Bulldog Bark

November 3rd - No School

November 4th - PTA Meeting 6:30pm

November 12th - Report Cards posted

November 17th - Picture Retakes

November 19th - STEM Night

November 23rd - HALF DAY/Parent-teacher conference

November 24th - HALF DAY/Parent-teacher conference; V.I.P. Breakfast

November 25th-30th - NO SCHOOL / Fall Break

We would like to honor the Very Important People in our students' lives by treating them to breakfast on November 24th from 8:00am-8:45am in the cafeteria. Each student is allowed to invite TWO (2) V.I.P.'s. Registration closes on November 17th at 9am.

RSVP HERE

Important to note:

• Students are limited to TWO (2) very important people.
• Visitors must park on Kaywin Avenue.
• On the day of the event, V.I.P.s must bring photo ID to check in.
• Please note, our space is limited. We will not have enough seating for everyone at one time.
• Scholastic book fair will be open. V.I.P.'s are welcome to shop for the holidays.

High attendance is directly linked to student growth, confidence, and classroom success.

• Let's work together to bring our school-wide average to 90% next week.

• Be on time, every day! If your child needs support arriving to school consistently, please reach out to our main office—we are here to help.

Attendance:

One of the district's and school's Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) for the next three years is to decrease the rate of chronic absence by at least half.

• If your child is absent from school, you will receive an automated phone call.
• The school website has a link "Attendance Excusal Submission".
• The parent/guardian must submit an email to BuchananAttendance@basdschools.org within 3 days of the student returning from his/her absence. Please make sure to include the student's name, teacher, date of absence, and explanation in the email. You can attach doctor's notes to the email.
• If we do not receive the absence note within 3 days, your child's absence is considered unlawful.
• Doors open by 8:55am. If a student arrives AFTER 9am, he/she is considered LATE and must enter through the front entrance. Students will receive a late pass. Parents MUST sign the student in.
• In compliance with the Compulsory Attendance law, we will be issuing 3, 7, and 10 day attendance letters.

Breakfast/Lunch:

Please visit the “dining services” page under “families” on the district website for more information about our payment system - schoolcafe.com. You may also see if you are eligible for free & reduced-price meals by applying. Breakfast will be provided to students for free this year.

Emergency Contact Information:

Update your student's back-to-School information in Synergy - ParentVUE.

Technology:

Please visit BASD's Empower website at https://www.basdschools.org/empower for updated program information such as Frequently Asked Questions, Chromebook Insurance, Screen Time statement, and more helpful documents.

Transportation:

If you have any questions, please call the transportation office at 610-861-0360

https://www.basdschools.org/transportation

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Volunteer Opportunity

Holiday Shopping afternoon

The JBES PTA is looking for vendors, artisans, and home crafters to participate in our Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair! Interested in reserving a space? Complete our Vendor Inquiry Form or email JBESPTA@gmail.com for more information.

Vendor Inquiry Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSheCJKS8Rkt8d5garyMlr3f3tF-1V88NDvKvX_0dt2nRuIg/viewform?usp=header

Volunteer Policy:

• See the district requirements for volunteering - https://www.basdschools.org/our-district/departments/human-resources/volunteer-packet-and-requirements-not-for-volunteer-coaches
• Every person interested in volunteering must obtain clearances every 5 years
• All adults entering the building must provide photo ID when signing into the main office.
• To volunteer for school activities and field trips, parents/guardians must be a member of the PTA.

Title I is a 100% Federally funding supplemental education program that provides financial assistance to schools to improve educational opportunities for educationally deprived children. Title I programs are designed to help children meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Title I funding also provides for parent and family engagement in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities.

JBES has allotted funding toward the following:

• Bulldog Bark Newsletter
• Getting Ready for Kindergarten Literacy Nights
• Family Literacy Night
• Family STEAM Night
• School supplies for all students
• Planners for grades 3,4,5
• Bulldog Bash

We welcome suggestions on family engagement activities. Title I updates are provided at the PTA meetings.