GATE MEETING

Parents are invited to the December 10^th parent meeting at Blue Oak School, in their Staff Room from 3:00 to 4:00.  We will be discussing the GATE testing results, the identification process, the learning plans and activities for the 2008-09 school year.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

YARD DUTY NEEDED

We need a Breakfast yard duty from 8:35 to 9:05 M-F and an afternoon yard duty from 1:55 to 2:25 M-F.  If interested, please call Mrs. Devine at ext 1210.

EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

BUCKEYE HEAD START ENROLLMENT

Head Start Preschool services are available on the Buckeye Elementary School campus. Head Start is available to eligible families with children who are three to five years old.  In order to enroll, children must be 3 years old on or before December 2, 2008.  The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:15 to 12:15 and follows the Buckeye Elementary School calendar.  For more information please call the Child Development Program office at:  295-2270 // 295-2276

Waiting for Students After School - We ask that parents wait for their children in front of the office, or at the lunch tables. Please do not enter the hallways near the classrooms. This procedure promotes a better learning environment for our teachers and students. Thank you.

Volunteers and Visitors - Please sign in and out at the office and get a name badge every time you come on campus during school hours. This is important for the safety of our students.

Checking Your Students Out Early - Please come to the office and sign out your student . We will call for the student when you arrive. Teachers will not release students unless the office has called to say they have been checked out.

COMMITTEES
Buckeye School is seeking parent volunteers to serve as representatives on the following district committee: Master Plan.

If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Devine by calling 677-2277, ext. 1210, or by email at ddevine@buckeyeusd.org

Community Events
We have flyers from various  sports and community groups available in the office.  Also, Cameron Park Community Services District (CSD) has information, please call 677-2231.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

            Your Measure K funds continue to support the progress at Buckeye School. Two weeks ago, most of our children were glued to the fence watching the walls stand up on our new library/computer lab. The work on the district food services kitchen, on the east side of the MP, is progressing nicely. While we currently smell sawdust, I am already imagining the smell of cookies baking in preparation for student lunches. Additionally, the planning process is being completed for renovation of our fields and Multi-Purpose room. As I walk through our outdoor lunch area, it is easy to imagine a future beautifully landscaped gathering area just outside the center of our campus. Thank you for your support in funding these spectacular improvements to our campus.

            As we return from the intersession break, I would like to remind you to focus on school attendance. We cannot stress enough how important it is for your children to be at school every day and on time. There is no way to duplicate the instruction that is missed when your children are absent. The law is very clear about compulsory attendance and we are required to let you know when we have concerns about your child’s tardies or absences. This can be triggered after 3 days of absences and/or 3 tardies. If your child recently received a perfect attendance award, you have reason to celebrate. You have been successful in maximizing your child’s educational opportunities.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Buckeye School is partnering with the US Marine Corps League in an effort to see that children (toddler to age 14) of disadvantaged families receive toys this holiday season. 

Parents are invited to stop by the school office to complete registration and toy preference forms.  Registration for the Toy for Tots program can be filled out anytime between November 5^th through December 11^th.

Donations of new toys are also needed and may be deposited in Toys for Tots containers, which will be placed in many local businesses and fire stations during the month of November.