all in support of Buckman! Dinner, hosted bar, entertainment, a special video and an incredible live and silent auction. Cost: $80/ticket Dress code: 80’s attire HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Buy your tickets today and stop by the online catalog for a sneak peek of some of the auction items at !
PPS 2023 Successful Schools Survey
The 2023 Successful Schools Survey is live. This survey aims to assess school climate and culture from student, family and staff points of view. It should take 15-30 minutes to complete and is an important strategy for decision making and resourcing. The survey is also available in different languages.
last year's survey.
Library
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Celebrating her new series “Shark Princess”
Selling 30 books 皇家华人s our author visits at no cost to the school.
to be signed and delivered on the day of the author's visit. Please follow the ordering instructions on the flyer for proper delivery.
PTA NEWS
Help us meet our goal of 75 Oregon PTA members by the end of the year! We need just 16 PTA memberships needed to reach goal! With a reduction of funding next year as well as Foundations being threatened, supporting PTA is more important than ever. Please consider - memberships are only $12.00, and allow you to vote at PTA meetings and allows us to continue to fundraise for our beloved school! Anyone who signs up will enter a raffle to receive a $10 gift card to Fifty Licks!
Support Buckman through Fred Meyer community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. We make about $1000/year - let's try and double that!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 8 - 12! to help celebrate our wonderful and dedicated teachers and staff, and help make this week extra special.
SUN NEWS
5th grade families, SAVE THE DATE!
Middle school transition panel, May 4th, 5:30pm: join us for a panel with current middle school students and their families to learn about what to expect as your fifth grader graduates up to middle school! We will have families from several local schools, and there will be a chance for kids to break off into a student group and grownups to break off into an adult group to ask the hard-hitting questions!
If you're looking for something for your kiddo to do on Tuesday afternoons, check out ! They are running a "Lego Explorer" class that picks students up at Buckman when the bell rings, then walks them to their site at 14th & Stark.
Do you have a job that you're really stoked about? Do you want to share your passion with 3rd graders? If so, reach out to or asap to talk about joining us for our career day event on April 20th!
2/16/2023
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you are well and that your students enjoyed the teacher professional development day.
Ms. Ditto and I have appreciated a day to get caught up and prepare for when your students return on Tuesday, February 21st.
Just to the right of our main entrance there is a Black History Bulletin Board. Check it out:
“All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you.” –Octavia Butler
“Ago! (are you listening)
Ame (you have my attention)
It’s Black History Month and ‘Black Resistance’ is this year’s national theme. Check back every day to learn a fact about a person, piece of art, or reflect on a question on your own or together as a community!
Use your Chromebook to learn more about the Adinkra symbols on each card here:
Kuronti Ne Akwamu
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I’m changing the things I cannot accept.” –Angela Davis
Special Thanks to the PPS LGBTQ+ Supports Team for sharing this.
In the 5th grade hall, there are BLACK LIVES MATTER posters. Here are three of the 13 GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
“BLACK VILLAGESWe disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.”
“BLACK WOMEN We build a space that affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in which men are centered.”
“BLACK FAMILIES We make our spaces family-friendly and enable parents to fully participate with their children. We dismantle the patriarchal practice that requires mothers to 皇家华人 “double shifts” so that they can mother in private even as they participate in public justice 皇家华人.”
#BLACKLIVESMATTERATSCHOOL (IN NYC SCHOOLS)
5th grade teachers and students, thank you for sharing. Please let me know other ways you are celebrating Black History Month.
Lastly, I wanted to share that I will retire again at the end of June to have more time for my daughters and grandkids. I am privileged to be part of this wonderful community, to get to support and enjoy your children and their learning at a high level, and to 皇家华人 with the fabulous Buckman staff and parents. Thank you!
Enjoy your long weekend!
Fred
Fred
Buckman Art Show and Sell is March 11th!!
THREE WEEKS UNTIL THE SHOW! Check out our to see all of our featured artists
LAST CHANCE to sign your student up if they want to sell at the show! Sign up link
Remember that we are not able to sell liquids, food, slime, or stress balls. Check out our for FAQ or email questions to Korrin Weldon at
This show is 100% volunteer run. Each shift is only a few hours - please consider signing up to help Sign up link
Email Nicole Simmons at with questions.
FOUNDATION NEWS
Save the Date for our next Dines Out at XICO on Feb. 23rd, also Buckman parent owned.
The Buckman Foundation is already hard at 皇家华人 on the 2023 Buckman Auction, and we need your help! This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it wouldn’t be possible with Buckman families stepping up to lend a hand.
Do you know a business that would be interested in sponsorship or donating to the annual auction?
Have amazing videography or video editing skills? Or know somebody who does? We’re looking for people who can help put together our special appeal video, featured at the live event.
Other great ideas?
Reach out by sending us an email at to let us know how you can play your part in making this year’s auction the best one yet!
Save the date, May 13th!
Library
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3rd graders! is due by Friday, April 7th if you are choosing to participate in Ms. Rudnick’s challenge to read ALL 5 nominees! Anyone that has read TWO or more books will be able to vote for their favoirte. and you will be invited to a special party in May. Participation is not mandatory.
4th and 5th graders! is due by Friday, April 7th if you are choosing to participate in Ms. Rudnick’s challenge to read ALL 8 nominees! Anyone that has read TWO or more books will be able to vote for their favorite. and you will be invited to a special party in May. Participation is not mandatory.
PTA NEWS
PTA has board vacancies. We are looking for a co-president and VP of Communications as we head into next year. We also still seek a VP of Equity & Inclusion. Check out our to learn more.
Just 27 PTA memberships needed to goal! We are currently at 47, with 10 new sign ups just last month. Show all Oregon kids how much you love them by in February - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman through community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman! Office Depot also offers rewards. All of this money adds up and is not insignificant in funding all that we do (see above).
SUN
Multnomah County-REACH is inviting Black community members to join a fun and family-friendly five-mile bike ride. This event is a celebration of Black History Month and is targeted to Black 皇家华人ers and Black/African immigrants and refugees to experience the joy of riding bikes with kinfolk. (See attachment)
Register your student for a SUN enrichment spring break camp March 27-31 at Buckman! The theme is Spring into Spring: An Exploration of Spring Through Art & Science. $220 for the week, 9am-4pm. Open to 1st-5th graders, registration link .
Girls on the Run registration is open! The Buckman team will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Open to 3d-5th graders. Sign up .
SAVE THE DATES!
SUN info night - FEBRUARY 27th, 5:30pm: to learn more about SUN after-school programming, registration, etc.
How to talk about homelessness with your kids - MARCH 14th, 6pm: This is a panel Q&A event with experts from Catholic Charities, Impact NW, and HereTogether. Join us to learn what we can do to support our houseless neighbors and how to talk about it with our kiddos! Food and childcare provided.
SUN NEEDS SNACKS! We've run through our annual snack budget and desperately need snack donations to 皇家华人 our after-school kiddos fed until they go home for supper.
2/10/2023
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you all are well and enjoyed yesterday’s afternoon sun. It is National Counselors Appreciation Week, and yesterday we celebrated our amazing Counselor Ms. Jess! At the end of Kinder/First Grade lunch, we asked Ms. Jess to the Cafetorium and both grade levels gave her a rousing ovation as I presented her with flowers and a staff Thank You card! Ms. Jess is the best, and we are very fortunate to have her expertise and care at Buckman.
On Thursday, all our 5th graders went to the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) to see the Motown Exhibit. As we celebrate Black History Month, I asked students for some highlights. Karaoke, singing like the Supremes, and dance lessons like the Temptations that were projected on a big screen so students could see themselves dancing were big hits. It was also very cool to see Stevie Wonder’s piano! As the OHS website shares, “A blend of gospel, blues and pop, Motown began in Detroit in the late 1950's and quickly became ‘The Sound of Young America,' crashing the American pop charts and challenging the Beatles-led British Invasion.”
Growing up in the “Stop In the Name of Love” era, I am so glad our students got to experience some of the Motown magic. Thank you Ms. Jensen, Ms. Kelly and Ms. Nicholl for this rare treat!
School-wide, students completed their Winter MAP testing in Reading and Math. These periodic assessments offer a snapshot of strengths, areas of growth, and offer valuable data as teachers track progress throughout the year. Students, thank you for giving your best effort.
Finally, our Library is back in full service, and Ms. Darcy is helping students find and check out books again, Hooray, Hooray!!! Thank you for everyone’s patience.
Have a great weekend!
Best regards,
Fred
PPS 2023 Successful Schools Survey
The 2023 Successful Schools Survey is live. This survey aims to assess school climate and culture from student, family and staff points of view. It should take 15-30 minutes to complete and is an important strategy for decision making and resourcing. The survey is also available in different languages.
last year's survey.
Panorama Successful Schools Survey
Starting next week, we are completing the Panorama Successful Schools Survey. This student survey is designed to gather student perception data about teaching, learning, and school climate. The survey is expected to take about 15 minutes. This information helps Buckman best support our students school-wide. All entries are anonymous. There are two developmentally appropriate versions of the survey for students in grades 3-5 and students in grades 6-12. Grades K-2 are not included in the survey.
Students will be asked questions in these main categories:
Skills and Competencies: The social, emotional, and motivational skills that help students excel in school, career, and life. Example topics: Growth Mindset, Self-Efficacy, Social Awareness
Support and Environment: The environment in which students learn, which influences their academic success and social-emotional development. Example topics: Sense of Belonging, School Safety
Well-Being: Students’ positive and challenging feelings, as well as how supported they feel through relationships with others. Example topics: Positive Feelings, Challenging Feelings
If you have any questions, please contact our Successful Schools Survey Coordinator, Jess Firestone
FOUNDATION NEWS
Thank you for supporting Oma’s Hideaway and Buckman, we made $578 on Tuesday night!
Save the Date for our next Dines Out at XICO on Feb. 23rd, also Buckman parent owned.
The Buckman Foundation is already hard at 皇家华人 on the 2023 Buckman Auction, and we need your help! This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it wouldn’t be possible with Buckman families stepping up to lend a hand.
Do you know a business that would be interested in sponsorship or donating to the annual auction?
Have amazing videography or video editing skills? Or know somebody who does? We’re looking for people who can help put together our special appeal video, featured at the live event.
Other great ideas?
Reach out by sending us an email at to let us know how you can play your part in making this year’s auction the best one yet!
Save the date, May 13th!
Library
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The Buckman Library is back open to students! Make sure to get all your books in this week so you don't miss checking out new books! Students can find current checkouts by going to their apps on - click on Destiny - Log in - click on MY STUFF - then CHECKOUTS. This 皇家华人s best on their district issued chromebook. Kindergarten does not take books home. 1st grade gets to take one book home each week and 2-5th have a choice of taking books home or leaving them at school to read. Check in with your student please! Thanks! Ms. Rudnick
PTA NEWS
PTA has board vacancies. We are looking for a co-president and VP of Communications as we head into next year. We also still seek a VP of Equity & Inclusion. Check out our to learn more.
Just 27 PTA memberships needed to goal! We are currently at 47, with 10 new sign ups just last month. Show all Oregon kids how much you love them by in February - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman through community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman! Office Depot also offers rewards. All of this money adds up and is not insignificant in funding all that we do (see above).
SUN
Register your student for a SUN enrichment spring break camp March 27-31 at Buckman! The theme is Spring into Spring: An Exploration of Spring Through Art & Science. $220 for the week, 9am-4pm. Open to 1st-5th graders, registration link .
Girls on the Run registration is open! The Buckman team will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Open to 3d-5th graders. Sign up .
Join the Black Parent Initiative in-person or virtually for an event next week on Feb 15th, or donate to support their efforts. More information !
SAVE THE DATES!
SUN info night - FEBRUARY 27th, 5:30pm: to learn more about SUN after-school programming, registration, etc.
How to talk about homelessness with your kids - MARCH 14th, 6pm: This is a panel Q&A event with experts from Catholic Charities, Impact NW, and HereTogether. Join us to learn what we can do to support our houseless neighbors and how to talk about it with our kiddos! Food and childcare provided.
1/26/202
Hello Buckman Families,
This is the last day of Quarter 2, and I hope it finds you well. Tomorrow is a Teacher Grading day, so a gentle reminder that we have no school for students. The progress your students have made this year is notable, and I am excited to see the learning continue through the middle of June and beyond.
At Tuesday’s staff meeting, we reviewed different resources for honoring Black Excellence during Black History Month. Each grade level has made plans to honor outstanding Black individuals throughout the month and are looking forward to sharing. I am grateful for Black History Month, and honoring Black Excellence all year makes more sense.
As we reach the halfway point, I am grateful for our Buckman school community. We love your children as they challenge and inspire us. Their growth, physically and social-emotionally , is considerable and impressive. At all levels they are maturing, asking great questions, learning letter formation, writing paragraphs, and improving their mathematical computation, and research skills. Thank you parents for the opportunity to 皇家华人 with your children each day. I so appreciate you, and am also very grateful for our dedicated and tireless staff. We at Buckman are the best!
Have a restful and fun weekend!
Best regards,
Fred
Buckman Art Show and Sell is March 11th!!
It is time for you to sign your student up if they want to sell at the show!
Sign up link here We will 皇家华人 the sign up form open through February 15th. Remember that we are not able to sell liquids, food, slime, or stress balls.
Check out our website (link: ) for FAQ or email questions to Korrin Weldon at
We will need helping hands to make this show a success! Look out for the volunteer sign up for the weekend of the show.
We are also still in search of a House Manager - this person helps to organize set up and take down of the show as well as troubleshoot the day of the event. We would have you shadow this year and move into the role next year. Email Nicole Simmons () if you are interested in learning more.
Panorama Successful Schools Survey
Starting next week, we are completing the Panorama Successful Schools Survey. This student survey is designed to gather student perception data about teaching, learning, and school climate. The survey is expected to take about 15 minutes. This information helps Buckman best support our students school-wide. All entries are anonymous. There are two developmentally appropriate versions of the survey for students in grades 3-5 and students in grades 6-12. Grades K-2 are not included in the survey.
Students will be asked questions in these main categories:
Skills and Competencies: The social, emotional, and motivational skills that help students excel in school, career, and life. Example topics: Growth Mindset, Self-Efficacy, Social Awareness
Support and Environment: The environment in which students learn, which influences their academic success and social-emotional development. Example topics: Sense of Belonging, School Safety
Well-Being: Students’ positive and challenging feelings, as well as how supported they feel through relationships with others. Example topics: Positive Feelings, Challenging Feelings
If you have any questions, please contact our Successful Schools Survey Coordinator, Jess Firestone
FOUNDATION NEWS
Thank you for supporting Oma’s Hideaway and Buckman, we made $578 on Tuesday night!
Save the Date for our next Dines Out at XICO on Feb. 23rd, also Buckman parent owned.
The Buckman Foundation is already hard at 皇家华人 on the 2023 Buckman Auction, and we need your help! This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it wouldn’t be possible with Buckman families stepping up to lend a hand.
Do you know a business that would be interested in sponsorship or donating to the annual auction?
Have amazing videography or video editing skills? Or know somebody who does? We’re looking for people who can help put together our special appeal video, featured at the live event.
Other great ideas?
Reach out by sending us an email at to let us know how you can play your part in making this year’s auction the best one yet!
Save the date, May 13th!
LIBRARY NEWS
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The library is still under construction addressing a mold situation. Library class has been pushing into students’ homeroom classrooms with engaging lessons and accessing digital books in the meantime. Students may return their Buckman library books at any time. Check-out and library classes will resume when the space is done.
For full access to many books and resources use the “皇家华人 Resources” on the Buckman Library Catalog - link above.
PTA NEWS
Join us at our next general membership PTA meeting on Tuesday, February 7th. Hear about all the wonderful ways PTA supports Buckman, and how to get involved. This meeting will be virtual (link coming soon).
Come to our PTA Mixer! Join us on Thursday, February 9th from 5:30 - 7:00 at Enso Winery just a few blocks from Buckman (minors welcome until 6pm). This will be an informal and fun way to connect with PTA leaders and learn about open positions and other ways you can support all the great 皇家华人 we do. As we head into next year, it will be critical to find 2-3 additional people to step into these roles, so we don't lose our standing as an organization. Without board members, we are at risk of losing $30,000, which funds many things including but not limited to: classroom supplies and grants, events, teacher appreciation, equity efforts, drama teacher, SUN programming, crossing guard incentives.
Our next Community Coffee Chat is Friday, February 10th from 8:45 - 9:30. Join us in person and enjoy or
Help us reach our goal of 75 PTA members! We are currently at 45. If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman through community rewards programs! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman! Office Depot also offers rewards. All of this money adds up and is not insignificant in funding all that we do (see above).
SUN
Register your student for a SUN enrichment spring break camp March 27-31 at Buckman! The theme is Spring into Spring: An Exploration of Spring Through Art & Science. $220 for the week, 9am-4pm. Open to 1st-5th graders, registration link .
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistance coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
SAVE THE DATES!
Buckman Family Dance, FEBRUARY 10th, 5:30pm: This is a whole-family affair, kids will need to be with their grownups at all times! Pizza and snacks will be available by donation. If you'd like to volunteer to help set-up or run the event, sign up .
How to talk about homelessness with your kids - MARCH 14th, 6pm: This is a panel Q&A event with experts from Catholic Charities, Impact NW, and HereTogether. Join us to learn what we can do to support our houseless neighbors and how to talk about it with our kiddos! Food and childcare provided.
1/20/2023
Hello Buckman Families,
Last night was Make Art Night, and it was super cool! Sponsored by our SUN program, and the brainchild of our Counselor Ms. Jess, many students and parents had a great time making art.
Different tables offered various craft activities, and with great volunteer support, it was a resounding success. Thank you Ms. Katie, Ms. Jess and volunteers for making this possible! Some of the art created last night might be sold at our annual Art Show and Sell on Saturday, March 11, from 10:00 - 5:00pm. Save the date!
As we approach the end of the Quarter 2, please remind your children to give their best effort to complete their class皇家华人 and assignments. Building learning momentum is exciting, and students sense their progress and skill development. I enjoy watching the social emotional growth and ownership that supports healthy play and fun at Lunch/Recess.
Next Month, as part of our Black History Celebration, all fifth-graders will be going to the Oregon Historical Society Museum to tour a Motown Exhibition. Having grown up with this music, it should be a wonderful opportunity to learn about and enjoy this unique sound. As part ofBlack Lives Matter Week of Action (February 6-10th) our staff and Climate team are planning learning activities that will help strengthen our Buckman anti-racist resolve.
Your children teach us every day, and we are all honored to help them build their self-confidence and self concept as young people. We are a village, and I appreciate how each of you contribute to our whole community.
Be well, and have a great weekend!
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
The Buckman Foundation is already hard at 皇家华人 on the 2023 Buckman Auction, and we need your help! This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it wouldn’t be possible with Buckman families stepping up to lend a hand.
Do you know a business that would be interested in sponsorship or donating to the annual auction?
Have amazing videography or video editing skills? Or know somebody who does? We’re looking for people who can help put together our special appeal video, featured at the live event.
Other great ideas?
Reach out by sending us an email at to let us know how you can play your part in making this year’s auction the best one yet!
Save the date, May 13th!
LIBRARY NEWS
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The library is still under construction addressing a mold situation. Library class has been pushing into student’s homeroom classrooms with engaging lessons and accessing digital books for the meantime. Students may return their Buckman library books at any time. Check out and library class will resume when the space is done.
For full access to many books and resources use the “皇家华人 Resources” on the Buckman Library Catalog - link above.
PTA NEWS
Buckman Art Show and Sell is March 11th!!
Student art is the shining star of the event!
It is time for you to help your student plan and make their art. We will open the sign up link in a few weeks - 皇家华人 your eyes open for updates!! Remember that we are not able to sell liquids, food, slime, or stress balls. Check out our website (link: ) for FAQ or email questions to Nicole Simmons.
Come hang with your fabulous and fun PTA! Join us at our "Mixer" on Thursday, February 9th from 5:30 - 7:00 at Enso Winery just a few blocks from Buckman. This will be an informal and fun way to connect with PTA leaders and learn about open positions and other ways you can support all the great 皇家华人 we do. As we head into next year, it will be critical to find 2-3 additional people to step into these roles. Come enjoy a glass on us (limited quantity). Enso only allows minors in their tasting room until 6, so do plan accordingly.
Mr. Christy is the only teacher in need of a Room Lead! Let's help him get the support he needs for the remainder of the year.
Help us reach our goal of 75 PTA members! We are currently at 45. Thanks to those who have signed up! If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman through rewards! Choose Buckman PTA as your designee, and raise money for Buckman just by grocery shopping. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman!
SUN
Thanks to everyone who helped out or came to ArtMake last night! It was a great success, with over 100 folks showing up. Students left with lots of creative projects they made using recycled or found materials.
SUN School starts this coming Monday, January 23rd! Reach out to Tabitha or Katie if you have any questions about your student's schedule.
Register your student for a SUN enrichment spring break camp March 27-31 at Buckman! The theme is Spring into Spring: An Exploration of Spring Through Art & Science. $220 for the week, 9am-4pm. Open to 1st-5th graders, registration link .
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistance coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
SAVE THE DATE!
Buckman Family Dance, FEBRUARY 10th, 5:30pm: This is a whole-family affair, kids will need to be with their grownups at all times! Pizza and snacks will be available by donation. If you'd like to volunteer to help set-up or run the event, sign up .
1/13/2023
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you are all well, and we just finished a great week! On Tuesday evening, Lotería, or Mexican Bingo was a wonderful treat, and a huge success! The Cafeteria was packed, the homemade Tamales and Mexican food were delicious, and winners won authentic prizes that Naydyn’s family brought back from Mexico. This great evening stemmed from a Race Talks meeting where the family volunteered to share Lotería with our Buckman community. A very special Thank you to Naydyn and her family for a super fun and special night!
Regarding our current Library closure, two different firms will be here next Wednesday morning to start the repairs. Per district advice, all week three air purifiers are running 24 hours a day to filter potentially harmful mold spores from the air. The Library will continue to be closed next week. As the 皇家华人 progresses, I will update you.
On Wednesday morning, as part of our Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Ms. Hannah and I arranged for the Jefferson Dancers to perform. This outstanding HS Dance company will be performing three pieces at the annual National HS Dance Festival in Pittsburgh, PA in March, and one of the pieces they will perform was choreographed by a Buckman Alumnus. The dancers and Artistic Director Steve Gonzales were great, and our whole school audience was very appreciative!
Next week, Charlie McNeely a highly skilled PPS Restorative Justice Specialist will be meeting first with Ms. Ditto and I, and then with our Buckman staff Equity committee. We are excited to partner with Charlie on ways we can improve our school-wide equity 皇家华人 with staff and students, such that students feel seen, heard, and above all supported for who they are.
This partnership will be ongoing, and I look forward to furthering this important 皇家华人.
At our Admin/Principal’s Coffee today, Ms. Ditto shared about Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which is a system designed to ensure that all students are getting what they need. I spoke to our Library closure, and apologized for not sharing information earlier in the week.
It is a privilege to 皇家华人 with your children as their zest for learning rubs off on us all!
Have a wonderful three day weekend!
Fred Locke
FOUNDATION NEWS
January’s Dines Out will be at the amazing (Buckman Family-Owned) on Tuesday, January 24th from 5pm-9:30pm. Reservations are recommended.
LIBRARY NEWS
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From Green Bean Books: Bridging Readers Book Club and Advisory Board are raring to read more books in the new year! We bring together kids from Pittsburgh and 皇家华人 to discuss advanced reader copies of books, write reviews, and meet authors.
Call us up of you'd like to join! 503-954-2354 Saturday, January 21st at 10am inside Green Bean Books - Masks required.
PTA NEWS
Buckman Art Show and Sell is March 11th!!
Student art is the shining star of the event!
It is time for you to help your student plan and make their art. We will open the sign up link in a few weeks - 皇家华人 your eyes open for updates!! Remember that we are not able to sell liquids, food, slime, or stress balls. Check out our website (link: ) for FAQ or email questions to Nicole Simmons.
Thank you to for an ongoing donation for our Friday morning monthly Community Coffee Chat. Please stop by their shop and give them some Buckman love! This is an in person meeting, but you can and can also submit questions for principals Locke and Ditto .
Mr. Christy is the only teacher in need of a Room Lead! Being a room lead is easy peasy - you essentially help parents and families stay in the know of school happenings, support class projects and make sure supplies and snacks are stocked. Questions about this role? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
Help us reach our goal of 75 PTA members! We are currently at 35. If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman with every day shopping. Both Amazon and Fred Meyer will give a portion of sales to Buckman each quarter. Be sure to designate Buckman at and through the program. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman!
SUN NEWS
Register your student for a SUN enrichment spring break camp March 27-31 at Buckman! The theme is Spring into Spring: An Exploration of Spring Through Art & Science. $220 for the week, 9am-4pm. Open to 1st-5th graders, registration link .
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistant coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
There are two new family engagement groups that are beginning to form. Contact for more information on or to get involved with the parent/family antiracism group, and contact for more information on or to get involved with the BIPOC parent affinity space.
SUN needs snacks! If you'd like to donate any shelf-stable, individually packaged snacks, please drop them off in the front office labeled "SUN" or coordinate a drop-off with Katie.
SAVE THE DATES!
Art Make night, JANUARY 19th, 5:30pm: Come make an art project with a staff member at one or more of our project stations, or make your own project with materials available at the event! You can even make something to sell at the Art Show & Sell.
Buckman Family Dance, FEBRUARY 10th, 5:30pm: This is a whole-family affair, kids will need to be with their grownups at all times! Pizza and snacks will be available by donation. If you'd like to volunteer to help set-up or run the event, sign up .
1/6/2023
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope that you all had a wonderful Winter Break. Your students were rested with lots of positive energy, and it is great to have them back at Buckman. With three more weeks left in Quarter 2, we are excited about finishing strong as their important learning continues.
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
At our K-2 and 3-5 assemblies today, we continued our practice of being a very respectful and appreciative audience. Why practice? On Wednesday morning, as part of our Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, we are super excited to host the Jefferson Dancers who will perform for our whole school.
Today, playing his guitar, Mr. Schopmeyer led us all singing two Buckman songs, and all grades and staff sang with gusto. Mr. Darby had us practice showing appreciation and quieting immediately with “Waterfall, waterfall…shsh”… and it is getting better and better. Ms. Evola, our PE Teacher, had two students place as many blocks on their heads in a plastic saucer for one minute. Both students did well, and one emerged a winner balancing three blocks on a saucer on top of her head. Kudos to all!
Lastly, Ms. Ditto showed a “Respect” video from another school, and asked if any classes wanted to contribute to a Buckman respect video?
I like the reading, critical thinking, and math that I am seeing in classrooms. Mr. Christy’s third-grade class had an interesting discussion about sharks, their living environment, and environments more generally. Different students shared their environment drawings which were creative and varied.
Lastly, although our Library is currently closed for some repairs, the good news is that Ms. Darcy is visiting classrooms instead.
Thank you for your children, go Buckman Bears!
FOUNDATION NEWS
January’s Dines Out will be at the amazing (Buckman Family-Owned) on Tuesday, January 24th from 5pm-9:30pm. Reservations are recommended.
LIBRARY NEWS
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From Green Bean Books: Bridging Readers Book Club and Advisory Board are raring to read more books in the new year! We bring together kids from Pittsburgh and 皇家华人 to discuss advanced reader copies of books, write reviews, and meet authors. Call us up of you'd like to join! 503-954-2354 Saturday, January 21st at 10am inside Green Bean Books - Masks required.
PTA NEWS
Community Coffee Chat is Friday, January 13th. Join other families and staff for a Q&A with our principals at 8:45 - 9:25. You can also Submit questions for the Q&A .
Mr. Christy is the only teacher in need of a Room Lead! Being a room lead is easy peasy - you essentially help parents and families stay in the know of school happenings, support class projects and make sure supplies and snacks are stocked. Questions about this role? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
Help us reach our goal of 75 PTA members! We are currently at 35. If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 transaction fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Support Buckman with every day shopping. Both Amazon and Fred Meyer will give a portion of sales to Buckman each quarter. Be sure to designate Buckman at and through the program. Pick up a blue bag for your empties (on the bulletin board across from the office), and redeem at any - all proceeds go to Buckman!
SUN NEWS
SAVE THE DATES!
Lotería night, JANUARY 10th, 6pm: We will be hosting a Lotería night (Mexican bingo) on Jan 10th at 6pm in the cafetorium. We will have food and prizes. All are welcome, we hope to see you and your student(s) there!
Art Make night, JANUARY 19th, 5:30pm: Come make an art project with a staff member at one or more of our project stations, or make your own project with materials available at the event! You can even make something to sell at the Art Show & Sell.
Buckman Family Dance, FEBRUARY 10th, 5:30pm: This is a whole-family affair, kids will need to be with their grownups at all times! Pizza and snacks will be available by donation. If you'd like to volunteer to help set-up or run the event, sign up !
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistance coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
There are two new family engagement groups that are beginning to form. Contact for more information on or to get involved with the parent/family antiracism group, and contact for more information on or to get involved with the BIPOC parent affinity space.
SUN needs snacks! If you'd like to donate any shelf-stable, individually packaged snacks, please drop them off in the front office labeled "SUN" or coordinate a drop-off with Katie.
December 9, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
Despite the triple threat of (Covid, Flu, and RSV), I hope that you and your children are well. We are all looking forward to our upcoming Winter Holiday, and be it green or white, I know that it will be great to have time with family, friends and loved ones.
This week has brought us some great highlights. Our 4th and 5th graders, with daily support from Ms. Nicholl and Ms. Walker are doing an awesome job at lunch! It is getting much harder to choose the 4th and 5th grade Golden Spoon daily recipients. Thank you students, and staff, your leadership and cooperation are much appreciated!
In fourth grade classrooms, students spent this week learning or furthering coding skills. I was impressed by the focus, and intent learning that begins with learning “Scratch.” This afternoon, students in all three classrooms were very engaged and creating impressive systems. Students showed me how they had designed a soccer video game, researched Ancient Egypt, coral reefs, slime, created storyboards with characters that changed color, exhibited dance moves, waving hands and much more. Researching the architecture of Minecraft and a narrated slide show on earth and Sea Slugs were outstanding examples of creative and sophisticated 皇家华人. Thank you fourth grade team and students for your inspiring 皇家华人!
On a very different note, yesterday morning, when I heard of the potential bomb threat, which also included other districts, I immediately did a careful walk around our building, and thankfully saw nothing unusual. Thank you for trusting us with the safety of your children.
A SUPER SPECIAL THANKS to Ms. Darcy for an AMAZING Buckman BOOK FAIR! Thank you for all the wonderful books, your patience as we shopped, and all the time and effort that made this week-long event possible. With much gratitude, you’re the BEST!!!
We look forward to the First Grade performance on Thursday, and a week of festive learning. Practice Kindness, it spreads!
Have a great weekend, and stay warm!
Best,
Fred
SUN
Winter Registration Monday, Dec. 12 - 7am!
PTA
General Meeting (Virtual) Tues., Dec. 13th 6-8pm
Join us virtually for our December general PTA meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 on Zoom. Covid, cold and flu season are here, so we will be holding this meeting (and likely our next) virtually. Grab a mug of cocoa (or wine?) and join us from the comfort of home.
December Dines Out
Let's 皇家华人 the momentum going by planning to grab a bite at Mississippi Pizza on December 13, any time 11am - 11pm for our final Dines Out of 2022. As always, proceeds from your purchase will benefit the Foundation.
Apparel Sales - Wednesday, Dec 14 8:20am - 9:00am
Come stock up on Buckman Apparel, makes great gifts. We have hoodies & tees, beanies, trucker hats, masks, stickers and more. PTA will also have the Blue Bottle drop bags available for recycling cans.
All proceeds benefit Buckman.
(Credit card, cash and checks accepted)
Free Covid Test Kits
Dear PPS Families: To help your holidays be healthy as well as happy, next week our school will provide each student with an iHealth test kit for at-home use. Students and families are encouraged to use these tests if they develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or know they have been exposed to COVID-19. Please note: the FDA granted a shelf-life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test. Please enter the lot number listed on the end of your test kit box into to check the updated expiration date of your kit.
FOUNDATION NEWS
Our Buckman community is amazing! We have unlocked the $13,000 challenge match goal with 96 donations and another 4 donations with get us an additional $250. Thank you Buckman for your continued support.
Make a gift today at:
LIBRARY NEWS
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BOOK FAIR SUCCESS! Over 1,200 books will be read by Buckman students and beyond!
Get virtual access to all the books and resources over Winter Break!
- log in to put books on hold, see your checkouts, access ebooks galore, and see your checkout history at Buckman!
Multnomah County - Students can now use card
PTA NEWS
PTA General Meeting next Tuesday. Join us virtually for our December general PTA meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 on Zoom. Covid, cold and flu season are here, so we will be holding this meeting (and likely our next) virtually. Grab a mug of cocoa (or wine?) and join us from the comfort of home.
Room parents still needed for Page & Christy! December is here, and we still do not have an assigned classroom lead for these AMAZING teachers. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - our teachers need your help! Questions about this role? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA board members needed! We are still in need of a Vice President of Equity, as well as a President-Elect to round out our PTA. are critical to assure decisions, policies, programs and practices are equitable and inclusive of everyone, but especially our BIPOC communities.
Help us reach our goal of 75 PTA members! If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 membership fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school.
Making a financial donation to Buckman? If so, your donation to Buckman could be doubled! Just imagine what those extra philanthropic funds could do for our school. As a non-profit organization, Buckman PTA can print you a receipt for you to submit to your 皇家华人place. Your benefits or Human Resources office would likely be able to let you know if your 皇家华人place offers a company match program.
SUN NEWS
The SUN Winter Term catalog is out now (above)! General registration will open this Monday, Dec 12 at 7am at .
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistance coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting a lotería night (Mexican bingo) on Jan 10th at 6pm in the cafetorium. We will have food and prizes for winners. All are welcome, we hope to see you and your student(s) there!
There are two new family engagement groups that are beginning to form. Contact for more information on or to get involved with the parent/family antiracism group, and contact for more information on or to get involved with the BIPOC parent affinity space.
SUN needs snacks! If you'd like to donate any shelf-stable, individually packaged snacks, please drop them off in the front office labeled "SUN" or coordinate a drop-off with Katie.
Katie would like to extend a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to the entire Buckman community for showing up for Season of Sharing! We were able to fulfill all requested items thanks to you!
SUN Winter Registration Monday, Dec. 12 - 7am!
December 2, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you are well. Thank you for your flexibility on Wednesday with the power outage. We were unlucky that the wind storm caused a huge trunk of a fir tree on the lower field to hit the wires and cause the outage that impacted us. Thank you again for your flexibility!
For our Buckman Coffee Chat Friday morning, we were very fortunate to have Librarian Jennie from Belmont Public Library share some great Safe online Tips! Her presentation is below (click on yellow link), and I promise regardless of the age of your child, there is something for everyone. In 15 minutes, she offered us great food for thought on a very important topic. Help your kids stay safe online this Winter Break (and Read a few Books too.)
It is worth every moment–Enjoy! Here’s the link:
A Special Thank you to all who donated for Giving Tuesday! I donated today, so join us to ensure that our own Darcy Rudnick can remain full time! Every donation, large and small, helps us reach our goal.
We can do this; Thank You Buckman Foundation for a great Giving kick-off!
Finally, by request, enjoy thisAction for Happiness' calendar. included. This one page calendar will warm your heart. Thank you Amanda C.
Thank you for your wonderful children!
Be well, be safe.
Best,
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
Our Buckman community is amazing! We launched our Year-End Ask campaign on Tuesday, in the hopes of reaching 75 donors by the end of the year. We’re delighted to share we have already had 66 people step up to sponsor, putting us within 9 more gifts (at ANY amount!) of unlocking the $13,000 challenge match goal!
It gets even better. We have a sponsor who has stepped up to donate $250 for ever 25 contributions past our goal of 75. Let’s do this, Buckman!
Make a gift today at:
The PPS School Policy Board will hear testimony on 12/6 regarding amending or abolishing school foundations throughout the district. The Buckman Foundation will be there, and we’d love to have your support or hear your opinions on the issue. Reach out at for more details.
December Dines Out
Let's 皇家华人 the momentum going by planning to grab a bite at Mississippi Pizza on December 13, any time 11am - 11pm for our final Dines Out of 2022. As always, proceeds from your purchase will benefit the Foundation.
LIBRARY NEWS
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- We still have slots available!
December 5-9 8:00 am-8:35 am and 3:00-6:00 pm (no purchases can be made during the school day)
($25 in books gets free shipping to your house)
Set up anfor students for a cash-free experience. ()
PTA NEWS
Volunteers Needed for Oregon PTA Clothing Center! The Buckman volunteer day with the Oregon PTA Clothing Center is coming up on Monday, December 5th. They are in need of 5-6 volunteers to help kids navigate the shopping experience, as well as to sort donations. Here are the deets from the center coordinator:
Monday, Dec. 5th
9:30am -1:30pm
Marshall (Benson HS) Campus; 3905 SE 91st, Room B-60.
When entering through the main school entrance take the hallway to the left, then the next hallway to the left, halfway down we are on the right, up the stairs and there we are.
PTA board members needed! We are still in need of a Vice President of Equity, as well as a President-Elect to round out our PTA. are critical to assure decisions, policies, programs and practices are equitable and inclusive of everyone, but especially our BIPOC communities.
There's still time to grab a PTA membership. If you have not yet purchased one, head over to - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 membership fee). Being a member allows you to vote at PTA meetings, and assures we maintain our 501-c3 status-- allowing us to do all the things we do to support our school. We need approximately 35 memberships to meet our goal for the year!
Please sign up as a room lead for teachers Page, Kelly and Christy! December is here, and we still do not have an assigned classroom lead for these three AMAZING teachers. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - our teachers need your help! Questions about this role? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
Does your place of employment offer a company match? If so, your donation to Buckman could be doubled! Just imagine what those extra philanthropic funds could do for our school. As a non-profit organization, Buckman PTA can print you a receipt for you to submit to your 皇家华人place. Your benefits or Human Resources office would likely be able to let you know if your 皇家华人place offers a company match program.
SUN NEWS
The SUN Winter Term catalog is out now and we are accepting early bird registrations through the weekend. We must have all scholarship requests by 8am on Monday, Dec 5. General registration will open on Dec 12 at 7am at .
Season of Sharing has begun! to fulfill one or more item requests here and bring them unwrapped and labeled with the item number to the front office or the SUN office by December 8th.
Would you like to help coach a Girls on the Run team this spring? We are looking for assistance coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5:30pm for the season, which goes from March 6 - May 20, 2023. Contact Katie for more information.
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting aLotería Night (Mexican bingo) on Jan 10th at 6pm in the cafetorium. We will have food and prizes for winners. All are welcome, we hope to see you and your student(s) there!
There are two new family engagement groups that are beginning to form. Contact for more information on or to get involved with the parent/family antiracism group, and contact for more information on or to get involved with the BIPOC parent affinity space.
SUN needs snacks! If you'd like to donate any shelf-stable, individually packaged snacks, please drop them off in the front office labeled "SUN" or coordinate a drop-off with Katie.
LOST & FOUND!
Please check the growing mountain of items in our lost and found! You can't miss it when you come in the front entryway.
All items that are unclaimed and don't have names on them will be donated to the PTA Clothing Closet at the start of winter break.
Community Flyers
Northwest Children's Theater & School
After-School & Camps available through
VIBE of 皇家华人
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City of 皇家华人 () () () () ()
Multnomah Early Child Program
Kaiser Permanente CASCADIA COVID-19 screening study () () () () () ()
PSU Sonic Arts and Music Production Academy,
Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
皇家华人 Parks & Recreation Preschool
November 18, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you are well and excited for Conferences on Monday or Tuesday, and our upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. In the spirit of giving thanks, I am very grateful for our awesome Buckman community, students, staff, and families. This is a wonderful school, and you all make it so!
Please help me say a special Thank you to our long term Visual Arts Substitute Ms. Kari Rittenour. Thank you for your strong visual arts curriculum and art expertise. It takes a village, and you will always be a part of ours.
With enthusiasm, we are thrilled to have Ms. Nicole Penoncello resume her Buckman teaching on Monday, November 28th.
Our second Buckman 2022 Assembly was a show stopper! Ms. Jess and Mr. Darby reviewed excellent audience behaviors, and as a school we practiced and practiced. By the end of the assembly, most students were able stay quiet and attentive (voices off and quiet hands) in only two seconds! The improvement and desire to do their Buckman best was very evident and appreciated. Our competition, organized by Coach E., was between three student-teacher teams; to win, you had to make the highest tower with plastic cups in one minute. Competition was fierce, and ALL teams got rousing audience support. In the end, by six inches, Ms. Jensen’s team took the First Place Prize!
Congratulations, great fun, 皇家华人 and sportsmanship by all!
On a serious note, this excellent practice is exactly what is needed at all our school assemblies and also public performances. As students represent us in the community, our Buckman reputation depends on consistent polite and respectful behavior while enjoying the event.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Conferences on Monday and Tuesday as we value the time for you to connect with your children’s teacher(s).
We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a lovely holiday!
Enjoy and if you are traveling, Be safe!
Best regards,
Fred
Parent /Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 21-Tuesday, November 22
Look for a confirmation email from Myconferencetime with the appointment date & time and if requested the link for the Google meeting. You will also get a reminder two days in advance. If you need any help, contact
LOST & FOUND!
Please check the growing mountain of items in our lost and found when you're here for conferences! You can't miss it when you come in the front entryway.
All items that are unclaimed and don't have names on them will be donated to the PTA Clothing Closet at the start of winter break.
FOUNDATION NEWS
Celebrate the kickoff of our Year-End Ask campaign on Tuesday, November 29 — also known as #GivingTuesday! We’ll be at the main entrance for school drop-off with apparel sales and warm beverages from 8:20-9:00am. Buy a beanie, add on a gift to the Foundation, and watch our Year-End-Ask-O-Meter grow. Our goal is to reach 75 gifts to unlock the funds pledged by our Challenge Match Sponsors. Any gift - be $1, $10, or $100 - gets us closer to our goal!
Do you support more staffing in public schools? Do you think PPS is chronically underfunded? The foundation model used by many schools in our district is jeopardy, as the PPS School Board weighs on their decision of whether or not abolish school foundations altogether. We know the model is imperfect, and we also know that PPS does not currently have the funds to meeting current staffing needs. We also know that now is not the time for PPS to make this decision, without hearing the insight and voices of our community. If you have anything you would like to share about your experience with school foundations, please send an email to . We welcome all perspectives about this district-wide decision! Look for more communications from us about the future of PPS foundations in the coming weeks.
DINES OUT
Thank you to everyone who headed to Buckman parent-owned Gado Gado for the October Dines Out. We made over $500 in support of the Buckman Foundation! Let's 皇家华人 the momentum going by planning to grab a bit at Mississippi Pizza on December 13, any time 11am - 11pm for our final Dines Out of 2022. As always, proceeds from your purchase will benefit the Foundation.
LIBRARY NEWS
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- We still have slots available! If there are not enough volunteers, the book fair will be closed at certain times as I cannot run it alone - Thanks! Ms. Rudnick
December 5-9 8:00 am-8:35 am and 3:00-6:00 pm (no purchases can be made during the school day)
($25 in books gets free shipping to your house)
Set up an for students for a cash-free experience. ()
PTA NEWS
to bring snacks for conferences. Let's show our teachers and staff appreciation with some goodies for them to enjoy during conferences on Monday and Tuesday. You can .
Don't forget to get your PTA membership. If you have not yet purchased a PTA membership, please consider doing so - memberships are only $12.00 ($9.50+ $2.50 membership fee), so that you can also vote at PTA meetings. requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA and continue as a distinct nonprofit organization.
We need room leads! We still need classroom leads for the following teachers: Page, Kelly and Christy! Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person or virtually, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
Sign up for Yearbook committee! We are in need 2-4 more yearbook committee members to pull together the 2022 - 2023 yearbook. Duties include researching companies and getting bids, taking or collecting photographs, designing art, and coordinating printing and distribution. If you are interested, sign up for the committee on Konstella or email .
Does your place of employment offer a company match? If so, your donation to Buckman could be doubled! Just imagine what those extra philanthropic funds could do for our school. As a non-profit organization, Buckman PTA can print you a receipt for you to submit to your 皇家华人place. Your benefits or Human Resources office would likely be able to let you know if your 皇家华人place offers a company match program.
SUN NEWS
Sign your 4th or 5th grader up for GoldenBall! We have a coach ready for a coed team. Space is limited so sign up early. Registration form attached.
It's not too late to sign up to request support from SUN for the winter season. If you'd like to request anything for your kiddo(s), please complete by Tuesday, November 22nd. If you're interested in helping to fulfill requests, sign up on the !
SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting a lotería night (Mexican bingo) on Jan 10th at 6pm inthe cafetorium. We will have food and prizes for winners. All are welcome, we hope to see you and your student(s) there!
SUN needs snacks! If you'd like to donate any shelf-stable, individually packaged snacks, please drop them off in the front office labeled "SUN" or coordinate a drop-off with Katie.
November 10, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
On behalf of our wonderful staff, we appreciate educating your children. They come through our doors as their best selves, and that affords us the chance to guide their engagement, critical thinking, perseverance, and robust learning
For a “Showcase” presentation that I gave to other principals and some district administrators this morning, I was able to brag on our Buckman Bear community. That as an arts focus school, in addition to our rigorous core academic instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, our students regularly get challenging and fun instruction in visual art, music, dance and drama. This balance of great learning opportunities in core curriculum and the arts helps your students express themselves and discover passions that they may want to develop.
As we build towards Conferences, please know that we want each of your students to enjoy learning and be successful. Outstanding learning requires outstanding effort, and we know it is worth every moment. Thank you for partnering with us to make strong learning something we can all contribute to and be proud of. Be you at Buckman
Be safe, and have a lovely holiday long weekend
Best,
Fred
Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 21st & 22nd
Who, what, and why: Family (parent/guardian/caregiver). Teacher conferences offer an invaluable opportunity to meet and discuss student progress and needs.
When: November 21 and 22 from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Teachers block off their meal breaks in advance and there may be some variation in availability.
Where: Our conferences will be in-person or virtual, using Google Meet (by request). As is typical, each conference slot is 20-minutes. These are scheduled a very short transition time so it is imperative to start and end promptly. These slots usually do fill up so if you miss your time for any reason, we will not be able to accommodate schedule changes.
How to Sign up: Please use this site to pick times to meet with your child’s teacher(s). Take only one slot per teacher per child
The conference schedule website is live for you to sign up.
It will be locked at 5 PM on November 18th so teachers can prepare
Sign up here:
> Register for multiple time slots
> Select the number of students you have
> Pick the teacher you need to meet with
> Enter your names and email address
> Pick a day that 皇家华人s best for you
> Select times and sign up
> Look for a confirmation email from Myconferencetime with the appointment date & time and if requested the link for the Google meeting. You will also get a reminder two days in advance. If you need any help, contact
FOUNDATION NEWS
As the year draws to a close, we plan to kick off our Year-End Ask campaign. This annual fundraiser reaches out to families and members of the Buckman community to make direct gifts to the Buckman Foundation. The Year-End Ask launches on , an annual day of giving celebrated worldwide. Look for more information about this critical campaign in the coming weeks!
Thank you to everyone who headed to Buckman parent-owned Gado Gado last week for our November Dines Out. We made over $500 in support of the Buckman Foundation! Let's 皇家华人 the momentum going by planning to grab a bit at Mississippi Pizza on December 13, any time 11am - 11pm for our final Dines Out of 2022. As always, proceeds from your purchase will benefit the Foundation.
LIBRARY NEWS
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Mark your calendars:December 5-9 8:00am-8:35am and 3:00-6:00pm (no purchases can be made during the school day)
($25 in books gets free shipping to your house)
- STILL OPEN SPOTS! Needing door monitors to let families in the front doors.
Set up an for students for a cash free experience. ()
LIBRARY NEWS
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Mark your calendars:December 5-9 8:00am-8:35am and 3:00-6:00pm (no purchases can be made during the school day)
($25 in books gets free shipping to your house)
- STILL OPEN SPOTS! Needing door monitors to let families in the front doors.
Set up an for students for a cash free experience. ()
SUN NEWS
SUN is recruiting basketball coaches for the winter Goldenball season! If you are interested, please contact Katie. More information on coaching can be found . We can't enroll students for teams without coaches, so please consider volunteering!
Season of Sharing forms are out now! To put in a request, please complete this form before Nov 18.
The SUN winter catalog will be out shortly! Watch Konstella and your emails for it coming soon.
SUN needs snacks! Shelf-stable, pre-packaged snacks are best. You can coordinate drop-off with Katie or leave them in the front office labeled for SUN.
Buckman Art Show & Sell
Applications are open for the 2023 Art Show & Sell for artist vendors! We will have info for students interested in selling art closer to the event.
October 28, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope this finds you well and that you are enjoying the cooler weather. Our flowers and your gardens welcome the rain. Our rose bushes and burgundy flowers by the front steps have informed me that they love Oregon rain!
Yesterday, most second graders took a Talented and Gifted Screener test. This assessment is taken by all PPS second graders, and there will be a make-up date if students missed it.
This morning our Buckman Safety Committee met, and wanted to share a few important reminders. We have created Rainbow Hall Passes, so that we know that students in the hall have a specific purpose and have teacher permission to be out of class. Teachers will also be reminding students of our Bathroom expectations of Go/Flush/Wash/Leave so the instructional time missed is minimal.
As we are beginning our Oregon rainy season, it is fine for your children to bring umbrellas to school, AND we ask that they live in their lockers. At Lunch/Recess, as we did last year, we are not allowing student umbrellas as it is a safety concern. On rainy days, we strongly recommend rain boots, and a raincoat or waterproof jacket such that your child is warm and relatively dry. Having an extra set of clothes in their locker is always a good idea just in case they get accidentally wet.
At today’s Parent Coffee Chat, by request, I shared information on our new English Language Arts curriculum, Wit & Wisdom. This very comprehensive curriculum uses compelling essential questions, sequential Focus Questions, and an End of Module Task to build critical thinking skills. As students read different texts, this integrated approach in reading, listening, speaking and writing are developed in a fun and robust manner. Content Stages (Wonder, Organize, Reveal, Distill and Know) sequentially teach students how to use the text as a resource, and to appreciate the author’s intent.
Have a great weekend, and hope to see you tomorrow at our first ever Buckman Fall Festival. Halloween costumes are welcome, and you may throw a pie in my face! Hope to see you there from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
Thank you for your lovely children!
Best,
Fred
Regarding Halloween Costumes
As a reminder, we request that students not wear their Halloween costumes to school on Monday, October 31. We do this for a variety of reasons, namely: Halloween costumes can be a distraction from studies, and we do not want to exclude or offend religious or cultural groups that do not celebrate Halloween. As students will have the evening to wear their costumes, this helps us all focus on learning during the school day. Students are also welcome to wear their costumes to the Buckman Fall Festival on October 29th, provided that they do not bring masks, simulated weapons, or blood-and-guts makeup. Thank you for helping us to maintain a strong academic environment.
Buckman Fall Conference 2022
November 21st & 22nd
Who, what, and why: Family (parent/guardian/caregiver). Teacher conferences offer an invaluable opportunity to meet and discuss student progress and needs.
When: November 21 and 22 from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Teachers block off their meal breaks in advance and there may be some variation in availability.
Where: Our conferences will be in-person or virtual, using Google Meet (by request). As is typical, each conference slot is 20-minutes. These are scheduled a very short transition time so it is imperative to start and end promptly. These slots usually do fill up so if you miss your time for any reason, we will not be able to accommodate schedule changes.
How to Sign up: Please use this site to pick times to meet with your child’s teacher(s). Take only one slot per teacher per child.
The conference schedule website will go live for you to sign up at 09:00 AM on October 29th.
It will be locked at 5 PM on November 18th so teachers can prepare.
Sign up here:
> Register for multiple time slots
> Select the number of students you have
> Pick the teacher you need to meet with
> Enter your names and email address
> Pick a day that 皇家华人s best for you
> Select times and sign up
> Look for a confirmation email from Myconferencetime with the appointment date & time and if requested the link for the Google meeting. You will also get a reminder two days in advance. If you need any help, contact
FOUNDATION NEWS
Thank you to all who dined out at Nostrana earlier this month. We made $1,486.88! Let's 皇家华人 this going...November’s Dines Out will be at the amazing (Buckman Parent-Owned) on the first of the month, from 5pm-9pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Enjoy their Chef’s Choice Rice Table dining experience, or order from the a la carte menu.
Our Fall Raffle is live! by 9am on October 31st and you will be entered to win a 4-night getaway at Astoria House, a 4-night getaway at June Lake Pines, or an Apparel Package full of Buckman goodies! All funds raised will go toward staffing positions at Buckman. Buy 5 and get one free, details are !
LIBRARY NEWS
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Mark your calendars: December 5-9 8:00am-8:35am and 3:00-6:00pm (no purchases can be made during the school day)
($25 in books gets free shipping to your house)
Set up an for students for a cash free experience. ()
SUN NEWS
SUN is recruiting basketball coaches for the winter Goldenball season! If you are interested, please contact Katie. More information on coaching can be found .
Register your student for a SUN enrichment day camp on November 4th at Buckman! The theme is Puzzles & Riddles. 9am-3:30pm. $50/student. Registration link . Open to 1st-5th graders.
Season of Sharing forms are out now! To put in a request, please complete the form attached to this email and return it to the SUN box in the front office or to room 114 before Nov 18.
Save the Date! Our first Race Talks event of the school year is on Nov 8th at 6pm. We will have students presenting about how to be anti-racist. This event is open to all families - we will have food and childcare provided, but would love for your elementary and older students to join us in the conversation! Food provided by Buckman-parent-owned - vegan, g/f, and vegetarian options will be available.
PTA NEWS
Move for the Arts was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our wonderful Buckman supporters who donated or volunteered at the event. All together, we fundraised more than $24,000 - just shy of our overall goal of $30,000 - WOW!
Thanks to all who came to the first PTA meeting. We apologize for the AV challenges, and next time we plan on having laptops for all board members, and encourage audience members to also bring their laptops until we have additional devices to improve the hybrid meeting. If you have not yet purchased a PTA membership, please consider doing so - memberships are only $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee), so that you can also vote at PTA meetings. requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA.
Don't miss our inaugural FALL FESTIVAL coming up on Saturday, October 29th! Come celebrate the season of abundance with a coin drive, face painting, popcorn, games, prizes, snacks, crafts and more! Please !
We need room leads! We still need classroom leads for the following teachers: Page, Lee, Kelly and Degraw! Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person or virtually, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, as well as a Vice President of Equity. and connect with us if you are interested - PTA is a great way to connect with other families and support Buckman!
Does your place of employment offer a company match? If so, your donation to Buckman could be doubled! Just imagine what those extra philanthropic funds could do for our school. As a non-profit organization, Buckman PTA can print you a receipt for you to submit to your 皇家华人place. Your benefits or Human Resources office would likely be able to let you know if your 皇家华人place offers a company match program.
Pick up a blue BottleDrop bag for your empties and support Buckman! Blue bags are available inside the front doors at the community bulletin board (across from the office). It's quick and easy, and all the money goes to Buckman! Don't forget to fill the bag to the top!
October 21, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope you are well and we had a very busy week!
This morning we had our first Assembly in over two years, and it was great to come together as a community. Our Counselor, Ms. Jess, reminded and practiced with students how to be excellent audience members. With only a few reminders, all did a great job sitting quietly, and showing how we give appreciation and support. Coach C., our PE Teacher hosted two rounds of pairs, (a teacher and a student) 皇家华人ing three balloons airborne for one minute. Try it, it is challenging and fun!
On Wednesday, OMSI Science Night was super cool. Over 100 students and their parent/guardians attended, and the different activities were engaging and required thoughtful and creative problem-solving. Students and adults were enthralled, it went past 7:00pm, and a Buckman parent was able to show me how to balance 8-10 8” spikes on one magnetic, vertical nail as I was totally stumped!
Last night was our annual Talented and Gifted or TAG meeting. Our TAG Coordinator Ms. Ayala presented information and answered questions. If you were unable to attend last night’s meeting but would like TAG information, please email Ms. Ayala and she is happy to help.
Today was Apple Tasting day, and all grade levels K-5 had apples to sample, and decide which variety they liked best. The very generous folks from brought apples for each grade level to taste. The choices were: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Crimson Crisp, Elstar, Pinova, and Rubinette. The fourth-grade top three were: 3) Rubinette, 2) Fuji, and their favorite apple at #1 was “Honey Crisp.” A special Thank you to Rubinette Produce for making this possible. It was a big success, and students received a voucher to be used this weekend.
Thank you for your children, we enjoy helping them learn and have fun each day.
Have a great weekend!
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
November’s Dines Out will be at the amazing on the first of the month, from 5pm-9pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Enjoy their Chef’s Choice Rice Table dining experience, or order from the a la carte menu. Owned by Buckman parents!
Our Fall Raffle is live! by 9am on October 31st and you will be entered to win a 4-night getaway at Astoria House, a 4-night getaway at June Lake Pines, or an Apparel Package full of Buckman goodies! All funds raised will go toward staffing positions at Buckman. Buy 5 and get one free, details are !
LIBRARY NEWS
Mark your calendars:December 5-9:
You can set up an for students for a cash free experience.
- click through the slideshow and fill out the form for a free book.
PTA NEWS
Move for the Arts was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our wonderful Buckman supporters who donated or volunteered at the event. All together, we fundraised more than $24,000 - just shy of our overall goal of $30,000 - WOW!
Thanks to all who came to the first PTA meeting. We apologize for the AV challenges, and next time we plan on having laptops for all board members, and encourage audience members to also bring their laptops until we have additional devices to improve the hybrid meeting. If you have not yet purchased a PTA membership, please consider doing so - memberships are only $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee), so that you can also vote at PTA meetings. requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA.
Don't miss our inaugural FALL FESTIVAL coming up on Saturday, October 29th! Come celebrate the season of abundance with a coin drive, face painting, popcorn, games, prizes, snacks, crafts and more! Please !
We need room leads! We still need classroom leads for the following teachers: Page, Lee, Kelly and Degraw! Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person or virtually, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, as well as a Vice President of Equity. and connect with us if you are interested - PTA is a great way to connect with other families and support Buckman!
Does your place of employment offer a company match? If so, your donation to Buckman could be doubled! Just imagine what those extra philanthropic funds could do for our school. As a non-profit organization, Buckman PTA can print you a receipt for you to submit to your 皇家华人place. Your benefits or Human Resources office would likely be able to let you know if your 皇家华人place offers a company match program.
Pick up a blue BottleDrop bag for your empties and support Buckman! Blue bags are available inside the front doors at the community bulletin board (across from the office). It's quick and easy, and all the money goes to Buckman! Don't forget to fill the bag to the top!
SUN NEWS
SUN is recruiting basketball coaches for the winter Goldenball season! If you are interested, please contact Katie. More information on coaching can be found .
Register your student for a SUN enrichment day camp on November 4th at Buckman! The theme is Puzzles & Riddles. 9am-3:30pm. $50/student. Registration link . Open to 1st-5th graders.
Regarding Halloween Costumes/Celebrations:
Generally speaking as a public school we do not celebrate Halloween. That said, there is nothing in the dress code stopping kids from wearing costumes to school on any day of the year, including Halloween.
However, like any other day of the year Halloween costumes must be school appropriate: no “masks”, violence, overly scary or offensive. Any activities should have an academic tie; as we do not just drop a day or afternoon of learning to party.
October 14, 2022
HELLO BUCKMAN FAMILIES,
I hope you are enjoying this warm, fall day. It is different being in the building without the glee and excitement of learning that your children bring, and I am grateful for the chance to celebrate Indigenous People's Day.
A huge thank you to those parents that were able to attend our first PTA meeting at Buckman on Tuesday, from 6:00 - 7:30pm. It was great to meet in person, and we also appreciated those who joined virtually. I thanked everyone for our Move 4 the Artsfundraising, and described how we use restorative justice to help students learn to make better choices as they interact with peers, teachers and staff. At our next meeting, I was asked to share more information about our new Wit & Wisdom English Language Arts curriculum. As our very committed PTA supports all Buckman students and families, we would love to see you either in person or virtually.
While visiting a third grade classroom during a science lesson, I learned about bees and how vital they are to our ecosystem. This was especially interesting as OPB/NPR ran a story about the fact that “global animal populations reportedly shrunk over the last half-century.” Our third graders were focusing on “interdependence,” and how bees, as major pollinators, play a very significant role in the health of our planet. I look forward to understanding more of the interrelatedness of our animals, and how we can combat their decline.
As always, I appreciate you and your children, and the critical learning they do with our fabulous teachers and staff everyday.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
November’s Dines Out will be at the amazing on the first of the month, from 5pm-9pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Enjoy their Chef’s Choice Rice Table dining experience, or order from the a la carte menu. Owned by Buckman parents!
Our Fall Raffle is live! by 9am on October 31st and you will be entered to win a 4-night getaway at Astoria House, a 4-night getaway at June Lake Pines, or an Apparel Package full of Buckman goodies! All funds raised will go toward staffing positions at Buckman. Buy 5 and get one free, details are !
One more thing for your calendar: our very first Fall Festival will be held on October 29th from 1-4pm at Buckman. Don’t miss this fun and entertaining community event. More details coming soon!
FOUNDATION NEWS
November’s Dines Out will be at the amazing on the first of the month, from 5pm-9pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Enjoy their Chef’s Choice Rice Table dining experience, or order from the a la carte menu. Owned by Buckman parents!
Our Fall Raffle is live! by 9am on October 31st and you will be entered to win a 4-night getaway at Astoria House, a 4-night getaway at June Lake Pines, or an Apparel Package full of Buckman goodies! All funds raised will go toward staffing positions at Buckman. Buy 5 and get one free, details are !
One more thing for your calendar: our very first Fall Festival will be held on October 29th from 1-4pm at Buckman. Don’t miss this fun and entertaining community event. More details coming soon!
PTA NEWS
Don't miss our inaugural FALL FESTIVAL coming up on Saturday, October 29th! Come celebrate the season of abundance with a penny drive, face painting, popcorn, games, prizes, snacks, crafts and more! You may even get to see our principals endure pies in the face! More to come!
We need room leads! We still need classroom leads for the following teachers: Molina, Page, Lee, Christy, Walker, Kelly and Degraw! Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person or virtually, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested - PTA is a great way to connect with other families and support Buckman!
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise funds for Buckman just by doing your regular shopping! The same goes for - easy income for our school.
Pick up a blue BottleDrop bag for your empties and support Buckman! Blue bags are available inside the front doors at the community bulletin board (across from the office). It's quick and easy, and all the money goes to Buckman! Don't forget to fill to the top!
SUN NEWS
SUN is recruiting basketball coaches for the winter Goldenball season! If you are interested, please contact Katie. More information on coaching can be found .
Join us this Wednesday evening! OMSI Science Festival is coming to Buckman on Wednesday October 19th at 6pm. All families welcome, students must be with their grownups the entire time. See you there!
Register your student for a SUN enrichment day camp on November 4th at Buckman! The theme is Puzzles & Riddles. 9am-3:30pm. $50/student. Registration link . Open to 1st-5th graders.
REGARDING HALLOWEEN COSTUMES/CELEBRATIONS:
Generally speaking as a public school we do not celebrate Halloween. That said, there is nothing in the dress code stopping kids from wearing costumes to school on any day of the year, including Halloween.
However, like any other day of the year Halloween costumes must be school appropriate: no “masks”, violence, overly scary or offensive. Any activities should have an academic tie; as we do not just drop a day or afternoon of learning to party.
October 7, 2022
HELLO BUCKMAN FAMILIES,
Culminating our week was Move for the Arts, it was a total rockin' hit!
Buckman PTA, SUN, and Foundationthank you for teaming up to create a great celebration benefiting Buckman arts. Parent volunteers and staff you all were amazing! “RUN, CHEER, DANCE” signs, groovin’ music, and enthusiastic supporters helped all our student stars shine bright and contribute to funding our arts program. Runners bursting off the starting line, and running or walking lap after lap was impressive. Cheering and high-fives kept many students going for the entire 20 minutes. With dancers dancing, cartwheeling, doing round-offs, and lots of groove-in with their teachers to the beat, fun, and community were had throughout.
With our second full five-day week, lots of learning is underway. To celebrateHispanic Heritage month, all 4th graders are writing a six-paragraph essay. Mr. Hansen created a great graphic organizer including a “Focus Statement, Evidence for four paragraphs, Ideas for an Intro, and Ideas for a Conclusion to give all students a great format. For their final essay, they chose to write on either Frida Kahlo or Cesar Chavez
In science, fourth graders studied the eye, answering the focus question of “How do eyes help animals survive?” Student groups taught me a lot about their particular focus and I learned that crabs have 360-degree vision and flies and spiders have compound vision.
All the posters were artistic, informational, and detailed. Great 皇家华人
In math, First graders are trying, discussing, and practicing “counting on” starting on any number 1-20. For example, start at 7 and count 8,9,10,11, or at 15, and count 16,17,18, and 19. It is pretty cool, and one of the challenges is that students must explain their thinking. In science, they are learning how moms and dads help their babies survive, and how babies help themselves survive. In Wit and Wisdom students have been introduced to vocabulary such as “quill, niches, haiku” and in the next module “nook and essential.” The comprehensive nature of this curriculum bodes well for lots of critical thinking and learning across all grade levels.
Parents, please join me in thanking ALL our excellent staff!
Please know that your continued support and partnership make Buckman Buckman, a great community to learn and grow!
Thank you for your fabulous children
Have a great weekend!
Fred
FOUNDATION NEWS
It was a Buckman takeover at Nostrana for October’s Dines Out! We love seeing Buckman families supporting our community AND our school at the same time. We are still waiting to get the total from the event, but we want to share that November’s Dines Out will be at the amazing on the first of the month, from 5pm-9pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Enjoy their Chef’s Choice Rice Table dining experience, or order from the a la carte menu. Owned by Buckman parents!
Our Fall Raffle is live! by 9am on October 31st and you will be entered to win a 4-night getaway at Astoria House, a 4-night getaway at June Lake Pines, or an Apparel Package full of Buckman goodies! All funds raised will go toward staffing positions at Buckman. Buy 5 and get one free, details are
One more thing for your calendar: our very first Fall Festival will be held on October 29th from 1-4pm at Buckman. Don’t miss this fun and entertaining community event. More details coming soon!
LIBRARY NEWS
LAST CALL TO ORDER!!!! K-3 Author Visit: Charise Harper! We have sold 24 copies so far! She will share about being an author/illustrator and teach a drawing activity to the students. Author visits are free to school provided by Green Bean Books in lieu of selling 30 signed copies of I Cannot Draw A Horse! - under “calculate shipping cost” choose “pickup at Buckman Elementary”.
- click through the slideshow and fill out the form for a free book.
PTA NEWS
First PTA Meeting of the year is Tuesday, October 11th from 6-8pm. Join us in the Cafetorium and learn about the PTA and all the ways you can support Buckman this year. Childcare and dinner provided! Head on over to Oregon PTA website to learn more and purchase a membership for just $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee), so that you can also vote at PTA meetings. requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA.
Don't miss our inaugural FALL FESTIVAL coming up on Saturday, October 29th! Come celebrate the season of abundance with a penny drive, face painting, popcorn, games, prizes, snacks, crafts and more! You may even get to see our principals endure pies in the face! More to come!
We need room leads! We still need classroom leads for the following teachers: Molina, Page, Lee, Christy, Walker, Kelly and Degraw! Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person or virtually, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested - PTA is a great way to connect with other families and support Buckman!
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise funds for Buckman just by doing your regular shopping! The same goes for - easy income for our school.
Pick up a blue BottleDrop bag for your empties and support Buckman! Blue bags are available inside the front doors at the community bulletin board (across from the office). It's quick and easy, and all the money goes to Buckman! Don't forget to fill to the top!
SUN NEWS
SUN is recruiting basketball coaches for the winter Goldenball season! If you are interested, please contact Katie. More information on coaching can be found .
Save the date! OMSI Science Festival is coming to Buckman on Wednesday, October 19th at 6pm. All families are welcome, students must be with their grownups the entire time. See you there!
Register your student for a SUN enrichment day camp on October 14th (next Friday) at Buckman! The theme is Bats, Screeches, and Howls. Space is limited. Registration link Open to 1st-5th graders.
PTA MEETING
TUESDAY, OCT. 11TH, 6PM
BUCKMAN CAFETORIUM & VIRTUAL
TAG INFO MEETING
THURSDAY, OCT. 20TH, 6PM
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT.
Please join Ms. Ayala, our new TAG Facilitator, for a virtual TAG Night on October 20 from 6:00-7:00. The link for this event will be made available closer to the date. We will be discussing TAG (Talented and Gifted) services, referrals, and identification. We look forward to seeing you there!
September 30, 2022
Dear Buckman Families,
Although most leaves have not started to turn or fall, with cooler temperatures and sunshine, your children were bubbling with energy at Lunch/Recess and afternoon recess. Four-square, play structure, nature playground, tag, and soccer, were fun and well played. A Shout Out to our Health Assistant Ms. Amy, who adeptly attends to the sometimes scrapes and bruises.
Today, we also had a very successful Lock Down Drill. As Ms. Ditto and I checked in with each classroom, students were very quiet, calm, and safe before returning to their 皇家华人.
In classrooms, i-Ready Math is comprehensive, challenging, and 皇家华人s students’ focused, thinking critically, and engaged. I love the attentiveness of the teacher Read Alouds and was pleased with the wonderful variety of choice books from science, classic children’s literature, non-fiction, and fantasy that spark students' curiosity. With our first five-day week, teachers are diligently building learning stamina with fun and healthy breaks.
I love walking by an open door and seeing how students are intently listening to directions, engaging in the task, and problem-solving occasional conflicts with trusted adults. Active listening is huge, and, as your children engage, their confidence and skills will continue to blossom.
As we begin October, I am excited to see your children build on their learning thus far, and make meaningful connections with their teachers, peers, and content. I appreciate your guidance and support and thoroughly enjoy being part of the Buckman community.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Fred
MOVE FOR THE ARTS:
Friday, October 8th!
Don't forget to get your MOVE FOR THE ARTS pledges! On Friday, October 7th, students will move and groove in any way they can to raise critical funds for our year-long arts programming and staffing. Our goal is $30,000, and we are currently at only 16% of our fundraising goal. So, check those backpacks for pledge forms and reach out to family and friends. Donations can be made online or via cash/check (made out to Buckman PTA).
Donation link if you are on Konstella:
Donation link for friends and family not on Konstella (2-step process: 1) they will be prompted to ask for approval first (we will approve asap!); 2) they will enter credit card info):
Volunteers are needed for Move for the Arts! We need volunteers to help this event run smoothly! If you have a flexible schedule on the morning of Friday, October 7th, please . We also need a volunteer to shadow in the committee chair role who will also take the lead next year. Interested? Email pta@buckmanelementary.org.
FOUNDATION NEWS
A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to and to everyone in the Buckman community who made our first Dines Out of the school year a success! The event raised $725 for the Buckman Foundation and gets us all another step closer to our annual goal. We hope that inspires everyone to book their reservations at Nostrana for our next Dines Out, happening on Wednesday, October 5th from 5pm - 9:30pm. Find out why this Italian restaurant is a popular spot and head to to book a table straight away!
Thank you also to everyone who attended our Connect to Buckman event last night. These informal gatherings are a great way to meet other members of the Buckman community and learn more about how to get involved in school activities and fundraising. Our next Connect to Buckman will be at Cooper’s Hall on October 27 at 6pm — we hope to see you there!
LIBRARY NEWS
K-3 Author Visit: Charise Harper! She will share about being an author/illustrator and teach a drawing activity to the students. Author visits are free to school provided by Green Bean Books in lieu of selling 30 signed copies of I Cannot Draw A Horse! - under “calculate shipping cost” choose “pickup at Buckman Elementary”.
- click through the slideshow and fill out the form for a free book
PTA NEWS
Do you want to help in your classroom? Our amazing teachers need 1-2 volunteer Room Leads to serve as the point of contact for families and help support classroom activities. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). We have 16 room leads so far, but many rooms remain empty. If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in person, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have the ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President-Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested!
Wondering just what PTA does? Come to our first meeting on October 11th from 6-8pm, and also head over to the Oregon PTA website to learn more and purchase a membership for just $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee). requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA. You can also learn more about Buckman PTA and Foundation -- how they are alike and different -- at
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise funds for Buckman just by doing your regular shopping! The same goes for - easy passive income for our school.
Pick up a blue BottleDrop bag for your empties and create easy passive funding for Buckman! Blue bags are available inside the front doors at the community bulletin board (across from the office). It's quick and easy, and all the money goes to Buckman!
SUN NEWS
Register your student for SUN Day Camp on Friday, October 14th (teacher PD day)! Bats, Screeches, and Howls. $50/student for the day. 9am-4pm. Register .
SAVE THE DATE! OMSI Family Night, Thursday, Oct 19th at 6pm. All families are welcome - come see science in action! We will have a cafeteria full of tables with science equipment and challenges guaranteed to thrill youngsters, perplex adults and offer an unforgettable science experience.
School Supplies
If it slipped your mind to support classroom school supplies please donate now.
Thank you to the families that have already donated money for classroom school supplies!
Teacher Link
Teacher Link
TAG INFO NIGHT
Please join Ms. Ayala, our new TAG Facilitator, for a virtual TAG Night on October 20 from 6:00-7:00. The link for this event will be made available closer to the date. We will be discussing TAG (Talented and Gifted) services, referrals, and identification. We look forward to seeing you there!
Looking for a job?
PPS is hiring Paraeducators:
September 23, 2022
Dear Buckman Families,
I want to celebrate the fact that it is Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. A special thank you to ALL our Hispanic Buckman Families. Your students and their rich heritage and culture add immeasurably to our Buckman community. Thank you!
As we appreciate all our Hispanic students and their culture, I want to also express the importance of showing kindness each and every day while at Buckman. At school, it is our kindness to each other that sets us apart, and helps us to build a positive Buckman Bear community around trust and learning. All students do their best when they feel safe, and acting kindly is essential learning that we must all practice to improve. This growth is exciting because it is up to us all, and we all benefit as we become more and more consistent.
When a student feels sad because they were harmed emotionally or physically on purpose or by accident, it hurts. On the flip side, when praised for their best 皇家华人, and/or a great and supportive attitude, it is like the sun coming out and shining brightly on us all. Sunshine and kindness are catchable. As I learned from Ms. Ashley today, “reach up, grab the star and pull it down.”
A huge THANK YOU to all the families that dined at the Screen Door last night to benefit the Buckman Foundation. All Foundation donations, large and small are much appreciated as it supports our arts focus staffing for the 2023-24 school year. My “to go” dinner was delicious!
Thank you in advance, for exploring how you can contribute positivity and kindness in your classroom, our school and our community.
Ms. Ditto and the Buckman staff so appreciate you!
Have a great three-day weekend!
Best,
Fred
School Picture Day is Next Week!
This year we have a wonderful new photographer coming in to take pictures of our students. Please read her Introduction Letter Here:
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade pictures are the morning of Weds. the 28th
3rd, 4th & 5th grade pictures are the morning of Thurs. the 29th
The Photographer will send you order information with the proofs of the photos after Picture Day.
SUN NEWS
Register your student for SUN Day Camp on Friday October 14th (teacher PD day)! Bats, Screeches, and Howls. $50/student for the day. 9am-4pm. Register .
SUN School begins Monday, Sept 26. Check your active account to confirm your student's schedule.
SAVE THE DATE! OMSI Family Night, Thursday Oct 19th at 6pm. All families welcome - come see science in action! We will have a cafeteria full of tables with science equipment and challenges guaranteed to thrill youngsters, perplex adults and offer an unforgettable science experience.
LIBRARY NEWS
Did your student finish the summer reading program? If they wear their Multnomah County Library Summer Reading T-shirt to the library on their library day in the month of September, they will get to pick out a free book!
- click through the slideshow and fill out the form for a free book.
K-3 Author Visit: Charise Harper! She will share about being an author/illustrator and teach a drawing activity to the students. Author visits are free to school provided by Green Bean Books in lieu of selling 30 signed copies of I Cannot Draw A Horse! - under “calculate shipping cost” choose “pickup at Buckman Elementary”.
FOUNDATION NEWS
Hi Buckman families! The Buckman Foundation has been busy preparing fun events and fundraisers for the 2022-2023 school year. For those new to our school, the Buckman Foundation raises money each year to fill the gaps between the allotted PPS budget and the staffing needed to best support our students. In recent years, funds raised have supported positions in the arts, literacy, and additional grade-level teachers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Buckman Foundation and ways to get involved, join us at Lolo Pass (rooftop) on Thursday September 29th from 6-7pm for Connect to Buckman! These informal evenings are open to everyone and a great way to get to know other Buckman families. If you can’t make it, reach out any time by emailing foundation@buckmanelementary.org.
PTA NEWS
MOVE FOR THE ARTS on Friday, October 7th! Students will move and groove in any way they can to raise critical funds for our year long arts programming. Our goal is $30,000, and if we raise $2,500 by September 30th, a Buckman parent's company will write a check for $10,000! WOW. So, check those backpacks for pledge forms and reach out to family and friends. Donations can be made online or via cash/check (made out to Buckman PTA). We also need a volunteer to shadow in the committee chair role who will also take the lead next year. Interested? Email pta@buckmanelementary.org.
--Donation link if you are on Konstella:
--Donation link for friends and family not on Konstella (2-step process: 1) they will be prompted to ask for approval first (we will approve asap!); 2) they will enter credit card):
Do you want to help in your classroom? Our amazing teachers need 1-2 volunteer Room Leads to serve as the point of contact for families and help support classroom activities. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). We have about 14 room leads so far, but many rooms remain empty. If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! Ever wonder who is behind all the great events at Buckman? It's us, your PTA! (and also Buckman Foundation, SUN, staff, teachers, students and more...). We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested!
Wondering just what PTA does? Come to our first meeting on October 11th from 6-8pm, and also head over to the Oregon PTA website to learn more and purchase a membership for just $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee). requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA. You can also learn more about Buckman PTA and Foundation -- how they are alike, and different -- at
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise funds for Buckman just by doing your regular shopping! The same goes for - easy passive income for our school.
School Supplies
Thank you to the families that have already donated money for classroom school supplies!
We are asking families to use SchoolPay to contribute toward classroom supplies.
Teacher Link
Teacher Link
After School Spanish Class
If you're looking for a Friday after school opportunity for your student to learn Spanish there's one starting next week!
Elementary Spanish @ Buckman
Fridays for K-3rd Sept. 30th, 2022 - May 26th, 2023 3:00 - 4:00 pm PST - !
Looking for a job?
PPS is hiring Paraeducators:
September 16, 2022
Dear Buckman Families,
It was great to see you and have you all in the building for Back to School Night! Your children were great leaders, and our new Bingo Card format was a smashing success! I loved answering questions, and there were many compliments from parents and staff. Please thank Ms. Ditto, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Katie (our SUN Coordinator) who masterminded the entire evening! In two words, last night was Fun and Fabulous. Thank you all for a great Buckman community evening.
As our first full week of school, lots of significant learning is underway. I appreciate the skills and stamina that your students are building and demonstrating. Following directions, raising hands to share, walking quietly in straight and quiet lines, and 皇家华人ing independently or with a neighbor to solve problems.
In visiting classes this afternoon, I was impressed by the following: Fourth graders writing “I Am” poems; First time Reading Buddies pairing First and Fourth graders. Two other First grade classes were completing their i-Ready Math Diagnostic assessment, and students who finished were challenged with online math games. In Dance, Fifth graders were practicing standing jumps into a hula hoop, and one student made it all the way across the Gym in about 40 seconds. In Mr. S.’s Fifth grade Music class, students practiced a West African Ghanaian song “Bobo” that involved singing, rhythmic clapping and movement in a circle. Coordinating this all, especially as the tempo increased was quite challenging. His students were attentive and did a very good job.
Thank you for your children, and their enthusiasm for learning. Last night was special, and I look forward to more events when we can come together as a community.
Enjoy your weekend!
Best,
Fred
LIBRARY NEWS
Did your student finish the summer reading program? If they wear their Multnomah County Library Summer Reading T-shirt to the library on their library day in the month of September, they will get to pick out a free book!
- click through the slideshow and fill out the form for a free book!
K-3 Author Visit: Charise Harper! She will share about being an author/illustrator and teach a drawing activity to the students. Author visits are free to school provided by Green Bean Books in lieu of selling 30 signed copies of I Cannot Draw A Horse! - under “calculate shipping cost” choose “pickup at Buckman Elementary”.
FOUNDATION NEWS
Hi Buckman families! The Buckman Foundation has been busy preparing fun events and fundraisers for the 2022-2023 school year. For those new to our school, the Buckman Foundation raises money each year to fill the gaps between the allotted PPS budget and the staffing needed to best support our students. In recent years, funds raised have supported positions in the arts, literacy, and additional grade-level teachers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Buckman Foundation and ways to get involved, join us at Lolo Pass (rooftop) on Thursday September 29th from 6-7pm for Connect to Buckman! These informal evenings are open to everyone and a great way to get to know other Buckman families. If you can’t make it, reach out any time by emailing foundation@buckmanelementary.org.
Another date to add to your calendar is our first Dines Out of the school year on September 21, 5pm-9pm at the Screen Door! Dine-in or take-out at this neighborhood favorite, and 10% of the proceeds will go to Buckman!
PTA NEWS
MOVE FOR THE ARTS on Friday, October 7th! Students will move and groove in any way they can to raise critical funds for our year long arts programming. Our goal is $30,000, and if we raise $2,500 by September 30th, a Buckman parent's company will write a check for $10,000! WOW. So, check those backpacks for pledge forms and reach out to family and friends. Donations can be made online or via cash/check (made out to Buckman PTA). We also need a volunteer to shadow in the committee chair role who will also take the lead next year. Interested? Email pta@buckmanelementary.org.
--Donation link if you are on Konstella:
--Donation link for friends and family not on Konstella (2-step process: 1) they will be prompted to ask for approval first (we will approve asap!); 2) they will enter credit card):
Do you want to help in your classroom? Our amazing teachers need 1-2 volunteer Room Leads to serve as the point of contact for families and help support classroom activities. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!). We have about 14 room leads so far, but many rooms remain empty. If you have schedule flexibility and want to help in-person, this is the job for you! Questions? Reach out to your teacher or PTA.
PTA needs executive board members! Ever wonder who is behind all the great events at Buckman? It's us, your PTA! (and also Buckman Foundation, SUN, staff, teachers, students and more...). We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested!
Wondering just what PTA does? Come to our first meeting on October 11th from 6-8pm, and also head over to the Oregon PTA website to learn more and purchase a membership for just $12 ($9 + $2.50 membership fee). requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain benefits under Oregon PTA. You can also learn more about Buckman PTA and Foundation -- how they are alike, and different -- at
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise funds for Buckman just by doing your regular shopping! The same goes for - easy passive income for our school.
School Supplies
Thank you to the families that have already donated money for classroom school supplies!
We are asking families to use SchoolPay to contribute toward classroom supplies.
Teacher Link
Teacher Link
School Picture Day is Coming Up!
This year we have a wonderful new photographer coming in to take pictures of our students. Please read her Introduction Letter Here:
September 9, 2022
Dear Buckman Families,
I hope this finds you well.
Despite the East winds with a bit of smoke in the air, we finished our first two weeks with lots of positivity. In visiting classrooms, I appreciated the attentiveness of your students as they revisited existing routines and/or learned and practiced new ones. Their enthusiasm and focus are refreshing, and I appreciate that they are listening carefully with occasional reminders.
Getting back into the swing of school takes time, and your students’ enthusiasm is contagious. We are all excited about the strong learning, art, and fun that we look forward to this year. Today was our first of regular Fire Drills and went smoothly. At the conclusion of our drill, Ms. Ditto suggested that older students let younger students go first, and this will become our preferred practice.
Be it walking to specials with voices off in straight lines, following Cafeteria protocols, taking turns asking questions, or 皇家华人ing productively with a partner in class, your children are absorbing a lot of important information and demonstrating new skills.
Here are a few Drop Off and Pick Up helpful reminders:
When dropping off or picking up your child please park next to the curb.
Under no circumstances, do not double park, as this blocks traffic, and may cause other students to be late.
If you park in front of the building, please drop your child off, and then leave to open up that spot for another family.
Thank you in advance, as this ensures safety for all our students.
I was particularly pleased that 4th and 5th-grade classes have done their iReady Math Diagnostic test, which provides valuable information to your child’s teacher. Read-alouds, scribing letters, and sharing summer experiences have been great for building community.
Thank you to all who joined us for our monthly Coffee Chat this morning both in person and also online. Have a great weekend, and we look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 15.
Best,
Fred
School Supplies
Thank you to the families that have already donated money for classroom school supplies!
We are asking families to use SchoolPay to contribute toward classroom supplies.
Teacher Link
Teacher Link
School Picture Day is Coming Up!
This year we have a wonderful new photographer coming in to take pictures of our students. Please read her Introduction Letter Here:
LIBRARY NEWS
K-3 Author Visit: Charise Harper! She will share about being an author/illustrator and teach a drawing activity to the students. Author visits are free to school provided by Green Bean Books in lieu of selling 30 signed copies of I Cannot Draw A Horse! - under “calculate shipping cost” choose “pickup at Buckman Elementary”.
PTA NEWS
PTA needs executive board members! Ever wonder who is behind all the great events at Buckman? It's us, your PTA! (and also Buckman Foundation, SUN, staff, teachers, students, and more...). We need new executive membership to assure our PTA lasts into the future, and that we have the ongoing capacity to fundraise for our critical arts programming that makes us a focus option school. We are currently looking for a President-Elect to shadow this year and take the reins next year, a Vice President of Equity, and a Secretary. and connect with us if you are interested!
Are you new to Buckman? If so, be sure to - a primary way for families, teachers and staff to connect with each other and share important information. Joining is quick and easy - just click on "Find Your School", search for "Buckman" and answer a few questions. PTA admin will receive and approve your request to join within a few days, but usually sooner. We realize there are many communication methods at our school (this newsletter, Konstella, Facebook, Remind, ParentVue), but encourage participation in Konstella, as it's the easiest way to sign up for school events and fundraisers and to connect with others in your child's classroom.
Do you want to help in your classroom? Speaking of classrooms, our amazing teachers need 1-2 volunteer Room Leads to serve as the point of contact for families and help support classroom activities. Please join the "Room Leads" committee in Konstella and sign yourself up - first come, first served (but there's always a job to help with!).
Wondering just what PTA does? Come to our first meeting on October 11th from 6-8 pm, or head over to the Oregon PTA website to learn more and purchase a membership for just $12. Oregon PTA requires schools to have a certain number of paid memberships in order to maintain membership and benefits under Oregon PTA. You can also learn more about Buckman PTA and Foundation -- how they are alike and different -- at
Help generate passive funds for Buckman. Did you know you can designate Buckman as your organization of choice for the ? Raise passive funds for Buckman simply by grocery shopping! The same goes for - easy passive income for our school.
SAVE THE DATE for our first big fundraiser, MOVE FOR THE ARTS on Friday, October 7th! Students will move and groove in any way they can to raise critical funds for our year-long arts programming. More details on how to sign up to volunteer, sponsor students and donate to the event coming soon! We also need a volunteer to shadow in the committee chair role who will also take the lead next year. Interested? Email pta@buckmanelementary.org.
SUN NEWS
SUN general registration on Monday at 7 am! Set your alarms now because classes fill up quickly.
June 10, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
We made it, summer break is here! A year of many challenges, thank you for your students and for all your support.
Friday, all three of our rousing Kinder performances concluded. With songs, dance, and Kinder Promotion certificates, students received a standing ovation and were super cute! To Ms. I, Ms. Molina, and Ms. Dewson, Mr. S, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Penn and Ms. Root, your students were fabulous! Thank you for starting them off on their Buckman learning and arts journey in such fine fashion. Congratulations!
Thursday’s Fifth grade Promotion was wonderful! Ms. Jensen, Ms. Nicholl, and Ms, Nichenko presented their classes as the “World's Best Ever 5th grade,” and they were ALL outstanding! Each teacher described their students in realistic superlative terms, and then presented them with their Promotion Certificates. Crossing Guard, and Affinity groups were recognized, and I was impressed with all. As a class, their resilience, learning, performing, and caring throughout the year for each other and their teachers made for many special moments. In her closing remarks, Ms. Ditto recognized Ms. Nichenko for her many years of service at Buckman and PPS, and wished her well.
Ms. Nichenko, thank you, and we wish you all the Very Best in your well-deserved retirement, congratulations! As Buckman Bear Fifth graders we will miss you. I am also quite assured that you will enjoy middle school and that you are well prepared. We wish you all the very best as you continue to learn, and mature, and hope you continue to be creative and make art. Fifth graders, congratulations!
Equally, we are very proud of our First - Fourth graders who have also persevered, done excellent 皇家华人 and learned as their best selves. Parents, please join me in thanking our entire teacher and support staff for making this year one to remember. Parents and Staff, Brava, Bravo, you’re the BEST!
Finally, Buckman PTA, Buckman Foundation, and Lunch Volunteers, Thank you, Thank you, you are all outstanding! From the Buckman Art Show & Sell, the 100 year Anniversary Auction, apparel sales, staff appreciation, Fun for the Arts and so many more volunteer hours of support, we are so grateful. Quite literally, you make our Buckman School community possible!
Have a wonderful summer, be safe, and students 皇家华人 reading for enjoyment!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
06/11-08/29 - Summer Break
08/30 - First Day of school for 1st - 5th grade
09/06 - First Day of Kindergarten
Lost and Found items want to come home!
Did your kids go home without their coat, lunchbox, or other special items? You get one last chance to claim these items. We will allow parents to come look through Lost and Found Monday & Tuesday next week. After Tuesday all items will be donated to charity.
Do you have an incoming Kindergartner to Buckman next School Year? If so please register now! For more info:
?NEW Permanent Student Art Installed in the 3rd Grade hallway
With the support of local artist and parent Beth Buncdy, all three third grade classes created laser paper cut art that was permanently installed above the lockers in the 3rd grade hallway. In connection to their Social Studies unit on 皇家华人 History, each student chose an iconic place in 皇家华人 to make a drawing of, which Beth turned into laser paper cuts.
Thanks to Beth for all of her hard 皇家华人 on this project and thank you to the Regional Arts and Culture Council for supporting this project with a Make-Learn-Build-Grant!
PTA News
From the Buckman PTA Executive Board to all of you, HAPPY SUMMER VACATION! Wherever and whatever your summer brings you, we wish you a fantastic time - see you next year!
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are STILL in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Here is an to give you an idea of what you would be signing up for. Time commitment ranges anywhere from 8-20 hours/mo. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Library News
(slideshow with live links!)
All PPS students are automatically enrolled at the public library through Library Connect (see the last slide of the slideshow)
If you cannot find an overdue book or it was damaged please email me at drudnick@pps.net) so we can mark it as “lost." Lost books come with a fine as to replace the book. If you have a fine for a lost or damaged book you have a couple of options:
1. Pay the fine in SchoolPay.
2. Replace the book with a hardcover. Don’t forget to use to support the Buckman community. Often there are inexpensive used books in excellent condition that cost less than the school fine.
*If you are a parent of a graduating 5th grader, these fines carry over to middle school/high school. It’s best if we try to take care of it before moving schools. Thanks!
June 3, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
I hope you are well, and today was a special Friday! Two wonderful students Tilly (5th) and Bea (3rd) were Principals for the Day, and our 皇家华人 Public Schools Superintendent, Guadalupe Guerrero visited Buckman this morning.
Tilly and Bea were great and super helpful principals. This morning we counted and organized for each classroom, a COVID 19 Test Kit for each student to take home today. Test Kits were bagged, labeled and delivered to all classrooms with each principal taking a floor. They were efficient, hard 皇家华人ing and this was a huge help! When Superintendent Guerrero arrived, they both enjoyed meeting him.
It was a pleasure to have Superintendent Guerrero visit today. We dropped in to a number of classrooms, heard music students play xylophones and sing, watched the coveted Ms. Hannah’s “Dance Party,” we did not disturb students that were testing, and dropped in on reading time in a third grade class. Superintendent Guerrero asked what students liked most about Buckman and a number of students responded that it was a friendly, helpful, and fun place to learn. Third graders almost all raised their hands when asked if they liked to do math, and even more hands went up regarding students that liked reading and writing. At Recess, his supervision was helpful, and he shared that he enjoyed his visit and appreciated our arts focus/neighborhood Buckman community.
Our last five days will be packed with end of year celebratory events. I am particularly looking forward to Field Day on Tuesday, Thursday’s Fifth grade Promotion, and our Kinder Performance on Friday, June 10th. We are all looking forward to a summer break, and especially to honor our Fifth graders as they are promoted to middle school. Have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
6/6 - Used Book Sale 3pm-4:30pm
6/7 - Field Day
5/9 - 5th Grade Promotion
6/10 - Kinder Performances
6/10 - 2pm-2:45pm End of School Celebration
6/11-8/29 - Summer Break
Lost and Found items want to come home!
The lost and found pile has grown like your child over summer break. If your family is missing items, please visit the the Mountain of Lost Stuff.
The Lost & Found will also be outside during the Used Book sale on Monday 3pm-4:30pm - Come and check it all out!
Anything unclaimed by the last day of school will be donated to charity.
All Student Chromebooks should be returned to the school.
If your student is 皇家华人ing their Chromebook over the summer they need to return a parent/guardian signed permission slip to check it out.
Buckman Last Day Celebration
Families are welcome to join their students on the lower field to celebrate the end of the school year. Family members will check in at one of the four entrances to the lower playground and receive a sticker/tag. Each classroom will have a flag to identify their space so families can easily find their student. Popsicles will be provided. Parents wishing to take their student home early, will check their student out with the classroom teacher. At 2:45, teachers/remaining students will begin to make their way back to the classroom with remaining students to prepare for dismissal. Please watch for communication from your student's teacher regarding details. Some teachers may be adjusting the timing due to classroom events.
Do you have an incoming Kindergartner to Buckman next School Year? If so please register now! For more info:
Thank you to Chihiro, Jeffrey, and Minori Aldrich for their 皇家华人 on beautifying the nature play area with trees and plants. They have also been instrumental in 皇家华人ing on getting the Buckman campus certified as a Backyard Habitat. Thank you!
Foundation News
What a year! After a triumphant return to in-person learning, our students roared through the year like fierce Buckman Bears. With your support, we have secured critical staffing for next year, even in the uncertainty of PPS cuts and shortages. We truly couldn’t do it without you, our Buckman community. You know how to show up for our kids at this critical time. THANK YOU!
We’d like to welcome anyone interested in getting involved with the Buckman Foundation for the 2022-2023 school year to our roof top meeting at Lolo Pass (1616 NE Burnside) on Sunday, June 5, at 4pm. We’ll do an auction wrap-up and dip our toes into planning for next year! If you have any questions, please reach out to foundation@buckmanelementary.org. Hope to see you there!
PTA News
Miss the free shipping/pick up yearbook order deadline? You can still order ($22 soft cover, $32 hard cover) and pay for shipping to your home address:
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Here is an to give you an idea of what you would be signing up for. Time commitment ranges anywhere from 8-24 hours/mo. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Library News
Pop-Up Used Book Sale! Upper Playground Monday, June 6th, 3-4:30 pm, All books 25 cents!
(slideshow with live links!)
All PPS students are automatically enrolled at the public library through Library Connect (see the last slide of the slideshow)
This week all library books were due. Please return them as soon as possible.
If you cannot find an overdue book or it was damaged please stop in the library (or email me at drudnick@pps.net) so we can mark it as “lost." Lost books come with a fine as to replace the book. If you have a fine for a lost or damaged book you have a couple of options:
1. Pay the fine in SchoolPay.
2. Replace the book with a hardcover. Don’t forget to use to support the Buckman community. Often there are inexpensive used books in excellent condition that cost less than the school fine.
*If you are a parent of a graduating 5th grader, these fines carry over to middle school/high school. It’s best if we try to take care of it before moving schools. Thanks!
SUN News
There are still spots available in our summer camps! We have increased the class capacities so more students can join. We'd love to have you! Register for one or more weeks .
If you have an incoming kindergartner joining us at Buckman this fall, please contact Katie for information about our pilot EKT (Early Kindergarten Transition) program, running this summer.
Join us for our third annual summer anti-racist book study! If you're interested in participating in a family book study this summer, please sign up . We will have more detailed information to come soon.
May 27, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, I hope this finds you well. Enjoy!
Fifth Graders, you were all AWESOME last night, congratulations! In three groups, all Buckman students saw the Fifth grade performance yesterday afternoon and it was fabulous! There were many great moments of this entirely unique three-class original performance. Fifth graders wrote and performed the script, the music, the videos and made the sets. The story line was intriguing, and with a great mix of drama, laughs, acting, dancing, and singing you touched our minds and hearts. Special Thanks to our amazing 5th grade teachers, Ms. Nichenko, Ms. Nicholl, Ms. Jensen, Ms. Carabajal and our arts staff, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Penn, Mr. Schopmeyer, and Drama teacher Andrea White! Such talent and wonderful 皇家华人 guiding and rehearsing our students. Brava, Bravo ALL!!!
In other school news, our Buckman Bears continue to be busy. Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders are completing or have completed their required OSAS state assessments, and we appreciate their best efforts. I am looking forward to Field Day on 6/7, Fifth grade Promotion on 6/9, Kinder performance on 6/10, and our last day school Picnic on Friday, June 10th.
As we get closer to the end of the 2021-22 school year, please know that we all feel very fortunate to 皇家华人 and support your students each and every day. Thank you for all your parental involvement and support. It takes a village, and here’s to two great last weeks of focused and fun learning.
Be Well, and Be Safe!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
5/30 - Memorial Day Holiday
6/3 - Chromebooks or permission slips due to 皇家华人 devices over the summer for rising 4/5th graders
6/6 - Used Book Sale 3-4:30pm
6/7 - Field Day
5/9 - 5th Grade Promotion
6/10 - 2pm-3pm School Picnic
6/11-8/29 - Summer Break
Field Day - June 7th
We are looking for parent volunteers to help out with our upcoming field day.
There are many fun activities to choose from.
K-2 shifts are from 9:15 am to 10:45 am
3-5 Shifts from 12:45-2:15pm
Signup here:
Ages: 5-11 Dates: 2021/2022 School Year (Dates subject to change according to school district's schedule) Hours: 6:30 AM to bell and school dismissal to 6:00 PM Champions provides busy, 皇家华人ing families like yours the flexibility to extend the learning day before and after school for school-age children ages 5 to 12 years.
Lost and Found items want to come home!
The lost and found pile has grown like your child over summer break. If your family is missing items, please visit the the Mountain of Lost Stuff.
Lunch boxes and smelly food containers are begging for the trash and will soon have their wishes granted.
Anything unclaimed by the last day of school will be donated to charity.
Foundation News
Buckman! The annual auction was a roaring success! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and our community, we raised over $48,000 at the event. Funds raised will go towards staffing three critical positions at Buckman: a media specialist (Ms. Rudnick), dance teacher (Ms. Hannah), and a third 4th-grade teacher. We are so grateful to everyone who attended, shared, donated to, and bid at the event and online. Plans are already in the 皇家华人s for next year. Mark your calendars for next year's 80’s edition at The Redd on Salmon on May 13, 2023!
PTA News
Miss the free shipping/pick up yearbook order deadline? You can still order ($22 soft cover, $32 hard cover) and pay for shipping to your home address:
We have an adopted PTA budget for next year! Thanks to everyone who joined us at our budget meeting on Tuesday, May 24th.
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Here is an to give you an idea of what you would be signing up for. Time commitment ranges anywhere from 8-24 hours/mo. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Library News
Pop-Up Used Book Sale! Upper Playground Monday, June 6th 3-4:30pm, All books 25 cents!
ALL BUCKMAN LIBRARY BOOKS DUE (staff and students) FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd ()
(slideshow with live links!) - all students will get this information in library next week.
SUN News
There are still spots available in our summer camps! We have increased the class capacities so more students can join. We'd love to have you! Register for one or more weeks .
If you have an incoming kindergartner joining us at Buckman this fall, please contact Katie for information about our pilot EKT (Early Kindergarten Transition) program, running this summer
We need sturdy backpacks for our food backpack program! If you have gently used backpacks that you are no longer using, please consider donating to SUN to help get food out to families.
May 6, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
This week was Staff Appreciation Week! First a HUGE THANK YOU to our most amazing Buckman Staff who week in and week out, give your children their awesome expertise and kind hearts and a smile. Equally, THANK YOU to our Fabulous Buckman PTA for organizing and providing wonderful treats ALL WEEK LONG! You make us all feel valued, and important in this especially challenging year.
Two days of serious rain has been much enjoyed by our plant friends, and has not dampened our spirits for learning. On Fun Friday, 5th graders were giving their best effort on their state assessments; fourth graders were reading, writing, or thoroughly engaged in a makeup class party; third graders were reading, writing, and some were designing and drawing architectural floor plans for elaborate “animal houses.” Tuesday night, Ms. Jess and SUN Coordinator Ms. Katie hosted a very successful 5th grade Information Session. Former Buckman grads shared their current middle school experience and answered great questions from the first day, lockers, lunch and bathrooms. The questions as well as the answers were impressive. I was impressed with the strong questions and detailed and informative answers. Great 皇家华人 All, and Promotion Plans are underway! Toy Clarification:
Toys are great, and we are asking that all toys remain at home. Unfortunately, toys at school are distracting, and are often lost or broken. At Recess, we have soccer balls, playground balls, basketballs, jump ropes, and hula hoops. Tag, two touch, four-square, the play structures and tire swings all remain very popular. These activities and more, afford all our students the chance to relax, move, have fun and gain or improve new skills. Thank you in advance for your support ensuring that all toys remain at home. Finally, Buckman parents, THANK YOU ALL for your wonderful children, and special THANKS to ALL who brought lovely, lovely flowers and treats for our staff. This tradition again sets our Buckman community apart in fine style!
HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY, see you next Saturday at the Buckman Auction!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
5/10 - PTA Meeting (virtual)
5/12 - Connect to Kindergarten (virtual)
5/14 - Buckman Auction
5/19 - PTA Race Talks Even
5/20 - Principal Coffee Talk (Virtual)
Do you have an incoming Kindergartner to Buckman next School Year? If so please register now! For more info:
Have an incoming 9th-Grader to Cleveland High School?
The Cleveland High School PTA is delighted to host a Meet & Greet on Monday May 16, 7-8 pm at the school – starring Principal Jo Ann Wadkins!
This will be a fun evening where parents and guardians can mix and mingle. There will be a brief panel presentation and also ample opportunity to learn more about what our PTA does and the many ways to get involved. We have several openings at the board level in need of volunteers, as well as many other roles!
There is a flyer attached and you can find the event on the CHS PTA website .
Questions or want more info now about the CHS PTA? Please email our Volunteer Coordinator – thank you!
Foundation News
Check out the silent auction items including all the classroom projects online. Bidding will kickoff on Monday May 9th at 5pm and will last until May 15th at 7pm.
PTA News
Our next PTA meeting will be May 10th. We will share the budget for next school year based on feedback from the PTA Family Survey results. Adoption of the budget will happen at the PTA meeting on May 24th after a weeklong feedback period following the May 10th meeting. More to come.
Race Talks Round 2! Join us for this important continued virtual discussion on equity and inclusion at Buckman on Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 - 7:30. This will be a continued conversation for our first meeting at the end of February. Meeting link coming soon!
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is a Wrap! Thank you to everyone who stepped up to bring in goodies and flowers to share with our Buckman staff and teachers. While this week brings special awareness and celebration, we are all so fortunate to have this special community year after year.
Library News
Are you spring cleaning? Donate gently used books to Ms. Rudnick for our Pop-Up Sale in June
Pop-Up Used Book Sale! Upper Playground Monday, June 6th 3-4:30pm, All books 25 cents!
Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms
SUN News
1. If you have a sturdy backpack that you are not using at home, please donate it to SUN! We need more backpacks to expand our food backpack program.
2. Check out our new website! Find info about Buckman SUN, including schedules and student art皇家华人 .
3. Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now and there are still spots available! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: The Art and Science of Color
July 18-22: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
April 29, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
One of our wonderful second grade classrooms informed me today that the countdown to our summer holiday magic number is 30 days. With much learning in classrooms, and the very exciting fourth grade performances underway, I am very pleased to share this important Buckman news!
Our fourth graders, in Ms. Walker’s, Mr. Rudolph’s, and Ms. Ekelof’s classes have been 皇家华人ing very hard on their performances. Honoring American composer Sun Ra, with expertise and support from Ms. Penn, Ms. Hannah, Mr. S, and performance Director, Andrea White, students have put together a totally fun, informative, colorful and compelling show. The narration, acting, music and dancing were excellent! With each class performing this afternoon, and this evening for their parents. To all fourth graders, their amazing teachers, and our fabulous arts staff, Congratulations!!!!!!
On Saturday, May 14, from 6:00-9:00pm PLEASE come and support our Buckman 100th Anniversary Auction! Not only is this a chance to get together as a community, it is a critical fundraiser for our Buckman Foundation so that we can 皇家华人 our Arts program alive and well. As the district is not able to fully fund our incredible and comprehensive arts program, it is up to each of us to contribute at a level that is comfortable. If you can help, thank you in advance. For more information please visit our website:
You may purchase Auction tickets through this Sunday, May 1st, or make a direct contribution to our Buckman Foundation to support staffing for our 2022-23 school year.
Thank you for your wonderful children and your support. Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
5/1 - Last Day to buy Auction Tickets!
5/1 - Hosford Husky Hustle
5/5 - Successful Schools Survey Meeting (virtual)
5/10 - PTA Meeting (virtual)
5/12 - Connect to Kindergarten (virtual)
5/14 - Buckman Auction
5/19 - PTA Race Talks Event
Foundation News
Buckman Auction 2022!
When: Saturday, May 14, 6-9pm Where: The Loft at 8th Avenue :: 2010 SE 8th Ave Why: FOR BUCKMAN! How: before this Sunday, May 1st
Our first in-person Buckman Auction in TWO YEARS is just around the corner! We’re marking Buckman’s centennial by roaring back to the 20’s with dinner, drinks, live music, fantastic auction items, and more. Come out to support our school and celebrate all things Buckman!
We take safety seriously: all guests must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Our gorgeous venue has huge sliding doors that lead to an open deck, creating an indoor-outdoor setting.
Tickets are $75 per person, and include:
Dinner
Dessert
Open bar
Music
Live auction
Entertainment
This week is your final chance to to this amazing event. Together, we aim to raise funds to support three critical full-time positions: Ms. Rudnick, Ms. Hannah, and a third 4th grade teacher. Join the fun on May 14th to show your support and enjoy a fantastic evening with the entire Buckman community!
Do you have an incoming Kindergartner to Buckman next School Year? If so please register now! For more info:
Have an incoming 9th-Grader to Cleveland High School?
The Cleveland High School PTA is delighted to host a Meet & Greet on Monday May 16, 7-8 pm at the school – starring Principal Jo Ann Wadkins!
This will be a fun evening where parents and guardians can mix and mingle. There will be a brief panel presentation and also ample opportunity to learn more about what our PTA does and the many ways to get involved. We have several openings at the board level in need of volunteers, as well as many other roles!
There is a flyer attached and you can find the event on the CHS PTA website .
Questions or want more info now about the CHS PTA? Please email our Volunteer Coordinator – thank you!
Hosford Husky Hustle: Registration Open
Calling all rising 6th graders and their families to join us for the Hosford Husky Hustle. Want to check out the school grounds? Meet some of the Hosford team? Hear the band play? Meet the Husky?
and we are ready to sign you up.
Raffle, prizes for the fastest kids, a visit from the Husky, and a performance from the 7th-grade band!! It’s going to be a beautiful morning and we are so excited to be together. Join us for a morning run (or walk)!!
to register, buy some raffle tickets, and review the FAQ (Covid? Dogs? Strollers? Answers provided in the FAQ).
Sunday, May 1 The race starts at 10:00, check-in starts at 9:00
Want to join the fun but don’t feel like running? We need you! The Hustle needs a few volunteers to help us pull this event together. Want to sit in the shade with your friends and help people stay on course? We have a slot for you. Want to set up the course on the day before with some fantastic chalk art? We have a slot for you? Want to be the one to see who crosses the finish line first? We have a slot for you too!!
See you out there!!!
PTA News
! The PTA Executive Board seeks to learn more about the equity and social justice experience and needs of Buckman families in order to better serve our school community. We have developed this to assess these needs and ask for your participation. We will close the survey on April 30th and plan to have it analyzed by May 6th in order to share the findings at our general PTA meeting on May 10th. Answers are anonymous, and a paper version is also available at the SUN office. Don't delay and take it today!
Buckman Successful Schools Survey discussion rescheduled for May 2nd! Join us as we review 2019/2020 survey results. This meeting has been changed to Google Meet to allow for more families to join.
Our next PTA meeting will be May 10th. We will share the budget for next school year (based on your feedback from the survey above!). Adoption of the budget will happen at a meeting on May 24th after a weeklong feedback period following the May 10th meeting. More to come.
Race Talks Round 2! Join us for this important in-person continued discussion on equity and inclusion at Buckman on Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 in the Buckman Cafetorium. This will be a continued conversation for our first meeting at the end of February.
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Library News
Are you spring cleaning? Donate gently used books to Ms. Rudnick for our Pop-Up Sale in June
Pop-Up Used Book Sale! Upper Playground Monday, June 6th 3-4:30pm, All books 25 cents!
Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms
SUN News
1. Join us tomorrow (Saturday 4/30) at Franklin HS for a resource fair! April 30th, 10am-1pm. Free food, Fred Meyer gift cards, hygiene and food boxes, and more!
2. Check out our new website! Find info about Buckman SUN, including schedules and student art皇家华人 .
3. Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now and there are still spots available! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: The Art and Science of Color
July 18-22: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
April 22, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
I hope this finds you well. As tree leaves bloom and deepen their color, Spring is definitely in the air. Fourth graders are busy rehearsing for their 4th grade performance, and academic and arts learning continues in full swing.
Lunch & Lunch support: With COVID still a threat to the health and safety of our students and staff, and rain often in the forecast, for the remainder of the school year, we will continue to have students eat in the Gym and Cafeteria maintaining six feet of social-distancing with our lunch stools. Most days a very dedicated group of parent volunteers have set up the stools between 8:35-10:45am and taken them down at noon. This is a huge support to Ms. Ditto and myself, as it affords us time to support other aspects of Buckman school life in a more robust manner.
If you have time to help set up stools between 8:35-10:45am and/or return them to their color coded bins at noon, that would be greatly appreciated! Contact Buckman Parent Laura Stevens if you’re able to help out. Laura also coordinates lunch supervision volunteers if you have a bit more time. Please let us know in advance if you wish to help out.
Drop Off and Pick up Reminder: We are very fortunate to have our Buckman campus situated in our inner SE residential setting. This is a friendly reminder that during Drop Off and Pick Up, please observe the curb markings to allow our school buses full access, and please make sure that you are not blocking neighborhood driveways. Collectively, by striving to be very good neighbors, I am confident that sentiment will be returned in kind. In 皇家华人ing our students safe, and getting them to school on time, our words and actions matter. Thank you in advance.
We so enjoy your children, have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
4/30 - PTA Family Survey Closes
5/5 - Successful Schools Survey Meeting (virtual)
5/10 - PTA Meeting (virtual)
5/14 - Buckman Auction
5/19 - PTA Race Talks Event
Hosford Husky Hustle: Registration Open
Calling all rising 6th graders and their families to join us for the Hosford Husky Hustle. Want to check out the school grounds? Meet some of the Hosford team? Hear the band play? Meet the Husky?
and we are ready to sign you up.
Raffle, prizes for the fastest kids, a visit from the Husky, and a performance from the 7th-grade band!! It’s going to be a beautiful morning and we are so excited to be together. Join us for a morning run (or walk)!!
to register, buy some raffle tickets, and review the FAQ (Covid? Dogs? Strollers? Answers provided in the FAQ).
Sunday, May 1 The race starts at 10:00, check-in starts at 9:00
Want to join the fun but don’t feel like running? We need you! The Hustle needs a few volunteers to help us pull this event together. Want to sit in the shade with your friends and help people stay on course? We have a slot for you. Want to set up the course on the day before with some fantastic chalk art? We have a slot for you? Want to be the one to see who crosses the finish line first? We have a slot for you too!!
See you out there!!!
Foundation News
Early Bird Special!!!
We are raffling off a bottle of Roco sparkling wine to everyone who buys a ticket to the Buckman Auction by Sunday 4/24.
***If you have already bought a ticket (thank you!) you are also eligible to win.
The Buckman Auction will be held on Saturday May 14th @ the Loft at 8th Ave. from 6-9pm.
Tickets at
PTA News
! The PTA Executive Board seeks to learn more about the equity and social justice experience and needs of Buckman families in order to better serve our school community. We have developed this to assess these needs and ask for your participation. We will close the survey on April 30th and plan to have it analyzed by May 6th in order to share the findings at our general PTA meeting on May 10th. Answers are anonymous, and a paper version is also available at the SUN office.
Our next PTA meeting will be May 10th. We will share the budget for next school year (based on your feedback from the survey above!). Adoption of the budget will happen at a meeting on May 24th after a weeklong feedback period following the May 10th meeting. Meeting link .
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Save the dates: The Successful Schools Survey follow up meeting has been rescheduled to the evening of Monday May 2. It will be held online. The next Race Talks meeting is May 19. Stay tuned for details!
Library News
New Program from Multnomah County Library: 6 month
Please fill out this form to connect a community member with the library’s Tech Lending program. Community members can check out a Chromebook (laptop) and/or hotspot (internet access) for up to 6 months, and will not be charged for late, lost, or damaged items. Following the library’s priorities, we are first loaning Chromebooks and hotspots to community members most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The information for each question should be about the person who wants to check out a Chromebook or hotspot. If you have questions, please contact the Library’s Tech Lending team: techlending@multcolib.org. We will aim to contact you within the next 72 hours to follow up regarding your request.
Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms.
SUN News
SUN News
Join us at Franklin HS for a resource fair! April 30th, 10am-1pm. Free food, Fred Meyer gift cards, hygiene and food boxes, and more!
Check out our new website! Find info about Buckman SUN, including schedules and student art皇家华人 .
Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: The Art and Science of Color
July 18-22: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
We need snacks for program! Donations of applesauce pouches, granola bars, goldfish, etc. are all appreciated.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
April 15, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
Monday was snow, yesterday some serious hail, and today a mixture of clouds, blue sky, and beautiful sunshine. As it is April, maybe this is mother nature’s way of asking us to pay attention to climate change. Not sure, but definitely full marks for creativity!
A HUGE BUCKMAN SHOUT OUT to Michelle Cacka, Nicole Simmons and the entire team who were responsible for our Buckman Arts Show and Sell! Major Kudos to all the artists for sharing their fabulous 皇家华人, and equally so for our student artists; so proud of all of you, and great to renew this wonderful Buckman tradition.
As we begin quarter four, there are performances and important events to look forward to. I hope to see you there as collectively we support and celebrate your children’s learning and artistry. Reading at home, and/or doing any assigned home皇家华人 or projects is critical as we all 皇家华人 to finish the 2021-22 school year strong. Have a great weekend!
Best wishes,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
TBA Successful Schools Survey Meeting
5/14 Buckman Auction
The Art Show & Sell 2022 was a success!
It felt so good to be in the school together building up our community while supporting the arts education we all value! Initial numbers show student artists selling $7,000 worth of art!! Whoa! The kids 皇家华人 70% and PTA gets 30% of that. In total, the show made roughly $11,000 for the Buckman PTA in one day!
Thank you for coming and a special thank you to our volunteers - couldn’t have happened without you! If you loved the show and want to help out next year, please fill out . We have several committee positions open and we’d love to 皇家华人 with you!! Questions? Email Nicole.p.simmons@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE! Art Show & Sell 2023 is set for March 11th
Hosford Husky Hustle: Registration Open
Calling all rising 6th graders and their families to join us for the Hosford Husky Hustle. Want to check out the school grounds? Meet some of the Hosford team? Hear the band play? Meet the Husky?
and we are ready to sign you up.
Raffle, prizes for the fastest kids, a visit from the Husky, and a performance from the 7th-grade band!! It’s going to be a beautiful morning and we are so excited to be together. Join us for a morning run (or walk)!!
to register, buy some raffle tickets, and review the FAQ (Covid? Dogs? Strollers? Answers provided in the FAQ).
Sunday, May 1 The race starts at 10:00, check-in starts at 9:00
Want to join the fun but don’t feel like running? We need you! The Hustle needs a few volunteers to help us pull this event together. Want to sit in the shade with your friends and help people stay on course? We have a slot for you. Want to set up the course on the day before with some fantastic chalk art? We have a slot for you? Want to be the one to see who crosses the finish line first? We have a slot for you too!!
See you out there!!!
Foundation News
Buy your today for Buckman's Annual Auction
May 14th at the Loft at 8th 6-9pm
2010 SE 8th Ave. 97214
20's attire strongly encouraged!
$75/adult for our live event which includes dinner, open bar, music/entertainment, live auction, Golden Ticket raffle and special appeal/paddle raise.
Silent auction and classroom projects will remain online for all to participate.
Proceeds will benefit Buckman staffing for 2023!
Thank you for all the support!
PTA News
! The PTA Executive Board seeks to learn more about the equity and social justice experience and needs of Buckman families in order to better serve our school community. We have developed this to assess these needs and ask for your participation. We will close the survey on April 30th and plan to have it analyzed by May 6th in order to share the findings at our general PTA meeting on May 10th. Answers are anonymous, and a paper version is also available at the SUN office.
Our next PTA meeting will be May 10th. We will share the budget for next school year (based on your feedback from the survey above!). Adoption of the budget will happen at a meeting on May 24th after a weeklong feedback period following the May 10th meeting. More to come.
Join the PTA Executive Board! We are in need of a Secretary, Equity Team Vice President, and a President-Elect as we head into the next school year. Please email pta@buckmanelementary.org if you are interested in stepping up.
Library News
New Program from MultCo Lib: 6 month
Please fill out this form to connect a community member with the library’s Tech Lending program. Community members can check out a Chromebook (laptop) and/or hotspot (internet access) for up to 6 months, and will not be charged for late, lost, or damaged items. Following the library’s priorities, we are first loaning Chromebooks and hotspots to community members most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The information for each question should be about the person who wants to check out a Chromebook or hotspot. If you have questions, please contact the Library’s Tech Lending team: techlending@multcolib.org. We will aim to contact you within the next 72 hours to follow up regarding your request.
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Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms.
SUN News
Join us at Franklin HS for a resource fair! April 30th, 10am-1pm. Free food, Fred Meyer gift cards, hygiene and food boxes, and more!
Check out our new website! Find info about Buckman SUN, including schedules and student art皇家华人 .
Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: The Art and Science of Color
July 18-22: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
We need snacks for program! Donations of applesauce pouches, granola bars, goldfish, etc. are all appreciated.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
April 8, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
I hope you are well, and despite a multi-day forecast of April showers, your children enjoyed the sunshine and warmer climes at recess yesterday. It is hard to believe, but congratulations to you and your children for successfully completing three quarters of our 2021-2022 school year.
Today, teachers have the day to complete their third quarter assessment of your students’ progress. In approximately a week, your student(s) will bring home their Report Card. Although COVID has at times made attendance hard, we love having your children at school and learning each and every day.
As we turn to the final quarter, I am excited about the upcoming 4th and 5th grade performances, and watching your children push hard to finish their year of learning with a flourish! We love their art, and we are proud of their academic progress/ We look forward to partnering with you as we support your children to consistently do their best 皇家华人 on all fronts!
EXTRA, EXTRA!!!
This Saturday, April 9, we sincerely hope that you will join us for our fabulous PTA sponsored Buckman Art Show and Sell from 10:00am-5:00pm! With 90 artists, there will be something for everyone, and this is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and Buckman at the same time.
The Buckman Art Show and Sell is a long standing (30+ years) tradition of our school. Every spring we turn our school into a gallery and host about 100 local community artists. In addition to community artists, our own student artists and alumni sell their art 皇家华人, donating 30% to the school and 皇家华人ing the rest!
We are still looking to fill volunteer slots. Check out the sign-up genius .
Set-up and take down help would be amazing as we turn our school into an art gallery and back to a school again!
Keep in mind this is a PTA event not a PPS event so the usual PPS volunteer approval process is not necessary to obtain. Please do come vaccinated or have a negative covid test within 72 hours of the event.
LOST & FOUND
The sun is out and the layers are coming off! Please visit the Lost and Found this Saturday when you volunteer for or visit the Buckman Art Show and Sell. The racks and bins will be tucked behind the Volunteer Check-in table because we don't want it to be in the way of the lovely art show. However, please take a moment to visit it discreetly and find some treasures that your kids have left behind. There are MANY coats, sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, lunch boxes, books, etc. Please tidy it up as you look-- it is a mountain of clothing.
FREE/REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILIES
Did you know if families are eligible for free or reduced price meals, they may also receive other extended benefits, fee reductions or waivers? Even though all students may eat school meals at no cost this school year, students enrolled in a school NOT listed as a CEP site may be eligible for meal benefits. Students enrolled at any of the schools listed as a , do not need to apply for meal benefits. While the meal benefits application may mean eligibility for meal services and is processed through the Nutrition Services department, it can also mean further support or savings beyond food and nutrition. The current school year eligibility expires June 30, yet families receive a 30 day carry over into the new school year. The 30 days allow families time to submit a new application for the 2022-23 school year without incurring meal charges.
Families may be eligible for benefits through these options -
Directly certified through
Directly certified and identified through foster, migrant or McKinney Vento liaisons
By completing a based on income
To submit an online meal application, click or visit
Proof of eligibility can be provided to families directly. Such requests should be emailed to mealbenefits@pps.net
A note about Arts Grades on Report Cards
The new PPS report card format divides arts grades up into only two sections. "Visual Arts" and "Performance Arts" classes. This of course does not account for schools like Buckman that are fortunate enough to have more than one performing arts class. Thus, on your student's report card Music and Dance grades will both appear in the Performing Arts section, splitting the tow sub-categories. Creates and Refines..." will show the Dance grade. "Responds, Relates...." will show the Music grade. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.
Successful School Survey Meeting
Join the Buckman admin team April 14, 2022 from 6:00–7:30pm in the cafetorium for a Q & A/discussion regarding the Successful Schools Survey and how the data is being utilized for school improvement planning. Look for communication from the PTA to submit questions in advance. Results from 2021-22 survey have not been released so data explored will be from previous years. Childcare will be provided.
Foundation News
Buy your today for Buckman's Annual Auction
May 14th at the Loft at 8th 6-9pm
2010 SE 8th Ave. 97214
20's attire strongly encouraged!
$75/adult for our live event which includes dinner, open bar, music/entertainment, live auction, Golden Ticket raffle and special appeal/paddle raise.
Silent auction and classroom projects will remain online for all to participate.
Proceeds will benefit Buckman staffing for 2023!
Thank you for all the support!
PTA News
Join the next PTA General Membership meeting on April 12. We will discuss next steps for both the Successful Schools Survey and Race Talks.
Buckman PTA Main Meeting
Apr 12, 2022 06:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 829 2007 6748 Passcode: 4321 One tap mobile +16699006833,,82920076748#,,,,*4321# US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Join our principals and the PTA for a follow up discussion on the Buckman results from the 2019/2020 PPS Successful Schools Survey. Please use you have about the results, and they will be addressed during the meeting.
(Note: You can view the most recent The 2021/22 results have not yet been published.)
Thursday, April 14th
6:00pm - 7:00pm in person @ Buckman Cafetorium
Childcare and food provided!
Join the Hosford Husky Hustle! Rising 6th graders attending Hosford Middle School are invited to participate in a 5k run/walk on Sunday, May 1st at 10:00am. Come get to know your new school community! Questions? email hosfordhotsheet@gmail.com
Library News
New Program from MultCo Lib: 6 month
Please fill out this form to connect a community member with the library’s Tech Lending program. Community members can check out a Chromebook (laptop) and/or hotspot (internet access) for up to 6 months, and will not be charged for late, lost, or damaged items. Following the library’s priorities, we are first loaning Chromebooks and hotspots to community members most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The information for each question should be about the person who wants to check out a Chromebook or hotspot. If you have questions, please contact the Library’s Tech Lending team: techlending@multcolib.org. We will aim to contact you within the next 72 hours to follow up regarding your request.
Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms
SUN News
SUN Spring Term starts this Monday, April 11th! We're excited to have your kids join us. The term goes through May 27th.
Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: The Art and Science of Color
July 18-22: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
We need snacks for program! Donations of applesauce pouches, granola bars, goldfish, etc. are all appreciated.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
April 1, 2022
Hello Buckman Community
Daffodils are in full bloom and reminding us that Spring is definitely in the air. I will take it! I hope your Spring Break was rejuvenating and that you enjoyed some great family time. I enjoyed watching my granddaughter compete in a Northwest Regional Taekwondo competition. We are very happy to have your children back with us, and we are looking forward to finishing Quarter 3 strong.
As we finish out the year, I wanted to share a couple of important safety reminders. To help make morning Drop Off and afternoon Pick Up go smoothly, if you can please pull over and not double park that would be most appreciated. Also be aware that some children have to cross the street so please be extra vigilant.
Another important reminder: We love your dogs, and please make sure they are on a leash for everyone’s well being.
Extra, Extra!!!!! We are super excited to host the Buckman Show and Sell next Saturday from 10:00 - 5:00pm. Please mark your calendars, and we will see you there! As well as a great arts celebration, this is a very important Buckman PTA fundraiser.
Thank you for your children, and have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
4/9 Buckman Art Show & Sell
4/14 Class Group Portrait Day
5/14 Buckman Auction
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Art Show & Sell is next weekend! APRIL 9TH 10am to 5pm!!
Find FAQ for families
WE NEED YOUR HELP - sign up to volunteer . Every few hours helps! We are especially looking for help with set up and clean up.
Student art drop off is 4/6 and 4/7 before school, as well as 4/8 11am-12pm. Be sure to tag all art well and provide displays, if possible!
$75/adult for our live event which includes dinner, open bar, music/entertainment, live auction, Golden Ticket raffle and special appeal/paddle raise.
Silent auction and classroom projects will remain online for all to participate.
Proceeds will benefit Buckman staffing for 2023!
Thank you for all the support!
PTA News
Join the next PTA General Membership meeting on April 12. We will discuss next steps for both the Successful Schools Survey and Race Talks.
Buckman PTA Main Meeting
Apr 12, 2022 06:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 829 2007 6748 Passcode: 4321 One tap mobile +16699006833,,82920076748#,,,,*4321# US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Join the Hosford Husky Hustle! Rising 6th graders attending Hosford Middle School are invited to participate in a 5k run/walk on Sunday, May 1st at 10:00am. Come get to know your new school community! Questions? email hosfordhotsheet@gmail.com
Library News
Reading Challenge for K-3
Green Bean Books - New social stories added to lend to classrooms
SUN News
Buckman SUN Summer Camp registration is open now! Available to all rising 1st-6th graders. Register your student and contact Katie with any questions. All camps will be held on-site at Buckman and will run from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, with the option of after-care available until 5pm for an extra fee.
July 11-15: DIY Science Discovery Camp
July 18-22: The Art and Science of Color
July 25-29: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 1
Aug 1-5: Grace in Motion presents Summer Circus Camp, Session 2
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
March 18, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
Spring Break is here, and we hope that you are able to rest, relax, and have some much deserved family time. Since returning to school in January, at each grade level, your children have experienced many important learning opportunities. Last night our Third Grade students took center stage in their production of Vanport, and it was fabulous!
With a school performance for Kindergarten students and third grade parents at 1:30pm and a 6:00pm show for third grade parents and relatives, Vanport was a huge success! Written, produced and directed by Andrea White, our students shared the Vanport story in accurate historical detail through film, song and dance. This multi-media approach, designed not knowing if an in-person show was possible, was super effective and fun. The actors drew you in to the incredible success of Vanport as a ship building hub for WWII, and equally shared the intense and tragic devastation of the Vanport flood. In the front hallway, Visual Art teacher Nicole Penocello had great student art皇家华人 on display, and almost sold out of student Vanport postcards. Our Buckman Foundation raised funds for staffing through selling apparel–so it was a wonderful night all the way around!
Please help me congratulate our amazing Third Grade Teaching Team and arts staff: Melanie Betts, Ross Christy, and Chris Gifford, Director Andrea White, and our Arts staff, Nicole Penocello, Hannah Downs, and Eric Schopmeyer and their talented and wonderful students! Their polished performances, after many hours of rehearsal and preparation, paid off in a superlatively entertaining show! Brava, Bravo, and congratulations ALL!!!
As my first Buckman performance experience it was great, and I can’t wait to see the fourth and fifth graders in action in April and May.
As a reminder, if you are having your children play after school on the downstairs playground and have a dog with you, please remember to have them on-leash and to clean up after your dog. Thank you in advance, that helps us all.
Thank you for your children, and have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
3/18 !
3/21-3/25 SPRING BREAK!
4/9 Buckman Art Show & Sell
5/14 Buckman Auction
Buckman's 32nd Art Show & Sell 2022!
The Art Show & Sell is ON and in person! APRIL 9, 2022, 10 am - 5 pm. Please join us for this event featuring community artists and craftspeople, as well as our own student artists! For families who are new or need a refresher on what the show is and how it 皇家华人s click here:
We need your help!
The Art Show & Sell is a 100% volunteer run event! We hope you will donate a few hours of your time to strengthen our community and help fund the arts education that is vital to Buckman. Sign up to help . Contact Nicole Simmons with any questions. nicole.p.simmons@gmail.com
Student Artist Sign-up!
All students (and alumni) are invited to sell their arts and crafts at Art Show & Sell! This is a fun and creative way to make money AND raise money for our school! Students 皇家华人 70% of their sales and 30% goes to Buckman.
Students who want to sell items must sign up to get an artist number. Sign up at this
There is no limit to how many students can sign up. If your student is not sure if they want to sell anything, it’s better to go ahead and sign up just in case! Forgot if you signed up? It’s ok to sign up again. The deadline to sign up and get a student artist number is TODAY March 18th.
Remember: students do not stay with their items at the event.
All items to be sold will be collected before school Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th OR Friday April 8th 11am-12pm.
Unfortunately we are not able to sell food, slime liquid or stress balls. Please contact Korrin Weldon with any questions. korrinweldon@gmail.com
Neurodiverse Families at Buckman
With diversity, inclusion and equity being a large part of the Buckman culture and mental health being a national focus, the Families of Neurodiverse and Dis/abilities Students of Buckman, are here to connect, advocate for and bring awareness to Buckman's neurodiverse population. We want to outreach and connect with other Buckman families. What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity views neurological differences, such as Autism and ADHD, as differences that should be accepted, respected, and supported.
This Buckman family led group is outreaching to other families/guardians to please connect. With spring break coming up many families are staying local and we are trying to set up a spring break meet and greet that week (either in person and/ or virtual). Even if you cannot connect during this first spring break meet up, please outreach and connect.
If interested in learning more & connecting, please contact: Buckman Parent - Elizabeth | Liz.Mom@gmail.com | 503.724.2185 Thank you!
Foundation News
Calling all performers in the Buckman parent/guardian community, adults only. We are in need of a group of dancers for a surprise flash mob (details are revealed later). If you think you are open to stepping out of your comfort zone and joining a fun adventure please email for more information:
Thanks to everyone who attended last week's Virtual Coffee Chat with our principals. The meeting was recorded for those who missed, and we will be sharing a link soon.
Our next general membership meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 12th from 6-8pm. Agenda and meeting link will be shared closer to the meeting.
Have a happy, safe and fun filled Spring Break!
Library News
3rd Graders! If you have been 皇家华人ing on reading all the books in the this year (voluntary!) Your tracking sheet and answers are due Friday, April 1st by the end of the day. If you have read TWO of the eight books
4th & 5th Graders! If you have been 皇家华人ing on reading all the books in the this year (voluntary!) Your tracking sheet and answers are due Friday, April 1st by the end of the day. If you have read TWO of the eight books
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Buckman Library’s Green Bean Books - New social stories added to hopefully lend to classrooms!
SUN News
SUN Summer Camps will be running July 11-August 5th at Buckman. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
General registration for SUN Spring Term! Many classes are already on a waitlist, but there are still openings in a few classes.
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
March 11, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
I hope you are well. The warmer afternoons with sun at recess have been lovely. Spring is emerging.
As Spring Break approaches, students and teachers have been 皇家华人ing diligently in their classrooms. First graders have been making online books with drawings and accompanying text. The “Dragon” book from one of Ms. Danielson’s students was fun and informative, and after school Ms. Ashley showed us a number of created books from her students.
Masks have been optional outside this week, and that has gone very smoothly. Starting Monday, masks will be optional both indoors and out, and we hope and expect that respecting individual choice will continue in line with our ROARS values. Thank you in advance as we move forward.
Our Third graders have been rehearsing on stage with Ms. Hannah and Mr. Schopmeyer. Their performance is coming together, and we are so proud of them. Third grade families will receive performance information.
Have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
3/14 Fun for the Arts Pledge forms and monies due
3/17 3rd Grade Performance of Vanport
3/21-3/25 SPRING BREAK!
4/9 Buckman Art Show & Sell
5/14 Buckman Auction
Champions Spring Break Camp: This is an AMAZING opportunity for any Buckman families to come and see what Champions is all about with our enrichment curriculum and junior counselors.
More Info Here:
Buckman's 32nd Art Show & Sell 2022!
The Art Show & Sell is ON and in person! APRIL 9, 2022, 10 am - 5 pm. Please join us for this event featuring community artists and craftspeople, as well as our own student artists! For families who are new or need a refresher on what the show is and how it 皇家华人s click here:
We need your help!
The Art Show & Sell is a 100% volunteer run event! We hope you will donate a few hours of your time to strengthen our community and help fund the arts education that is vital to Buckman. Sign up to help . Contact Nicole Simmons with any questions. nicole.p.simmons@gmail.com
Student Artist Sign-up!
All students (and alumni) are invited to sell their arts and crafts at Art Show & Sell! This is a fun and creative way to make money AND raise money for our school! Students 皇家华人 70% of their sales and 30% goes to Buckman.
Students who want to sell items must sign up to get an artist number. Sign up at this
There is no limit to how many students can sign up. If your student is not sure if they want to sell anything, it’s better to go ahead and sign up just in case! Forgot if you signed up? It’s ok to sign up again. The deadline to sign up and get a student artist number is March 18th.
Remember: students do not stay with their items at the event.
All items to be sold will be collected before school Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th OR Friday April 8th 11am-12pm.
Unfortunately we are not able to sell food, slime liquid or stress balls. Please contact Korrin Weldon with any questions. korrinweldon@gmail.com
Buckman’s NeuroDiverse Families Group is starting up again with the purpose of outreach and to connect families together. For more info see our attached message:
Fun for the Arts:
Thanks for your participation in the Fun for the Arts
dance-a-thon! We’re grateful for our community’s
support in bringing creativity in our classrooms!
REMINDER: any donations not collected through
the online donation system, such as checks and
cash, need to be sent into school by March 14th.
Your child can turn these cash/check donations into
their teacher or main office. We will also be
collecting these cash/check donations before school
the morning of March 14th at a table setup in front of
the school.
Foundation News
Buckman Dines Out at Screen Door was a great success. Many thanks to the families who ordered food from this neighborhood favorite, and to Screen Door for their ongoing support of Buckman! Stay tuned for news about our next Dines Out event.
Save the date! The Buckman Auction, our biggest fundraising event, will be live and in person on May 14th @ the Loft at 8th. The theme is ROAR back to the ‘20s in celebration of Buckman’s 100th year, '20s themed attire is strongly encouraged. Tickets sales will begin in mid March, look for a flyer in your kiddos backpack right before spring break with more details.
This year we will continue to have all silent auction items available to bid on through our online auction site so that everyone, no matter where you are, can participate. We are also bringing back classroom projects for online bidding as well. Check in with your teacher if they need help with this special project.
We are in the throngs of procurement for the auction and already have some really amazing sponsors and packages donated, but if you have a business or know someone who has a business that would consider becoming a sponsor or would like to donate in kind, please email auction@buckmanelementay.org
Library News
If you missed the author visit on Tuesday,! It was student led with amazing, pertinent and intellectual questions!
If you would like a copy of Lala’s Words, we still have 10 copies available! and your students will receive them by March 18th!
Snow Day by Aron Nels Steinke is scheduled for delivery the second week of April if you ordered.
celebration the first week of March! Or celebrate all month long with what it means when we say the United States is a nation of immigrants.
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Buckman Library’s Green Bean Books
SUN News
SUN Summer Camps will be running July 11-August 5th at Buckman. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
General registration for SUN Spring Term! Many classes are already on a waitlist, but there are still openings in a few classes.
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming and food bags for families. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
March 4, 2022
Hello Buckman Community,
I hope you are well, and I imagine that we are all looking forward to a couple of days of sunshine!
At Buckman, we try to make learning fun, and today was extra special! Today was our FUN for the ARTS day and our students did not miss a beat!
Starting with our amazing Kindergartners, and moving up, all classes danced their hearts out under the covered area on the upper playground. The Dance Master gave explicit instructions to all, and staff and kids showed off their moves, some to songs they had chosen. Bottom line, it is a very important annual fundraiser, so a huge Thank You to all who danced and to those that contributed!
On a very different note, outdoor mask wearing is now optional, and I appreciate that many students are choosing to still wear theirs. If asked, I say I am wearing mine as it is safer. On Monday, March 14, 2021, PPS has stated mask wearing will be optional both inside and outside. Please make a choice that feels right for your child and family.
Have a wonderful weekend! Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
3/9 Dines out at Screen Door - Eastside
3/11 Principal Coffee Talk (Virtual) 9:00-9:45am - link below
3/14 Fun for the Arts Pledge forms and monies due
3/21-3/25 SPRING BREAK!
4/9 Buckman Art Show & Sell
We want to hear your thoughts. When you take the survey, you help us understand your experience as a parent or guardian. This important information will guide us as we determine the future of our schools.
! You can complete the survey from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It should only take 15-20 minutes of your time. Select the school your child attends and answer the questions for that school. If you have children at more than one PPS school, please complete one survey for each school your children attend. If you need help taking the survey please contact your teacher or principal.
Champions Spring Break Camp:This is an AMAZING opportunity for any Buckman families to come and see what Champions is all about with our enrichment curriculum and junior counselors.
More Info Here:
Buckman's 32nd Art Show & Sell 2022!
The Art Show & Sell is ON and in person! APRIL 9, 2022, 10 am - 5 pm. Please join us for this event featuring community artists and craftspeople, as well as our own student artists! For families who are new or need a refresher on what the show is and how it 皇家华人s click here:
We need your help!
The Art Show & Sell is a 100% volunteer run event! We hope you will donate a few hours of your time to strengthen our community and help fund the arts education that is vital to Buckman. Sign up to help . Contact Nicole Simmons with any questions. nicole.p.simmons@gmail.com
Student Artist Sign-up!
All students (and alumni) are invited to sell their arts and crafts at Art Show & Sell! This is a fun and creative way to make money AND raise money for our school! Students 皇家华人 70% of their sales and 30% goes to Buckman.
Students who want to sell items must sign up to get an artist number. Sign up at this
There is no limit to how many students can sign up. If your student is not sure if they want to sell anything, it’s better to go ahead and sign up just in case! Forgot if you signed up? It’s ok to sign up again. The deadline to sign up and get a student artist number is March 18th.
Remember: students do not stay with their items at the event.
All items to be sold will be collected before school Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th OR Friday April 8th 11am-12pm.
Unfortunately we are not able to sell food, slime liquid or stress balls. Please contact Korrin Weldon with any questions. korrinweldon@gmail.com
Fun for the Arts:
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fun for the Arts dance-a-thon! We’re grateful for our community’s support in bringing creativity in our classrooms! Any donations not collected through the online donation system, such as checks and cash, need to be brought to school and turned in by March 14th.
Foundation News
Join us March 9th for Buckman Dines out at . 10% of proceeds benefit Buckman Foundation. Grab some chicken and waffles after school drop-off, family meals for dinner and more! Dine in or take out. Screen Door is now taking reservations! Brunch 9am-2:30pm Dinner 5-9pm
Save the date! The Buckman Auction, our biggest fundraising event, will be live and in person on May 14th @ the Loft at 8th. The theme is ROAR back to the ‘20s in celebration of Buckman’s 100th year, '20s themed attire is strongly encouraged. Tickets sales will begin in mid March, look for a flyer in your kiddos backpack right before spring break with more details.
This year we will continue to have all silent auction items available to bid on through our online auction site so that everyone, no matter where you are, can participate. We are also bringing back classroom projects for online bidding as well. Check in with your teacher if they need help with this special project.
We are in the throngs of procurement for the auction and already have some really amazing sponsors and packages donated, but if you have a business or know someone who has a business that would consider becoming a sponsor or would like to donate in kind, please email auction@buckmanelementay.org
Library News
celebration the first week of March! Or celebrate all month long with what it means when we say the United States is a nation of immigrants.
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm
Author Questions
20 of 30 copies sold so far!
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Buckman Library's Green Bean Books
PTA News
Join us for the next virtual "Coffee Chat with Our Principals" on Friday, March 11th from 9:00am – 9:45am
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:
Or dial: ?(US) +1 319-449-2690? PIN: ?356 324 315?#
More phone numbers:
SUN News
The SUN spring term catalog is out! General registration will open on Thursday, Mar 10, at 7am . Set your alarms! The term will run from April 11 - May 27.
We are seeking reusable bags with handles for SUN programming. If you have any to donate, please turn them in to the front office or coordinate with Katie.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate more Race Talks events for the Buckman community, please let Katie know! We are hoping to get more events going but need community support.
February 25, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
I hope this finds you well, and I apologize for the delayed communication. This morning I had the privilege of attending the last Buckman Bears Basketball game against the Alameda Eagles. This was a classic defensive battle, and despite our loss, I was very proud of the effort and skill our players demonstrated today and over the course of the season. In every game our team showed heart, a commitment to learning the game, and made outstanding improvements in all aspects of their very competitive play. Congratulations to the players and the coaching staff for an excellent season!
On a different note, your children continue to learn, and engage in the importance of Black History past and present. As our students celebrate Black History and culture, we want them to know that Black History is how we have gotten to this point, it is our present, and it is how we collectively shape the future.
Utilizing materials created by LGBTQ+ Program Manager, Britt Bierberich, as a launching point, student leaders and our amazing Counselor Ms. Jess, over two days, shared biographies of outstanding Northwest Queer Black individuals whose many contributions have led to significant recognition and change. It was a celebration and learning opportunity that provided windows and mirrors for students and supported our critical goal of creating and celebrating our inclusive Buckman community. Thank you Ms. Jess, teachers, students and all who supported this excellent learning opportunity!
To close Black History Month, on Monday, 2/28, please join us for RACE TALKS:
Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism from 6:00-8:00pm. Race Talks will be facilitated by Shaina Pomerantz, and we appreciate this opportunity. Please see the details below.
With Fun for the Arts, and much more, please read on!
Thank you for your wonderful children!
Enjoy your weekend.
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
2/28 Race Talks Family Event 6:00pm-8:00pm
3/4 Fun for the Arts Dance-A-Thon
3/9 Dines out at - Eastside
3/21-3/25 SPRING BREAK!
4/9 Buckman Art Show & Sell
BUCKMAN RACE TALKS:
Buckman Elementary School 皇家华人s hard to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the potential in all its students. Part of that 皇家华人 is helping our community learn how to have constructive conversations about race and equity. February is Black History month and the Buckman PTA is excited to have Race Talks again in 2022 to facilitate an evening of conversation with school families, students and staff.
Did you know you can support essential arts learning at Buckman Elementary by dancing!? We are 1 week out from the event, how are your pledges going? Get started by signing up to participate in this year’s Fun for the Arts Dance-a-thon Collect pledges from your family, friends and neighbors, then show up to school ready to dance on March 4, 2022. Let’s have FUN together while making sure we can provide essential arts learning for every student in our community!
2nd Grade Art Performance:
Each year in February, the second-grade students put on a performance for their families and schoolmates. Due to the pandemic and safety protocols, this year the performance took the form of videos and an online gallery put together by Buckman Arts Teachers. Click this link to see their fabulous 皇家华人:
Buckman's 32nd Art Show & Sell 2022!
The Art Show & Sell is ON and in person! APRIL 9, 2022, 10 am - 5 pm. Please join us for this event featuring community artists and craftspeople, as well as our own student artists! For families who are new or need a refresher on what the show is and how it 皇家华人s click here:
We need your help!
The Art Show & Sell is a 100% volunteer run event! We hope you will donate a few hours of your time to strengthen our community and help fund the arts education that is vital to Buckman. Sign up to help . Contact Nicole Simmons with any questions. nicole.p.simmons@gmail.com
Student Artist Sign-up!
All students (and alumni) are invited to sell their arts and crafts at Art Show & Sell! This is a fun and creative way to make money AND raise money for our school! Students 皇家华人 70% of their sales and 30% goes to Buckman.
Students who want to sell items must sign up to get an artist number. Sign up at this
There is no limit to how many students can sign up. If your student is not sure if they want to sell anything, it’s better to go ahead and sign up just in case! Forgot if you signed up? It’s ok to sign up again. The deadline to sign up and get a student artist number is March 18th.
Remember: students do not stay with their items at the event.
All items to be sold will be collected before school Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th OR Friday April 8th 11am-12pm.
Unfortunately we are not able to sell food, slime liquid or stress balls. Please contact Korrin Weldon with any questions. korrinweldon@gmail.com
We want to hear your thoughts. When you take the survey, you help us understand your experience as a parent or guardian. This important information will guide us as we determine the future of our schools.
! You can complete the survey from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It should only take 15-20 minutes of your time. Select the school your child attends and answer the questions for that school. If you have children at more than one PPS school, please complete one survey for each school your children attend. If you need help taking the survey please contact your teacher or principal.
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Join us March 9th for Buckman Dines out at . 10% of proceeds benefit Buckman Foundation. Grab some chicken and waffles after school drop-off, family meals for dinner and more! Dine in or take out. Screen Door is now taking reservations! Brunch 9am-2:30pm Dinner 5-9pm
Save the date! The Buckman Auction, our biggest fundraising event, will be live and in person on May 14th @ the Loft at 8th. The theme is ROAR back to the ‘20s in celebration of Buckman’s 100th year, '20s themed attire is strongly encouraged. Tickets sales will begin in mid March, look for a flyer in your kiddos backpack right before spring break with more details.
This year we will continue to have all silent auction items available to bid on through our online auction site so that everyone, no matter where you are, can participate. We are also bringing back classroom projects for online bidding as well. Check in with your teacher if they need help with this special project.
We are in the throngs of procurement for the auction and already have some really amazing sponsors and packages donated, but if you have a business or know someone who has a business that would consider becoming a sponsor or would like to donate in kind, please email auction@buckmanelementary.org
We look forward to a great night with you all!
LIBRARY NEWS:
celebration the first week of March! Or celebrate all month long with what it means when we say the United States is a nation of immigrants.
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm
Author Questions
15 of 30 copies sold so far! Thank you Buckman community and staff! and will close on February 25th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on Tuesday, March 8th virtually streamed in the classroom at 1:15pm. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00”
( too!) Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
New Books Added! Here is our Green Bean Books
PTA NEWS:
Join our Equity & Inclusion in closing out Black History Month with our 2022 Race Talks series coming up on February 28th from 6-8. More info coming soon.
is coming up March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. Get those pledges and help raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman.
The is happening on April 9th from 10am - 5pm. Be sure to share the with artist friends and help make the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year a success
SUN NEWS:
The SUN Spring Catalog is OUT (attached below) and early bird registration has begun. If you are a family who needs financial assistance for your student to participate in SUN, please complete and return the SUN registration form to Buckman by Tuesday, March 3rd. General registration will open on March 10th at 7am online, so set your alarms!
SUN needs snacks! We provide snacks both for students after school and for students who need more to eat during the day. Individually packaged granola bars, applesauce pouches, etc. are especially appreciated.
SUN and the PTA have created an interest form for families to complete if they are interested in carpooling or sharing child care resources. Find it
February 18, 2022
Hello Buckman Community!
Today reminded me that Spring is coming. In anticipation of a three day weekend, students were engaged and 皇家华人ing hard. In Music with Mr. Schopmeyer, third grade students were singing and rehearsing Vanport. I was impressed with their focus, and can’t wait to see their performance.
In fifth grade, Ms. Nichenko’s students were writing rhyming couplets in teams, Ms. Nichols’ students were 皇家华人ing on four different ways to represent a fraction, and Ms. Jensen’s students were also 皇家华人ing on math. They were finding the mode, range, minimum, median and the mean. I was impressed with their focus, and their understanding.
In Ms. Betz’s third grade class, I was invited to watch their Museum Gallery. They decorated their room to have curtains and a stage, and all their chairs were arranged so that they could be a respectful audience for their classmates. While each student presented, they all agreed to be attentive, not talk, and have a quiet body. They were awesome! I also liked that they discussed that if a friend needs to restart their presentation that they would give a thumbs up, or positively nod with encouragement.
Presentations started with J.R.R. Tolkien, Stan Lee, Annie Oakley, with many more to come. Student research was accurate, informative, and very well written. At the conclusion of each presentation students applauded and gave compliments, asked questions and made connections. Thank you Ms. Betts and students, great 皇家华人!
As an important reminder, please do not park in front of our neighbor’s driveways. We have had complaints, and it is critical that we do our part. Thank you in advance, for modeling kindness.
We appreciate your children, and their inquisitive spirits. Have a great President’s Day long weekend!
Be well,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
2/21 No School, President's Day
2/28 Race Talks Family Event
3/4 Fun for the Arts Dance-A-Thon
3/9 Dines out at - Eastside
FUN FOR THE ARTS:
Get those pledges! Now through March 3rd
Did you know you can support essential arts learning at Buckman Elementary by dancing!? We are 2 weeks out from the event, how are your pledges going? Get started by signing up to participate in this year’s Fun for the Arts Dance-a-thon Collect pledges from your family, friends and neighbors, then show up to school ready to dance on March 4, 2022. Let’s have FUN together while making sure we can provide essential arts learning for every student in our community!
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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “successful schools?” We believe that successful schools are safe, healthy and welcoming learning spaces that are inclusive for all students. But we want to hear your thoughts.
We are excited to announce the 2022 Successful Schools Family Survey. When you take the survey, you help us understand your experience as a parent or guardian. This important information will guide us as we determine the future of our schools. The survey launched this week and will be available for the next four weeks.
! You can complete the survey from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It should only take 15-20 minutes of your time. Select the school your child attends and answer the questions for that school. If you have children at more than one PPS school, please complete one survey for each school your children attend. If you need help taking the survey please contact your teacher or principal.
Thank you for being part of the PPS family!
For Lottery Families with siblings wishing to enter Buckman for the 2022-23 School Year
If you have another child you want to be enrolled at Buckman, you MUST fill out a Lottery application. Your new student will not automatically be considered for enrollment without the completed Lottery process. For more information:
Lottery Application Dates:
Start: February 16, 2022 at 8:00 AM End: March 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM
BUCKMAN RACE TALKS:
Buckman Elementary School 皇家华人s hard to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the potential in all its students. Part of that 皇家华人 is helping our community learn how to have constructive conversations about race and equity. February is Black History month and the Buckman PTA is excited to have Race Talks again in 2022 to facilitate an evening of conversation with school families, students and staff.
The Race Talks conversation will be held virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 6-8 pm. Please put this event on your calendar. More details to come out soon!
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Thank you for participating in the February Dines out at Por Que No, we made $500 for Buckman!
Join us March 9th for Buckman Dines out at . 10% of proceeds benefit Buckman Foundation.
Grab some chicken and waffles after school drop-off, family meals for dinner and more! Dine in or take out.
Screen Door is now taking reservations!
Brunch 9am-2:30pm Dinner 5-9pm
LIBRARY NEWS:
celebration the first week of March! Or celebrate all month long with what it means when we say the United States is a nation of immigrants.
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm
Author Questions
15 of 30 copies sold so far! Thank you Buckman community and staff! and will close on February 25th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on Tuesday, March 8th virtually streamed in the classroom at 1:15pm. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00”
( too!) Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
New Books Added! Here is our Green Bean Books
PTA NEWS:
Help bring Buckman Race Talks back to Buckman! PTA has the opportunity to bring this event back for families, teachers and students on February 28th as we close out Black History Month. Help us raise the last bit of money needed to continue building an inclusive school environment by donating at:
Join the "Buckman Bear Club"! The pandemic has made community connection challenging, and we recognize a need for community building and sharing. The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help organize monthly outdoor meet ups. Activity ideas are endless, but might include picnics, park play, city hikes, neighborhood walks, crafts and more. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please email pta@buckmanelementary.org with "Bear Club" as the subject. We would like to gauge initial interest and will aid in further organization if the response is enthusiastic.
Help fulfill Ms. Rudnick's library wishlist! Buckman students LOVE the library, and are always excited about new books! Families can help stock the library with new books by purchasing books on her list, or to donate to her library fund on. Supporting our library is always a great way to support our school and students!
Fun For the Arts is coming up March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. This event will raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman. More information should be coming home with kiddos on Friday!
SUN NEWS:
SUN and the PTA are 皇家华人ing on an interest form for families to fill out if they want to share carpooling or childcare with each other. Keep an eye out next week for it!
SUN needs snacks! We provide snacks both for students after school and for students who need more to eat during the day. Individually packaged granola bars, applesauce pouches, etc. are especially appreciated.
Spring SUN will NOT be serving Kinders, as has previously been communicated. This decision was made in collaboration with the Buckman administration. The spring course catalog will be coming out in a couple of weeks - 皇家华人 your eyes peeled for it!
Check out BEAR News episodes ! The panda investigation continues... Looking for something for your kiddo to do this coming Monday? AKA Science (with Impact NW) will provide a fun, engaging STEM/STEAM-focused camp that reaches students in grades 1-5.
Topics covered: AKA Science camp activities will explore topics such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, nature art, outdoor/environmental education, nature-focused games and outdoor play!
Time & Location: Our day-camps run from 9AM-3PM at our Brentwood-Darlington Community Center in SE 皇家华人.
Class size & cost: We have a maximum of 12 students per camp (minimum of 5 students) and the cost of $75/student.
Teacher: Camps will be taught by our seasoned educator and program coordinator, Daniel Brown, plus 1 volunteer assistant
Date: The first camp coming up will be on Monday, February 21st.
How to register:
SAVE THE DATE for virtual Race Talks! February 28th from 6-8pm.
LOST AND FOUND: Once again it has exploded out of control! Please remind your student(s) to look for their belongings.
We have quite a collection of glasses here in the office!
If any of these look familiar please come see us.
February 11, 2022
Hello Buckman Families,
After a week of dry weather, and this morning's gleaming sun, I am smiling! This past week was Counselor Appreciation week, so please join me in giving our fabulous Ms. Jess our thanks and congratulations for EVERYTHING that she does for us. Thank you!!!!!
Yesterday, author Aron Nels Steinke did a wonderful virtual visit sponsored by our Media Specialist Darcy Rudnick. Mr. Steinke was a fifth grade student teacher at Buckman about eleven years ago, and now teaches and publishes wonderful creative and fun graphic novels. He always wanted to read but struggled to find books he could and wanted to read so he made his own. In the following virtual author talk, he shares how he loved to draw, and how he became a “big reader.” In our Library, Ms. Darcy has copies of all his books, and his latest book “Snow Day,” will come out on April 5th. After learning about how he became an author of graphic novels, he modeled and had students draw Mr. Wolf from his series Mr. Wolf’s Class.
I strongly encourage you to watch this fascinating virtual author visit as he describes his process from ideas, sketches, text, to editing and publishing a book. Congratulations to Buckman students for asking Mr. Steinke great questions after everyone got to draw Mr. Wolf. Here is the link:
Thank you Ms. Darcy for making this inspiring author visit possible!!!
Good news is that COVID 19 and Omicron cases are starting to decline. AND, Thank you students for continuing to diligently wear your masks at all times unless you are eating. Masking up protects all of us, and will continue to be critical to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Thank you for making sure your mask fits snugly over your nose and mouth.
I am also asking that we all continue to practice kindness. Using kind words, being safe with our bodies, and respecting the belongings of others is part of our Buckman ROARS culture. ROARS = Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility, Safety. By choosing ROARS our community is safe and we reinforce the Buckman Bear way! Put-downs, occasional swearing, pretend fighting or hitting don’t fit. We all 皇家华人 together to create and 皇家华人 Buckman a healthy, fun, and safe place to learn and 皇家华人.
Have a great weekend, &
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Warmly,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
2/16 Elementary Schools Lottery Opens
2/21 No School, President's Day
3/4 Fun for the Arts Dance-A-Thon
FUN FOR THE ARTS is coming up on March 4th!
Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement.
Fun for the Arts raises money to fund special arts programs at Buckman.
If you know of a business that would like to donate please reach out to Maura Jansen or Anna Bennett via Konstella.
Check out this dance focused read aloud by Ms. Rudnick! Everyone can dance!
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Save the date! The Buckman Auction, our biggest fundraising event, will be live and in person on May 14th @ the Loft at 8th. The theme is ROAR back to the ‘20s in celebration of Buckman’s 100th year, '20s themed attire is strongly encouraged. Tickets sales will begin in mid March, look for a flyer in your kiddos backpack right before spring break with more details.
This year we will continue to have all silent auction items available to bid on through our online auction site so that everyone, no matter where you are, can participate. We are also bringing back classroom projects for online bidding as well. Check in with your teacher if they need help with this special project.
We are in the throngs of procurement for the auction and already have some really amazing sponsors and packages donated, but if you have a business or know someone who has a business that would consider becoming a sponsor or would like to donate in kind, please email auction@buckmanelementary.org
LIBRARY NEWS:
Aron Nels Steinke author visit was today and it was great! If you have ordered “Snowy Day” (#5) it is somewhere on a barge in California. The shipping crisis has put the delivery date at the beginning of April. Sorry for the delay!
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm streamed virtually through classrooms (!)
18 of 30 copies sold so far! and will close on February 4th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on Tuesday, March 8th virtually streamed in the classroom at 1:15pm. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
PTA NEWS:
Complete the PPS Successful Schools Survey. The survey will be sent out to families on Monday, February 14th, and is an important way to collect valuable input related to school climate, engagement and safety at Buckman.
Help bring Buckman Race Talks back to Buckman! PTA has the opportunity to bring this event back for families, teachers and students on February 28th as we close out Black History Month. Help us raise the last bit of money needed to continue building an inclusive school environment by donating at:
Join the "Buckman Bear Club"! The pandemic has made community connection challenging, and we recognize a need for community building and sharing. The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help organize monthly outdoor meet ups. Activity ideas are endless, but might include picnics, park play, city hikes, neighborhood walks, crafts and more. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please email pta@buckmanelementary.org with "Bear Club" as the subject. We would like to gauge initial interest and will aid in further organization if the response is enthusiastic.
Help fulfill Ms. Rudnick's library wishlist! Buckman students LOVE the library, and are always excited about new books! Families can help stock the library with new books by purchasing books on her list, or to donate to her library fund on. Supporting our library is always a great way to support our school and students!
Fun For the Arts is coming up March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. This event will raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman. More information should be coming home with kiddos on Friday!
SUN NEWS:
SUN and the PTA are 皇家华人ing on an interest form for families to fill out if they want to share carpooling or childcare with each other. Keep an eye out next week for it!
SUN needs snacks! We provide snacks both for students after school and for students who need more to eat during the day. Individually packaged granola bars, applesauce pouches, etc. are especially appreciated.
Spring SUN will NOT be serving kinders, as has previously been communicated. This decision was made in collaboration with the Buckman administration. The spring course catalog will be coming out in a couple of weeks - 皇家华人 your eyes peeled for it!Check out BEAR News episodes ! The panda investigation continues...
Looking for something for your kiddo to do on February 21st? AKA Science (with Impact NW) will provide a fun, engaging STEM/STEAM-focused camp that reaches students in grades 1-5.
Topics covered: AKA Science camp activities will explore topics such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, nature art, outdoor/environmental education, nature-focused games and outdoor play!
Time & Location: Our day-camps run from 9AM-3PM at our Brentwood-Darlington Community Center in SE 皇家华人.
Class size & cost: We have a maximum of 12 students per camp (minimum of 5 students) and the cost of $75/student.
Teacher: Camps will be taught by our seasoned educator and program coordinator, Daniel Brown, plus 1 volunteer assistant
Date: The first camp coming up will be on Monday, February 21st.
How to register:
Opportunities for our young athletes:
Anyone interested in playing baseball and softball this spring, please see the attached flier on how and where to sign up your child for the Spring 2022!!
February 4, 2022
Welcome to February. We just concluded Spirit Week, and I completely appreciated and enjoyed all the characters, colors, and costumes shared. Especially this month, we focus on celebrating and understanding our important Black History! Our teachers have explicitly planned lessons to deepen our understanding of the compelling and lasting contributions of Black Americans to our culture past and present.
Do you know Crispus Attucks? As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr said, ...he was a black seaman and the first American to shed blood in the revolution that freed his country from British oppression. Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights activist in the 1960s and 70s, who was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993. Haben Girma, is the first deafblind person to attend and graduate from Harvard Law School. Haben advocates and fights for the rights of disabled Americans. In 2013, President Obama recognized her as a “Champion of Change.”
Unfortunately, we continue to have some positive COVID 19 cases. Thank you students for responsibly wearing your masks to ensure everyone’s safety. We have a strong schoolwide culture around safe mask wearing, and it 皇家华人s all of us safe as we persevere through and weather the continuing COVID 19 and Omicron outbreak. Your vigilance is huge, and we will move beyond this.
With the Winter Olympics beginning, it is a chance to enjoy our global worldliness. As I watched the Ice Dancing last night, I was thrilled to be 皇家华人ing with students and staff who value the arts as essential core learning. I am particularly proud of our Oregon athletes that will be competing and representing Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Parents, we love your children, and appreciate their commitment to learning and being safe at school every day. They are special, and a joy!
Have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
2/4 Report Cards go home with students
2/8 PTA General Meeting 6:00 - 8:00 pm
2/9 Dines Out at
3/4 Fun for the Arts Dance-A-Thon
FUN FOR THE ARTS is coming up on March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. This event will raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman.
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Buckman, we did it! Our Year-End Ask campaign was a huge success, and exceeded our expectations thanks to the generosity of over 90 donations. We promised you numbers, and we are happy to report that we received a total of $16,644. Those funds — donated directly to the Buckman Foundation by families, staff, and local businesses — will go towards meeting the critical staffing needs at our school next year. THANK YOU to all who participated! We love our Buckman community!
Another great way to support the Buckman Foundation is by eating delicious food! That’s right! Head to the Hawthorne location of on Feb 9 (4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd) for our February Dines Out. Grab some tasty tacos and other delights for you and your family, and 10% of your purchase will go straight to the Buckman Foundation. Dine-in (outdoor, heated patio) or take-out — take your pick! Open 11am-10pm.
LIBRARY NEWS:
Author visit with local 皇家华人 teacher and graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke! Aron is the artistic talent and creative cartoonist behind the “” series, which is great for all ages. Visit our online order form*** at Green Bean books to back our local author and book store. ()
and will close on February 4th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on February 11th virtually streamed in the classroom at 10:30 am. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall - order Lala’s Words)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15 pm streamed virtually through classrooms (!)
and will close on February 4th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on Tuesday, March 8th virtually streamed in the classroom at 1:15pm. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
New Books Added! Here is our Green Bean Books
PTA NEWS:
The next PTA general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Join the "Buckman Bear Club"! The pandemic has made community connection challenging and we recognize a need for community building and sharing. The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help organize monthly outdoor meet-ups. Activity ideas are endless but might include picnics, park play, city hikes, neighborhood walks, crafts, and more. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please email pta@buckmanelementary.org with "Bear Club" as the subject. We would like to gauge initial interest and will aid in the further organization if the response is enthusiastic.
Help fulfill Ms. Rudnick's library wishlist! Buckman students LOVE the library, and are always excited about new books! Families can help stock the library with new books by purchasing books on her list or donating to her library fund on. Supporting our library is always a great way to support our school and students!
SUN NEWS:
Seeking coaches for Girls on the Run! The spring season of GOTR begins in March and we still need coaches! Practices will be at Buckman on Mondays and Thursdays right after school. Contact Katie for more information if you're interested.
Are you hoping to catch up on BEAR News? Find all episodes ! You'll need your student to log into their PPS account. Ask them to tell you all about the Buckman Panda mystery and the most recent clues they've found!
SUN is seeking donations of glue sticks and watercolor paper, as well as more snacks! If you have any to drop off, you can connect with Katie or leave them with the front office.
Have you received any SUN services (after-school program, connecting with resources, participating in SUN-sponsored events, etc.) this year? If so, please complete (and answer "Children, Youth and Families" in the "Department" field) to help us improve! Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
January 28, 2022
Hello, Buckman community!
Time flies, and we are halfway through the school year. Students and parents/guardians, congratulations! We also look forward to much more art-infused learning at every grade level for the second half of the year. With COVID-19 and the Omicron variant still very much in our midst, thank you all for diligently wearing your masks. It is so important as we 皇家华人 together to help 皇家华人 all students and staff safe.
Parents and students, please help me give a SHOUT OUT to our teachers and staff. They are awesome, they love 皇家华人ing with you, and strong learning is very much a shared endeavor. In a fourth-grade class yesterday, it was great to see students explaining their math problem-solving. Today, two former students dropped by to see one of their former teachers who had taught them to be outstanding writers. I am thrilled that at Buckman we pride ourselves on being strong academic students and artists.
Another special SHOUT OUT to parent Jeff Burns, who arranged for the lower playground to receive new Bark Chips!!! The new bark chips are wonderful, and along with the sunshine this week it made the lower playground Recess a joy! Next Friday, we will do the same on the upper playground Nature section.
Students, your enthusiasm at Recess is great and as a reminder, PLEASE, please lose the screaming. Especially during COVID to scream in anyone’s face, is unnecessary and unsafe. Thank you in advance, and know that we are happy to remind you if you forget.
Enjoy your four-day weekend, and we can’t wait to see you on Tuesday as we start Quarter 3!
Be well, Be safe,
Sincerely,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
1/31 No School, Teacher Planning Day
2/1 First day of Black History Month
2/1-2/4 Buckman Spirit Week
2/4 Report Cards go home with students
2/8 PTA General Meeting 6:00 - 8:00 pm
2/9 Dines Out at
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PTA for the refresh of bark chips on the lower playground!
PLEASE READ:
Next Week is BUCKMAN SPIRIT WEEK!
Our fabulous Fifth-Graders have planned a fun-filled spirit week for our Buckman Bears!
Tuesday: Pajama/Cozy Day
Wednesday: Character Day - dress up as your favorite character
Thursday: Monochrome Day - dress up in one color
Friday: Rainbow Day - dress in rainbow colors
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Remember to get next month's Dines Out on your schedule! Stop by (4635 SE Hawthorne) on Wednesday, February 9, from 11 am-10 pm; outdoor dining or take-out! Whatever you grab, 10% of proceeds will go towards the Buckman Foundation.
LIBRARY NEWS:
Author visit with local 皇家华人 teacher and graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke! Aron is the artistic talent and creative cartoonist behind the “” series, which is great for all ages. Visit our online order form*** at Green Bean books to back our local author and book store. ()
and will close on February 4th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on February 11th virtually streamed in the classroom at 10:30 am. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Upcoming! (rescheduled from the fall - order Lala’s Words)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15 pm streamed virtually through classrooms (!)
and will close on February 4th in order to get the books (signed by the author!) to Buckman before the author visit on Tuesday, March 8th virtually streamed in the classroom at 1:15pm. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
PTA NEWS:
The next PTA general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Join the "Buckman Bear Club"! The pandemic has made community connection challenging and we recognize a need for community building and sharing. The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help organize monthly outdoor meet-ups. Activity ideas are endless but might include picnics, park play, city hikes, neighborhood walks, crafts, and more. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please email pta@buckmanelementary.org with "Bear Club" as the subject. We would like to gauge initial interest and will aid in the further organization if the response is enthusiastic.
Help fulfill Ms. Rudnick's library wishlist! Buckman students LOVE the library, and are always excited about new books! Families can help stock the library with new books by purchasing books on her list or donating to her library fund on. Supporting our library is always a great way to support our school and students!
Fun For the Arts is coming up on March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. This event will raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman. More to come!
SUN NEWS:
Seeking coaches for Girls on the Run! The spring season of GOTR begins in March and we need coaches! Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays right after school. Contact Katie for more information if you're interested.
Reminder: NO SUN on Jan 28 or 31!
Have you received any SUN services (after-school program, connecting with resources, participating in SUN-sponsored events, etc.) this year? If so, please complete (and answer "Children, Youth and Families" in the "Department" field) to help us improve! Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
January 21, 2022
Hello Buckman community!
Although COVID 19 still impacts our lives, I am thankful and pleased that almost all of our students do a great job wearing their masks, and maintaining distance from their friends when reminded to 皇家华人 safe. As we weather the omicron variant, this is huge! Well done Buckman students and staff!
Today, I was able to visit 5th grade classrooms and see them hard at 皇家华人. Ms. Nicholl’s class were doing group presentations on Native Americans, and their Diarama’s, showing different aspects of Native life, were artistic, informative, and detailed. Ms. Nichenko’s students were finishing up testing, and Ms. Jensen’s students are reading a book series on sports, and Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi who also wrote the NY Times bestseller How To Be an Antiracist.
In the past week we have welcomed new students and I appreciate all the support that students and staff are giving them to make them feel at home. The positive Buckman Bear culture is alive and well, and thank you parents for all the support you give your kids.
Given the variable and often wet and muddy weather that we are having, please consider ensuring that your students have a warm jacket or raincoat if possible. We have a number of coats in the SUN Center, and also in the Lost and Found if you need one. Please call us at 503.916.6230 and we are happy to assist. 1/21/2022
Have a great weekend, Be Safe and Well!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
1/28 No School, Teacher Planning Day
1/31 No School, Teacher Planning Day
2/1-2/4 Buckman Spirit Week
2/8 PTA General Meeting
2/9 Dines Out at
COVID-19 UPDATES:
The Postal Service is delivering one shipment of 4 COVID tests per residential address. Enter your name, address and email at to request a shipment. It is live now.
For Families participating in OHSU Screening Testing: Students should not test if they have tested positive in last 90 days
With the omicron variant surging, we are seeing more students testing positive for COVID. Those students who test positive should not participate in our program for 90 days after receiving their results, as they will continue to test positive during this time period. These repeat positive tests consume testing supplies and staff time, and distract us from helping students who are healthy or are just being diagnosed with COVID for the first time. Students with a positive result do not need to opt-out of the program, but they do need to pause their participation until the 90-day period has ended.
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Thank you for participating in our Dines out at Oma’s Hideaway, the event made $597.55 for Buckman!
Save the date for our next Dines Out event at on Feb. 9th.
LIBRARY NEWS:
Author visit with local 皇家华人 teacher and graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke! Aron is the artistic talent and creative cartoonist behind the “Mr. Wolf’s Class” series, which is great for all ages. Visit our online order form*** at Green Bean books to back our local author and book store. Book sales support our FREE author visits and will close on February 4th in order to get the books to Buckman before the author visit on February 11th virtually streamed in the classroom at 10:30am. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Upcoming! K-3 Author Visit - Gracey Zhang (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm streamed virtually through classrooms
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Want to donate to our library? Here is our Green Bean Books - new titles just added!
PTA NEWS:
Join the "Buckman Bear Club"! The pandemic has made community connection challenging, and we recognize a need for community building and sharing. The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help organize monthly outdoor meet up. Activity ideas are endless, but might include picnics, park play, city hikes, neighborhood walks, crafts and more. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please email pta@buckmanelementary.org with "Bear Club" as the subject. We would like to gauge initial interest and will aid in further organization if the response is enthusiastic.
Help fulfill Ms. Rudnick's library wishlist! Buckman students LOVE the library, and are always excited about new books! Families can help stock the library with new books by purchasing books on her list, or to donate to her library fund on. Supporting our library is always a great way to support our school and students!
Fun For the Arts is coming up March 4th. Formerly known as Run for the Arts, this event is designed to be inclusive of all ages and physical abilities through dance and movement. This event will raise money to fund special arts programs at Buckman. More to come!
The next PTA general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6th from 6:00 - 8:00. Agenda to come.
SUN NEWS:
Seeking coaches for Girls on the Run! The spring season of GOTR begins in March and we need coaches! Contact Katie for more information if you're interested.
SUN needs snacks! Our winter term is underway and we are seeking donations of individually packaged snacks like applesauce pouches and granola bars for our after-school students. If you would like to donate any, you can coordinate with Katie or drop-off at the front office.
Update: NO SUN on Jan 31, due to the recent school board decision to make that day a school-staff collaboration and planning day, with no classes for students.
Have you received any SUN services (after-school program, connecting with resources, participating in SUN-sponsored events, etc.) this year? If so, please complete (and answer "Children, Youth and Families" in the "Department" field) to help us improve! Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
January 14, 2022
Dear Buckman Families,
Happy Friday! I hope and trust that you are all looking forward to enjoying our Martin Luther King, Jr. three-day weekend! We always appreciate your children, and an extra day of rest, relaxation and fun will do us all good. :)
Despite the fact that our COVID-19 positive cases for post Winter Break remain under 10, we have still been very busy with “Contact Tracing.” To all the impacted families we have contacted, a HUGE thank you for sharing details that help us 皇家华人 our entire community safe. An equally HUGE appreciation to our wonderful Buckman Staff who have persevered through another challenging COVID week with fortitude and positivity. Lisa Ditto and I rely heavily on the information staff and families share with us to complete contact tracing and you all have been awesome! We are one big amazing village, Thank you!
To all the parents that were able to attend the Principal Coffee this morning, your questions enabled us to cover considerable ground regarding Covid Protocols and processes, safety, arts performances, and looking to the future. I have no crystal ball, but do feel extremely fortunate and honored to be named the permanent principal, and I look forward to serving Buckman into the future. Your diligence, support and care for our very deserving students makes this more than rewarding! Buckman Bears have tremendous heart and staying power, and this year especially, we need it all as we move forward.
Third Grade students are excited and 皇家华人ing hard on a Dance performance. The information we received yesterday from PPS, is that we can hold indoor performances at 50% capacity, provided that family members show proof of vaccination, and a negative test the day before the performance. This means that we will have two shows, so all parents that want to attend may do so. Thank you Hannah!
If you have time, M-F to volunteer at lunch/recess (either indoors or outdoors) we would LOVE to have you!!
Laura Stevens is the volunteer coordinator and sends the sign-up out weekly.
PLEASE know that your presence and support make an enormous difference. Adults and students appreciate your relaxed and watchful eye. This week, students at all grade levels have had fun and been very respectful to staff and their peers aka: Buckman Bears being their outstanding selves!
Thank you for ALL that you do to support your students and our community!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
1/17 No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/20 Foundation Dines Out at
1/28 No School, Teacher Planning Day
2/8 PTA General Meeting
FOUNDATION NEWS:
With a new year comes a new Dines Out, and this month’s edition will be on Thursday, January 20 at Oma’s Hideaway (3131 SE Division St) from 4:30pm-9:00pm. Dine in or take food to go, and 10% of proceeds will support the Buckman Foundation. This popular restaurant gets busy quickly, so reservations are recommended. Learn more and check out the menu at .
LIBRARY NEWS:
Author visit with local 皇家华人 teacher and graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke! Aron is the artistic talent and creative cartoonist behind the “Mr. Wolf’s Class” series, which is great for all ages. Visit our online order form*** at Green Bean books to back our local author and book store. Book sales support our FREE author visits and will close on February 4th in order to get the books to Buckman before the author visit on February 11th virtually streamed in the classroom at 10:30am. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Upcoming! K-3 Author Visit - Gracey Zhang (rescheduled from the fall)
Tuesday, March 8th at 1:15pm streamed virtually through classrooms
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Want to donate to our library? Here is our Green Bean Books
PTA NEWS:
Thanks to everyone who turned out for Friday's Virtual Coffee Talk with our principals. We are fortunate to have Principal Locke and Vice Principal Ditto leading the way this school year.
Our Social Emotional Skills classrooms are seeking SNACKS! Pirates Booty, cheese and crackers, Cheez-Its, seaweed, Skinny Pop, applesauce packs, or similar yummy treats can be dropped off at the office with a note indicating its for SES. Thank you!
Ms. Rudnick continues to build her dream library full of books for all ages and skill levels! If you'd like to support her in this journey, the best way to do so is through her You can also check out her public wish list on .
SUN NEWS:
Seeking coaches for Girls on the Run! The spring season of GOTR begins in March and we need coaches. Contact Katie for more information if you're interested.
SUN needs snacks! Our winter term is underway and we are seeking donations of individually packaged snacks like applesauce pouches and granola bars for our after-school students. If you would like to donate any, you can coordinate with Katie or drop-off at the front office.
FREE food box distributionevent in 皇家华人 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Food boxes available thanks to a partnership between Sunshine Division and Kaiser Permanente. First come first serve; no sign up necessary. 500 NE Multnomah St, 10am-3pm, Monday January 17th.
January 7, 2022
Hello Buckman community!
After a well deserved Winter Holiday, it was wonderful to have your children back in school. Their energy, enthusiasm, and excitement reminds us of the great value of these critical elementary years of discovery and learning.
Although during the course of this week we did have some positive tests for COVID-19, we are pleased that we will continue with in person learning. If your child tested positive, we appreciate your full cooperation in having them quarantine for 10 days.
To continue to 皇家华人 our community safe, and prevent the spread of COVID 19, here are a few important reminders:
Wear a well-fitting mask
Stay home when sick
Stay away from people who are sick
Maintain distance from people outside of your home
Cover your coughs and sneezes
Wash your hands with soap and water often
Please call the school if you or your student is sick or if someone in your home tests positive for COVID-19. Thank you in advance for making sure the Office has your correct phone number.
If you have health questions, contact our school nurse, your healthcare provider, , and/or look at the.
Have a great weekend!
Most sincerely,
Fred Locke, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates:
1/14 Principal Coffee Talk (Virtual) 9:00-9:45 am
1/17 No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/20 Foundation Dines Out at Oma’s Hideaway
1/28 No School, Teacher Planning Day
2/8 PTA General Meeting
PPS COVID TEST TO STAY INFORMATION:
As part of our ongoing commitment to increase in-person learning for all students, we are pleased to announce that in partnership with OHA/ODE we will start the Test to Stay program the first week of January of 2022.
Benefits of Test to Stay: Given the lower level of COVID-19 in schools, students exposed at school will have the opportunity to stay in in-person learning and minimize the impact quarantine has had on their education. This is called a modified quarantine and requires students to continue to wear masks during any activity that does not require its use, for example band, athletics, etc., until day eight (8). Students must remain symptom free and will be provided two tests during their quarantine period. You can help expedite the process by signing and returning the consent form for the BinaxNOW rapid nasal swab test, unless you already did it this year. Forms are available in the front office of each school.
For students who were exposed outside of the school day (at home, extracurricular activities, etc), we will have available the Test to Return process. This process will allow students to return on Day 8 after an exposure with any negative antigen or pcr COVID-19 test performed between days 5-7.
As always, vaccinated students who do not have symptoms do not have to quarantine or Test to Stay.
1st GRADE ART PERFORMANCE:
Each year in December, the first-grade students put on a short performance for their families. Due to the pandemic and safety protocols, this year the performance took the form of a video and online gallery- put together by the Buckman Arts Teachers. Click this link to see their fabulous 皇家华人:
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Buckman Foundation's 2021 Year-End Ask campaign. We collectively received 71 donations and are expecting $15,000 in gifts! We will receive the final tally mid-month, but we can say with confidence that we are repeatedly blown away and humbled by the generosity of the Buckman community. Thank you for supporting the students and staff at our school!
With a new year comes a new Dines Out, and this month’s edition will be on Thursday, January 20 at Oma’s Hideaway (3131 SE Division St) from 4:30pm-9:00pm. Dine in or take food to go, and 10% of proceeds will support the Buckman Foundation. This popular restaurant gets busy quickly, so reservations are recommended. Learn more and check out the menu at .
LIBRARY NEWS:
Author visit with local 皇家华人 teacher and graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke! Aron is the artistic talent and creative cartoonist behind the “Mr. Wolf’s Class” series, which is great for all ages. Visit our online order form*** at Green Bean books to back our local author and book store. Book sales support our FREE author visits and will close on February 4th in order to get the books to Buckman before the author visit on February 11th virtually streamed in the classroom at 10:30am. ***During the checkout process, under “calculate shipping” please choose the option “Pick up at Buckman Elementary - Author Visit Only: $0.00” - Thank you Buckman community and staff!
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Want to donate to our library? Here is our Green Bean Books
PTA NEWS:
The next PTA General Membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8th from 6-8pm.
Join us for our next virtual coffee with our amazing Admin Team, and hear from our future newly hired permanent Principal.
I hope and trust that you had a wonderful, festive Holiday with family and friends. As a staff, we are all very excited to see you back in school on Monday, January 3rd.
I celebrated the holiday season with family and friends in both 皇家华人 and Sister’s Oregon. In Sister’s I was able to cross-country ski amidst falling snow and it was magical! I hope that each of you were able to enjoy your own Holiday magic along with some good rest to gear up as we begin 2022. The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko has proven to be a fascinating read about the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Did you read a cool book you want to share?
Looking forward to the new year, our staff are excited to see you again. They will review our Buckman Expectations so that school is a safe, fun, and vibrant place for all our students to learn and grow. They have created engaging lessons for you, and look forward to helping you finish Quarter 2 strong by doing your very best 皇家华人!
In preparation for Monday and a full week of classes, I hope that all of you were able to relax, play, and rejuvenate. 皇家华人 is super fun, and also requires great focus and a commitment to complete your different class assignments and Specials to the best of your ability.
Students, thank you in advance for being extra good listeners, doers, and Buckman citizens as we begin 2022. We want each of you to enjoy your learning, and truly partner with your amazing teachers. As Buckman Bears we are one very special community, and we all need to contribute to this positivity. A special Shout Out to ALL the parent volunteers who help us 皇家华人 going strong. You are amazing, and make a huge difference!
Thank you for being awesome Buckman Bears, and we can’t wait to see you on Monday! Please remember to bring and wear your masks, so that everyone is safe at school.
Have a wonderful New Year’s weekend, and may 2022 be the best year ever!
With gratitude,
Fred
December 10, 2021
Hello Buckman Community!
With snow in the mountains, and a new chill in the air, Winter Break is coming. Yesterday afternoon, I received some exciting news. Our Elementary Regional Superintendent Esther Omogbehin shared with us the following:
“Hello Team,
CONGRATULATIONS! Your school was recognized by the first ever US News list of Best Schools as being one of the few great schools in 皇家华人. This is a testament of the great 皇家华人 you do daily! Thank you! It is so great to see that your efforts are recognized well beyond the walls of PPS and Oregon. Keep up the good 皇家华人!!!”
I echo Ms. Omogbehhin’s praise. Congratulations to staff, students, and parent/guardians, as this reflects your collective outstanding efforts. It is the consistency of strong instruction and engaged learning that critically contributes to this recognition.
I have appreciated the attention to making good choices at Lunch/Recess by many students. It makes such a difference when students choose to 皇家华人 their hands to themselves, and talk through a conflict to reach a successful resolution. If students can do this themselves, great, and if they need help, we are always willing to assist.
Thank you for your children, and have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/30-12/31 Foundation Year-End Ask
12/14 PTA Meeting 6-7pm
12/20-12/31 No School, Winter Holiday
1/3/22 First Day of School
Upcoming Safety Drill: December 13, 2021
Buckman will be conducting a Lockdown: Locks, Lights, Out of Sight drill on December 13th. The day before and/or the morning of the drill, teachers will alert students and practice what actions to take when this alarm sounds. Teachers take care when doing this preparation to ensure it is done in an age appropriate manner and with sensitivity knowing that drills can be stressful for many students. Please take time to read the following information about the Lockdown: Locks, Lights, Out of Sightdrill and talk it over with your student in a way that makes sense for your student/family. Thank you for your partnership in supporting students in learning/practicing this important safety protocol. For information from regarding additional drills: | . If you have questions, please contact the office.
Lockdown
Locks, Lights, Out of Sight
Lockdown is activated when there is a threat inside the school building. Creates a time barrier.
Students:
Immediately move away from the threat
Get to a safe area-classroom or away from the school
Stay out of sight
Maintain silence
Teachers:
Immediately bring students in to the classroom
Lock the classroom door
Cover interior windows, lights out
Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Wait for First Responders to open the door
Take attendance, account for students
Last call for Lost & Found!
The lost and found pile 皇家华人s growing and growing and has taken over the front entryway, If your family is missing items, please visit the the Mountain of Lost Stuff.
Lunch boxes and smelly food containers are begging for the trash and will soon have their wishes granted.
Anything unclaimed by the Friday before Winter Break will be donated to the PTA Clothing Closet.
ART SHOW AND SELL UPDATE
TAKE NOTE: We’ve moved the date!! We now hope to host the Art Show & Sell on April 9th, 2022. Please save the date! We will be doing a 1 day event this year. We will continue to evaluate PPS building and volunteer use policy allowing us to finalize plans. If Covid-19 impacts our ability to host a full show, we are making student art a priority with the hope of shifting student art sales off site.
To make the show a success we need volunteers!! See below for how you can help.
Graphic Design/and or Marketing- Poster design and Social Media posts. This can be one person or split between a team. Tasks will be Jan-Feb.
Student Art- Gretchen Schnepper is signed up to help and will need 2-3 more volunteers. This involves using a google doc survey to collect info, print price tags, and collect/set out student art. Tasks will be Late Feb, week of show, & after Spring Break to pay student artists.
Artist Liaison Shadow- Michelle will be Artist Liaison/co-chair this year and is looking for someone to shadow her as her youngest is graduating Buckman soon. It involves managing the professional artist applications, leading the layout/map making process and emailing out reminders.
House Manager- We move furniture in classrooms to run the show. This role involves taking/printing pictures in the building 2 weeks before the show allowing us to easily put the school back together. Also will help order/gather supplies needed prior to the show and carry a walkie talkie during the show to help problem solve
As we get final word on the PPS building and volunteer use policy we will post other volunteer roles that need filling (volunteer organizer, coffee maker, set up/take down leads, etc)
Please get in touch if you are able to fill any of these roles!
FOUNDATION NEWS
The Buckman Year-End Ask is on!
Launched on Giving Tuesday (11/30), the Year-End Ask is the Buckman Foundation's annual fundraiser that seeks direct gifts from alumni, families, and members of the Buckman community. The Buckman Foundation aims to raise funds to support 皇家华人ing Ms. Rudnick, our school media specialist, full-time, as well as bringing on a part-time reading interventionist in the 2021-2022 school year. Help support literacy at Buckman!
We only need 7 more donations, agift of $5 or $10 goes a long way towards unlocking the sponsors pledge of $11,500.
Make a gift today at and THANK YOU for supporting Buckman!
LIBRARY NEWS:
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Get virtual access to all the books and resources over Winter Break!
- log in to put books on hold, see your checkouts, access ebooks galore and see your checkout history at Buckman!
Multnomah County - Students can now use card
PTA NEWS:
Our next general PTA meeting is Tuesday, December 14th from 6-8pm. Hassan Dornayi, PPS Area Senior Director, will join us to follow up to questions from the last meeting and to provide an update on the principal search.
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We have surpassed our winter teacher appreciation goal! Thank you to everyone who made a donation. Any additional donations () or leftover funds will go toward our end of year appreciation event. Room parents, PTA, and Foundation volunteers will be collecting winter break holiday notes, cards, chocolate or otherwise for teachers and staff. Our Buckman staff and teachers have been 皇家华人ing so hard during a challenging year - let's shower them with a gift of holiday cheer! Please contact pta@buckmanelementary.org with suggestions for a local BIPOC owned restaurant we can consider ordering lunch from.
SUN NEWS:
Sign up for winter SUN! General registration opens at 7am online .
THANK YOU for all of your help with Season of Sharing. Yet again, we are able to give full boxes of items to each family who requested assistance this year. It is such a pleasure to 皇家华人 with this community.
Meet our new Family Resource Navigator! Her name is Diana Silva. Her position is new this year and essentially she is here as a resource for the families of our students. She will split her time between Creston and Buckman, and has a budget to financially support families with bills, as well as having capacity to help families with applications, accessing other resources, etc.
December 3, 2021
Hello Buckman Community!
I hope this finds you well, and that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I enjoyed having time to connect with my family. Teachers were thrilled to be able to conference with you about your child(s) progress. I am impressed that even with all the challenges that COVID presents, your students are actively engaged in their school 皇家华人. It is great to have your children back in their classrooms and 皇家华人ing hard. Their ownership, and consistency to produce their best 皇家华人 in all content areas is exciting to see. Asking questions, completing assignments, and checking their 皇家华人 before they hand it in are all Buckman Bear skills that we want them to enjoy and master as they progress.
Despite the cooler temperatures, the sunshine has been welcome for Lunch/Recess. With two weeks before Winter Break, spirits and energy are running high, and the listening, cooperation, and problem solving that is developing as your children play is much appreciated. Their ability to problem solve minor situations is a great skill that we want all our students to get really good at.
A heartfelt thank you to all families that have contributed to the Buckman Foundation. These additional funds beyond what the district is able to give us are needed in order for your children to have the best educational experience possible.
Thank you for your children, it is great to have them back in class, and we look forward to two more strong weeks of learning!
Sincerely,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/30-12/31 Foundation Year-End Ask
12/20-12/31 No School, Winter Holiday
1/3/22 First Day of School
FOUNDATION NEWS
The Buckman Year-End Ask is on! Launched on Giving Tuesday (11/30), the Year-End Ask is the Buckman Foundation's annual fundraiser that seeks direct gifts from alumni, families, and members of the Buckman community. The Buckman Foundation aims to raise funds to support 皇家华人ing Ms. Rudnick, our school media specialist, full-time, as well as bringing on a part-time reading interventionist in the 2021-2022 school year. Help support literacy at Buckman!
A group of sponsors has pledged a total of $11,500 if we can meet our goal of receiving 50 gifts of ANY amount before December 31. A gift of $5 or $10 goes a long way towards unlocking the pledged donations, taking us all closer toward our long-term goal of funding these crucial positions at our school.
Make a gift today at and THANK YOU for supporting Buckman!
LIBRARY NEWS
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
Get virtual access to all the books and resources over Winter Break and beyond!
- log in to put books on hold, see your checkouts, access ebooks galore and see your checkout history at Buckman!
Multnomah County - Students can now use card
PTA NEWS
Our next general PTA meeting is December 14th from 6-7pm. Hassan Dornayi, PPS Area Senior Director, will join us to follow up to questions from the last meeting and to provide an update on the principal search.
We are just a few hundred dollars away from our teacher appreciation goal! Help us give thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff with gift cards and lunch! Room parents, PTA, and Foundation volunteers will be collecting winter break holiday notes, cards, chocolate or otherwise for teachers and staff. Contact your room parent or drop off during Foundation apparel and Scrip sales (Monday, December 13th). For parents that want to give gifts, by Friday, December 10th. Our Buckman staff and teachers have been 皇家华人ing so hard during a challenging year - let's shower them with a gift of holiday cheer! Please contact pta@buckmanelementary.org with suggestions for a local BIPOC owned restaurant we can consider ordering lunch from.
Grab your BLUE Bottle Drop bag and return your bottles and cans to benefit Buckman! Bags available from PTA dad Jeff, with orange backpack and skateboard on Mondays and Fridays at pickup and drop off.
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash (or check made out to "Buckman PTA Scrip"), available during Foundation Apparel sales. We have many, many gift cards in stock (Fred Meyer, Safeway, New Seasons, Wal-Mart to name a few!). Come take a look and grab those stocking stuffers.
SUN NEWS
The SUN Winter Term Course Catalog is here! Take a look and get excited for registration. Early bird registration (for families needing scholarships) has begun via hard/paper copy form, then general registration will open at 7am on Dec 13.
There are still some Season of Sharing items needing to be claimed! Look to find an item request (or a few) that you'd like to fulfill. Items can be brought to the front office or to SUN after school. Please bring all donated items to Buckman as soon as possible. If you don't see anything on the list yet, 皇家华人 checking for new additions!
November 26, 2021
Hello Buckman community!
Time has flown by, and I am sure that you are all looking forward to Conferences and Thanksgiving. If you have not signed up for a conference, I strongly encourage you to do so, as it gives you a chance to get a good sense of the progress that your student is making. Every day, when I walk by or visit classrooms, I see students focused and 皇家华人ing hard. As we move on toward the Holiday Season, it is so important that we make every day of learning count, social-emotional, academic and the arts!
At Lunch/Recess, I really enjoy the friendly waves and hellos from students. When occasional issues arise, most students are responsive to problem-solving in the moment and then returning to play. The unabashed tag, soccer and football, as well as quieter games and conversations are great to see.
Thank you for your wonderful children, and I wish I had their energy! I hope conferences go well.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/14-11/25 Online Book Fair
11/22-11/23 No School, Parent Conferences
11/24-11/26 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
Parent-Teacher Conferences next week:
We are excited to connect with all of you during parent-teacher conferences next week. Every chance we have to build community is valuable, but we find the need especially important this year. If you have not signed up for conferences yet please contact your student's teacher to do so.
"Lost & Found" items want to come home
The lost and found pile has grown like your child over summer break. If your family is missing items, please visit the the Mountain of Lost Stuff in the front entryway.
Lunch boxes and smelly food containers are begging for the trash and will soon have their wishes granted.
Anything unclaimed by Winter Break will be donated to the PTA Clothing Closet.
Upcoming Safety Drill: November 30, 2021
Buckman will be conducting a Lockout: Secure the Perimeter drill on November 30th. The day before and/or the morning of the drill, teachers will alert students and practice what actions to take when this alarm sounds. Teachers take care when doing this preparation to ensure it is done in an age appropriate manner and with sensitivity knowing that drills can be stressful for many students. Please take time to read the following information about the Lockout: Secure the Perimeter drill and talk it over with your student in a way that makes sense for your student/family. Thank you for your partnership in supporting students in learning/practicing this important safety protocol. For information from regarding additional drills: | . If you have questions, please contact the office.
Lockout: Secure the Perimeter Procedures Lockout is activated when there is an unsafe situation outside the school building. Designated personnel are assigned to secure the exterior doors to the building. Student actions: Return and remain inside the school building Business as usual inside the classroom Teacher actions: Bring everyone indoors Ensure exterior doors are locked Increase situational awareness Take attendance Business as usual inside the classroom
5th Grade Fundraiser for
The 5th grade students are creating and selling cookbooks to create donation backpacks for . For more information and how to order:
FOUNDATION NEWS
Thank you for participating in our Buckman Dines out at Xico and to our Buckman parent Liz for hosting us. Save the Date for December dines out at Sparky's pizza, December 7th all locations.
LIBRARY NEWS
ONLINE BOOK FAIR 11/14-11/28
Orders ship directly to your home. Free shipping on orders over $25! Don't have an order that meets $25? Join with another family to save on shipping! All proceeds from the fair benefit the library and school classrooms. Bonus: Teachers LOVE getting book donations from the book fair from their students for their classroom libraries!
November is Native American Heritage Month - Listen to great books at the
- New Books for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
PTA NEWS
Help us appreciate our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season! Room parents, PTA, and Foundation volunteers will be collecting winter break holiday notes, cards, and chocolate for teachers and staff. Contact your room parent or drop off during Foundation apparel and Scrip sales (Monday, December 13th). For parents that want to give gifts, by Friday, December 10th. We distribute the funds equally to teachers and staff (link will ask you to sign in and then direct you to where you can make a secure donation). Our Buckman staff and teachers have been 皇家华人ing so hard during a challenging year - let's shower them with a gift of holiday cheer!
We are only a few paid memberships to our goal of 75! While paying for a membership allows you to cast an official vote at PTA meetings, it does so much more! Memberships are only $9.50 and allow us to support our school in so many ways, while also supporting advocacy and policy efforts supporting children and schools across Oregon. Help us reach our goal and
Grab your BLUE Bottle Drop bag and return your bottles and cans to benefit Buckman! Buckman will receive a 20% MATCH for all funds raised from November 15th through the end of the month! You can find your closest location . What an easy way to raise money for our beloved school!
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash only (or check made out to "Buckman PTA Scrip"), and will be sold on the upper playground on the following dates from 3:00 - 4:30:
Monday, December 13th
We have many, many gift cards in stock (Fred Meyer, Safeway, New Seasons, Starbucks, to name a few!). Come take a look and grab those stocking stuffers!
SUN NEWS
Want a holiday tree but aren't able to afford one yourself? The Giving Trees organization is delivering to families this season! You can request one . Each delivery is 100% volunteer-driven and will include a tree, a tree stand, lights, ornaments, and other holiday goodies.
Are you interested in getting yourself or your child a COVID vaccine but aren't sure where to go? Contact Katie for information on local clinics and pop-up events.
The ! Take a look and get excited for registration. Early bird registration (for families needing scholarships) begins via hard/paper copy form on Nov 29, then general registration will open at 7am on Dec 13.
Season of Sharing wishlists are in! Look to find an item request (or a few) that you'd like to fulfill. Items can be brought to the front office or to SUN after school. Please bring all donated items to Buckman no later than December 6th. If you don't see anything on the list yet, 皇家华人 checking for new additions!
Friday, November 12, 2021
Hello Buckman community!
Despite the continuing rain, I hope that you and your children are doing well and enjoying this teacher planning day. In recent classroom visits, I have seen students 皇家华人ing hard practicing letter formation, doing IMath online, understanding contour and shading in Visual Art, playing basic rhythms in Music, and I heard a fifth grade story that was impressive.
As we move toward Thanksgiving Holiday, it is exciting to know that parents now have the option to get their students vaccinated. I appreciate that except when eating, our students are consistently wearing their masks which greatly contributes to the safety of our community--Thank you!
At today's "Coffee with the Principal," AP Lisa Ditto and I answered different questions. If you have questions regarding the COVID testing process, please email Samantha at sbruner@pps.net. As colder and rainier weather becomes more of our norm, we shared that we are able to have students eat indoors, but that weather permitting we will continue to have some students eat outdoors under the covered structure when possible. Unless the weather is particularly wet and/or cold, recess will continue to be outdoors.
If your child participated in MAP testing, results will be available soon.
I am proud of our entire community for making the most of learning during COVID-19, and Ms. Ditto and I look forward to continuing to support you and your children.
Have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/14-11/25 Online Book Fair
11/15 TAG Meeting 5:30-6:15pm
11/18 Picture Retakes
11/18 Dines Out @
11/22-11/23 No School, Parent Conferences
11/24-11/26 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
TAG MEETING:
You are invited to join us for a virtual overview of the PPS Talented and Gifted (TAG) process on November 15 from 5:30-6:15pm. Ms. Betz, the Buckman TAG Coordinator, will be sharing information regarding how to nominate a student for testing. She will also provide updates for folks with students who are currently qualified. The meeting will end with an open Q & A session. Please feel free to drop in at the time that best suits your needs. If you have student specific questions, please email Ms. Betz at mbetz@pps.net. Thank you!
TAG parent presentationMonday, November 15 · 5:30 – 6:15pmGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: Or dial: ?(US) +1 929-333-4713? PIN: ?584 250 072?#More phone numbers:
Agenda:
5:30-5:45 PM: info on nomination process for prospective TAG students
5:45-6:00 PM: info on TAG services for currently qualified students
6:00-6:15 PM: Open Q & A
PICTURE RETAKES:
Anyone that wants a retake picture and previously ordered on original day will need to bring their old packages that they ordered in to return to the photographers.
If you had previously ordered pictures and took a picture on retake day, the original package that you ordered will automatically be remade using the new image that was taken.
Commonly asked questions:
Can I still order on retake day?
Yes, if you have not previously ordered you can still order. You can order directly by visiting and searching for your school’s name. Your online order can be placed before and up to four (4) days after picture day. You can also use an ordering envelope that you will need to bring to the photographer when you take your picture.
What is a reason to go to retake picture day? There are a few reasons for retake day:
Students that ordered pictures on the original day but are unsatisfied with their photo.
Students that enrolled after the original picture day.
Students that missed the previous picture day.
Do I need to bring proof of my online order?
You do not! When online ordering you enter identifying information that will be traced to your image using things like: teacher, grade, first/last name.
CHAMPIONS NEWS:
LIBRARY NEWS:
ONLINE BOOK FAIR 11/14-11/28
November is Native American Heritage Month - Listen to great books at the R
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
PTA NEWS
We are only 7 paid memberships to our goal of 75! While paying for a membership allows you to cast an official vote at PTA meetings, it does so much more! Memberships are only $9.50 and allow us to support our school in so many ways, while also supporting advocacy and policy efforts supporting children and schools across Oregon. Help us reach our goal and
Don't forget to sign up for Konstella! If you have not already signed up for Konstella, Konstella is the primary platform used across Buckman to connect with other families, announce events, fundraising efforts, news, engagement opportunities and more. Just download the app to your phone (or head over to ), join using and add your children to their classrooms.
Grab your BLUE Bottle Drop bag and return your bottles and cans to benefit Buckman! Buckman will receive a 20% MATCH for all funds raised from November 15th through the end of the month! You can find your closest location . What an easy way to raise money for our beloved school!
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash only (or check made out to "Buckman PTA Scrip"), and will be sold on the upper playground on the following dates from 3:00 - 4:30:
Monday, November 15th
Monday, December 13th
We have many, many gift cards in stock (Fred Meyer, Safeway, New Seasons, Starbucks, to name a few!). Come take a look and stock up for the holidays!
fundraiser is still underway for 3 MORE DAYS (November 15th)! Close to 40% of all proceeds go directly to our PTA, which helps to fund grants, classroom supplies, appreciation gifts and other programs to support staff, teachers and families. And there's much more than wrapping paper, so and stock up - and don't forget to share with friends and family.
SUN NEWS
Host families needed! Contact Virginia Doss, Senior Regional Director at CIEE, if you're interested in learning more.
GOLDENBALL basketball registration is open! Contact Katie if you've got a team you'd like to register, or if you'd like to coach a team. Individual player registration forms can be found or ask your teacher/Katie for a hard copy. The league is open to 3rd-5th grade players of all genders. Find more information at the 皇家华人 Parks and Rec .
Our Season of Sharing request form is live! Complete if you would like to request assistance with items needed for your family this winter. Please note that this is NOT a holiday drive. We honor all beliefs and want to ensure that all feel welcome to participate in this opportunity. The intention of the Season of Sharing is to support our community members during the winter season. Teachers also have hard copies if you'd prefer to fill one out on paper.
SUN is still gladly accepting donations of individual, pre-packaged snacks, as well as new or gently used girls and boys bottoms (especially sizes 6-8).
Friday, November 5, 2021
Hello Buckman community!
The blue sky, shining sun, and fall colors are helping me forget the wind and rain that left us all rather soggy yesterday. I hope this three day weekend will give you and your students a chance to slow down, enjoy your time together and get ready for a great second quarter!
This past week I was able to drop in on different classrooms. I enjoyed seeing your students learning new concepts, carefully forming letters, analyzing and constructing sentences, painting very cool pumpkins, and learning the basics of drums and xylophones. We are all so fortunate to have wonderful arts classes enhance the very important academic 皇家华人 that your students are doing.
Respecting classmates, not joking at the expense of others, and especially 皇家华人ing hands and feet to ourselves remains critically important learning that 皇家华人s our whole community safe. Taking ownership of our actions, making repairs when needed, and having a conversation with your children about what that looks like both in class, specials and lunch/recess would be very helpful and contribute to Buckman Bear pride!
School is super cool, and our commitment to making positive contributions large and small will 皇家华人 our community a wonderful place to learn. It takes a village so every child feels valued.
Have a great weekend!
Fred
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/11 No School, Veteran's Day
11/12 No School, Teacher Planning
11/14-11/25 Online Book Fair
11/18 Picture Retakes
11/18 Dines Out @
11/22-11/23 No School, Parent Conferences
11/24-11/26 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
LIBRARY NEWS
K-3 Author Visit with Gracey Zhang has been postponed until the spring because of a medical emergency. If you have ordered a book, it will come when we have the author book rescheduled. Thank you for being understanding - - Ask the
Save the date! ONLINE BOOK FAIR 11/14-11/28
Buckman Library’s (updated to reflect losses from Book Bags! - if you have a hardcover of one of the titles you can donate, let me know and I will take it off the wish list.)
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
SUN NEWS:
Children's (ages 5-11) COVID-19 vaccinations now available! Look for where you can get one. Pediatric clinics and pharmacies may also have COVID vaccination opportunities for families who are interested.
Save the date to pick-up a thanksgiving food box! Sunshine Division will have emergency food boxes available and/or frozen turkey kit (which includes a turkey and all the fixin’s!) at each pantry location for in person pick-up only the Monday prior to Thanksgiving on a first-come, first-served basis. Available for in person pick-up, at our two food pantry locations:
687 N. Thompson St. 皇家华人, OR 97227 (503)823-2102
Monday through Friday: 9:30am - 11:00am and 12:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
12436 SE Stark St. 皇家华人, OR 97233 (971)255-0834
Tuesday through Friday 9:30am—11:00am and 12:30pm—3:30pm (Monday week of Thanksgiving will be open) Saturday: 9:00am—1pm
GOLDENBALL basketball registration is open! Contact Katie if you've got a team you'd like to register, or if you'd like to coach a team. Individual player registration forms can be found or ask your teacher/Katie for a hard copy. The league is open to 3rd-5th grade players of all genders.
Our Season of Sharing request form is live! Complete if you would like to request assistance with items needed for your family this winter. Please note that this is NOT a holiday drive. We honor all beliefs and want to ensure that all feel welcome to participate in this opportunity. The intention of the Season of Sharing is to support our community members during the winter season. Teachers also have hard copies if you'd prefer to fill one out on paper.
Buckman Choir is looking for an accompanist! If you think you might be interested, please contact buckmanchoir(at) for more information.
UN is still gladly accepting donations of individual, pre-packaged snacks, as well as new or gently used girls and boys bottoms (especially sizes 6-8).
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Save the Date for the November Dines Out at on Nov. 18th - a Buckman family owned restaurant (and one of the best restaurants in 皇家华人)!! You can dine in or pre-order and pick up.
Thank you for your participation in the Raffle for Buckman! We exceeded our goal and raised $5,620, thank you to our donor for matching $1K!
PTA NEWS:
We are only 15 annual PTA memberships away from our goal! Oregon PTA memberships are only $9.50 and allow us to support our school in so many ways, while also providing a voice in support of children and schools across Oregon. Help us reach our goal and
Room parents will be reaching out to classroom parents/caregivers soon. Room parents will be using Konstella in order to build virtual family community and connection. If you have not already signed up for Konstella, Konstella is the primary platform used across Buckman to announce events, fundraising efforts, news, engagement opportunities and more. Just download the app to your phone (or head over to ), join using and add your children to their classrooms.
Grab your BLUE Bottle Drop bag and return your bottles and cans to benefit Buckman! Buckman will receive a 20% MATCH for all funds raised from November 15th through the end of the month! You can find your closest location . What an easy way to raise money for our beloved school!
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash only (or check made out to "Buckman PTA Scrip"), and will be sold on the upper playground on the following dates from 3:00 - 4:30:
Monday, November 15th
Monday, December 13th
We have the following Gift Cards in Stock:
Fred Meyer
New Seasons
and more around the holidays...stay tuned!
fundraiser is still underway! Due to limited in person fundraising opportunities this year, purchasing your upcoming holiday (and all occasion!) wrapping paper is an easy and effective way to support Buckman. Close to 40% of all proceeds go directly to our PTA, which helps to fund grants, classroom supplies, appreciation gifts and other programs to support staff, teachers and families. And there's much more than wrapping paper, so and stock up - and don't forget to share with friends and family.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Hello Buckman community!
As we end another busy week of learning, thank you for your children. Their vibrancy, enthusiasm and desire to learn are inspiring. I have also appreciated their honesty, and desire to make amends when needed.
As I get used to the Buckman lunch/recess, thank you to all the parent volunteers who help to make this happen each day. You are invaluable and your efforts huge. Along with staff, we are helping all students make good choices such that recess is fun and safe for all. Please remind your student(s) to 皇家华人 their hands and feet to themselves. Along with appropriate social distancing, these help 皇家华人 all students and staff safe.
Happy Halloween, and I wish you a safe and relaxing weekend!
Fred
Don't miss your chance to buy raffle tickets to help the foundation! You could win 3 nights at the Astoria House or 4 nights at June Lake Pines. All funds raised will go towards staffing positions at Buckman. Check out the catalog for more detail:
On Friday, November 12, 皇家华人 Public Schools teachers will have a day to build their skills and knowledge, and students will get a four-day weekend. That comes after the PPS Board of Education, at its meeting Tuesday, voted to turn November 12 into a professional development day for teachers.
Parking Reminders: During student drop-off and pickup please be mindful of where you park. We have received a number of calls in the office from our Buckman neighbors with concerns of parents parking over their driveways and in no parking zones during the drop-off and pick-up times.
Please observe the parking and traffic signs in front of the school. The school bus zone is located on the Pine Street side of the building, which is posted “No Parking” during school hours. The yellow zone by the crosswalk on Pine Street is not a pickup area and must be kept clear. Double parking is not allowed in front of the building; you interrupt the traffic flow and this becomes a safety issue. There is no unattended parking in front of the building between 7:00 & 9:00 am and then again between 2:00 & 4:00 pm.
COVID-19 screening testing for students: Many of you have signed up your students to participate. Unfortunately, OHSU is experiencing delays because of disruptions in the supply chain. We are sending the linked messages on behalf of PPS.
The Buckman Art Show and Sell is a long standing (30+ years) tradition of our school. Every March we turn our school into a gallery and host about 100 local community artists. In addition to community artists, our own student artists and alumni sell their art 皇家华人, donating 30% to the school and 皇家华人ing the rest! Continue reading:
Chromebook Returns: If you haven't already done so it's time to return the Chromebooks that were given to students for use during CDL and hybrid learning. Please send the device with your student or return to the Buckman office.
Library News:
K-3 Author Visit - before Nov. 5th! Ask the
Save the date! ONLINE BOOK FAIR 11/14-11/28
Buckman Library’s (updated to reflect losses from Book Bags! - if you have a hardcover of one of the titles you can donate, let me know and I will take it off the wish list.)
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
SUN NEWS:
Sign up for a thanksgiving food box! Sunshine Division will have emergency food boxes available and/or frozen turkey kit (which includes a turkey and all the fixin’s!) at each pantry location for in person pick-up only the Monday prior to Thanksgiving on a first-come, first-served basis. Available for in person pick-up, at our two food pantry locations:
687 N. Thompson St. 皇家华人, OR 97227 (503)823-2102
Monday through Friday: 9:30am - 11:00am and 12:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
12436 SE Stark St. 皇家华人, OR 97233 (971)255-0834
Tuesday through Friday 9:30am—11:00am and 12:30pm—3:30pm (Monday week of Thanksgiving will be open) Saturday: 9:00am—1pm
GOLDENBALL basketball registration is open! Contact Katie if you've got a team you'd like to register, or if you'd like to coach a team. Individual player registration forms can be found or ask your teacher/Katie for a hard copy. The league is open to 3rd-5th grade players of all genders.
Our Season of Sharing request form is live! Complete if you would like to request assistance with items needed for your family this winter. Please note that this is NOT a holiday drive. We honor all beliefs and want to ensure that all feel welcome to participate in this opportunity. The intention of the Season of Sharing is to support our community members during the winter season. Teachers also have hard copies if you'd prefer to fill one out on paper.
Buckman Choir is looking for an accompanist! If you think you might be interested, please contact buckmanchoir(at) for more information.
PTA NEWS:
There's still time for a trip to the pumpkin patch at ! There's only a few days left to visit , where 10% of your purchase will be donated to the PTA. All you have to do is mention you are a Buckman family. The Farm has also agreed to generously waive a $10 car fee if you mention Buckman! Enjoy free hay wagon rides, a kids play zone, a hay maze, face painting, music and more! Find the pumpkin of your dreams! Kirchem Farm is located at .
Room parents will be reaching out to classroom parents/caregivers soon. Room parents will be using Konstella in order to build virtual family community and connection. If you have not already signed up for Konstella, Konstella is the primary platform used across Buckman to announce events, fundraising efforts, news, engagement opportunities and more. Just download the app to your phone (or head over to ), join using and add your children to their classrooms.
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash only (or check made out to "Buckman PTA Scrip"), and will be sold on the upper playground on the following dates from 3:00 - 4:30:
Monday, November 15th
Monday, December 13th
We have the following Gift Cards in Stock:
Fred Meyer
New Seasons
and more around the holidays...stay tuned!
fundraiser is still underway! Due to limited in person fundraising opportunities this year, purchasing your upcoming holiday (and all occasion!) wrapping paper is an easy and effective way to support Buckman. Close to 40% of all proceeds go directly to our PTA, which helps to fund grants, classroom supplies, appreciation gifts and other programs to support staff, teachers and families. And there's much more than wrapping paper, so and stock up - and don't forget to share with friends and family.
Grab your blue Bottle Drop bag and return your bottles and cans to benefit Buckman! Each Friday, blue Bottle Drop bags (they look like garbage bags) will be available to you to bring home. Bag up your bottles and cans and drop off - the refund will go directly to Buckman!
Help restock our library! Thousands of dollars in books were lost during in-person learning. We are collecting , or you may go to the online to buy books directly. Let's help Darcy Rudnick build back the beloved Buckman Library!
Friday, October 22, 2021
Hello Buckman community!
The weather is changing, and that means two things: 1, our lost and found is bursting with abandoned jackets and sweaters that need to be collected, and 2, It is time for the reminder about weather-appropriate clothes. We will roll out Lost and Found to the front of school on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. It is especially helpful if you’ve labeled your child’s jacket, lunch box and backpack with your child’s name, since many students have items that look similar. And, with the weather changing it is more important than ever to wear closed-toe shoes for warmth and dryness. Even in drizzly weather Buckman students go outside.
And it is time for another frequent reminder about vehicle safety at drop off and pick up. Too often we, as drivers, make decisions that seem harmless for the sake of ease or comfort. However, some of these behaviors have big hidden consequences particularly when we are around children and youth. The congestion on 16th and on Pine contributes greatly to the parking decisions being made, so I would like to remind you that we have adult monitoring around significant lengths of Pine and 16th, and parking on Stark and 18th. Especially while we have these awesome early fall days, these are great and safe options.
Chromebook Returns:
Next week we will start collecting the Chromebooks that were given to students to use during CDL and hybrid learning. Please send the device with your student or return to the Buckman office.
LIBRARY NEWS:
K-3 Author Visit - before Nov. 5th!
Save the date! ONLINE BOOK FAIR 11/14-11/28
Buckman Library’s (updated to reflect losses from Book Bags! - if you have a hardcover of one of the titles you can donate, let me know and I will take it off the wish list.)
Reading Challenge for K-3/ for 4-5
SUN News:
Thank you for 皇家华人ing the upper playground clear after school! Our after-school programs (SUN and Champions) really appreciate your help in 皇家华人ing our students safe and healthy.
Buckman Choir is looking for an accompanist! If you think you might be interested, please contact buckmanchoir(at) for more information.
Our Season of Sharing request form is live! Complete if you would like to request assistance with items needed for your family this winter. Please note that this is NOT a holiday drive. We honor all beliefs and want to ensure that all feel welcome to participate in this opportunity. The intention of the Season of Sharing is to support our community members during the winter season. Teachers also have hard copies if you'd prefer to fill one out on paper.
SUN is seeking donations for our upcycled art class! We are looking for sport bottle caps, shoe boxes, metallic-colored sharpies, and blu tack. If you have any to share, you can drop them off with the front office. Thank you!
FOUNDATION NEWS:
Fall Raffle: Our Fall raffle includes 2 getaways, Astoria house and June Lake Pines...tickets are $20, buy 5 get one free. All proceeds go towards staffing positions at Buckman, check out the catalog for more detail:
PTA News
Celebrate Fall with all month long and support Buckman! This year, we have the unique opportunity to support a Buckman Family owned Heirloom Pumpkin Patch while also enjoying some family fun. Through the month of October Weekends if you go to , 10% of your purchase will be donated to the PTA. All you have to do is mention you are a Buckman Family. The Farm has also agreed to generously waive a $10 car fee if you mention Buckman! Enjoy free hay wagon rides, a kids play zone, a hay maze, face painting, music and more! Find the pumpkin of your dreams! Kirchem Farm is located at .
Have you considered supporting Buckman PTA through a paid membership? Search for Buckman and - membership is only $9.50 and supports school related activities all year long. You do NOT need to have a paid membership to participate in PTA meetings or events, but memberships do provide direct financial support and 皇家华人 us in a position to continue supporting our school community as much as we can.
Purchase SCRIP gift cards and support Buckman! Did you know PTA has a variety of gift cards available for purchase? A percentage (4-15%) of each gift card sold goes back to Buckman. Grab for your regular shopping needs or gift to someone else. Gift card sales are cash only (or check made out to "Buckman P
