Stampede News

The mission of Buffalo Point is to create a community where all can learn and grow successfully.

• A Great Start with Photo Gallery
• School Community Council - Call for Candidates
• Preschool Start Dates and Times
• Waterford Upstart - Resource for Preschool-aged Children
• Calendar

What a great start to the school year! Our students have brought incredible energy and enthusiasm into the building, and our teachers and staff are excited to be back doing what they love. We’re also grateful for the tremendous support from our families as we’ve kicked off a new year. There is already a great feeling at Buffalo Point, and we’re excited for the year ahead!

See the full gallery HERE.

Buffalo Point Elementary is accepting parent candidates for our School Community Council! This advisory group works with school staff to review data, guide academic goals, and decide how to use School LAND Trust funds to support student learning.

The council also gives input on digital safety, school policies, and other important topics that impact our school. Parents serve a two-year term and attend 4–6 meetings per year.

The candidacy form (attached) is due by September 2. Elections, if needed, will be held on September 4 at the school.

Want to make a difference? Join us!

Questions? Contact the principal at rvannatter@dsdmail.net.

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Preschool Start Dates:

• T/TH AM session and M–TH PM session start September 8.
• M/W AM session starts September 9.

Preschool Session Times:

• AM session: 9:00–11:30
• PM session: 12:45–3:15

Tuition-Paying Openings:

We have a few General Education tuition-paying openings available in the PM session. If anyone is interested, please call the Early Learning Center to get registered at 801-402-5429.

Do you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in 2027? Waterford UPSTART is a free, at-home learning program that helps preschool-aged children build strong skills in reading, math, and science through fun, personalized activities. Children participate for just 15 minutes a day, five days a week, and families receive coaching and support throughout the program.

Waterford UPSTART is available at no cost to eligible Utah families, and qualifying families may also receive a computer and internet access.

Have a future kindergartner—or know someone who does? Check out the attached Waterford UPSTART FAQ for details about the program, eligibility, and how to register.

• 8/31 - 9/11: PTA Fill the Calendar fundraiser
• 9/2: PTA meeting: 3:45 in the library
• 9/7: Labor Day: No school
• 9/8: Iceberg Spirit Night: 5:00 - 8:00
• 9/11: School Pictures
• 9/11: Vision and hearing screening
• 9/18: PTA Neon party: 5:30 - 8:30
• 9/21 - 9/25: Parent-teacher conferences
• Early-out schedule: 1:30
• Book Fair
• 9/23: Boo to the Flu shot clinic: 3:00 - 6:00

Principal: Ryan Van Natter • rvannatter@dsdmail.net • office 801-402-8402

Administrative Intern: Liz Wiser • ewiser@dsdmail.net • office 801-402-8403

Office Manager: Andrea Scanlon • ascanlon@dsdmail.net • office 801-402-8400

PTA: Ashley Watts (president) • awatts@dsdmail.net • PTA GroupMe

Location: 1924 Doral Drive, Syracuse, UT 84075

Phone: 801-402-8400

Website: buffalopoint.davis.k12.ut.us

Facebook: Buffalo Point

Instagram: @buffalopoint.stampede

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