Buffett Bulletin

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, now is the perfect time for students to stay focused and finish strong. Consistent attendance each day remains one of the most important factors in student success, as every class period counts. Families can support students by:

• Maintaining routines at home
• Checking grades and assignments regularly
• Encouraging strong effort
• Helping students get plenty of rest each night.

Dr. Pick

All library books are due May 18. Please encourage your students to check for books in bedrooms, backpacks, cars, etc. for any library books. Library books will have a barcode on the back that says, "Buffett Middle School." Students should also check their school email accounts for overdue notices. Thank you for your support of our library!

Mrs. Campbell

May 14 - 8th Grade Recognition Night 6:00 - 7:30 PM

May 20 - Last Student Day

A great resource for families to review as you prepare for the summer is how you want to handle your student's digital time. This article from Common Sense Media gives some great tips and ideas as you think about what expectations you will hold for your student over the course of the summer.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/start-your-summer-screen-time-rules-now

Students can find out when the meeting dates and times are by listening to the morning announcements and/or BBTV (Buffett daily newscast). Bus riders can sign up for the late bus using the QR codes around the school. If you have specific questions, you can reach out to the club sponsors. More club and activities offerings might be added throughout the school year.

You can also find athletics and activities dates on the Buffett website located here.

Boys & Girls Track & Field

Bobcats Shine at the City Championships!

Our Bobcat Track & Field athletes competed with heart, determination, and true Bobcat pride at the OPS City Championships! While we did not bring home the overall boys or girls team titles, several of our athletes earned individual city championships, and many more finished in the Top 6 in their events.

Overall, the Boys team finished in 6th place, while the Girls team earned an impressive City Runner-Up finish, bringing home 2nd place honors. We are incredibly proud of the growth, effort, and resilience our student-athletes showed throughout the entire season. They represented Buffett with pride and finished the season in a way they should all be proud of.

To our 8th-grade student-athletes, we wish you the very best as you head off to high school. Continue to challenge yourselves, stay involved, and keep competing. To our returning 7th graders, enjoy some well-deserved rest, then get ready to put in the work this summer — mentally and physically — because championships are waiting to be chased next year.

Boys Soccer

Bobcats Continue Battling Through the Playoffs!

The Boys Soccer team has battled hard throughout the playoffs and continued to show resilience all season long. The Bobcats opened postseason play with a tough road loss at Bluestem on May 7, but responded the way great teams do — by bouncing back with a gritty home victory over Hale on Tuesday, May 12. The team will now close out the season with an opportunity to earn 5th place in a road matchup against Davis.

While we fell short of reaching the city championship game, this team gave us plenty to be proud of. With a strong mix of 7th- and 8th-graders, the players developed incredible chemistry and played together like a team that had been together for years. They showed toughness, teamwork, and heart every time they stepped on the field.

To our 8th graders, thank you for your leadership and dedication. We wish you success as you move on to high school. To our 7th graders, your time is coming. Get ready to lead the charge next season as we continue pursuing the first Boys Soccer City Championship in Buffett history.

Girls Soccer

Bobcats Leave It All on the Field!

The Girls Varsity Soccer team put together an outstanding season and entered the playoffs determined to make a statement. The Bobcats opened postseason play with a road victory over Bryan in the quarterfinals, earning another road matchup against the #1-seeded Lewis & Clark Trailblazers — the only team to defeat them during the regular season.

Our girls competed hard from start to finish, but despite creating opportunities, the ball simply would not find the back of the net, resulting in a hard-fought 1–0 loss. Although the championship game is no longer within reach, the team remains focused and motivated as they prepare for their season finale against Beveridge on Thursday, May 14, at 3:30 PM. We expect our Bobcats to come out focused, determined, and ready to finish the season with a win.

We are extremely proud of the way this team competed together all season long and the determination they showed every step of the way. To our 8th-grade student-athletes, good luck as you move on to high school athletics and activities. To our returning 7th graders, remember how close you were this season and use that feeling as motivation as you prepare for next year’s championship chase.

This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Our staff are having fun with their Secret Spirit Days. See the pictures below for our "Dress Like A Student" Day!

The final district Quiz Bowl competition was last week. Both Buffett teams brought their A-game! They worked together, answered questions without hesitation, and showed good sportsmanship. Congratulations to Ms. Moyer and the Quiz Bowl teams!

A wonderful performance from Buffett Choir students. Thank you to the friends and family who came out to support the singers!

Pictured below is 7th grader Evelyn M. after performing her oboe solo at the inaugural 7th/8th Grade OPS Solo & Chamber Music Festival. Evelyn took the stage in front of both an audience and a judge on Saturday, May 2 at Bluestem Middle School, showcasing her talent, confidence, and hard work.

We are incredibly proud of the way she represented Buffett. Great job, Evelyn!

Our Bobcat community has so much to be proud of after the incredible performances by our Band, Strings, and Choir programs! Under the leadership of Teacher Bock, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Morris, our students took the stage and truly represented Buffett with excellence.

From the very first note to the final bow, our students demonstrated not only their musical talents, but also their dedication, discipline, and growth throughout the year. The Band delivered powerful and energetic performances, the Strings showcased precision and elegance, and the Choir filled the room with harmony and heart. Each performance reflected countless hours of practice and commitment.

What stood out even more was the confidence and professionalism our students displayed on stage. They supported one another, performed with pride, and showed exactly what it means to represent the Bobcat Way.

A huge thank you to Teacher Bock, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Morris for their leadership, passion, and commitment to our students. Their work behind the scenes continues to create opportunities for our students to shine.

And to our student performers—we see you, we celebrate you, and we are proud of you!

Goodbye to our 8th Grade members of Writing Club! We have loved our time with you over the last four years. Thank you for sharing your hearts, humor, and creativity through writing.

Buffett NJHS 8th graders worked with Keep Omaha Beautiful to clean up trash in Levi Carter park by the airport. Of the 256 public parks in Omaha, Levi Carter park experiences the most illegal dumping. This is why NJHS students from all OPS middle school spend a day of service there. Buffett students collected 680 pounds of trash in a couple of hours. A special shoutout and goodbye to our NJHS officers: Sophie Q F., Zelda F., Emma G., and Maggie J! Great work, NJHS!

Emily Koch passed her Eagle Board of Review In February and is now a new Eagle Scout! They said she was well spoken and honest and didn’t just tell them what they wanted to hear. She just turned 14 in January and it is very rare to accomplish such a feat that young. Her project was building bee hotels for Schramm and Mahoney State Recreational Areas and providing education for the Community with 527 hrs for her project and a lot of leadership! Congratulations, Emily!

Program Details

Babies' & Toddlers', Kids' & Teens' Program
Receive two free books when you register!

Complete any combination of 10 activities or reading/listening hours to receive a(n):

• Voucher for a book from the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale
• Omaha Storm Chasers ticket voucher (July 28 or August 2)
• Chance to win additional prizes

Pick up a Summer Reading Program Babies & Toddlers, Kids or Teens tracker at any branch to mark your progress. Color a section of the pathway each time you complete an activity or 1 hour of reading/listening (sections are subdivided into 20-minute increments). Bring your completed tracker to the help desk at any OPL location to receive your prize.

Website: buffett.ops.org
Location: 14101 Larimore Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2320
Twitter: @BuffettMagnet