Principal's Desk
January 2008
Mr. Michael H. LaMarca, Principal
 

Thank You, Parents!

I would like to thank everyone involved in the Santa Sale. The Home and School did a great job and each volunteer was wonderful.

I would also like to thank all parents for their continued support of the Reading Challenge. Each minute you spend reading with and listening to your child helps them gain confidence and improved fluency and comprehension.

Because of your support, students hard work and staff commitment, Buchanan Elementary has received Achievement Recognition from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Adequate Yearly Progress for two consecutive years, (2005-06 and 2006-07). Buchanan also received this achievement for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years.

On another note, many of our students are  walkers and sometimes get picked up by parents. Please continue to do so in a safe manner. Parents are not to park in the yellow marked areas from 7:30-8:30 am. and from 2:30 –3:30 pm. The safety of our children depend on this.

As always you will be notified of delays and cancellations when poor weather conditions exist. Please make sure your children are dressed appropriately and respectfully.

Again, your help is vital and much appreciated. Helping your child prepare for the school day whether it is to make sure homework is completed, tests are prepared for or just starting off the day in a positive way, will add to your child’s sense of responsibility.

Physical Education at Buchanan

from Mr. Wagner

In Phys. Ed. we finished up a bowling unit with all grade levels. The third, fourth and fifth graders learned how to keep score in a game of bowling. The top boy and girl bowlers in the first through fifth grades were as follows:

1st Grade– Boy - Nicholas Yetter

1st Grade– Girl - Cheyanne Howell

 
2nd Grade– Boy - Kody Lyter

 2nd Grade– Girl - Alyssa Hanford

3rd Grade– Boy - Brandon Hoffman

3rd Grade– Girls - Makayla Auman, Bailey Kibe

4th Grade– Boy - Kahlyl Carrington

 4th Grade– Girl - Cassandra Johns

 
5th Grade– Boy - Jacob Fultz

5th Grade– Girl - Makenzie Rearick

The bowling winners along with other information on your child’s Physical Education class can be located on my website that can be found under the special areas on the Buchanan Elementary website.
 

2008 PSSA Preparation

In February, the PSSA will begin with the 5th grade Writing Assessment. Teachers and students have been hard at work preparing since the beginning of the school year.

Please continue to support your child and help emphasize the   importance of giving the best effort possible. If students come to school well rested and motivated, they will be able to perform at a higher level.

PSSA Dates

5th Grade Writing - February 11-22

3rd, 4th, 5th Math and Reading – March 31– April 11

4th Grade Science - April 28– May 9

 Home & School Meetings

All Parents Encouraged to Attend! -every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Held in Buchanan library @ 6:30 p.m. No meeting in December

*Volunteer to help at the school store by contacting the school office.

*Special Note*

The Reading Challenge continues through the end of January.

Please encourage your child to continue to read at home. All kids who read 100 books will get a free book at the Book Fair.

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OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

Arrival Time Information

Please be aware that we do not have supervision at school prior to 7:45 a.m. If your child is riding the bus, this should not be a problem. If you are bringing your child to school, please arrive between 7:45-8:10 a.m. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Students planning to eat breakfast should arrive by 8:00a.m.

Breakfast Cost: $1.00
Extra Milk: 35 cents
Lunches: $1.75

2007-2008 Character Traits

1st quarter– Honesty

2nd quarter–  Optimism

3rd quarter– Respect

4th quarter–  Responsibility